Meeting Richard Saunders at TAM 2012
A quick chat with Christopher Brown of the “Meet The Skeptics” Podcast and Richard Saunders of The Skeptic Zone Podcast. www.skepticzone.tv http
Meeting Michael Shermer at TAM 2012
A quick chat with Christopher Brown of the “Meet The Skeptics” Podcast and Michael Shermer of Skeptic Magazine and The Skeptics Society. www.Skeptic.com http
Simon Singh – The Case for Libel Reform | For Good Reason
Simon Singh details recent news regarding the libel case brought against him by the British Chiropractic Association for an article he wrote in the Guardian criticizing chiropractic. He talks about English libel laws, and explains why he says [...]
Victor Stenger – The Search for Cosmic Consciousness | For Good Reason
Vic Stenger talks about the limits of science, and whether scientists should be critical of religion and the paranormal, or if such sorts of claims are out of the bounds of science, and therefore beyond criticism. He discusses the academic and [...]
Deirdre Barrett – Supernormal Stimuli | For Good Reason
Deirdre Barrett talks about supernormal stimuli, which are exaggerated versions of natural stimuli to which there are existing instinctual responses. She discusses how our evolved instincts are overwhelmed by technological advances and other [...]
Paul Provenza – Satiristas | For Good Reason
Paul Provenza, the celebrated comic and critic, talks about his book Satiristas, which focuses on rationalist issues through the lens of transgressive and subversive comedy. He explores the social criticism of the biggest names in comedy, and [...]
2012 Pigasus Awards Announcement
Since 1997, the JREF’s annual Pigasus Awards have been bestowed on the most deserving charlatans, swindlers, psychics, pseudo-scientists, and faith healers—and on their credulous enablers, too. The awards are named for both the mythical [...]
Michael Shermer on the Science of Good and Evil at TAM 2
In this talk from 2004, Dr. Michael Shermer (founder of The Skeptics Society and editor-in-chief of Skeptic Magazine) discusses “The Science of Good and Evil.”
Dr. David Gorski – (So-Called) Complimentary and Alternative Medicine | For Good Reason
Dr. Gorski defines complementary, alternative and integrative medicine and contrasts it with science-based medicine. He talks about whether its acceptance is growing. He debates to what extent massage therapy and aromatherapy are examples of [...]
