Pseudoscience Courses and Certifications

Science Literacy

253 ratings at Coursera

Develop critical thinking skills to differentiate science from pseudoscience, understand scientific methods, and evaluate evidence. Learn to interpret research, media reports, and apply scientific literacy in real-world contexts.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

TED

Homeopathy, Quackery and Fraud

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Skeptic James Randi debunks homeopathy and challenges psychics in this provocative talk, demonstrating the dangers of irrational beliefs and the importance of critical thinking.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Kierkegaard's Philosophy: Difficulty and Contemporaneity

Explore Kierkegaard's unique philosophical approach, focusing on his methods, stance against pseudoscience, and key concepts of difficulty and contemporaneity in human existence.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Professor Dave Explains

Debunking the Electric Universe

Comprehensive analysis debunking the "Electric Universe" theory, explaining its flaws and misconceptions while reinforcing established physics principles and Einstein's contributions.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Professor Dave Explains

Lies People Tell About Water - Part 1: Water Fluoridation

Debunking common myths about water fluoridation, explaining its benefits for dental health, and addressing concerns about safety and effectiveness using scientific evidence and expert opinions.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Professor Dave Explains

The 10 Things That All Flat Earthers Say

Debunking common flat Earth claims with scientific explanations and evidence, addressing misconceptions about gravity, atmosphere, moonlight, and more.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Professor Dave Explains

Astrology - Fact or Fiction?

Explore the scientific validity of astrology through critical analysis and empirical evidence, examining its claims and comparing them with established astronomical knowledge.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AAAS Annual Meeting

Laundering Misinformation: Challenges in Open Science and Interventions - Sci-Mic Chat

Exploring strategies to combat misinformation: McLamore discusses protecting open science from bad actors, while Lin evaluates content-free interventions to reduce misinformation sharing at scale.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

Vaccines: Warriors and Worriers - Panel Discussion on Vaccine Science and Misinformation

Panel discussion exploring vaccine science, skepticism, and online misinformation. Experts discuss immune responses, public perception, and the spread of vaccine-related disinformation on social media platforms.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Risks and Dangers of Alternative Medicine

Explore the potential hazards of alternative medicine with experts from around the world, discussing scientific evidence, public perception, and the importance of critical thinking in healthcare choices.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Data Science Festival

Moving Beyond Data Pseudoscience - Methods and Philosophy for Effective Data Science

Explore effective data science methods and philosophies to move beyond pseudoscience. Gain insights into robust approaches for meaningful analysis and interpretation of data.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Modern Psychology - Breaking Through Stigma and Pseudoscience

Membongkar stigma dan pseudosains dalam psikologi modern, mengajak masyarakat untuk lebih peduli terhadap kesehatan mental dan mengenali tanda-tanda masalah pada anak dan remaja.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

media.ccc.de

Cyber-Astrology and AI Karma Training

Humorvolle Präsentation über esoterische Digitalisierungsdienstleistungen, die Techniken unseriöser Akteure aufdeckt und kritisch beleuchtet. Vermittelt Medienkompetenz durch satirische "Fortbildung".

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

ІНФОДЕМІЯ: Розвінчання міфів - від пропаганди до паранормального

Дізнайтеся, як експерти з Італії та Німеччини науково розвінчують теорії змови, фейкові новини та псевдонауку. Отримайте інсайти про боротьбу з дезінформацією від провідних фахівців.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

信息疫情第五集：打破深化 - 从宣传到反常现象

揭示科学方法如何揭穿阴谋论、假新闻和伪科学。意大利和德国的谣言粉碎者分享他们打破迷思的经验，探讨从宣传到超自然现象等各种错误信息的辨识和应对。

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video