Science - Science in Society - Skeptical Inquiry CSICOP / Skeptical Inquirer / July 1995 / The Roswell Incident and Project Mogul - The Roswell Incident and Project Mogul The Secular Web - The most comprehensive site about agnosticism, atheism, freethought, humanism, and rationalism on the Web The James Randi Educational Foundation - Foundation headed by professional magician exposes psychics, faith healers, and such. Offers $1.1 million to anyone who can actually demonstrate something supernatural. The Skeptics Society - The Skeptics Society is a scientific and educational organization of scholars, scientists, historians, magicians, professors and teachers, and anyone curious about controversial ideas, extraordinary claims, revolutionary ideas and the promotion of science. Norwegian Skeptics - Critical evaluation of paranormal phenomena, UFOs, and fire-walkers. Quackwatch - Exposes unproven and scientifically questionable claims of alternative health therapies, vitamin peddlers, and other health frauds. Skepticism at Suite101 - Monthly, wide-ranging articles and discussions on skepticism. Links to a wide variety of sites skeptical from scientific, philosophical, political, medical, nutrition, and other viewpoints. Skeptic News - Tracks new information on various skeptical web pages. Blather - Skeptical discussions of unexplained phenomena and human belief. Society for Sensible Explanations - An organization that promotes science, critical thinking and sensible explantions for alleged paranormal events. It meets in Seattle, Washington, USA. Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal - World-wide organization that encourages the critical investigation of paranormal and fringe-science claims from a responsible, scientific point of view. Bad Science - About well understood phenomena which are persistently presented incorrectly by teachers and writers. Rocky Mountain Skeptics - Nonprofit educational and investigative organization, founded to promote critical thinking. Kidnapped by UFOs? (PBS Online). - Believers and skeptics, including Carl Sagan, explore case histories of alien abductions. International Network of Skeptical Organizations The Skeptic Report - The blow against pseudoscience. SIMPOS - Netherlands foundation for information on social problems and occult tendencies. CICAP - The Italian Committee for the Investigation of Claims on the Paranormal, promoting a scientific and critical enquiry of supposed paranormal and mysterious phenomena. Skeptical References - A bibliography of materials for skeptics. Eric's Skeptic Page - A skeptical look at all sorts of sciences and pseudosciences. SKEPTIC Annotated Bibliography - Brief reviews of hundreds of books concerning paranormal and fringe science claims, usually taking a skeptical point of view. Also lists periodicals and organizations. Free Inquiry - Argues for free inquiry and thought; the philosophies of naturalism, empiricism, rationalism, and skepticism. The Skeptic Magazine - United Kingdom publication, taking a skeptical look at pseudoscience and claims of the paranormal. The T-Files - Large collection of links to skeptic magazines and other truth-seeking resources on aliens, urban legends, science, and medicine. Tampa Bay Skeptics - A nonprofit scientific and educational organization that critically examines paranormal and fringe-science claims and publishes a quarterly newsletter. Skeptic´s Digest - Here you can access the best skeptical articles on the Web about the occult, paranormal, pseudoscience and other weird things Zetetics Laboratory - Laboratory at the University of Nice where paranormal phenomena are studied. Australian Skeptics Home Page - The Australian Skeptics Inc. is a group that investigates the paranormal and pseudo-science from a responsible scientific viewpoint. The Skeptic's Dictionary - Skeptical definitions and essays on occult, paranormal, pseudoscientific ideas and practices with references to skeptical literature. #Skeptic IRC - Weekly internet relay chat for skeptics. The Daily Skeptic - Online newsletter, devoted to skeptical inquiry. Skeptical Information Links - Links to materials for skeptics, and about skepticism. New Zealand Skeptics - Dedicated to increasing public awareness of the dangers and inanities of pseudoscience and bogus paranormal claims. Penn State University Skeptics Club - Examining paranormal oddities from a realistic perspective. The Ontario Skeptics - An organization for people who wish to keep informed about scientific investigations of claimed paranormal events. Massimo's Skeptic and Humanist Web - Links to sites addressing skepticism and secular humanism. sci.skeptic FAQ - Frequently asked questions about the sci.skeptic newsgroup. The Skeptic's Refuge - Gateway to The Skeptic's Dictionary with skeptical articles on the occult, the supernatural, the paranormal and the pseudoscientific. Skeptical Pages by Tommy Persson - Links to newsletters, organizations, and websites. The Skeptic's Bunker - A personal page, intended to advance logic and rational thought over blind faith. X-Project Paranormal Magazine - Web e-zine featuring a series of skeptical articles. Debunker's Domain - Dedicated to debunking all manner of dubious claims. The Skeptic Report - Debunking pseudoscience. Gary P. Posner, M.D. - Founder of the Tampa Bay Skeptics. Psychologists Educating Students to Think Skeptically - PESTS is a meeting place for educators (specifically psychologists, although anyone is welcome) to discuss issues involving skeptical thinking and ways to introduce and teach skeptical thinking in the classroom. The Left Hemisphere - Skepticism, religion, and secularism on the WWW. Skeptic Friends Network - Examines a variety of claims with emphasis on debunking "creation science." Roahn H. Wynar's Clearinghouse of Pseudoscience and Quackery in Central Texas - A series of 600 word columns designed to bring some sense to the pseudoscience scene in Austin. A Skeptical Manifesto - 1992 article by Michael Shermer defines and discusses skepticism. In Pursuit of Reality - A skeptical look at auras, Kirlian photography, reincarnation, spiritualism, astral projection, and astrology. The Surfing Skeptic - Skeptical quotes, debating techniques, secret societies. Keep It Real Science Forum - A place to discuss and debate new developments in the sciences, explored from a Realist perspective. Criticism of Scientific Skepticism - Criticizes self-identified "skeptics," saying that their "skepticism" translates into scorn and condescension toward people and data that contradict current scientific beliefs. Gives examples of the excesses of skeptics. North Texas Skeptics - An organization devoted to promoting the use of science and rational thinking in viewing the world. Features events, newsletter, cartoons, and articles. The View from Number 80 - 80 lists sites pertaining to, amongst other things, pseudoscience, flim-flam or irrational claims and tries to give them critical attention and, in many cases, a certain amount of ridicule. The Sacramento Organization for Rational Thinking (SORT) - Dedicated to the promotion of rational thinking in all areas of life. Features events, newsletter, and bibliography. National Capital Area Skeptics - Washington DC area skeptic organization with on-line library. Annapolis Valley Skeptic - A skeptic's site, aimed primarily at religious issues. Number Watch - Monitors the media in search of misleading numbers in news, politics and science. Triad Area Skeptics Club - North Carolina group dedicated to the critical evaluation of claims of the paranormal. Located in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina. Articles, events listing, and discounted books section. Crank Dot Net - Skeptic provides categorized directory, both alphabetical and hierarchical, to a variety of kooks, cranks, loons, and crackpots on the net. New York Area Skeptics - Skeptic organization features calendar of meetings and events, index of skeptical references, and software. Danny's Skeptic Resources List - Features list and highlights of skeptical information available on the web. NYTimes.com - Odds Are Stacked When Science Tries to Debate Pseudoscience - Essay Having a debate inevitably suggests that each side has some credibility. As a result, opponents of the scientific method try very hard to appear in debates with scientists. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view] Fortean Times - The Journal of Strange Phenomenae. Online version of the print magazine. Carl Sagan's Baloney Detection Kit - Tools for testing arguments and detecting fallacious or fraudulent arguments, based on Sagan's book "The Demon Haunted World: Science as a candle in the dark." Astronomical Pseudo-science: A Skeptic's Resource List - A bibliography from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, for those who want to examine with a skeptical eye some of the claims at the fringes of science that seem connected to astronomy. British Columbia Society for Skeptical Enquiry - For people curious about paranormal and fringe scientific claims. Includes organization information and a newsletter. Practical Skepticism - A how-to guide for examining claims and debunking myths, math abuse, and misleading arguments. TrueAuthority.com: The Site of Scientific Authority - Experts test claims on subjects including dinosaurs, creation/evolution, and cryptozoology. The New England Skeptical Society - U.S. regional organization dedicated to the promotion of science and reason, particularly the investigation of paranormal and pseudoscientific claims. Reality Matters - Debunks religion, the origin of God, the Bible, near death experiences and paranormal contacts with spirits. Quotes for Skeptics - Features sayings by famous people about paranormal experiences, parapsychology, UFO's, and religion. Some in German and Dutch. Includes related links. A Thinking World - Authors discussion topics include: becoming more creative, educating thinking children, and developing a morally enlightened world. Mission: Critical - Tutorial for critical thinking. An Experiment in Group Learning Technology - The results of a study, designed to measure critical thinking in face-to-face and computer-supported seminars. Critical Thinking across the Curriculum Project - Definitions, examples and argument analysis, from Longview Community College. Learning Beyond, Beyond Learning - Critical thinking site for learning and knowledge. Fallacies - A guide to argument and logical fallacies. Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking - Addressing strange phenomena with the mindset, "What are the facts and what can we deduce from them?" Critical Thinking Books and Software - Critical thinking products for home and classroom for use in mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. The Rosebrooke Company - Shows teachers and students at all levels how to use Cogetics to construct critical understanding, develop learn-to-learn abilities, and achieve raised standards. The Critical Thinking Community - Resources on critical thinking for primary and high schools, colleges, and universities. Critical Thinking Study Topics - Student study guide on psychological manipulation, cult groups, sects, and new religious movements. Critical Thinking on the Web - A directory of quality online resources for critical thinking. Real-World Reasoning - A course given by Peter Suber for high-school students as an introduction to college. A good collection of on-line materials. So You Want to Avoid Common Logical Errors? - Gives logical errors a name and points out the most common logical errors and how to avoid them. Are You Being Brainwashed and Manipulated? - Discussion of mass manipulation techniques and how to resist them. Critical Thinking Lab - Computer-assisted critical thinking and introductory logic course materials: texts and software. Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction: Where Real Science Ends. . . and Pseudoscience Begins - Book explains scientific method, and discusses how to tell science from pseudoscience. Considers UFOs, astrology, creationism, and ESP. Searchable page images. Association for Informal Logic and Critical Thinking (AILACT) - A non-profit scholarly association which aims to promote research into, teaching of, and testing of informal logic and critical thinking. Pseudoscience - Scientific hoaxes, such as radionics, laundry balls, mesmerism, cold fusion, and flat earth theories. The American Association of Hoaxed Anomalies - Dedicated to purging the paranormal industrial complex of hoaxes and frauds. Piltdown Plot - Explores one of the most famous scientific hoaxes in history. 1938 War of the Worlds Broadcast - Wavs of the famous Orson Welles & The Mercury Theatre On-The-Air radio broadcast of H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds Idiosyntactix Culture Jammer's Encyclopedia - Extensive list of hoaxes, with links. Spud Server - The potato powered web server hoax that fooled USA Today and the BBC. Cliff Pickover's Internet Encyclopedia of Hoaxes - Discusses a number of scientific and medical hoaxes, including Mary Toft and the Rabbit Babies (about which he authored a book). Includes links and images. Net Hoax Hall of Fame - C Net lampoons net pranksters and gullible netizens. Museum of Hoaxes - Extensive collection of history's most famous hoaxes and April Fool's pranks. Listed by date and category. Includes bibliographic references. James Randi Educational Foundation - Magician and skeptic James Randi debunks psychics, medical frauds, televangelists, and others. Offers a million dollar reward for proof of occult, psychic or supernatural powers. Tracking the White Salamander - Online Book telling the story of Mark Hoffman who forged Mormon documents and was convicted of murder Joey Skaggs - Homepage of Joey Skaggs: hoaxer, socio-political satirist, media activist, culture jammer, etc. Includes an interesting retrospective of his many hoaxes. Meet Mark Hoffman - A document forger-turned-assassin, Mark Hoffman's knack for "finding" Mormon historical documents and then selling them to the church resulted in scandal and murder. Bibliography of Hoaxes - Bibliography of books about hoaxes. The Hoax Files - Assorted collection of hoaxes, including sports hoaxes and art forgeries Skeptic's Dictionary: Frauds and Hoaxes - Discussion of 22 hoaxes, including Cardiff Giant, crop circles, and the Philadelphia Experiment MIT IHTFP Hack Gallery - The MIT Gallery of Hacks (Interesting Hacks To Fascinate People). Hoaxes and pranks perpetrated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. CSICOP:Strange Hoaxes That Endure - Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal: article that discusses 10 hoaxes, including the Roswell Incident, Cottingley Fairies, Amityville Horror, and psychic surgery. Eric's history of Perpetual Motion and Free Energy Machines - In-depth historical timeline of people who have promised free energy or perpetual motion. Includes links. History Buff : "Hoaxes in Journalism" Articles - Part of Discovery.com. Offers six articles on hoaxes, including petrification hoaxes and the day they sawed off manhattan. Aulis Online - Faked Lunar Photos - Message board where the general public voices personal views on whether or not the moon landing was a hoax. Faked Moon Landings? - Discussion of the purported Apollo hoax asks and gives answers to such things as the question of the fluttering flag, crosshair irregularities, and a list of books supporting the both positions on the matter. Jack Womack's Strange Book of the Month - Review and synopsis of R. Ren's book, "Nasa Mooned America." Galactic Guide: The Moon Hoax - Credits Stanley Kubrick's cinematography as being the inspiration for NASA's purported lunar landing hoax. More Faked Moon Landings - Parody of lunar landing hoax sites including exclusive photo evidence purporting to be from the top secret NASA archives. NASA's Moon Hoax - Examines numerous claims the Apollo Moon landings were hoaxes constructed by NASA. Operation Green Cheese - Yet more evidence of a hoax, including what purports to be a NASA press release. Top 10 Reasons Why No Man Has Ever Set Foot on the Moon - Not-so-tongue-in-cheek page from the creator of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Moon," detailing the top ten clues that there was a hoax. The Wrong Stuff - Wired published one of the first articles on the web to advance the theory that we never landed on the moon. The Straight Dope Mailbag: Was the Apollo Moon Landing a Hoax? - Rebuttal of claims that the NASA moon landings were an elaborate hoax. Days of Air and Space Calendar - NASA's rebuttal of the allegations that the lunar landing was a hoax. Includes a Space Education Exercises section. MoodShadows Index - Presented by a man who claims to have grown up next door to a space program worker. Comments on the FOX Special on the Hoax - Lengthy review of the Fox special "Conspiracy Theory: Did We Land on the Moon?" NASA Debunks Moon Landing Hoax Cconspiracy - CNN's Sci-Tech article about the television show which re-popularized the issue. Includes message boards and related stories. The Great Moon Hoax - Rebuttal from NASA in which they explain their assertion that both moon rocks and common sense prove that the astronauts landed on the moon. Moon Hoax - Explains how NASA could have hoaxed the Apollo missions. Lunar Landing: Hoax or Scam? - Project to determine whether the landing was a hoax or not using data taken from the Prospector, filtering out background noise, and using heretofore unexplored methods. Moon Landing Hoax - Club Lard investigators discuss evidence that the moon landings in the late 60s through early 70s were staged. Dark Side of the Moon Landings - In-depth analysis of the usual photos, as well as some which are not usual. N.A.S.A. - Acronym for Numerous Anomalies and Scams Allowed and approaches the topic accordingly. Did We Go? - This site features a documentary that attempts to prove Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Funded by the state of Ohio, film premiered at the Musuem of Modern Art in NYC. Moon Landing Hoax - Was the moon landing a hoax? Did men really land on the moon? Comprehensive books and resources for researchers on lunar landing topic. NASA Moons USA - Quoting NASA's own websites, site avers that Earthlings have not yet mastered the engineering required for manned flight out of Earth's orbit. How to Be a Psychic - How to perform cold and warm reading techniques used by psychics. Cold Reading: The Tricks of the Psychics - Article by William Goldberg on tricks used by cult leaders and psychics to prove alleged supernatural abilities. Guide to "Cold Reading" - The Australian Skeptic's 13 point how-to guide to cold reading. JREF: The Art of Cold Reading - Article by James Randi about cold reading. Skeptic's Dictionary: Cold Reading - Encyclopedia-type article on cold reading techniques. Insolitology: So, You Wanna Be a Psychic? - Description of cold reading techniques, with several illustrations from readings by TV psychic John Edwards. netmation.com | netmation.net | netmation.org | netmation.tv Copyright © 1991-2005 Netmation Inc. All Rights ReservedSite Designed and Hosted by Netmation Inc.