Science, Superstitions and Skeptical Life
From ElyPlace Chambers – British Chiropractic Association v Singh – BCA admits defeat. The BCA today served a Notice of Discontinuance bringing to an end its ill-fated libel claim against Dr Simon Singh arising out of criticisms he made of its promotion of treatments for childhood ailments. Dr Singh’s predicament as the sole defendant in [...]
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When does superstition go from a rather absurd movie plot and just becomes a local danger? I was reminded today of a friend who asked if I was interested in seeing a film from India that has just come out in Australia — ‘What’s Your Rashee?’ which pretty much translates as ‘What’s your Zodiac Sign?’ [...]
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Ben Goldacre on chiropractitioners in the Guardian: …There are huge, endless debates to be had on our libel laws, on the risks they pose to the public by stifling access to information, and on the changes that could be made. But, for today, know this: there is no good evidence that chiropractic is effective for [...]
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