A day late, but still skeptical

Mark Honeychurch - 18 February 2025

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In this week’s issue I’ve reported back on the anti-fluoride talk I attended last week. Katrina has written a review of the recent Netflix dramatisation of Belle Gibson’s life, Apple Cider Vinegar. Bronwyn, having also watched the series, has followed the trail of the real-life version of Belle Gibson’s nemesis in the TV show, the Wellness Warrior. Patrick is back, and has written about democracy, capitalism and climate change. I’ve continued to moan and whinge about AI nonsense on social media, while using an opportunity to show my daughter a little skepticism in action. And finally, Al Blenney has read a humdinger of a UFO book, and tried his hardest to take its claims seriously despite all the weird claims inside it.