We have multiple articles on AiR and some of these are part of a series of articles (And some cross over into other series) – this is the overarching category for those that fit into article series.
Language and linguistics are one of those things that I get an odd sort of pleasure looking into. As a lay person, I lack training in this field and I often discover things about words I’ve used for years that I never knew. Sometimes it’s a case of delving into the etymology and not just…
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The burden of proof is often discussed, and it is no secret that we constantly see the burden being shifted in debates. Quite often, something is presented with no justification and when asked for is met with: “prove I’m wrong“, “do your own research” or threats. This sort of behaviour can be explained simply through…
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There is a small nuance between ‘a belief’ and ‘I believe’. There’s also a misunderstanding around the logical entailments of beliefs. In this short piece, I hope to explain the difference. Basic definitions of Belief A belief is: But “a belief” isn’t just that. It should be considered more in the noun sense. A belief…
Read More “What is a Belief? What does it mean to Believe?” »
Another day in the X-Twitterverse is another opportunity to be harassed by countless bots, see posts you don’t care about from people who have paid to be put into your feed and see Elon Musk, a once-respected entrepreneur, post some ignorant/misinformed nonsense. Yesterday [in relation to writing this response] was no different, this time resulting…
Read More ““Cis is a heterosexual insult” – Fact Checking Musk: Engendered Conversation” »
If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media, you’ve likely encountered the term “gender nonconformity.” While this may come across to some as ‘just the stuff of trending hashtags’, it is actually a profound societal shift. A revaluation and realignment of perceived social norms and ‘traditional gender roles’. So, “what does the world…
Read More “Gender Nonconformity: The Latest Frontier in Human Freedom?” »
Whilst, in theory, treating everyone the same works and seems fair, if you take the time to actually understand people you will see that we are not exactly the same. This article hopes to cover some misconceptions about inclusion and diversity, and how we need to be equitable to level the playing field before we…
Diversity on Earth encompasses a vast array of differences, from race and physical attributes to mental attributes, illnesses, non-human life, biodiversity within life, and the complex classification of species. While our tribalistic evolution has fostered in-group biases, evidence suggests that embracing diversity can lead to happier and more productive societies. In this article, we will…
Read More “Celebrating Diversity on Earth: Understanding the Myriad Forms of Variation” »
‘Hypothesis’ is a word I see being thrown around social media; sometimes it just doesn’t sit right. This inspired me to look into various technical resources to see if any types of hypothesis actually fit the use I saw so many insisting was “correct”. This article hopes to address the use of hypothesis in the…
Atheism is a polysemous term, and I’ve written a lot about the Evolution of Atheism and the Etymology vs Use/Definition often differs from what people expect. I’ve addressed Issues With Agnostic Atheism, Definitional Problems with Lacking Belief, Is The ‘lack of belief’ Definition of Atheism The Most Common One Used?, What is the Difference Between…
Read More “Reviewing: “Deep Dive into the Meaning of Atheism”” »
Logic is a lot harder than people give it credit for, and logical fallacies are no different. Both are frequently misunderstood and misused on the internet, and it can often be us atheists/sceptics and other folks that claim to be logical that make the mistakes. Sometimes there is the idea that because we know the…
It’s not uncommon on Social Media to be met with some strange takes on subjects that are pretty well grounded, like the False Dichotomy. Folks can make mistakes, but instead of realising that and learning from that they often double down. Today we are going to be discussing the False Dichotomy. What it is, how…
Read More ““False Dichotomy!” – The Dilemma of Arrogance and Willful Ignorance” »
Scepticism(or Skepticism for our American readers) is often seen simply as doubt. For those that are desperate for a simplistic definition of scepticism, reasoned and reasonable doubt might be more suitable than just doubt on its own. Please note, a simplistic definition is rarely going to cover the inner workings and, whilst is a good…
Read More “Scepticism: Doubt, Denial and Dogmatism in The Skeptic Community” »
“Atheism is a lack of belief in God or gods” is probably one of the most common definitions and phrases you’ll hear on social media, especially if you get involved with any sort of theological conversation. It will be no surprise, then, that these same people will say things like “atheism is not a philosophy!”…
“You can’t prove a negative” is such a common phrase among atheists these days and it’s ridiculous!
Do You really think you can’t prove a negative or non-existence?
Well, you’re mistaken – check out this post to find out how!
Atheism is a word that has quite a rich history going all the way back to ancient Greece and the definition of atheism has changed quite a lot throughout the years. There’s also quite a contentious view pushed by some people who identify as atheists that there is only one definition of atheism. This is…
I’m an atheist, I believe gods do not exist, though atheism is polysemous so not all atheists use it that way and I want to address a term some atheists use known as agnostic atheism. This article is the written form of the video, so, if you prefer to watch, please check the below: Agnostic…
