Psuedoscience

Charlie Brooker on Psychics and Creationism

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I’ve only recently heard of Charlie Brooker, when one of his videos concerning how news reports are made went viral (or at least viral in the circles I follow.) Since then, I’ve been “catching up” with his series, Screenwipe and Newswipe where he has a very refreshingly incisive view of television and the news. Here … Read more

Snake oil isn’t dead

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OK, we’re all feeling the pinch with gas prices, but I really hate it when people start taking advantage of others when they’re vulnerable. That’s bad enough, but when the local news helps them, I’m appalled. Today, the local ABC affiliate, channel 15 published this story. It’s about a company that sells magnets (yes, magnets) … Read more