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Established in 1992, the SKEPTICS SOCIETY is a 501(c)(3) educational and research nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting science and reason. We apply rigorous scientific thinking to investigate claims of all kinds, particularly those deemed controversial. From culture and technology to groundbreaking scientific discoveries, no topic is off-limits.
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At Skeptic, our experts dedicate years—often decades—to studying intricate phenomena. We present well-founded insights to help you draw reliable conclusions. While we can’t guarantee that everything we publish is flawless, our content is far more likely to be directionally accurate than the partisan rhetoric found in many other publications.
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