Beware of interest groups who distort preliminary scientific studies to make them say things that were not even studied https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/health-quackery/mamavation-blog-twists-scientific-study-take-down-axe-body-spray
Category: Writings
Written articles and blog posts
I Attended the Woodstock of Skeptic Conventions
When you forget what you learned at a conference, you’re still left with impressions. The essence of QED 2018, wafting in my mind like perfume,
I Donated to a Crowdfunding Appeal, But Did I Just Finance a Cancer Quack?
Crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe can be used to raise money for expensive cancer treatments. But how much of this money goes into the pockets of
Scientific American: No, Science Communicators Are Not Undermining Public Trust
Thinking outside the box is a requirement in this attention economy if we want science to reach mass audiences. My first published article in Scientific American can
Sun Potions, Or the Privilege of Paying 75$ to Get Ants in Your Smoothie
A California brand of supplements uses exoticism and spirituality to sell its social media followers aspirational wellness with no convincing scientific evidence. https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/health-nutrition-quackery/sun-potions-or-privilege-paying-75-get-ants-your-smoothie
A Skeptic’s Vacation From Hell (But Quite Relaxing Nonetheless)
Vacationing at a spa can be quite relaxing… unless you’re a scientist paying attention to the all-natural quackery they are feeding you! https://mcgill.ca/oss/article/quackery/skeptics-vacation-hell-quite-relaxing-nonetheless
