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Seeing is not always believing…
Professor Richard Wiseman is the Professor of the Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. Richard is the author of several books but is also a big fan of new media such as Twitter. He recently ran a Twitter poll asking people to describe Michael Jackson in 140 characters. Richard … Read on »
Behind the scenes on The Skeptic Zone photo shoot in Perth
Many thanks to the awesome talents of Perth art director Rikki Burns and photographer Thomas Perry, a skeptically-themed photo shoot starring the Skeptic Zone team members Richard Saunders and Dr Rachael Dunlop was completed this week in Perth! The Skeptic Zone podcast have now produced talks for both the University of Melbourne / Young Australian … Read on »
105 ways to advance scepticism; how you can make a difference.
Daniel Loxton, the Editor for the Junior Skeptic insert in the US publication Skeptic, coordinated almost 30,000 words of impassioned, in-depth commentary from thirteen leading skeptics worldwide. This document aims to promote skeptical activism — and demonstrates practical, pragmatic and realistic steps as to how you can make a difference. From doing online networking well, creating your … Read on »
Dick Smith funds pro-vaccination advertisement.
Dick Smith has funded an advertisement placed in a national newspaper, The Australian, written by Australian Skeptics to alert parents to the dangers of the Australian anti-vaccination lobby. Known as the Australian Vaccination Network (AVN), this group spreads misinformation and falsehoods about the safety and effectiveneness of vaccines. “Dick Smith Foods has funded this advertisement in the public … Read on »
Important information for parents: the facts about vaccination.
Immunisation saves lives. Since the humble observations about cowpox made by Edward Jenner in the 1700s, vaccination programs have saved millions of lives and dramatically decreased child mortality and suffering. Diseases such as smallpox are now consigned to history, while polio has virtually disappeared. But sadly there are some people who are vehemently opposed to vaccinations. While they … Read on »
Anti-vaxers under investigation.
Today it was revealed that the Australian Vaccination Network will be investigated by the New South Wales Health Care Complaints Commission for breaches of the Public Health Act of 1993. The president of the AVN, Meryl Dorey, issued a statement as part of their August newsletter saying; “The complaint alleges that both the AVN and myself, Meryl … Read on »
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