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Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition brings the insightful articles from Skeptical Inquirer magazine directly to your ears. Covering topics in science, skepticism, and critical thinking, each episode features narrated versions of our most thought-provoking content. Perfect for those on the go, SI Audio Edition allows you to stay informed and inspired wherever you are. Support our work and subscribe to... more

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Andrea Love argues that the "paraben panic" began with a deeply flawed 2004 study and was amplified by media sensationalism, chemophobia, and low science literacy—despite decades of robust evidence showing that parabens are safe, weakly biologically ... more

Reflecting on fifty years of Skeptical Inquirer, Craig A. Foster finds that skepticism's core mission has remained remarkably consistent: confronting enduring pseudoscientific claims that rely heavily on arguments from ignorance and rarely gain credi... more

Robyn E. Blumner reflects on the mistaken beliefs and cultural fads she once experimented with—from religion and astrology to Ouija boards and Erich von Däniken's ancient astronaut claims—recalling how easily even curious, intelligent people can be t... more

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Massimo Polidoro recounts the early 1970s efforts by James Randi, Martin Gardner, and Ray Hyman to create what would eventually become CSICOP, revealing that the modern skeptical movement began not with a clear structure but with strategic debates ov... more

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Recent Guests

Mick West
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David McRaney
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Massimo Pigliucci
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Melanie Treeseck King
Associate Professor of Biology, Founder of Thinking is Power, Education Director for the Mental Immunity Project
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David McGraney
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Bertha Vazquez
Education Director for the Center for Inquiry, runs projects on teaching evolution
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Natalia Pasternak
Professor of science communication and policy at Columbia University
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Episode: Real World Harms from Pseudoscience and Science Denial by Bertha Vazquez

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Stephen Hupp
Host of Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition and Executive Director and Editor of Skeptical Inquirer, involved in promoting skeptical inquiry and science communication.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Wonderful magazine

    So happy to have this magazine in audio edition.

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  • Learn something you didn’t know you wanted to know!

    Skeptical Inquirer is approaching its 50th anniversary and offers articles about how to use reason and skeptical inquiry to evaluate all sorts of claims. Never boring. Always informative.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Skeptical Deb
    United Statesa year ago

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The Hidden Harms of Conspiracies by Benjamin Radford
Q: Aren't conspiracy theories harmless if they're just shared for fun or social media engagement?
While some conspiracies are indeed spread as light entertainment, there is a significant risk that these beliefs can lead to harmful actions, violence, and policies based on false premises, especially for those who feel victimized or who cherry-pick information to support a broader paranoid worldview.

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This audio series brings the compelling articles from a well-known magazine focusing on science, skepticism, and critical thinking directly to listeners. Covering a wide array of subjects including paranormal beliefs, media literacy, and the psychology of cult behavior, each episode presents narrated versions of thought-provoking content designed to engage and inform an audience passionate about rational inquiry. Unique themes explored include the socio-political impact of pseudoscience and the ethics of ghost hunting, making the series a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding and challenging ungrounded claims in today's society. The organization behind the series is committed to enhancing public understanding of science a... more

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