Scottish Sceptic

Lewandowsky is notorious within Skeptic circles. Unlike others who naivety end up insulting skeptics, Lewandowsky’s attacks are different. Because unlike others who end up attacking skeptics through ignorance, Lewandowsky’s attacks appear to be directed or motivated in a calculated manner distorting the evidence to damage skeptics. Why?

Addendum: Since this article was originally written it appears some chemical weapons were present in Iraq. “The Secret Casualties of Iraq’s Abandoned Chemical Weapons. This has led to discussion as to whether this vindicates Bush: Do Reports of WMD Found in Iraq Vindicate George W. Bush?. I’ve not been aware of this and obviously this might vindicate Bush about chemical weapons.

Because Lewandowsky’s behaviour is unusual and without any clear motive, I started reviewing Lewandowsky’s previous work to see if I could understand what made him tick and what might have caused him to behave this way. I now believe I have found the answer and the answer appears to be one of the most despicable acts we skeptics have seen. The evidence strongly suggests that Lewandowsky’s attack on skeptics were not a mistake. Instead it was part of a cynical campaign of attacks using morally reprehensible tactics which he himself condemned. Continue reading →