Skepticule 112: Has Peter Hitchens lost his marbles?; Facism; Research Ethics; Atheist Etiquette; Cognitive closure and certainty; Losing my religion; TTPMO - GOP Debates.
Shownotes:
Paul Jenkins couldn't be with us this time, but fear not, all is not lost. Taking his place for this episode is Anonymous Steve.
Peter Hitchens (brother of Christopher Hitchens) - has he completely lost his marbles? After his appearance on the 'Unbelievable?' radio show and an 'Intelligence Squared' debate we have to consider the possibility that he may have a serious deficit in the marble department.
Steve considers Research Ethics. What is acceptable and should the findings of historic unethical research be used?
Milgram Experiment
https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Milgram_experiment
Facebook emotion study breached ethical guidelines
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jun/30/facebook-emotion-study-breached-ethical-guidelines-researchers-say
Paul Orton asks about Atheist Etiquette while attending a Church service. Paul Thompson asks for advice on what would be acceptable for his forthcoming visit to a Spiritualist Church where they talk to dead people.
Johno's piece this time discusses cognitive closure and our need for certainty and justice.
Derren Explores Superstition And BF Skinner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-FuV8LB3gU
The TTPMO (Things that piss me off) this time is the GOP debates for the Republican nomination.
Editing & shownotes: Paul Thompson
Paul Thompson ("Sinbad") The Skeptical Probe
http://skepticalprobe.blogspot.com/
Paul Orton, militant agnostic
Skepticab
http://skepticab.blogspot.co.uk/
Paul S. Jenkins
Notes from an Evil Burnee
http://www.evilburnee.co.uk
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