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This blog is dedicated to debunking pseudoscience, social misconceptions, and conspiracy theories, ranging from the serious to the relatively benign. However, it’s important to acknowledge that most individuals who fall for or create such misinformation are often reluctant to engage with content that challenges their beliefs. This is due to the psychological effects of confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance, which prevent them from confronting their personal views with objective scientific facts. Ironically, these individuals frequently claim that science supports their perspectives. Yet, for those willing to explore the “debunking realm,” there is an opportunity to critically analyze their beliefs using scientific reasoning and, perhaps, recognize how deeply they’ve fallen into the trap of logical fallacies and conspiratorial thinking.

This platform also aims to explore the relationship between natural and social phenomena. Topics covered here include religion, environmental issues, post-conflict societies, and various other academic fields. The core mission is to promote scientific literacy, helping readers discern credible claims, critically evaluate information, and develop objective hypotheses. As Pierre-Simon Laplace’s principle famously suggests, “The weight of evidence for an extraordinary claim must be proportioned to its strangeness,” or as Carl Sagan popularized it: “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.” Independent and rational thinking, underpinned by evolutionary humanism, is strongly encouraged here.

As someone who understands the role of science in society and how it influences our social fabric, I deliberately avoid attempting to reconcile irreconcilable concepts—such as religion and science—simply to appease the false skepticism of some readers or to create a superficial sense of harmony. Doing so would be a Sisyphean task, bogged down in modern philosophical sophistry, and is often advocated by even some highly educated individuals. If anyone chooses to criticize this viewpoint, they are free to do so. Healthy skepticism is a vital part of critical thinking. However, based on historical evidence and the numerous argumentative fallacies typically used to support such reconciliation, it is nearly impossible to reach any other conclusion than that religion and science are fundamentally incompatible. Those who attempt to prove otherwise often engage in cognitive gymnastics involving relativism and apologetics.

Scientific literacy is key to continually questioning and expanding our knowledge. It fosters a mindset of curiosity, growth, and adaptability, encouraging us to approach all claims with a healthy dose of skepticism. By doing so, we embrace learning as an ongoing process and develop the capacity to revise our convictions based on unbiased evidence and the immutable laws of nature. While setbacks are inevitable, the true power of scientific literacy lies in its ability to guide us toward objective truths, helping us reshape our understanding as new data emerges.

Finally, I should mention that my native language consists of several polycentric South Slavic dialects, with German as my second language and English as my third. I view this blog as an opportunity to practice and improve my English writing. Since most of the content I share comes from English-speaking authors, I predominantly use English on this platform. However, I apologize in advance for any grammatical or stylistic errors that may occur as part of this linguistic exercise (despite having a generous help from AI) 🙂


ABOUT ME

Social scholar · Pedagogue · Amateur natural scientist (since the beginning of my personal “age of reason” at 10 years old)

As a child born in the former Yugoslavia, I had the unique and unsettling experience of witnessing the rise of clerical fascism and the decline of secularism in Yugoslav society and its political discourse. Soon after, I saw the onset of ethnic and religious war, the destruction of countless lives, and the complete fragmentation of the Yugoslav federation. These traumatic events profoundly shaped my decision to study law—while maintaining a deep interest in the natural sciences—and to advocate passionately for the enforcement of international criminal law and the preservation of secularism. I believe that secularism and laicism are essential frameworks for sustaining peace, inclusion, and stability in any civilized society. In pursuit of these ideals, it is vital to foster a healthy political and scientific discourse, where a scientifically literate public plays the most critical role.

Human history demonstrates that when religious, esoteric, or pseudoscientific claims begin to influence moral and political decision-making, societies are at greater risk of drifting towards pseudoscience. This erosion of rational thought often leads to the breakdown of secularism and, eventually, the emergence of theocracy or fascism.

For this reason, I actively support and collaborate with organizations dedicated to strengthening secularism, promoting evidence-based political decisions, and advancing science. These principles are fundamental for creating societies that value reason, facts, and human rights above dogma.

Motto: “Docendo Discimus” (By teaching, we learn).