Wet Blanket Skeptics Podcast
Philosophy Podcasts
Can two skeptics solve the world’s issues? Scientific skepticism is the practice of seeking whether extraordinary claims are supported by extraordinary evidence. It may be helpful not to think of skepticism as the opposite of optimism, but as the opposite of unquestioning certainty. In this weekly podcast, Harrison and Jake use a combination of science, skepticism, free thought and rationality to challenge all popular and unpopular beliefs. As a general warning, if you hold views near and dear to your heart, they may be challenged in this podcast. We often attempt to challenge our own beliefs in order to let nothing go unquestioned. As a result, we will frequently get off-topic and there will be swearing, name-calling and jokes in very poor taste. Welcome to the Wet Blanket Skeptics podcast, where there are no sacred cows allowed.
Location:
United States
Description:
Can two skeptics solve the world’s issues? Scientific skepticism is the practice of seeking whether extraordinary claims are supported by extraordinary evidence. It may be helpful not to think of skepticism as the opposite of optimism, but as the opposite of unquestioning certainty. In this weekly podcast, Harrison and Jake use a combination of science, skepticism, free thought and rationality to challenge all popular and unpopular beliefs. As a general warning, if you hold views near and dear to your heart, they may be challenged in this podcast. We often attempt to challenge our own beliefs in order to let nothing go unquestioned. As a result, we will frequently get off-topic and there will be swearing, name-calling and jokes in very poor taste. Welcome to the Wet Blanket Skeptics podcast, where there are no sacred cows allowed.
Twitter:
@wbskeptics
Language:
English
2018-08-27: The Illusion of Explanatory Depth, Optimism Bias, and Futurism
Duration:00:58:01
2016-12-04: The Sunk Cost Fallacy
Duration:01:27:04
2016-11-20: Ramble On
Duration:00:49:10
2016-11-13: Sugar
Duration:01:08:33
2016-11-06: Skepticism 201
Duration:01:19:11
2016-10-09: Scientism
Duration:01:11:49
2016-10-02: Joe and the Litmus Test
Duration:01:01:49
2016-09-25: Placebo
Duration:01:20:29
2016-09-18: #election2016 Again
Duration:01:26:13
2016-09-11: Mental Illness
Duration:01:11:39
2016-09-04: The Flu Vaccine
Duration:01:04:17
2016-08-28: Feminism
Duration:01:29:07
2016-08-14: Takin’ It Easy
Duration:00:03:19
2016-08-07: Local Food
Duration:01:04:31
2016-07-31: Episode 20: Special Rambling Edition
Duration:01:10:50
2016-07-24: Politics and Islamophobia
Duration:01:13:43
2016-07-17: Polyamory
Duration:01:12:19
2016-07-10: Libertarianism
Duration:01:14:49
2016-07-03: Police Brutality and Vegetarianism
Duration:01:05:32
2016-06-26: Appeal to Nature Fallacy and Social Conservatism
Duration:01:08:04