Richard P Grant
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Category Archives: Homeopathy
On treating with respect
It’s all too easy to call someone stupid when they disagree with you. Understandable, but wrong nonetheless. Some of these people, who don’t seem to understand science or reason, may be politically motivated. Others may be genuinely confused, uncertain, or … Continue reading
Posted in Homeopathy, Nonsense, Personal, Public Engagement, Video
Tagged anti, denier, homeopathy, vaccination
18 Comments
On the profit motive
It’s just not funny any more. This tweet: Dangerous advice. Fever of +105F go to the ER! RT @homeopathyworks: Hot baby, less is better for your Children’s fevers http://om.ly/jgzJ made me fall off my chair. The argument is that if … Continue reading
Posted in Homeopathy, Rants, Science-less Sunday
29 Comments
On Memories
Scurry has written about memories. The skies over London have been similarly homeopathic this weekend–clear blue skies (like water), with no aeroplanes (like homeopathic preparations). The Memory of Air Flight. I went up Stave Hill yesterday and shot the video … Continue reading
Posted in Homeopathy, Rants, Science-less Sunday
14 Comments
On Homeopathy Awareness
Did you hear about the homeopathy patient who died of an overdose? He forgot to take his medicine. M’friend Charles pointed out (on Facebook) that ‘World Homeopathy Awareness Week’ is coming up. He wants to raise awareness by saying that … Continue reading
Posted in Homeopathy, Rants
23 Comments