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A Trek Through Skepticism with The Amazing Randi

A Trek Through Skepticism with The Amazing Randi

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A Trek Through Skepticism with The Amazing Randi

FromPoint of Inquiry

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Apr 21, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, Point of Inquiry is excited to welcome “The Amazing” James Randi: famed magician a godfather (as it were) of the modern reason movement, and founder of the James Randi Educational Foundation. Randi is the subject of a new documentary film, An Honest Liar, which brings to life Randi's intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, parapsychologists, fait- healers, and con artists. 

Randi and host Josh Zepps diagnose the state of American credulity, and discuss why human beings continue to believe unreasonable things that simply “sound nice.” They reminisce about some of Randi's greatest hits with Johnny Carson and Oprah Winfrey, and consider the impact of the religious right in America, of the Internet and social media on skepticism, and much more. 

It’s a funny and insightful trek through the last few decades of skepticism from the mind of a great man who helped make it all happen.
Released:
Apr 21, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

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Launched in 2005, Point of Inquiry is the premier podcast of the Center for Inquiry. Point of Inquiry critically examines topics in science, religion, philosophy, and politics. Each episode takes on a specific issue and features in-depth discussions with leading scientists, researchers, and writers.