About the Skeptics Toolbox
A creation of Ray Hyman, the Skeptics Toolbox began in 1989 with a workshop in Buffalo on the topic of Skeptical Inquiry: The Role of the Skeptic. In subsequent years the workshop became anchored at the University of Oregon in Eugene where Hyman taught psychology. Each summer, people from all over the country would convene in Eugene for an intense weekend of skeptical investigation.
Unlike many of the conferences held by the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal (CSICOP), the Skeptic's Toolbox is a much more intimate and informal affair where participants get an opportunity to put the tools of science and skepticism directly to work on the many claims and ideas considered paranormal or pseudoscientific. Along with fascinating case studies and experiences presented by a wonderfully engaging faculty, attendees break up into small groups and tackle a case study of their own, under the guidance of a faculty member.
We hope to provide more information on Ray Hyman's vision of the Skeptic's Toolbox and the fabulous experiences he has had over the years. We also hope to continue working on the archives area to provide a sense of the great breadth and depth covered during the past two decades. Please keep an eye on these areas in the future.
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