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Professor Chris French - Anomalistic Psychology and Conspiracy Theories in Politics

Professor Chris French - Anomalistic Psychology and Conspiracy Theories in Politics

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Professor Chris French - Anomalistic Psychology and Conspiracy Theories in Politics

FromPoint of Inquiry

ratings:
Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Nov 29, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Chris French is a British psychologist and prominent skeptic focusing on the psychology of paranormal beliefs and experiences. He is currently Professor of Psychology at Goldsmiths College, University of London, is head of their Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit which he founded in 2000, and former Editor-in-Chief of The Skeptic (UK) magazine. Jim talks with Chris on the trajectory of the skeptics movement in the UK and US and how they both became involved, what it's like to run Skeptics in the Pub, and how skeptics have widened their focus from the paranormal to fake news and political conspiracy theories.
Released:
Nov 29, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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.