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It’s taken a while, but I have finally printed out a handful of pages and figured out exactly where I am and where the members of the Skeptic Zone podcast will be at Dragon*Con… which is happening at the end of this month. Sodding hell. It’s not very far away!
First – drum roll… appearances by [...]

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The Stupid Species: Why Everyone (Except You) Is An Idiot – by Daniel Keogh
The Stupid Species is an over -18s science show involving hilarious experiments, films, animations and stories that show the science and psychology of why everyone is capable of incredible stupidity.
“We all like to think we’re [...]

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Gah, I hate it when things are terrifically busy and I’m focusing more on controlling sinus pain, workloads and impending study and writing deadlines – but do not let those kinds of grumbles deter you! There’s plenty happening in Perth and nationwide via the Australia’s National Science Week site for 2010!
Today I’ll be checking out [...]

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When I was in Sydney, I saw the musical ‘Wicked!’ Yes, someone who investigates paranormal claims, superstitions and the scientific measurement of belief… watching witches? Well, it’s all part of further research – and a love of drama!
Earlier on, in a blog-post I wrote about sports, theatre (or theater!), dramatic arts and study superstitions in [...]

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New episodes out for the Token Skeptic podcast!
The first is for all of those keen on psychogy of deception, illusion and how we can be fooled – Token Skeptic #29  features an interview with Prof Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris, talking about their new book ‘The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Decieve Us’.

 
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I’m really, really pleased to see that people have been checking out the post I wrote about university students needing support to get to TAM8 – and that the link to donate is being used!
Thanks so much, it’s great to see that people are willing to support, even with a few dollars, to this great [...]

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