skepticism

At intersection of paths, people debating which way to go - illustration

Should you trust me?

According to (made up) research, hundreds of (non) interviews, and my (non-relevant) credentials, I have concluded that too many of us are suckers. I have no doubt that the earth is flat, we never landed on the moon, and alchemy works. After all, I read it on the Internet. I’m in the process of developing…

The Detective says to Inspector Dalgliesh

The Detective says to Inspector Dalgliesh

So, the detective says to Inspector Dalgliesh, “Don’t worry sir, I’ll keep an open mind.” Dalgliesh says to himself “No he won’t, he’s already made up his mind.” The little scene for one of P.D. James’ crime novels has been on my mind. What does it mean to have an open mind and why is…

Clark Stanley’s Snake Oil Liniment

Clark Stanley’s Snake Oil Liniment

We can look back about 100 years or so and see simple people looking for simple solutions to complex problems. What fools they were! Take for example, the 1916 advertisement for Clark Stanley’s Snake Oil Liniment. It advertised itself as “Is good for everything a liniment out to be good for.” It then listed some…

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