Skeptics with a K
By Skeptic Media Limited
Skeptics with a K is the podcast for science, reason and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society. Each episode features Mike Hall, Michael Marshall, and Dr Alice Howarth chatting about the things which interest them, often from a skeptical angle.
5 episodes
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How Self-Censorship Accelerates the Erosion of Institutional Expertise
Self-censorship is not professional pragmatism. It is a tactical surrender. When institutions narrow the scope of research and creative work to avoid backlash, they clear the ground for a restrictive and homogenous consensus.
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Addressing Structural Loneliness Instead of Gendered Narratives
Loneliness is not a crisis specific to one gender. Instead, it is a failure of our modern social infrastructure. When we move past simplistic explanations, it becomes clear that structural problems, rather than biology, drive isolation and fuel the cycle of radicalization.
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Cognitive Biases and the Marketing of Non-Functional Audio Accessories
High-end audio accessories often use scientific jargon to hide a lack of real performance. Learn to spot these psychological traps so you stop paying extra for products that offer no measurable improvement.
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How Algorithmic Incentives Co-opt Cultural Trends for Political Narratives
Viral memes often act as ideological pipelines that turn harmless cultural quirks into manufactured political narratives. Learn to spot when algorithmic incentives steer organic social trends toward toxic agendas and how to reclaim your digital skepticism.
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Regulating Platform Architecture Instead of Age Gating
Age-gating social media is a performative distraction that fails to address systemic dangers. True safety requires treating platforms like public utilities, mandating strict licensing and safety testing to curb harmful algorithmic incentives for everyone.
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