The Skeptics Society

This article is about the skeptical organization based in the United States. For the Russian-speaking skeptical organization, see Skeptic Society.

The Skeptics Society
Formation1992; 32 years ago (1992)
TypeNonprofit
Location
  • Worldwide
Membership
c. 50,000 (magazine circulation)[1]
Executive Director
Michael Shermer
WebsiteOfficial website

The Skeptics Society is a nonprofit,[2][3] member-supported organization devoted to promoting scientific skepticism and resisting the spread of pseudoscience, superstition, and irrational beliefs. The Skeptics Society was co-founded by Michael Shermer and Pat Linse as a Los Angeles-area skeptical group to replace the defunct Southern California Skeptics. After the success of its Skeptic magazine, introduced in early 1992, it became a national and then international organization. Their stated mission "is the investigation of science and pseudoscience controversies, and the promotion of critical thinking."[4]

  1. ^ The number 50,000 is based on the circulation of Skeptic magazine, which is probably higher than the Society's actual membership. "Contribution Guidelines". Skeptic. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Non-profit". Propublica. 9 May 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Non-profit". Guidestar. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  4. ^ "A Brief Introduction". Skeptic Society. Retrieved 26 May 2016.