skepticism
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Feminism
Blogs Are Valuable and Enrich the Discourse, Says Study. I Agree.
I’ve spent more time reading posts and comments on skeptic and freethought blogs in the past two weeks than I had in the previous six months combined. It started with Ben Radford’s article about Riley on Discovery News, then I read Ben’s articles at weareskeptixx, Rebecca’s response, Ben’s reply on the CFI blog, several of PZ Myers’ responses to Ben, and many other recent posts about…
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Skepticism
Ask Surly Amy: Natural Transitioning for FTMs
I figured that this site is probably the most safest and inclusive place for a trans skeptic, so hopefully you can confirm my suspicions! I’m a FTM that’s sorta in the closet, and is even still on the fence about “formally” transitioning with T [testosterone] and surgery at the moment. However, I heard a lot of fellow trans guys talk…
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Fear and Skepticism in Atlanta…
IÂ spent the past 3 days taking a beginner SCUBA diving class. Back in April, for his birthday, I got my husband SCUBA classes and we decided to do the certification together. I had taken the class about 15 years ago and remembered it being a piece of cake. I wasn’t at all worried about it. Then I got under the…
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Skepchick Chat: Vegetarianism, Skepticism, and Semen
Recently, we received this note from Michael (through our contact form!): This question I think is mainly for Rebecca, because I am only aware of her being a vegetarian from the SGU. I was recently considering becoming a vegetarian, and was wondering what sites she could recommend to start living this lifestyle. From the basic research I have done, the…
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Skepchick Review: Bender’s Big Score
Futurama is always the best when it comes to getting in digs at pseudoscience while making viciously nerdy jokes. In the new movie Bender’s Big Score, not only do you get 90 minutes of awesome, but also extras like a fun math lecture titled “Bite My Shiny Metal X” and a full-length episode of Everybody Loves Hypnotoad, which includes a…
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Sex and Skepticism Audio
I’ve been informed that my talk for the New York City Skeptics is now available as a free MP3! If you missed the event and want to know where all the skeptical women are, head to their site and have a listen.
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Orgasm Addict
I’m not usually one for attaching electrodes to my spine, but I might be willing to make an exception if I were to be presented with this Real-Life Orgasmatron! Basically, it’s an Altoids-tin-sized box that is implanted in a woman’s body and connected to her nervous system. A remote control allows you to activate the device and create a nearly…
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The Good Times are Killing Me
New York always leaves me happy, but I always leave New York sad. There’s a moral somewhere. Thank you to everyone who made it to my talk yesterday — I was told we had about 55 or 60 people, with about 40% women, which if you saw my talk you know is kind of great. Afterward we retired to The…
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