They're coveting my Skeptical Enquirer!
Feb. 13th, 2008 09:44 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
sarahmichiganLast week while I was at the gym, I unwisely left my Skeptical Enquirer sitting in an unlocked public locker, and when I went back to fetch it, a curious gym-goer had nabbed it and was showing it to his companions. I did manage to win it back, but only after he asked me why I liked it and where he could get a copy.
It's not surprise that he coveted my Skeptical Enquirer - I LOVE this magazine! What other magazine covers topics from explaining the mysterious noises in a "haunted house" to exploring the pseudoscience in Super Hero stories to debunking the supposed link between vaccines and autism?
The current SE he was coveting was taking a critical look at unsupported claims of chiropractic and providing a clear-headed explanation of why homeopathy doesn't have any effect beyond the placebo effect. I don't think the article on homeopathy would convince the die-hard believers in homeopathy, but I think it did a good job of laying out the problems behind the theory for those who are still on the fence about it.
SE also does a lot of basic education in the scientific method and philosophy of science and examines the intersection of religion and science and even art and science. In fact, the art and science issue from late 2006 was probably one of my favorites.
You can read some, but not all, of the articles from past issues here, if you're curious:
http://csicop.org/si/online.html
It's not surprise that he coveted my Skeptical Enquirer - I LOVE this magazine! What other magazine covers topics from explaining the mysterious noises in a "haunted house" to exploring the pseudoscience in Super Hero stories to debunking the supposed link between vaccines and autism?
The current SE he was coveting was taking a critical look at unsupported claims of chiropractic and providing a clear-headed explanation of why homeopathy doesn't have any effect beyond the placebo effect. I don't think the article on homeopathy would convince the die-hard believers in homeopathy, but I think it did a good job of laying out the problems behind the theory for those who are still on the fence about it.
SE also does a lot of basic education in the scientific method and philosophy of science and examines the intersection of religion and science and even art and science. In fact, the art and science issue from late 2006 was probably one of my favorites.
You can read some, but not all, of the articles from past issues here, if you're curious:
http://csicop.org/si/online.html
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Date: 2008-02-13 05:00 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-02-13 05:26 pm (UTC)I agree the homeopathy is bunk. I have had some relief from chiroprartic manipulation in the past though. I just won't let them sell me anything else.
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Date: 2008-02-13 05:39 pm (UTC)There is, apparently, a small contingent of chiropractors out there who believe that chiropractors should stick to back/spinal issues and not make claims about other conditions, but they're in the minority, and greedy money-suckers, apparently, are in the majority.
Homeopothy.
Date: 2008-02-14 12:27 am (UTC)I'm still a bit on the fence about homeopathy as well. I have a feeling that it allows people to slow down, focus on what is ailing them, and it's the key that unlocks the door to faith without them knowing it.
There is something to be said for believing something can heal you. Although its very tricky to "test" vibrational and energetic healing methods.
It must be working at least a little bit though if it's been on the market this long (foolish faith).
The article I want to see from them is the HGH article.
Human Growth Hormone being touted as the "Fountain of Youth". Any drug that claims that, I am instantly skeptical.