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Welcome to ISF The International Skeptics Forum is an online community dedicated to fostering critical thinking and skepticism. We aim to debate issues vigorously, while maintaining a polite, friendly, respectful and humorous atmosphere. We encourage sharing diverse perspectives! If you're new here, please be sure to review our rules and introduce yourself! Welcome!
Welcome!
A place for new Members to say "Hello!" and for everyone else to say "Welcome!"
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International Skeptics
Want to make a comment about or discuss the International Skeptics Forum? This is the place for that.
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Current Events For posting and discussion of newsworthy events currently being covered in the media. For new threads please use the most appropriate regional category or "General/other". Note: Relevant existing threads under the Social Issues section which previously covered Current Events may be moved here.
Global/International
For current events significantly involving multiple regions not otherwise listed, eg climate change, pandemics, events such as the Olympics, COP, DAVOS etc
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USA and Canada
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General Topics
General Skepticism and The Paranormal
Discuss aspects of the paranormal here, as well as general questions and comments on things skeptical, such as dowsing, UFOs, etc.
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Education
Critical thinking and education.
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History, Literature, and the Arts
What is art? Decide here...
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Religion and Philosophy
Because who could have an opinion on these two topics?
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Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories
A place to discuss alternative interpretations, theories and explanations of historical and current events.
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USA Politics
Just what are our governments and politicians up to? Don't they use critical thinking and aren't they skeptical about the world around them?
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Non-USA & General Politics
A place to discuss non-USA politics.
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Social Issues (Current Events now moved)
Note: please post new current events topics in the relevant new Current Events section. Existing threads may be moved, please check there if you've lost something!
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Trials and Errors
Discussions of justice systems, legal wrangles, miscarriages of justice and related matters.
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Evidence based Podcasts, Youtube Channels etc
For discussing the topics raised in podcasts, youtube channels or similar that take an evidence based approach to discussing issues
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Conjuror's Corner
For a discussion of magic and magicians.
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Reference
The Repository
A section of articles relating to the forum and its mission authored by Members of the forum
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Book Reviews
A selection of book reviews by Forum Members.
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Forum Spotlight
Recommended reading: The best of the Forum
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