Tag Archives: confirmation bias

Academia as Confirmation Bias

Posted on March 26, 2017 by

As you probably know, it is not uncommon for an atheist to cite some survey which shows  that atheism is positively correlated with a college education. This is supposed to support the subtle narrative that since intelligence and education are … Continue reading →

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More Atheist Rage

Posted on October 19, 2016 by

The internet atheists have worked themselves into a froth again.  On Oct 18, activist Hemant Mehta posted a blog entry entitled, ” Waitress in SC Receives “Tip” from Christians Telling Her a “Woman’s Place Is In the Home” and it … Continue reading →

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Prof. Coyne Quote-Mines in his New Book

Posted on May 26, 2015 by

Ah, the irony. Tom Gilson has been reading Jerry Coyne’s new book and has already discovered a juicy example of quote-mining. It looks like Coyne was trying to portray Alvin Plantinga as someone who says one thing to one audience … Continue reading →

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University of Michigan Professor Admits She is a Hater

Posted on December 19, 2014 by

Susan J. Douglas is a professor of communications at the University of Michigan. She writes: I hate Republicans. I can’t stand the thought of having to spend the next two years watching Mitch McConnell, John Boehner, Ted Cruz, Darrell Issa … Continue reading →

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