How Wicked Reflects Real-World Intersections between Belief and Skepticism by Malorie Mackey and Michael Maldonado

Malorie Mackey and Michael Maldonado explore Wicked as a story illustrating the interplay between belief and skepticism. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2025/10/how-wicked-reflects-real-world-intersections-between-belief-and-skepticism/ About the Authors: Malorie Mackey is an investigative journalist who studies anthropology with a specialization in mythology, occult studies, and folklore. As a member of the Explorers Club, host of the show and podcast Weird World Adventures, and creator of MaloriesAdventures.com, she is always excited to investigate the unknown. Michael Maldonado, MD, is a physician subspecializing in neuroradiology with over sixteen years of experience in medicine. Regularly publishing in academic medical literature and presenting at multiple international medical conferences, he is no stranger to delving deeply into a topic and conveying a specialized knowledge to a wider audience. He is an expert in advanced neuroimaging techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). Subscribe to Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/subscribe/