“An astronomer, a physicist, and a mathematician (it is said) were holidaying in Scotland. Glancing from a train window, they observed a black sheep in the middle of a field. “How interesting,” observed the astronomer, “all Scottish sheep are black!”… — Simon Singh Copy Share Image
All I am saying is that if you want to answer a question, then we need to examine and weigh up the evidence. To… — Simon Singh Copy Share
One of the common responses to criticism of psychics is to suggest that even if their powers are illusory, there is no harm done.… — Simon Singh Copy Share
Scientists aren't necessarily good communicators, because they aren't trained to be good communicators. — Simon Singh Copy Share
Many of the worst cases that triggered the campaign for libel reform involved corporations suing critics, so these particular sections of the bill are… — Simon Singh Copy Share
The only consolation is that homeopathy can only be practised on animals by a fully trained vet or under the supervision of one, because… — Simon Singh Copy Share
“Pascal was even convinced that he could use his theories to justify a belief in God. He stated that ‘the excitement that a gambler… — Simon Singh Copy Share
When I attended a forum on libel reform at the British Academy in 2011, 20 figures ranging from law professors to leading libel law… — Simon Singh Copy Share
People back down because the libel system is so utterly hostile to journalists, bloggers, scientists. The smart thing is not to fight. — Simon Singh Copy Share
When I was finishing my PhD, I could just see people who were a bit quicker and brighter and smarter than me and I… — Simon Singh Copy Share
In my case, I estimate that the members of the British Chiropractic Association have an annual turnover of £100m, and the BCA decided to… — Simon Singh Copy Share
Part of the problem is that if anybody has a gut reaction about an issue, they can go online and have it backed up.… — Simon Singh Copy Share
Sunspots are hubs of intense magnetic activity and they trigger solar flares that launch charged particles, X-rays, ultraviolet radiation and radio waves at the… — Simon Singh Copy Share
“In April 1977, Rivest, Shamir and Adleman spent Passover at the house of a student, and had consumed significant amounts of Manischewitz wine before… — Simon Singh Copy Share
The worlds of maths and science have a long history of naming important objects after people. — Simon Singh Copy Share
What shocks me is people who have no expertise championing a view that runs counter to the mainstream scientific consensus. — Simon Singh Copy Share
