List of scientific skeptics

This is a list of notable people that promote or practice scientific skepticism. In general, they favor science and are opposed to pseudoscience and quackery. They are generally skeptical of parapsychology, the paranormal, and alternative medicine.

See also

References

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  21. Gorski, David (April 18, 2016). "Acupuncture does not work for menopause: A tale of two acupuncture studies". Retrieved April 18, 2016.
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  23. Fields Millburn, Joshua. "Waking Up: Sam Harris Discusses the Benefits of Mindfulness". The Minimalists. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  24. Shermer, Michael (November 1, 2010). "In the battle for ideas, scientists could learn from Christopher Hitchens". Scientific American. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
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  29. 1 2 Jillette, Penn (July 3, 2008). "'I don't know' -- and that's no act". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
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  31. James Willow Jr (September 2016). The art and times of Ash Lieb. University of Tasmania. pp. 13–. ISBN 978-1-8629587-5-3.
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  35. Kean, Leslie (July 9, 2010). "Skeptic misses point behind UFO book". NBC News. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  36. Park, Robert L. (1997). "Alternative Medicine and the Laws of Physics". CSI. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  37. "Massimo Pigliucci". CSI. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
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  39. Carroll, Robert (July 29, 2012). Unnatural Acts: Critical Thinking, Skepticism, and Science Exposed!. Lulu.com. pp. 35–. ISBN 978-1-105-90219-2.
  40. Singh, Rahul (November 2, 2009). "The Spell Breaker". Outlook Magazine. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  41. Kolata, Gina (April 1, 1998). "A Child's Paper Poses a Medical Challenge". The New York Times. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  42. "Eugenie Scott". Skeptic. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  43. "Robert Sheaffer". CSI. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
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  45. "Julia Sweeney". Skeptic. December 24, 2004. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  46. Watson, Rebecca (October 24, 2012). "It Stands to Reason, Skeptics Can Be Sexist Too". Slate. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
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