Science, Superstitions and Skeptical Life
From Dr Pamela Gay, via a Facebook comment: “Dawkins expressed concern that if kids read fantasy it would encourage false belief and advocated that we need sci fiction, pitched a book he is writing over and over, and argued kids probably shouldn’t read fantasy. It was surreal. Search on tam8 on twitter to see others [...]
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I haven’t really been keeping up with tracking my submissions to blog-carnivals recently; sorry to those I’ve missed broadcasting! Scientia Pro Publica 22 – Reciprocal Space at Stephen Curry’s blog! A few well-timed and enjoyable reads include: Kathlyn Stone at Flesh and Stone writes about an Austrian fashion designer who, simultaneously inspired by a Simon [...]
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Podcast on sports superstitions! People hiding cursed clothing underneath a stadium! Koalas entering the city in search for water before they take Manhattan and then Berlin! Okay, maybe not that last part. I make a special mention at the end of this week’s Token Skeptic podcast episode, a nod to Sean the Blogonaut who reviewed [...]
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A few new developments on the horizon and looks like the off-line life is going to be a little more serious than usual for a while too. For people who haven’t checked out all the work on this site (there’s actually quite a bit, the more I look over it, which honestly surprises me) – [...]
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As featured on the Skeptic Zone podcast – this year has been an excellent one for new books – some of my favorites published this year include: SuperSense: Why We Believe in the Unbelievable by Bruce M Hood. The Skeptic Zone interview is on episode thirty and you can also read the interview in the [...]
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Now out on the Skeptic Zone podcast – also tune in to learn more about the Simon Singh tour that will feature in both Adelaide and Sydney! Learn more about the fun, interesting and very useful facts in Dr Richard Wiseman’s book by heading to www.59seconds.biz. It’s the structure of the book which might throw [...]
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My blog has been a little post-filled recently – but I have real-world concerns and must devote more time to them! But before I head back into the world of work and avoid regular blogging for a little bit longer – some Carnival Love coming your way: Encephalon blog carnival! Encephalon…. the late prize winning [...]
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