To rationalize the belief that the end of the world is around the corner, there isn't just the Nibiru threat. There are also fears about planet alignments and large solar storms, events which are not imminent but which won't be apocalyptic either when they do happen. The public nags NASA so often about these matters that they have put up an FAQ page entitled, Beyond 2012: Why the World Won't...
read moreWhile a subset of scientists, and certainly atheists, think any evidence of religion is grounds for dismissal from the ranks of science, most scientists disagree.
read moreEugenics, once discredited as part of the first wave of social authoritarian progressives that trampled free will for women, handicapped people and minorities, is attempting a 21st century comeback. read...
read moreIf you believe that female porn stars have low self-esteem and are less psychologically healthy than other women, it may be just sour grapes rationalization because they get a lot more sex than you.
read moreWhen you think of modern conservation groups, you probably think of fundraising campaigns designed to scare people into giving money. They latch onto the latest doomsday cause, whether it has a science basis or not.What you don't often think of are conservation groups being part of a broader solution for responsible energy management - stepping outside the stereotype of vilifying the industries...
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