When white people began visiting the islands of the Pacific Ocean, the native peoples, fascinated by the abundance of good things coming to them, assiduously observed the visitors’ behaviour. They concluded […]
On December 29, 2020 a review of my new book Shaping Psychology: Legacy, Controversy and the Future of the Field written by Harriet Hall was published at: Meet the Psychologists […]
Tomasz Witkowski proves to be an able interviewer, very knowledgeable and well informed about psychological and philosophical matters. Prof. Michael Heap who is the Editor of Quarterly Magazine of the Association […]
Tomasz Witkowski meets Brian Nosek, in an edited extract from Tomasz’s new book of interviews. This is an edited extract from ‘Chapter 13, Brian A. Nosek: Open Science and Reproducibility […]
A wonderful book, full of unexpected and insightful answers to probing questions. The full sweep of psychology and the mind sciences is in full display. A must read. Michael S. […]
In 2017, then British prime minister Theresa May appointed Tracey Crouch to the newly created position of Minister for Sport, Civil Society and Loneliness. Crouch became the head of an […]
During the Second World War, my mother’s sister was a liaison officer in the resistance movement. She performed very important clandestine work. As she said herself, she wasn’t afraid of […]
The story of Abraham and Isaac is probably the most shocking example of submissiveness to authority in the written records of our civilization. However, this tragedy is rarely used as […]
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By guest blogger Tomasz Witkowski While waiting for the philharmonic orchestra to begin in the concert hall, you observe the people around you and wonder,…
I am pleased to inform you that Psychology Gone Wrong. The Dark Side of Science and Therapy hit the bestseller list of the German portal in the category of clinical […]
It is currently estimated that at least one in four readers of this article will die of cancer. This rather simple statistic leads rational readers to consider such cause of […]
I am pleased to inform you that a few months ago a book was published which contains a chapter of my co-authorship devoted to the critical assessment of neuro-linguistic programming […]
It’s been 12 years since I managed to publish an article dedicated to a new type of psychotherapy, which appeared in the Polish popular science journal Charaktery under the title […]
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I had the honor to deliver the closing address to the Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science on July 9, 2019 in Rotterdam.…
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By guest blogger Tomasz Witkowski Looking at the latest epidemiological data, it could be argued that we are in the midst of a pandemic of mental…
My contribution to the discussion about the replication crisis published in Skeptical Inquirer. Enjoy reading! For years a chorus of voices has spoken of a replication crisis in psychology, particularly […]
The profession of “criminal profiler” is one shrouded in secrecy, even giving off a hint of danger. Yet when the American psychiatrist James A. Brussel began profiling a particular suspect […]
Thanks to Danny Whittaker, the author of the blog MY OWN WORST ENEMY, I invite you to listen to the podcast: or watch a video of my conversation with Danny: […]
Everybody talks about replication again. This is due to the results of Many Labs 2. You can read about it among others in NATURE, THE ATLANTIC, FUTURISM.COM, etc. Over the past few years, […]
Psychology as a scientific field enjoys a tremendous level of popularity throughout society, a fascination that could even be described as religious. This is likely the reason why it is […]
Is the principle of primum non nocere, to do no harm, applied by psychotherapists? First, do no harm – a rule that enjoys practically unconditional acceptance by all of human civilization, […]
Problems with following a diet, obesity, the inability to conquer addictions, the absence of a systematic approach to learning, insufficient physical activity, excessive drinking, narcotics dependency, risky sexual behaviours, uncontrolled […]
This is an English title of my new book published last month in Polish. It consists of fourteen interviews – seven of them are my conversations with patients who have […]
My next contribution to BPS Research Digest. Enjoy reading! Celebrities are people famous for being famous. Have you ever given any thought to how it happens that pop-culture figures become […]
This is a video material recorded during the 17th European Skeptics Congress in Poland, 2017 by Diego Fontanive from EOF project. Below you will find his description of this video. […]
My next contribution to Research Digest. Enjoy reading! It’s hard to imagine a crueller fate than when a child receives a diagnosis of an illness as difficult as cancer. A […]
This is a video recording of the lecture given by Scott Lilienfeld during the 17th European Skeptics Congress co-organized by the Polish Skeptics Club. Wroclaw, Poland, 22-24 September 2017. Enjoy! Abstract […]
During the 17th European Skeptic Congress which took place in Wroclaw, Poland, 22-24 September 2017 there was a panel discussion devoted to skeptical psychology. Susane Blackmore, Scott Lilienfeld, Zbynek Vybiral […]
My next contribution to Research Digest. Enjoy reading! Adjusting for actual physical activity, individuals who perceived themselves as less active than others were up to 71 per cent more likely to […]
For all of you who know German I’ve published reviews of my books written by Rouven Schäfer and published in the SKEPTIKER. To read them just click on the link below […]
My contribution to the discussion about raw data. Enjoy reading! Article.pdf
My next contribution to Research Digest. Enjoy reading! CANCER, GUEST BLOGGER, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH April 20, 2017 By guest blogger Tomasz Witkowski At least one in four readers of this post will die […]
Psychology Led Astray is a well-written, readable and thoroughly researched book. … The importance of its subject matter is difficult to overstate. Anyone who is concerned, however remotely, with the study […]
I am really happy to announce that from yesterday the first 10 people who read Psychology Gone Wrong and will send to the Fan Page on a FB a short unique review […]
Today, it’s been exactly five years since the “Psychology is Scence, Not Witchcraft” campaign was launched. I think it’s a very good occasion to remember it’s assumptions and goals. Below […]
Thanks to Andras G. Pinter, Jelena Levin and Pontus Bockman I have an honour to be a guest of the #60 episode of The European Skeptics Podcast. Below you will find original […]
Q&A – Tomasz Witkowski Rebecca Stack, Associate Editor for Books, speaks to Tomasz Witkowski, the author of Psychology Led Astray: Cargo Cult in Science and Therapy. Tell me a bit […]
My next contribution to Research Digest. As it is about huge failure of psychology, it would be inappropriately to say “enjoy reading”, but I encourage you to do it anyway. […]
One of the best known skeptical psychologists in the World, prof. Scott Lilienfeld wrote about Psychology Led Astray: Cargo Cult in Science and Therapy: An entertaining but extremely important […]
I have a pleasure to inform that this review listing appeared in January/February 2017 Skeptical Inquirer, “New & Notable” books column. PSYCHOLOGY LED ASTRAY: Cargo Cult in Science and Therapy. Tomasz […]
More than two months ago Christian Jarret, the editor of Research Digest asked me to become a guest writer. I took the challenge and this is my debut in Research Digest. Although only […]
Just few weeks ago on the occasion of the publication of my new book Psychology Led Astray: Cargo Cult in Science and Therapy, The Psychologist interviewed me (not published yet). They asked me several […]
Prof Martin Bier visited Poland this summer. He gave a very interesting lecture for Polish skeptics, but we were also discussing much about pseudoscience. One of the most preposterous examples we […]
I am really happy to inform you that my book “Psychology Led Astray: Cargo Cult in Science and Therapy” is already available at publishers web pages: http://www.brownwalker.com/book/1627346090 as well as at Amazon: […]
On March 15, 2016 a review of my new unpublished book “Psychology Led Astray: Cargo Cult in Science and Therapy” written by Harriet Hall was published at: Cargo Cult Psychology […]
Its my great pleasure to inform you that my new book have been highly evaluated by one of the most outstanding skeptics of the 20th Century – prof. James E. […]
There is still not known the date of the publishing of my new book but I am happy to write that I’ve already got first review. Prof. Elisabeth F. Loftus, […]
This is a title of my new book which was accepted for the publication by Brown Walker Press – American publisher specialized in non fiction. The book shows how scientific and psychotherapeutic […]
Prof. Michael Heap who is the Editor of Quarterly Magazine of the Association for Skeptical Inquiry Skeptical Intelligencer in Vol 18, 2015, Number 3, (Autumn) published his impressions entitled What’s wrong with Psychology? Among […]
