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From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal. This week featuring articles from Janice Boynton, Brian Eggo, Chris French, and Thiago Vahia.
Mike looks at the ramifications and limitations of the Online Safety Bill, which is responsible for the increase in age verification checks appearing online. Meanwhile, Marsh watches the Euros and Mike goes to see Superman.
Episode 54 of our satirical, skeptical comedy podcast recorded live at QED 2023. Appearing alongside host Andy Wilson are Jordan Holmes, Cara Santa Maria, and Michael Marshall.
With a third of the global population affected by one or more allergic conditions, it's no wonder people turn in desperation to pseudoscience
The post Allergies can be common, debilitating… and a perfect market for pseudoscience appeared first on The Skeptic.
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