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Mercutio · 20th October 2007, 07:54 PM

This week, Daniel Loxton (editor of Junior Skeptic) offers his own
personal perspective on the future of skepticism as a movement.
Presented as an original full-length audio article his op-ed essay
argues that the search for a "new skepticism" is misguided—and that
the early titans of skepticism had it right in the first place.

Then, Derek and Swoopy sit down with Daniel to talk about the skeptics
paradox: that so many people feel exhausted and fed up by the
paranormal, at the very time that the most exciting new
developments—from podcasts to conferences to community—are firmly
focused on our core paranormal concerns.

Has classic skepticism run its course? According to Daniel, we're only
now getting ready to start.

skepticality · 26th October 2007, 04:28 AM

Thanks,

And this episode has causes us the most positive feedback through e-mail and telephone calls. We've had many that have asked for links and names of other groups and who they can contact to get involved. I enjoyed it immensely and was so glad that Dan did that recording for us!

Tressa · 27th October 2007, 06:55 AM

His essay is excellent. In some ways, the idea of his topic touches on the "debate" over the cables challenge going on here at the forum.

It was very thought provoking, definitely worth multiple listenings.

athon · 27th October 2007, 08:23 PM

I linked to it up in the 'JREF' sub forum. And, like Tressa, also felt it linked with that thread. However to avoid a derail I started a new thread on it.

I seriously urge everybody to read it or listen to what he has to say.

Athon

skepticality · 28th October 2007, 12:01 PM

And,

You should just wait for what we are planning to do for the new FULL Skeptics track at Dragon*Con next year. Some big... cool... plans!

Senex · 29th October 2007, 12:36 PM

I just listened to the podcast and really enjoyed it. It was very motivational. Identifying yourself as part of a skeptical movement is doing something positive for the community. I'll have to find some niche in the critical thinking community that I can be more proactive in. It was a great pep talk.

skepticality · 29th May 2008, 06:43 AM

And now the full Skeptrack at Dragon*Con is reality. Our guest list is pretty damn good too!

http://www.skeptrack.org/

20th October 2007, 07:54 PM	#1
Mercutio Shakespeare's Sock Puppet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Live Free Or Die Posts: 16,325	latest skepticality This week, Daniel Loxton (editor of Junior Skeptic) offers his own personal perspective on the future of skepticism as a movement. Presented as an original full-length audio article his op-ed essay argues that the search for a "new skepticism" is misguided—and that the early titans of skepticism had it right in the first place. Then, Derek and Swoopy sit down with Daniel to talk about the skeptics paradox: that so many people feel exhausted and fed up by the paranormal, at the very time that the most exciting new developments—from podcasts to conferences to community—are firmly focused on our core paranormal concerns. Has classic skepticism run its course? According to Daniel, we're only now getting ready to start.
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26th October 2007, 04:28 AM	#2
skepticality Critical Thinker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 461	Thanks, And this episode has causes us the most positive feedback through e-mail and telephone calls. We've had many that have asked for links and names of other groups and who they can contact to get involved. I enjoyed it immensely and was so glad that Dan did that recording for us!
	__________________ Derek Colanduno host - skepticality! podcast http://www.skepticality.com/

27th October 2007, 06:55 AM	#3
Tressa Muse Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 670	His essay is excellent. In some ways, the idea of his topic touches on the "debate" over the cables challenge going on here at the forum. It was very thought provoking, definitely worth multiple listenings.
	__________________ @>-->---- Tressa http://thephantomexpresscard.blogspot.com Carpe Amor: "Love is not the dying moan of a distant violin; it is the triumphant twang of a bedspring." ~SJ Perelman

28th October 2007, 12:01 PM	#5
skepticality Critical Thinker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 461	And, You should just wait for what we are planning to do for the new FULL Skeptics track at Dragon*Con next year. Some big... cool... plans!
	__________________ Derek Colanduno host - skepticality! podcast http://www.skepticality.com/

29th October 2007, 12:36 PM	#6
Senex Illuminator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: An autobody repair shop in Connecticut Posts: 3,575	I just listened to the podcast and really enjoyed it. It was very motivational. Identifying yourself as part of a skeptical movement is doing something positive for the community. I'll have to find some niche in the critical thinking community that I can be more proactive in. It was a great pep talk.
	__________________ I am the one who knocks! Walter White

27th October 2007, 08:23 PM	#4
athon Kowalski Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: gone Posts: 9,286	I linked to it up in the 'JREF' sub forum. And, like Tressa, also felt it linked with that thread. However to avoid a derail I started a new thread on it. I seriously urge everybody to read it or listen to what he has to say. Athon

29th May 2008, 06:43 AM	#7
skepticality Critical Thinker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 461	And now the full Skeptrack at Dragon*Con is reality. Our guest list is pretty damn good too! http://www.skeptrack.org/
	__________________ Derek Colanduno host - skepticality! podcast http://www.skepticality.com/