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* [http://thebentspoonmag.com/ Bent Spoon Magazine] - a skeptical magazine for the true believer
 
* [http://thebentspoonmag.com/ Bent Spoon Magazine] - a skeptical magazine for the true believer
 
* The [http://skeptoid.com Skeptoid] podcast has explored hundreds of topics of interest to skeptics
 
* The [http://skeptoid.com Skeptoid] podcast has explored hundreds of topics of interest to skeptics
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* Fortean Times magazine has explored the weird since 1973
   
 
= Miscellaneous topics =
 
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* Dissect argumentation style. People usually stick to what works. Ask what's right and wrong.
 
* Dissect argumentation style. People usually stick to what works. Ask what's right and wrong.
 
* How the philosophy of science has evolved in past few decades
 
* How the philosophy of science has evolved in past few decades
* How to resist high pressure sales techniques
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* A taxonomy of high pressure sales techniques
 
* The use and abuse of the Null Hypothesis - does it apply to nebulous, ill-defined claims?
 
* The use and abuse of the Null Hypothesis - does it apply to nebulous, ill-defined claims?
 
* Are some numbers illegal? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo19Y4tw0l8
 
* Are some numbers illegal? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo19Y4tw0l8
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* The peril of justifying belief in miracles and test results for rare diseases - http://www.aeonmagazine.com/altered-states/dont-believe-in-miracles/
 
* The peril of justifying belief in miracles and test results for rare diseases - http://www.aeonmagazine.com/altered-states/dont-believe-in-miracles/
 
* Coincidences and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency_illusion Baader-Meinhof phenonmenon]
 
* Coincidences and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency_illusion Baader-Meinhof phenonmenon]
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* Falsehoods programmers believe about: [http://www.cscyphers.com/blog/2012/06/28/falsehoods-programmers-believe-about-gender/ gender] [http://www.kalzumeus.com/2010/06/17/falsehoods-programmers-believe-about-names/ names]<span style="line-height:21px;"> </span>[http://www.mjt.me.uk/posts/falsehoods-programmers-believe-about-addresses/ addresses]<span style="line-height:21px;"> </span>[http://infiniteundo.com/post/25326999628/falsehoods-programmers-believe-about-time time]<span style="line-height:21px;"> </span>[http://infiniteundo.com/post/25509354022/more-falsehoods-programmers-believe-about-time-wisdom more time]<span style="line-height:21px;"> </span>[http://wiesmann.codiferes.net/wordpress/?p=15187&lang=en geography]
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abilene_paradox Abilene paradox]
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* [http://seekerblog.com/2006/01/31/the-murray-gell-mann-amnesia-effect/ Gell-Mann Amnesia effect]
 
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Given the breadth of skepticism (and science and medicine as well!) there should be no shortage of topics, covering not only introductory material, but also niche and cutting-edge subjects as well. But most importantly, do a talk on a topic that is important to you!

Collections of topics[]

Here you will find hundreds (if not thousands) of topics, each of which can be approached from many different angles.

Miscellaneous topics[]

Each region has its own unique phenomena and strange claims. These should be on the short list of anyone looking to tackle a challenging topic for a skepticamp presentation. But as can be seen below, topics can stretch far and wide...

Non-traditional presentations[]

Note that the skepticamp format supports non-traditional talks as well. We've seen demonstrations of Therapeutic Touch, skeptic trivia contests, collaborative talks, presentations by paranormal investigators and skeptic-themed music performances.

Sessions on non-skeptic topics might work, provided that they are well thought-out and adapted to the audience. If you are unsure, talk to the organizers of your event to see if they think it'd fit.

Reaching out[]

Don't hesitate to look outside the skeptic community for presentations that would be of interest. See the Nine Steps to Organizing document for more details on this important topic.