He was a sceptic and an atheist. He is accompanied by Surly, a sceptic and debunker of the whole idea of alchemy. James Randi, stage magician and noted scientific sceptic, took an interest in investigating Serios. The character "Philo", a religious sceptic, voices Hume's criticisms of the argument. Although Dent was a sceptic of the paranormal he soon started to experience strange occurrences. Kelly has been described as a "climate sceptic". Harvey was a prominent sceptic regarding allegations of witchcraft. Frederick was a religious sceptic to an extent unusual for his era. Burke was a leading sceptic with respect to democracy. Pyrrho the Sceptic was impressed and incorporated nudity into his philosophy. To White he denied being a sceptic. He was also the touring vocalist for technical death metal band Sceptic. This operation followed Operation Sceptic and preceded Operation Protea. In the early 2000s with the release of third album Sceptic signed to Candlelight Records. The incursions were designated Operation Sceptic, Operation Protea, and Operation Daisy, respectively.