Scientific skepticism is a fascinating field. It has nothing whatsoever to do with my other books, or the rest of this website! Scientific skepticism is the application of scientific critical thinking to just about anything we are told by the media and other sources. It is a way of evaluating what is real and true. Skeptics search out the evidence (or demonstrate the lack thereof) for wild claims, exposing the misunderstandings and misinformation behind such things as conspiracy theories, supernatural phenomena, pseudoscience and pseudomedicine. Wherever an alarmist, alternative, or too-good-to-be-true claim is made, scientific skeptics do the research to find the truth. If you would like to find out about scientific skepticism, you could read my very short handbook, Skeptosophy, which outlines the key ideas. It covers everything from the difference between a hypothesis and a theory, to systematic reviews and meta analyses. Skeptosophy is available on Amazon in ebook format (£1.99) - see preview below - and in paperback (£4.50). Mark Hammonds, a keen skeptic: “Just a quick thanks for taking the time to write your excellent Skeptosophy. I finally found the time to read it today, and I will certainly recommend it to anyone I meet who wants to know a little bit more about scientific skepticism.” Terry Waites, Teesside Skeptics Society: "Having read the book I keep it close for reference. It is my first port of call for skeptical explanations and information."

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