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Letters: The Real Skeptics’ Skeptical Society

Cute kitten? Or sinister homicidal maniac?

Editors:

I’m writing to introduce the formation of the the Real Skeptics’ Skeptical Society (RSSS). Unlike other such organizations, our mission is to apply thoughtful, critical skepticism to everything, including skepticism itself.

I’m not just talking UFOs, bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster, ghosts, and all of the usual suspects here. I’m talking about the development of a new world order, under which we shall some day all live under the banner of “I DOUBT IT.”

For too long, we’ve coddled the believers in this great country. Or is this technically a “country” at all? (Slight digression: I’ve got some pretty compelling evidence that the whole 1776 declaration bit never actually went down! More on that some other time.)

But this is just one example of the kinds of things that RSSS is looking to investigate. Yeah, I’m sick of people allowing themselves to feel “good” by believing in things, like sunlight, chiropractors, “comfort foods,” god, accupuncture, morphine, and that “Chicken Soup For the Soul” book series.

More than that though, RSSS is concerned with greater existential matters, ones that affect every man, woman and child. Like, am I even writing this right now? Are you even reading this? How can you be sure? And how can you be sure you’re sure? (See? Caught you assuming already, didn’t I?) No more illusions, America! It’s time to debunk everything that feels right. Having your day ruined is a small cost for discovering truth.

If you’re interested in being a part of this new adventure, drop me a line to receive details on our inaugural organizational meeting. We’re planning a big potluck meet-and-greet. Or are we?

Sincerely (?)

Chester Blake, founder RSSS

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