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Scientific skepticism or rational skepticism, sometimes referred to as skeptical inquiry, is a position in which one questions the veracity of claims lacking empirical evidence.

Do not confuse this with General Skepticism, Philosophical Skepticism, or Denialism.

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"A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence." -David Hume

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It is beyond time to stop the weird gender reveal parties (www.skeptic.org.uk)

submitted 1 year ago by florencia@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/skeptic@lemmy.world

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[–] FauxPseudo@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

I'm not planning to read this. Because it's past time to even think we need an explanation of why they are a problem.

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