| From: Greg L. ® | 24/07/2001
21:40:03 |
| Subject: re: New age quackery & others | post id:
359634 |
Anyone got some good debunking info? The http://www.skepdic.com/ Skeptic's dictionary is the best skeptical resource on the net if you want to debunk New Age crap, pseudosciences, pseudoarcheology, catastrophism on ancient myths, and quackery. The CSICOP site is useful as well, although not as good as the skeptic's dictionary. There's a heap of material on UFOs and ET's, and if you are interested in 'alternative' scientific ideas the 'Journal of Scientific Exploration' is probably the best source. As for books, Carl Sagan's books are a great place to start to get into the general mindset of skepticism. The http://www.skeptics.com.au/" Australian Skeptics also have some useful material, including the 'No Answers in Genesis' page. Another great resource for debunking creationism and intelligent design is the www.talkorigins.org/ Talk Origins site. Also, you should look out for these skeptical authors: James Randi (psychic abilities, ESP and astrology) Phillip Klass (UFOs and Aliens) Carl Sagan (Astronomy, UFOs, Aliens, Skepticism in general) Ian Plimer (Creationism) Stephen J. Gould (Paleontology, Creationism) Richard Dawkins (Creationism) Martin Gardener (Pseudoscience and Crackpottery) Susan Blackmore (Conciousness and ESP) Rob Todd Caroll (Skepticism) Prometheus books also publishes a lot of material on the paranormal, inlcuding the main skeptical books. | |