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The Ignoring of experts by politicians

Experts are being increasingly ignored by politicians due to a combination of political incentives, media polarization, rising populism, and public mistrust in institutions. This shift reflects conflicts between evidence-based policymaking and the...

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Is the Earth Flat: Debunking the Myth

The Flat Earth Theory posits that the Earth is not a spherical body, as established by centuries of scientific inquiry, but rather a flat, disc-like structure. This belief has gained traction in recent years, particularly through social media...

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can you trust science

Can science be trusted?

The reliability of scientific research is a cornerstone of the scientific method, serving as a foundation upon which knowledge is built and expanded. Scientific inquiry aims to uncover truths about the natural world through systematic observation...

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Who are “they”?

In conspiracy theories, “they” is one of the most loaded, vague, and shape-shifting pronouns ever. It’s used to point fingers without pointing them too clearly.Who is “They” in Conspiracy Theories?In the world of conspiracy theories...

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May the Fourth be with you

The phrase “May the Fourth be with you” is a pun on the famous line from the Star Wars franchise, “May the Force be with you.” It is celebrated on May 4th each year by Star Wars fans around the world as a play on words. This...

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Don’t use urine therapy, it does not work

Urine therapy is the practice of consuming one’s own urine or applying it topically for purported health benefits for everything from cancer to heart disease to COVID to cuts to bee stings and chilblains. While this practice has been used in...

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