Denialism

Month: August 2007

  • Mice and Research

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    There’s a nice little article in the Washington Post on mice in research. It’s interesting the things you learn from a piece like this. For instance, I never realized the origin of the black 6 line was from essentially a hobby breeder in New England. I also like the little slide show of various mouse…

  • The long term threat to science

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    Props to Nick Anthis and PZ for addressing the animal rights vs animal welfare issue in science. In particular this statement from PZ, “Once we’ve defeated the creationists (hah!), we’re going to have to manage the next problem: well-meaning but ill-informed animal rights activists.” That sounds about right. If things in the United States follow…

  • Denialist Deck Applied: PRISM

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    It’s that time again. Bora’s got the scoop on this new organization PRISM (Partnership for Research Integrity in Science & Medicine). They purport to be the saviors of scientific publishing, protecting us from the evil of open access. But how much do you want to bet they’re the same old industry lobbying group, disguising themselves…

  • Premise Media Loves Cranks

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    Anyone who has been reading Scienceblogs knows that the creationists are all in a tizzy over their new movie expelled, which plans to unite the superstar power of Ben Stein with the superscience power of creationism. My favorite part of the whole thing, based on my appreciation for quality crankery, is the built-in persecution. You…

  • Worst Colleges in America

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    Jason Rosenhouse links this excellent feature from Radar entitled America’s Worst Colleges. My favorite? The review of Liberty university. Notable Course: Christian Womanhood IV. Because keeping your mouth shut is too rich a subject for just three levels of study. Raw Data: Ranked in the lowest “fourth tier” by U.S. News & World Report and…

  • An Inconvenient Truth – how true?

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    Geek Counterpoint has done an excellent job going through Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth. The overall impression? Mostly right, some overblown links that are rather tenuous, but ultimately thorough coverage of the science behind climate change. Good job Lorne.

  • Quiet Week

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    I’ve been trying to get some work done this week, hence the slow week. In the meantime, please consider a visit to to the Unicorn Museum, soon to open up near another museum for other imaginary beliefs.

  • Who Needs Denialism When You Have Censorship & Sycophants to Enforce It?

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    Peter Baker of the Post reports on a White House policy manual (PDF) detailing how President Bush’s advance team should prevent anyone from saying or doing anything that might not be in total agreement with our President’s policies: The manual offers advance staffers and volunteers who help set up presidential events guidelines for assembling crowds.…

  • Dying Sucks (so I’m told)

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    I’ve been fortunate enough to have excellent health, despite poor diet and lack of exercise. I’ve never really been confronted by my own mortality. In my business, however, I am surrounded by others’ tragedies. I did my training in a large city that attracts lots of young people from my home town. They tend to…

  • Welcome Zooillogix

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    Go say high to Zooillogix, another two-brother team science blogging away here under the auspices of Seed. I will enjoy their blog, as long as they stay away from too many pictures of creatures with more than 4 legs (tentacles don’t count). The African Booze tree should be your first stop there. And that makes…