Science, Superstitions and Skeptical Life
Just a short note – I’m scheduled to appear on both the Skeptic and Science Tracks at Dragon*Con – the findings on paranormal, pseudoscience and conspiracy theory beliefs stemming from a study co-created by Dr Martin Bridgstock and myself will be presented by both of us on Sunday, 6th September at 7pm, called “Australian Skeptics [...]
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Inspired by the annual The Open Laboratory, the Skeptical Blog Anthology is a printed anthology of blog posts voted the very best of 2009, managed by the Young Australian Skeptics in conjunction with the Critical Teaching Education Group (CTEG). Entries for the Skeptical Blog Anthology can be submitted to the Young Australian Skeptics Website at [...]
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Snap! PZ Myers wrote this today – so I may as well simply follow his example! I’ve been invited to speak at The 2010 Atheist Global Convention in Melbourne, on 12-14 March 2010 (dates still under negotiation, so check back at the end of September). PZ writes: The organizers also want to get an estimate [...]
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Article in The UK Times – How many women does it take to change the face of comedy? It features Izzy Lawrence, who I saw live last year in London, with her very skeptical show (and I caught the train after with her!). Find out more in regards to research on sex differences and humor [...]
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Since friends of mine have been emailed – I’m shutting down this blog and working on other projects for a while. Thanks to those who ‘tried to help’. Those who I owe work to or will to contact in regards to unrelated projects or workshops or panels, needn’t worry.
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Thanks to http://www.teepeedesign.com.au – Richard Saunders just posted links to two of the final products. Enjoy checking out the YouTube vid done behind the scenes in The Skeptic Zone Photo Shoot!
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Interesting discussion (and clearly, rather tongue-in-cheek) stemming from a post on the Derren Brown blog in response to Dr Chris French’s article (‘Spoon Bending For Beginners‘) in the Guardian. …Don’t panic. I believe this is a development to be warmly welcomed, although I should declare a vested interest. From September, anomalistic psychology will be offered [...]
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Flickr photos now up — head to podblackdotcom to see the Perth Skeptics photoset. The new website for the Perth Skeptics is here!
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