Saw this YouTube video a couple or so years ago, but was reminded of it by a recent Tim Minchin performance. So here is “Storm” by Tim Minchin (the video is audio with text overlay): Article by Kulvinder Singh Matharu – 2011
Archive of posts tagged critical thinking
The Magic of Reality – a quick review of the iPad version of Richard Dawkin’s book
I had originally posted my quick review of the iPad ebook/app version of Richard Dawkins book “The Magic of reality” in the iTunes store a few days ago (late October) but, for whatever reason, the review has not shown up there. I have therefore taken the opportunity to post that review here albeit with this [...]
Mushbrained, for sure. But also self-delusional.
Why Evolution Is True describes the rather ludicrous theological ramblings of two “philosophers”. They are described as “mushbrained”. It is this lack of reasoned thinking that leads people into a state of self-delusion, lack of awareness and the intellectual compromises that they must make. What a waste. Two philosophers defend the indefensible, try unsuccessfully to [...]
Mason Crumpacker and the Hitchens reading list
More information on the bright story of Mason Crumpacker and Christopher Hitchens: Mason Crumpacker and the Hitchens http://whyevolutionistrue.wordpress.com/2011/10/11/mason-crumpacker-and-the-hitchens-reading-list/ As well as the thoughtful actions of Hitchens, it was heart-warming to see a child being taught the skills of critical thinking and rationality; not being brainwashed and indoctrinated by the dogmas, irrationality and injustices of religion, [...]
Sick
I came across this via richarddawkins.net…indoctrination and child abuse. The Pastor from Jesus Camp Has a New Book Out http://richarddawkins.net/articles/642972-the-pastor-from-jesus-camp-has-a-new-book-out The Pastor from Jesus Camp Has a New Book Out http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2011/09/06/the-pastor-from-jesus-camp-has-a-new-book-out/ Disgusting. Children should be given the tools for critical thinking; tools that can be used to understand how the world really works. This "Jesus [...]
Religion is institutionalised delusion
This is just a quick snippet but something that should be easily quotable: Religion is institutionalised delusion, a social grouping mechanism for the irrational. But for those within this group who dare to explore with open minds, with the tools of critical thinking, there is hope of a life free from the prisons and poisons [...]
Relativity, the tale of the twins, and the use of critical thinking
Interesting article on teaching relativity and the use of critical thinking. The Physics of Relativity and a Lesson in Skepticism http://www.randi.org/site/index.php/swift-blog/1367-the-physics-of-relativity-and-a-lesson-in-skepticism.html However, like some of the other commenters at that site, I do take umbrage at calling the Michelson-Morley experiment a “failure” (yes even at Wikipedia). Experiments are to test hypothesis and their predictions. The [...]
More garbage from homeopaths exposed by Quackometer
Ainsworths Pharmacy: Casual Disregard for the Law http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2011/07/ainsworths-pharmacy.html The Advertising Standards Authority Seeks to Destroy Complementary Medicine–Apparently http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2011/07/the-advertising-standards-authority-seeks-to-destroy-complementary-medicineapparently.html Article by Kulvinder Singh Matharu – 2011
50 respected academics speaking about gods and religions
Yup. We need more rational thinking, and more critical thinking. 50 Renowned Academics Speaking About God Article by Kulvinder Singh Matharu – 2011
The greatest threat to Christianity…
…is the Internet! LOL! Guess what makes Josh McDowell cry? http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2011/07/guess_what_makes_josh_mcdowell.php The Internet is certainly a place where a lot of garbage can be found. But it is also a place where there is much valuable information. Access to this information, the knowledge gained, the application of critical thinking, these are the things that are [...]
