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Jeremy Parker @astutepanther.bsky.social

The Ph.D.(s) are a mystery

The Qualifications section of Dr. Coldwell's page on RationalWiki [edited for space and relevance]: Coldwell claims expertise in virtually any sphere where he thinks there's a quick buck to be made and backs up his 'expertise' with a variety of phony or worthless qualifications, none of which are worth the Microsoft Paint and clip-art enhanced 80gsm they were ink-jetted on. At various times Coldwell has laid claim to the following not-necessarily-exhaustive list of 'qualifications'. ND – Naturopathic Doctor. DNM – Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. LCHC – Legally Certified Healthcare Constructor CNHP – Certified Natural Health Professional. DIP.PHC – Diploma in Primary Health Care PhD – Doctor of Philosophy. (Four of them). 'Doctor Degrees' (Four of them whatever they are supposed to be). D.Hum – Doctor of Humanities. (Honorary). Determining when or where this impressive hoard of qualifications was obtained is remarkably difficult largely due to the fact Coldwell is quite determinedly tight-lipped on the whole subject and the claims vary from one bullshit website to the next. Coldwell is the proud holder of an honorary Doctor of Humanities award from the
aug 23, 2025, 1:23 pm • 7 0

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Jeremy Parker @astutepanther.bsky.social

And you can see his, ah, “accreditations” here bsky.app/profile/did:...

aug 23, 2025, 1:24 pm • 3 0 • view
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Gnome Pickles @gnomepickles.bsky.social

All the best universities add a full color picture to the diploma!

aug 23, 2025, 1:32 pm • 4 0 • view
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Sarah Følina @subtlefire.bsky.social

honorary degrees from the other bs diploma mills, if they aren't just completely made up

aug 23, 2025, 1:28 pm • 1 0 • view
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Gnome Pickles @gnomepickles.bsky.social

"These schools totally exist, they just don't have phones so you can't call them!"

aug 23, 2025, 1:33 pm • 0 0 • view
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Gnome Pickles @gnomepickles.bsky.social

How does one achieve 4 doctorates of philosophy? Good Godfrey this reads like the resume of a doctor from a B grade movie.

aug 23, 2025, 1:31 pm • 1 0 • view