Skeptic Magazine

Vale Jef Clark Of Hunting Humbug Podcast

by podblack on April 28, 2010

This is a very belated response – because although I have ‘Hunting Humbug‘ in my podcast directory, it hasn’t been updated in my feed since last year. I wasn’t sure why, and it was only today that I learned of the circumstances as to why. I first met Jef Clark at the 2006 Australian Skeptics [...]

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From Australian Skeptic To Simon Singh In Sydney!

by podblack on June 21, 2009

Busy, busy! Just came back from seeing State Of Play — if you haven’t seen it, do. It’s almost as enjoyable as updating the “Evidence of BootFoot?” Blog. If you haven’t seen that… heh. Which reminds me — T, if you’re reading this, here’s the video featuring Helen Mirren that I mentioned tonight! You’ll never [...]

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In Press! Again! Whoot!

by podblack on March 13, 2009

Here’s me! Here’s the latest Australian Skeptic! I’m on the front cover again! Kind of – you can see the title of one of the articles I wrote. I wrote ‘An Introduction to Parapsychology‘ and did an interview with Dr Caroline Watt (you can catch the Skeptic Zone interview with her here). I also did [...]

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Oooh! Iron Man, Host And Dragons Dragons Dragons!

by podblack on May 2, 2008

Good days! Ah, they just are. Got some great email today from some people that has just sent my mind buzzing into what direction some future research will go. Some I’ll get blogging, very soon. First, going to see Iron Man – great article here: New Scientist – Stark is played by Robert Downey Jr, [...]

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Bad Origami – Parody Of Junior Skeptic’s ‘Origami Dragon’

by podblack on April 26, 2008

Now, there’s something you must check out when you pick up your next copy of Skeptic magazine. The very lovely ‘make your own origami dragon‘ that is a special part of Junior Skeptic! It will include an origami dragon, specially designed for the magazine by Richard Saunders. I think it’s a brilliant compliment to the [...]

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Women and Superstitions – Part One

by podblack on April 22, 2008

It’s been a little while since I’ve gone in depth on this topic, so it’s probably a good opportunity for a recap! Especially after just having read Tall Tales About The Mind And Brain: Separating Fact From Fiction, edited by Sergio Della Sala. I’m pulling together the literature review for my dissertation on beliefs of [...]

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Sounds for the Space Set – Skepticality!

by podblack on December 18, 2007

Sounds for The Space Set – by RIAA (Robotic Intergalactic Astro-Artists)! ‘A mashup tribute to the pioneers of electronic music……A glamorous excursion thru the solar system…’ Check out Track 20 – featuring the Skepticality podcast! The whole album is downloadable as a zip file too. 20. “The Wonder is All Around You”- featuring Vangelis Alpha, [...]

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