According to its "About Us" page, the Skeptics Society is a scientific and educational organization dedicated to the unbiased study of controversial subjects, especially in areas such as fringe science, paranormal phenomena, medical practices, evolution, puzzling historical events, and religion. Members of the society include scholars, scientists, professors, historians, and even magicians. One of the main goals is to promote critical thinking, curiosity, and open-mindedness in as many people as possible.
When I visited the site, the home page contained links to a number of recent articles, with subjects such as anti-science propaganda, the history of the Inquisition, why people believe weird things, and medical quackery. There are also links to podcasts of scholarly lectures and debates on topics such as the possibility of an afterlife, science and Nazism, and environmental politics. In perusing the forum, I came across discussions about sea serpents, alleged photos of aliens, Houdini, demonic possession, crystal skulls, and witchcraft.
The Skeptics Society is probably best-known for its publication of the quarterly Skeptic Magazine, which has been continuously published since 1992. It also puts out a "junior" version of the magazine and an email newsletter.
To visit this site, go to The Skeptics Society. In addition to the articles, there is a forum and an online book store.
