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In a time when misinformation, pseudoscience, and conspiracy theories saturate our media and erode trust in science and reality, the role of the public skeptic has never been more critical. (Thread!!)
Science denial, alternative facts, and magical thinking test the very integrity of society and threaten the health and freedoms of everyone. Those at the vanguard for the advance of science, reason, and critical thinking are indispensable.
It is those individuals who we honor as Fellows of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry for their contributions to the promotion of scientific inquiry, critical investigation, and the use of reason in examining controversial and extraordinary claims. centerforinquiry.org/news/10-new-fe… Image
The new inductees join a venerable group of distinguished scientists, scholars, activists, authors, and creators, including Richard Dawkins, E.O. Wilson, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Elizabeth Loftus, Bill Nye, Susan Blackmore, Steven Pinker, Eugenie Scott, Steven Novella, & Susan Haack. ImageImage
Founding Fellows of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry include renowned scientists, academics, and science writers such as Carl Sagan, Isaac Asimov, Martin Gardner, Paul Kurtz, Ray Hyman, Philip J. Klass, Sidney Hook, and of course the amazing James Randi. ImageImage
Introducing the 2020 Fellows of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry!
Starting with...

Jann Johnson Bellamy: Tracker of Legislative Alchemy!

Educating the public about pseudoscience in health policy, contributor to Science-Based Medicine.

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Kenny Biddle: Inspector of Gadgets!
@KennyBiddle42

Investigating claims of paranormal experiences with a particular focus on the use and misuse of media and technology to provide “evidence” of the paranormal.

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Timothy Caulfield: Goop Buster!
@CaulfieldTim

Author of "Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong about Everything?"
Host of "A User’s Guide to Cheating Death" on Netflix.

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William M. London: Consumer Health Crusader!
@healthgadfly

Professor of public health, Consumer Health columnist for Skeptical Inquirer, editor of Quackwatch’s Consumer Health Digest.

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Matthew C. Nisbet: Critical Communicator!

Professor of communication, public policy, and urban affairs at Northeastern University, columnist for Skeptical Inquirer and Issues in Science and Technology.

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Natalia Pasternak: Brazilian Skeptic Star!
@TaschnerNatalia

President of Instituto Questão de Ciência (IQC; Question of Science Institute), combating the prevalence of coronavirus misinformation in Brazil.

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James Underdown: Hollywood’s Reality Check!

Founder and chair of the Center for Inquiry Investigations Group, head of CFI West, co-host of @pointofinquiry

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Joseph Uscinski: Conspiracy Theory Theorist!
@JoeUscinski

Author of "Conspiracy Theories: A Primer," professor of political science at the University of Miami.

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Bertha Vazquez: Empowering Evolution Educators!

Director of @rdfrsTIES, science teacher in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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And last but not least,
Mick West: Rabbit Hole Navigator!
@MickWest

Creator of Metabunk, author of "Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect," host of "Tales from the Rabbit Hole."

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Congratulations to our 2020 Fellows! Click here to learn more about them: centerforinquiry.org/news/10-new-fe…
Hey look, learn more about @KennyBiddle42 here at @SkeptInquirer skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/meet…

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