Phactum newsletter (Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking)

This issue of Phactum, the newsletter of the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking, covers a range of topics including the debate around standardized testing in public edu

Phactum - 2006 05 - May

This issue of Phactum, the newsletter of the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking, features a cartoon about roadside assistance and UFOs. It announces an upcoming meeting

Phactum - 2006 06 - June

This issue of Phactum, the newsletter of the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking, covers a range of topics including a sensationalized doomsday prediction, a detailed re

Phactum - 2006 08 - August

This issue of Phactum covers a range of topics including an upcoming PhACT event on the controversial 'hydrinos' theory and the Black Light Power Company, presented by a Princeton

Phactum - 2006 10 - October

The October 2006 issue of Phactum announces a change in the meeting schedule, featuring Michael Shermer as a guest speaker. It includes a calendar of upcoming events related to ske

Phactum - 2006 11 - November

This issue of Phactum covers upcoming PhACT events, including a talk by physicist Donald Simanek on 'Science Askew' and the Winter Solstice Party. It reviews Simanek and Holden's b

Phactum - 2006 12 - December

This issue of Phactum, the newsletter of the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking, features a poem by Tom Napier titled 'Christmas Message, 1968' reflecting on humanity's

Phactum - 2007 01 - January

The January 2007 issue of Phactum features a lecture on Free Speech by an ACLU representative, discussions on evolution and vaccine safety, and a detailed critique of the gambling

Phactum - 2007 03 - March

The March 2007 issue of Phactum covers a range of topics including an upcoming meeting on vaccine safety featuring Dr. Paul Offit, discussions on evolutionary biology and creationi

Phactum - 2007 04 - April

The April 2007 issue of Phactum covers various topics including an upcoming PhACT luncheon honoring Dr. Ted Daeschler, a scientist who discovered 'Tiktaalik'. It also discusses the

Phactum - 2007 05 - May

The May 2007 issue of Phactum highlights the need for funding for paleontology research, specifically mentioning Ted Daeschler's work. It covers various events in the Philadelphia

Phactum - 2007 07 - July

This issue of Phactum covers various topics including the Gentle Wind Project cult, whose 'healing instruments' are being exhibited as art, and their past legal troubles. It also d

Phactum - 2007 09 - September

This issue of Phactum, the newsletter of the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking, covers a range of topics including the historical witchcraft trials in Salem Village, c

Phactum - 2007 10 - October

This issue of Phactum covers a variety of topics including a talk by Faye Flam on the science of sexuality, a satirical cartoon on the 'War on Rationality', and discussions on glob

Phactum - 2007 11 - November

This issue of Phactum, dated November 2007, features a talk by cosmologist Tony Rothman on his book 'Everything's Relative and Other Fables in Science and Technology'. The newslett

Phactum - 2007 12 - December

This issue of Phactum covers a range of topics including the discovery of the transitional fossil Tiktaalik, a critique of homeopathy and its regulation, skepticism towards global

Phactum - 2008 01 - January

The January 2008 issue of Phactum features Dr. Michael Shermer discussing his new book on evolutionary economics. The calendar section highlights various lectures and courses in Ph

Phactum - 2008 02 - February

This issue of Phactum, dated February 2008, focuses on various critical thinking topics. A prominent event announced is a talk by Dr. Paul A. Offit on 'Vaccine Safety: Science, Pol

Phactum - 2008 03 - March

This issue of Phactum covers a range of skeptical and scientific topics. A featured event is a discussion on "Real Free Energy" by engineer Nick Pine. The calendar section highligh

Phactum - 2008 04 - April

This issue of Phactum, published by the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking, focuses on the ongoing debate between evolution and creationism, featuring scientist Andrew

Phactum - 2008 05 - May

This issue of Phactum, the newsletter of the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking, covers upcoming PhACT events including a media integrity panel discussion and lectures

Phactum - 2008 07 - July

This issue of Phactum, dated July/August 2008, outlines PhACT's stance on religion, emphasizing critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making while maintaining religious neu

Phactum - 2008 09 - September

This issue of Phactum, dated September 2008, features Dr. John Allen Paulos discussing his new book 'Irreligion' and the arguments for God. It also highlights upcoming PhACT meetin

Phactum - 2008 10 - October

The October 2008 issue of Phactum explores the boundary between science and pseudoscience, with an editorial by Tom Napier defining PhACT's stance against irrationalism and religio

Phactum - 2008 11 - November

This issue of Phactum, the newsletter of the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking, covers a range of skeptical and scientific topics. It features an upcoming meeting on t

Phactum - 2009 01 - January

The January 2009 issue of Phactum, published by the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking, features an article on Dan Falk's book 'In Search of Time: The Science of a Curi

Phactum - 2009 02 - February

The February 2009 issue of Phactum focuses on Integrative Oncology, with a meeting featuring Dr. Barrie R. Cassileth discussing complementary therapies in cancer care. The issue al

Phactum - 2009 03 - March

This issue of Phactum covers the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District trial, exploring its impact on individuals and the broader debate between science and religion. It also fe

Phactum - 2009 04 - April

The April 2009 issue of Phactum, the newsletter of the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking, centers on the theme 'Thinking Socratically,' featuring an event hosted by Dr

Phactum - 2009 05 - May

This issue of Phactum covers upcoming PhACT events, including a fund-raising banquet with speaker Faye Flam and a lecture by Dr. Alan Mann. It features reviews of books such as 'Th

Phactum - 2009 07 - July

This issue of Phactum covers various topics including scientific events in Philadelphia, discussions on evolution, physics, and the dangers of alternative medicine. It highlights t

Phactum - 2009 09 - September

The September 2009 issue of Phactum, the newsletter of the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking, leads with an article by Don Nigroni discussing historical reports of pha

Phactum - 2009 10 - October

This issue of Phactum, dated October 2009, focuses on 'Large Hadron Colliders and other hot topics in Physics' and 'New Approaches to Solving the New Zealand Possum problem'. It al

Phactum - 2009 11 - November

This issue of Phactum, the newsletter of the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking, features Dr. Robert L. Park discussing his book 'Superstition: Belief in the Age of Sci

Phactum - 2010 01 - January

The January 2010 issue of Phactum, the newsletter of the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking, covers a range of topics including a talk on distinguishing paranormal 'orb

Phactum - 2010 02 - February

The February 2010 issue of Phactum, published by the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking, features a discussion on 'Conspiracy Theories in Science' by Dr. Ted Goertzel.

Phactum - 2010 03 - March

This issue of Phactum, dated March 2010, features a discussion on Dr. Lionel Tiger's book 'The Decline of Males', exploring his theories on biosocial data and the biological basis

Phactum - 2010 04 - April

This issue of Phactum, dated April 2010, features a talk on financial meltdowns and risk management by Dr. David Cragin. It includes a discussion on the 'hard problem of consciousn

Phactum - 2010 05 - May

This issue of Phactum covers upcoming PhACT events including a dinner with Joe Nickell and a Jersey Devil expedition. It includes articles critiquing chiropractic practices and the

Phactum - 2010 07 - July

This issue of Phactum covers an unsuccessful expedition by the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking (PhACT) to find the Jersey Devil in South Jersey. It also details the

Phactum - 2010 09 - September

The September 2010 issue of Phactum, published by the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking, features a lecture announcement by author John Grant and a review of his book

Phactum - 2010 10 - October

The October 2010 issue of Phactum covers a range of topics including a PhACT meeting featuring Dr. David Cattell and Dr. Catherine Fiorello discussing myths of psychology and child

Phactum - 2010 11 - November

This issue of Phactum covers a range of topics including a discussion on cosmology and the belief in dark matter and dark energy, the history and controversies surrounding vaccines

Phactum - 2011 01 - January

This issue of Phactum, dated January 2011, focuses on critical thinking and science. It includes an announcement for a PhACT meeting featuring Professor Massimo Pigliucci discussin

Phactum - 2011 02 - February

The February 2011 issue of Phactum focuses on 'Destructive Cults' with an expert talk by David Clark. It also delves into pseudoscience, critiquing topics like homeopathy and the '

Phactum - 2011 03 - March

This issue of Phactum, dated March 2011, features an article on 'Disasters: Geology vs. Hollywood' by Professor Jon Nyquist, discussing how movies can teach science. It delves into

Phactum - 2011 04 - April

This issue of Phactum features an article on Judge John E. Jones's ruling in the Dover Intelligent Design Trial, highlighting its significance for science education. It also includ

Phactum - 2011 05 - May

This issue of Phactum, from the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking, covers upcoming events like the Annual Banquet on May 21, 2011, discussing 'The Long Awaited Apocaly

Phactum - 2011 07 - July

This issue of Phactum questions the scientific validity of SETI, arguing that its claims are baseless and lack empirical evidence. It also critiques the use of homeopathic remedies

Phactum - 2011 09 - September

This issue of Phactum, dated September 2011, covers a wide range of topics including the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI), with a discussion of techniques and speak

Phactum - 2011 10 - October

This issue of Phactum covers a range of topics including the often-overlooked medical realities of the Civil War, featuring insights from Walt Whitman and Clara Barton. It also del

Phactum - 2011 11 - November

This issue of Phactum covers the controversial topic of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in Pennsylvania, presenting arguments from both proponents and opponents. It also delves int

Phactum - 2012 01 - January

This issue of Phactum features an article on 'New Developments in Cold Fusion' presented by physicist Tom Napier, who will discuss why physicists are skeptical of the concept. Robe

Phactum - 2012 02 - February

The February 2012 issue of Phactum, published by the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking, features a talk by Professor Stacey Ake on 'Bioethics and the Evolution of Cons

Phactum - 2012 03 - March

The March 2012 issue of Phactum covers 'The New Alchemy' with a discussion on Cold Fusion, questioning its viability. It includes letters to the editor debating critical thinking e

Phactum - 2012 04 - April

The April 2012 issue of Phactum covers a range of topics including a PhACT meeting on toxicology and the 'good old days,' a scientific expedition to the Blue Hole in the Pine Barre

Phactum - 2012 05 - May

This issue of Phactum covers a scientific expedition to the Blue Hole in the Pine Barrens, investigating local legends and water properties. It also features articles on historical

Phactum - 2012 08 - August

This issue of Phactum, dated August/September 2012, features an in-depth look at Paul Halpern's book 'Edge of the Universe,' exploring cosmology and the concept of the multiverse.

Phactum - 2012 10 - October

This issue of Phactum, dated October 2012, focuses on the legacy of Immanuel Velikovsky and the concept of pseudoscience, highlighted by a talk from Michael D. Gordin on his book '

Phactum - 2012 11 - November