"In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion." - Carl Sagan
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I am no scientist myself but the interwebs abound with cool science stuff and skeptical resources, much of it entertaining.
Science and skepticism? Yep, there is a connection - a big one. Skepticism is a philosophy and a way of looking at the world that is perfectly congruent with the principles of science. Don't have to take my word for it though!
Along with posting my own skeptically related thoughts here I am going to collect here a weekly round up of skeptical stories to illuminate and science to inspire.
It is generally considered that a page like this will shed some light on the author. With this in mind, the following statements could be said to be true:
- I work at the University of Sydney as a low level bureaucrat. I dont take as much pleasure in that as you might imagine.
- Cricket is the finest sport ever!
- Heinlein is my favourite author but I try to resist the urge to demand the government start flogging criminals. You’ve got to keep some sense of perspective.
- Loud, fast music is best and I play bass guitar like a guy who stopped 10 years ago and can’t remember a thing he learnt. My fingers are shredded but it’s coming back to me.
- I'm probably a libretarian. In as much as I think the government should get the fuck out of my Internet.
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