“Fades, Fakes, and Frauds” reviewed by Science-Based Medicine
On November 1st, 2022 a review of my new book Fades, Fakes, and Frauds. Exploding Myths in Culture, Science and Psychology written by Harriet Hall also known as The SkepDoc was […]
Tag Archives: psychology
Mr Hyde – The Dark Side of Placebo Effect
On May 7, 2021 the new article (co-written with Maciej Zatonski) was published at: We hear very often about the benefits of auto-suggestion (a.k.a. placebos) in medicine, but much less […]
“Shaping Psychology” reviewed by Science-Based Medicine
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 […]
HOW CORRUPT IS ACADEMIC PSYCHOLOGY?
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: […]
MANY UNDERGRAD PSYCH TEXTBOOKS DO A POOR JOB OF DESCRIBING SCIENCE AND EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGY’S PLACE IN IT
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 […]
“Psychology Gone Wrong” and “Psychology Led Astray” in the “SKEPTIKER”
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 […]
Psychology Gone Wrong: The Dark Sides of Science and Therapy
Fith anniversary of the “Psychology is Science, not Witchcraft” Campaign
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 […]
After half a century of research, psychology can’t predict suicidal behaviours better than by coin flip
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. […]
Prof. Scott Lilienfeld about “Psychology Led Astray”
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 […]
“Skeptical Inquirer” about “Psychology Led Astray”
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 […]
“Psychology Led Astray” launched!
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: […]
“Psychology Led Astray” reviewed by Science-Based Medicine
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 […]
Prof. James E. Alcock about “Psychology Led Astray”
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. […]
“Psychology Led Astray” – first review of my new book
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, […]
Psychology Led Astray: Cargo Cult in Science and Therapy
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 […]
“Psychology Gone Wrong” in “Skeptical Inquirer”
I have the honor to inform, that the review of Psychology Gone Wrong. The Dark Sides of Science and Therapy has been published in the print edition of the flagship […]
What has Happened During the Decade of the Behavior?
This post is a continuation of the previous posts: HOW HAS THE CARGO CULT SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE SOCIAL SCIENCES? and: ABOUT THE MISERY OF PSYCHOLOGY, CARGO CULT, AND THE DECADE […]
About the Misery of Psychology, Cargo Cult, and the Decade of Behavior
In my last post I tried to explain How has the Cargo Cult Spread Throughout the Social Sciences. Today more details about the way of cargo cult into psychology. Cargo […]
“Psychology Gone Wrong” reviewed by Science-Based Medicine
On March 31, 2015 a review of “Psychology Gone Wrong. The Dark Sides of Science and Therapy” written by Harriet Hall was published at: Psychology and Psychotherapy: How Much Is […]
“Psychology Gone Wrong” launched!
I am really happy to inform you that our book “Psychology Gone Wrong: The Dark Sides of Science and Therapy” is already available at publishers web pages: http://www.brownwalker.com/book/1627345280 as well as […]
Believing in Stress Could be as Dangerous as Believing in Voodoo
Photo by Danilo Rizzuti Stress is probably the most commonly used psychological term. We talk about stress in the working place, about managerial stress, school stress, we read about influence […]
Prof. James E. Alcock about our forthcoming book
Its our pleasure to inform that we have been highly evaluated by one of the most outstanding skeptics of the 20th Century – prof. James E. Alcock who wrote a […]
How to Market Psychotherapy?
The World Health Organization estimated that today over 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression alone which is about 5% of the global population. At its worst, depression can lead […]
Prof. Susan Blackmore about “Psychology Gone Wrong. The Dark Sides of Science and Therapy”
We have the honor to get an opinion about our book from one of the 30 most influential psychologists working today – prof. Susane Blackmore. She wrote: Are you convinced […]
First reviews of our book
I am happy to announce that it has been already fixed the date of the publishing of our book. It will be launched in January 2015 by Brown Walker Press – American publisher […]
About “Forbidden Psychology” in The Mile High Sanity Project
Due to Chalmer Wren, about “Forbidden psychology” in “The Mile High Sanity Project”. Thank you Chalmer for your invitation! Episode 45: Forbidden Psychology with Tomasz Witowski Alternatives to Thought, […]
Why there are so pitifully little evidence for psychotherapy effectiveness? Part 2
The neuroses are ‘cured’ by Christian Science, osteopathy, chiropractic, nux vomica and bromides, benzedrine sulfate, change of scene, a blow on the head and psychoanalysis which probably means that none […]
From the Archives of Scientific Fraud – Diederik Stapel
It is difficult to make a fast and spectacular career in the world of science. This truism does not apply to Dutch social psychologist Diedrick Stapel. “Wunderkind,” “bright, thrusting young […]
Prof. Christopher French in Warsaw
Weird Science: An Introduction to Anomalistic Psychology – this is a title of the lecture by prof. Christopher French which will take place in Warsaw, 24th of June. I have an honour […]
Psychology Gone Wrong 