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Pavel Šmejkal
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Czech TV postproduction support, Chairman of Atropos Skeptics Society, Member of Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia & Czech Skeptics' Club Sisyfos, host of Meaning of (Skeptical) Life podcast, Street Epistemology fan. Science bitches! psax.mosl.cz
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Pavel Šmejkal @panpsax.bsky.social · Feb 24
#Skeptics #Skepticism #Atheism #Reason #StreetEpistemology #SciCom
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24.

The greatest gift is truth, even when it is uncomfortable. Have a wonderful holidays without delusions.

#SkepticalAdvent2025
A graphic card with a red and white background featuring the number "24" in the top right corner. Text on the left reads: "The greatest gift is truth, even when it is uncomfortable. Have a wonderful holidays without delusions." On the right stands a cool Ape wearing a white suit, top hat with a green band, and sunglasses, holding a small evergreen tree decorated with white flowers.
December 24, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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23.

The more information provokes emotion, the more cautious you should be.

#SkepticalAdvent2025
#Skepticism #CriticalThinking #ScienceCommunication #Emotions
A graphic card featuring the number 23 in the top right corner and the title "EMOTIONS." The central text reads, "The more information provokes emotion, the more cautious you should be." Below the text, an illustration depicts a cool Ape wearing a top hat, green sunglasses, a jacket, and boots. The cool Ape is sitting in an armchair, leaning forward with hands raised near its face in a gesture of shock or overwhelm while watching a small retro television set on the floor.
December 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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22.

Being an expert in cars doesn’t make you an expert in vaccines. Respect expertise.

#SkepticalAdvent2025
A graphic poster numbered "22" with the heading "EXPERTISE." The text reads: "Being an expert in cars doesn’t make you an expert in vaccines. Respect expertise." Below the text is an illustration of a cool Ape wearing a green top hat, sunglasses, and a hoodie, sitting cross-legged. The cool Ape holds a wrench in one hand and a syringe in the other, looking undecided.
December 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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21.

For every complex problem, there is a solution that is quick, simple, and wrong.

#SkepticalAdvent2025
A card with a white background and dark red curved accents at the top left and bottom right corners. In the top right is the number "21". The title "COMPLEXITY" appears on the left, followed by the text: "For every complex problem, there is a solution that is quick, simple, and wrong." Beside the text is an illustration of a cool Ape dressed as a doctor, wearing a top hat, sunglasses, a surgical mask, and a stethoscope, while holding a large, rusty cleaver. A small dark puddle is depicted at the bottom center.
December 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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20.

Expose yourself to opposing views.

#SkepticalAdvent2025
A vertical card with a white and sage green background featuring the number "20" in the top right corner. The text reads "SOCIAL BUBBLE" in bold, followed by the text "Expose yourself to opposing views." Below the text, an illustration shows a cool Ape wearing a green top hat with a flower, round sunglasses, and a backpack, stepping out of a large transparent soap bubble. Three smaller bubbles float nearby.
December 20, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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19.

“I read it online ” carries the same weight as “someone said”.

#SkepticalAdvent2025
A graphic card featuring the number "19" in the top right corner and the title "SOURCES." The text below reads: "“I read it online ” carries the same weight as “someone said”." At the bottom is an illustration of a cool Ape wearing a blue hoodie, a black top hat, and round green sunglasses, sitting cross-legged while typing on a laptop.
December 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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18.

We all have our own prejudices.

#SkepticalAdvent2025
A graphic card design featuring a red and white background with the number "18" in the top right corner. The title "HONESTY" appears in bold black text, followed by the sentence, "We all have our own prejudices." To the right is an illustration of a cool Ape wearing a brown coat, fedora hat, green sunglasses, and heavy boots. The Ape holds a protest sign that reads "MAKE APES GREAT AGAIN!" with the first letter of each word highlighted in red to spell the acronym "MAGA."
December 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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17.

Amatoxin is 100% natural. 'Natural' does not mean safe or healthy.

#SkepticalAdvent2025
A graphic card featuring a white and light green background with the number "17" in the top right corner. The title is "NATURAL" and the text reads, "Amatoxin is 100% natural. 'Natural' does not mean safe or healthy." An illustration depicts a cool Ape wearing a green top hat, sunglasses, a hoodie, and boots crouching down to gather light green 'death cap' mushrooms into a wicker basket. An Ape skull lies on the ground next to the mushrooms.
December 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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16.

Science doesn't know everything. But it is the best defense against deception.

#SkepticalAdvent2025
A graphic card featuring the number 16 in the top right corner and the heading "METHOD." The central text reads, "Science doesn't know everything. But it is the best defense against deception." Below the text is an illustration of a cool Ape scientist sitting cross-legged. The Ape is wearing a black top hat with a rainbow band, green sunglasses, a white hoodie, blue jeans, brown boots, and teal gloves. He is holding up a test tube with rainbow-coloured liquid and is surrounded by a microscope and other lab equipment. The background features curved purple and red gradients at the top and bottom.
December 16, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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15.

Extraordinary claims
require
extraordinary evidence.

#SkepticalAdvent2025
A graphic card numbered 15 titled "EVIDENCE" with the text: "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." The illustration depicts a cool Ape wearing a top hat, green sunglasses, and an orange hoodie sitting on a stack of three books. The spines of the books are labeled "God Delusion," "The Bible," and "The Quran" A large orange exclamation point appears in the bottom left corner.
December 15, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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theghostgeek.com
I'm staying on BlueSky but deleting a bunch of other social media apps. You can find me on Mastodon here: mastodon.social/@hayleystevens
Hayley Stevens (@[email protected])
34 Posts, 51 Following, 56 Followers ·
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December 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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14.

Chance isn’t a miracle. In billions of trials, the improbable happens.

#SkepticalAdvent2025
A graphic card design featuring the number "14" in the top right corner and the title "CHANCE." Below the title, text reads: "Chance isn’t a miracle. In billions of trials, the improbable happens." At the bottom right sits a stylized cool Ape wearing a green top hat, round green sunglasses, a dark hoodie, and white heavy boots, holding a hand to their chin in a contemplative pose. The card is framed with dark green curved accents at the top and bottom.
December 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Reposted by Pavel Šmejkal
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🔮 "Hitliste des Absurden": King Kong und Außerirdische – #Wahrsager liegen erneut falsch.

Der Prognosen-Check der #GWUP in der Rheinischen Post:

rp-online.de/panorama/kin...
„Hitliste des Absurden“: King Kong und Außerirdische – Wahrsager liegen erneut falsch
Jahr für Jahr nimmt eine wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft die Vorhersagen von Hellsehern und Astrologen unter die Lupe. Zu welchem Ergebnis kommt sie für 2025?
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December 13, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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13.

We are small,
the universe doesn't know about us.
Let's be kind
to each other.

#SkepticalAdvent2025
A graphic card design featuring the number "13" in the top right corner. The text "SCALE" appears in bold, followed by the quote: "We are small, the universe doesn't know about us. Let's be kind to each other." Beneath the text, an illustration in a comic-book style shows a cool Ape in a green hoodie and a cap sitting next to a human character wearing a top hat, green goggles, and a brown hoodie. Both characters are wearing red boots and gazing contemplatively upward.
December 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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12.

Changing your mind in light of the facts is a victory of reason.

#SkepticalAdvent2025
#StreetEpistemology
A graphic card featuring the number "12" in the top right corner. The header reads "A BIT OF SE," followed by the inspirational quote: "Changing your mind in light of the facts is a victory of reason." Below the text is an illustration of a cool Ape wearing a top hat, green sunglasses, a green hoodie, and red boots. The Ape is sitting cross-legged, holding an open book, and pointing one finger upward with a joyful "aha!" expression.
December 12, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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11.

Sometimes the best thing is simply to stay silent and let the other person listen to their own arguments.

#SkepticalAdvent2025
#StreetEpistemology
A graphic card with dark green accents at the corners. In the top right is the number "11." The title reads: "A BIT OF SE." and the text reads: "SOMETIMES THE BEST THING IS SIMPLY TO STAY SILENT AND LET THE OTHER PERSON LISTEN TO THEIR OWN ARGUMENTS." Below the text is an illustration of a cool-looking Ape sitting cross-legged. The Ape ape is wearing a green top hat with a daisy on it, round green sunglasses, a green zip-up hoodie, and dark boots with red laces.
December 11, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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December 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Ve Faktech o klimatu jsme vydali zatím naši největší a nejpropracovanější publikaci: Atlas dekarbonizace Česka.

Je za tím hromada práce a například ekopsycholog a držitel Jan Krajhanzl to označil za "mimořádný počin" - ostatně celou knihu si můžete zdarma stáhnout na atlasdekarbonizace.cz
December 9, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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10.

Be tough on claims,
kind to people.

#SkepticalAdvent2025
#StreetEpistemology
A graphic card featuring a yellow and white background design. In the top right corner is the number "10". Text on the upper left reads "A BIT OF SE" followed by the quote, "BE TOUGH ON CLAIMS, KIND TO PEOPLE." Below the text is an illustration of a cool Ape wearing a teal hoodie, green sunglasses, yellow boots, and a top hat adorned with a sunflower. The Ape is sitting cross-legged and tipping the brim of its hat.
December 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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9.

The stronger the certainty, the weaker the discovery.

#SkepticalAdvent2025
A digital card layout featuring the number 9 in the top right corner. The heading reads "A BIT OF SE," followed by the quote, "THE STRONGER THE CERTAINTY, THE WEAKER THE DISCOVERY." At the bottom, an illustration shows a cartoon cool Ape wearing a tall green top hat, round green sunglasses, and an orange hoodie, sleeping while leaning against a stack of books.
December 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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8.

Before you argue, make sure you mean the same thing.

#SkepticalAdvent2025
A graphic card numbered 8 titled "A BIT OF SE." The text reads, "Before you argue, make sure you mean the same thing." The illustration depicts a cool Ape in a top hat and hoodie sitting on the ground looking at a standing fox. The Ape has a speech bubble showing a medieval knight in armor, while the fox has a speech bubble showing a crescent moon and stars, visually representing a misunderstanding between the homophones "knight" and "night."
December 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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December 8, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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7.

"How did you come to that?!" is a more powerful tool than "That's nonsense."

#SkepticalAdvent2025
A graphic card numbered 7 titled "A BIT OF SE." The text on the card reads, "'HOW DID YOU COME TO THAT?!' IS A MORE POWERFUL TOOL THAN 'THAT'S NONSENSE.'" Below the text is an illustration of a cool Ape sitting cross-legged, facing away from the viewer but looking over its shoulder. The Ape is wearing a green hat, sunglasses, and a yellow hoodie that features the "Street Epistemology" logo on the back.
December 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Speaking now!
Pseudoscience: An Amusing History of Crackpot Ideas and Why We Love Them (Nate Pedersen)
YouTube video by National Capital Area Skeptics (NCAS)
www.youtube.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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6.

It is never too late to abandon an idea or belief that has proven to be wrong.

#skepticaladvent2025
A graphic card with an olive green border featuring the number 6 in the top right corner. The title reads "SUNK COAST FALLACY," followed by the text: "IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO ABANDON AN IDEA OR BELIEF THAT HAS PROVEN TO BE WRONG." Below the text is an illustration of a cool Ape wearing a top hat, green sunglasses, and a green hoodie. The Ape is pouring pills from a yellow bottle labeled "HOMEO" into a metal trash can.
December 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM