What is Skeptic Reader?

Skeptic Reader is a desktop browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that analyzes web pages and video transcripts in real time to identify bias and logical fallacies using GPT‑4o. The plugin highlights observable bias, flags common fallacy patterns, and offers counter‑arguments to support balanced perspectives.

It provides quantitative content scores for balance, logic, and objectivity, helping users quickly gauge the quality of information. The tool extends to YouTube, Vimeo, TED Talks, and TikTok, parsing captions to evaluate bias and fallacies within video content.

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Skeptic Reader's key features

Real-time bias detection
Real-time logical fallacy detection
Counter-argument suggestions
Video transcript bias analysis
Content scoring metrics
Chrome and Firefox plugin
GPT-4o powered analysis

Skeptic Reader use cases

Scan breaking news articles while browsing to instantly identify bias and logical fallacies, receive counter‑arguments on the fly, and view quantitative scores for balance, logic, and objectivity
Use the extension to analyze YouTube video transcripts in real‑time, highlight fallacy types, and provide evidence‑based counter‑arguments to support critical viewing
Integrate Skeptic Reader into classroom research workflows, letting teachers score student‑selected articles for bias and logic, and generate discussion prompts based on the highlighted issues