Russ Dobler

2 months ago | aiptcomics.com | Russ Dobler

AIPT Science isn’t just the physics of Superman – we love the methods of science, too. What does that mean, in practice? We like to apply the principles of skepticism to the entertainment and pop culture we love, to try our best to figure out what’s really going on. Sharon Hill, writer on all topics weird, has outlined a description of what “skepticism” is and how to use it, and we present a version of that here.

Nov 2, 2024 | aiptcomics.com | Russ Dobler

Pseudoscience abounds in the wellness industry, and it can harm people in multiple ways. In his new book, Mind the Science: Saving Your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry, Jonathan N. Stea details stories of that harm, and brings the reality of pseudoscientific modalities into harsh relief. And yet this is tempered by a very raw and personal story of the medical establishment, not pseudoscience, failing someone very close to him.

Oct 14, 2024 | aiptcomics.com | Russ Dobler

It’s noon on the day after one of AEW’s biggest television shows of the year, Dynamite Grand Slam in Queens, New York City. The ROH world champion, Mark Briscoe, who competed in a wild trios match sometime around 11:00 the previous night, sits on his open porch at home in Delaware, in a red, vintage Nicktoons T-shirt. There’s some noise as he pans his phone’s camera over to the house’s screen door, where a couple of Briscoe’s eight kids are standing.

Sep 27, 2024 | aiptcomics.com | Russ Dobler

When “The Final Countdown” hit the loudspeakers of Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York City erupted. More than 8,000 wrestling fans had been disappointed when the AEW world champion, Bryan Danielson, hadn’t appeared after his regular entrance music played, as if he might not be able to face his old rival, Nigel McGuinness, for what would have been the first time in almost exactly 15 years.

Sep 24, 2024 | aiptcomics.com | Russ Dobler

Infographics are a technological innovation that have revolutionized the news biz — actually for the better, in this case. The best ones help people visualize difficult concepts, or illustrate data that may otherwise feel too abstract. Like any tool, though, infographics can be overused, and applied to topics that don’t really warrant their creation, just because they’re trendy and look cool.