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an open and closed case

scientism Skeptics are closed minded; Open-minds are credulous. The Burden Of Skepticism Carl Sagan What is skepticism? It’s nothing very esoteric. We encounter it every day. When we buy a used car, if we are the least bit wise we … Continue reading

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Honestly! – part 2

I don’t know to what extent ignorance of science and mathematics contributed to the decline of ancient Athens, but I know that the consequences of scientific illiteracy are far more dangerous in our time then in any that has come … Continue reading

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