I've made my guide to reading papers available as a downloadable PDF, since I was overwhelmed by requests for it (and the email address I was using no longer works). My apologies to anyone who contacted me and didn't get a response! https://violentmetaphors.com/…/how-to-read-and-understand-…/

When I heard that Mick West was publishing a book on how to help talk people out of conspiracy theories, I said a bad word. I’m writing my own book on a similar subject, and it’s frustrating to see someone else get one out first. But I also preordered it immediately. West stands out as one of the most careful and thoughtful public figures debunking conspiracy theories, and I was eager to see what he had to say on the subject. [ 1,494 more word ]
http://violentmetaphors.com/…/debunking-done-right-mick-we…/