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Superiority
Something to consider from XKCD. A cartoon entitled, “Atheists”. Mouse-over text: ‘But you’re using that same tactic to feel superior over me, too!’ ‘Sorry, that accusation expires after one use per conversation.’
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Ask Surly Amy: Science vs Faith
Hello Amy. So, my bf and I had a debate about religion and belief systems. I was raised as a Christian growing up and became Agnostic a few years ago and got into skepticism. My bf was brought up as a Catholic and says he doesn’t really practice anymore, yet he wears a Catholic cross around his neck in tribute…
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AI: Inception
The idea of bringing dreams to life is something that artists often hope to do and simple ideas are what fuel us and because of that I got ALL super excited about the movie Inception and I thoroughly enjoyed it! (Tiny spoiler alert.) I thought Inception kicked the Matrix’s ass with all its upside down fighting and anti-gravity awesomeness. I’m…
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Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom
Technically, this should be for cute animal Friday but dammit, I’m making today cute cartoon Wednesday! I know it’s not new but I saw it for the first time last week at Wootstock and it made me SO mother-fing-happy that I had to post it here! Have a great day everyone!
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Comic-Con, Wootstock & The Skeptical Community
I recently returned home from Comic-Con in San Diego and it was AMAZING! Sorry to drop this on top of Chelsea’s Con envy AI post but yeah, Comic-Con was AWESOME! Seriously, I had no idea what I was in for. I had never been to Comic-Con. I mean, I had friends like A.Real.Girl tell me it was the biggest convention…
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Bad Astronomy Gets Surly
If you guys don’t already know, I am working on a project with the Bad Astronomer to help raise money for cancer research! I am making 200 limited edition Surly-Bad Astronomy necklaces and donating half the money to the American Cancer Society. We are joining forces with Maria’s fundraiser and we will announce the total money raised at the Star…
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AI: Thanks, Assholes.
This afternoon I would like to send a special thank you out to Jenny McCarthy, Andrew Wakefield, Meryl Dorey, Age of Autism and anyone else who encourages parents not to vaccinate their children. It’s just so great what you guys are doing. You’re so warm and fuzzy with your adorable plea to “green our vaccine” and your desire to hold…
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Ask Surly Amy: Malaria and Homeopathy
Message: Dear Surly Amy, Recently I traveled with my sister’s family into a malarial area and her homeopath had prescribed drops to take as a prophylactic. I tried to inform her using e.g. Simon Singh’s Trick or Treatment and What’s the Harm etc. but she continues to believe that ‘allopathic’ medicines are money-making scams by big pharma. Ultimately it’s her…
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