Consumer Magazines and the Fine Art of Pseudo-Skepticism by Nick Tiller

Science writer Nick Tiller critiques lifestyle magazines for promoting pseudoscience under the guise of empowerment, highlighting how superficial gestures toward skepticism mask an industry driven by profit and gendered consumerism. By mocking only fringe "woo" while protecting lucrative wellness trends, these outlets distort critical thinking and undermine public health. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/consumer-magazines-and-the-fine-art-of-pseudo-skepticism/ About the Author: Dr Nick Tiller is an exercise scientist and author of The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science, named one of Book Authority's "Best Sports Science Books of All Time." He's a columnist at Skeptical Inquirer and an elected Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. www.nbtiller.com Subscribe to Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/subscribe/ Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is a production of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and the Center for Inquiry.