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Brian Dunning - "Your Brain Sucks" - TAM 2012

Brian Dunning - "Your Brain Sucks" - TAM 2012


Brian Dunning from Skeptoid.com demonstrates how easily the brain can be fooled. Live on stage at TAM 2012. With a special musical introduction from TAM emcee George Hrab.
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Sean Carroll - "From Particles to People" - TAM 2012

Sean Carroll - "From Particles to People" - TAM 2012


Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll uses science to explore the nature of humanity. Live on stage at TAM 2012.
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James Randi in Conversation with Jamy Ian Swiss - TAM 2012

James Randi in Conversation with Jamy Ian Swiss - TAM 2012


JREF founder James Randi sits down with magician and longtime friend Jamy Ian Swiss live on stage at TAM 2012.
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Sara Mayhew - "A Life of Art and Skepticism" - TAM 2012

Sara Mayhew - "A Life of Art and Skepticism" - TAM 2012


Manga artist Sara Mayhew discusses how skepticism has influenced her life and art, live on stage from TAM 2012. With a special musical introduction by TAM emcee George Hrab.
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Michael Shermer - "The Moral Arc of Science" - TAM 2012

Michael Shermer - "The Moral Arc of Science" - TAM 2012


Author Michael Shermer explores the intersection of science and morality, live on stage at TAM 2012. With a special musical introduction by TAM emcee George Hrab
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"Skepticism and the Humanities" - TAM 2012

"Skepticism and the Humanities" - TAM 2012


JREF Outreach Coordinator Brian Thompson moderates this panel discussion with artist Amy Davis Roth, singer Hai-Ting Chinn, and educators Miranda Celeste Hale, Eve Siebert, and Robert Blaskiewicz about the intersection between scientific skepticism and the humanities. Live on stage from TAM 2012. With a special musical introduction by TAM emcee George Hrab.
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Christine Shellska - "Assessing Intelligent Design from a Communications Perspective" - TAM 2012

Christine Shellska - "Assessing Intelligent Design from a Communications Perspective" - TAM 2012


As part of the TAM 2012 Sunday paper presentation series, Ph.D. candidate Christine Shellska explores the social science behind the Discovery Institute and their promotion of intelligent design. With an introduction by James Randi Educational Foundation research fellow Dr. Ray Hall.
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Dr. Jeffrey W. Rosky - "Examining Post-Conviction Polygraph Testing" - TAM 2012

Dr. Jeffrey W. Rosky - "Examining Post-Conviction Polygraph Testing" - TAM 2012


As part of the TAM 2012 Sunday paper presentation series, Dr. Jeffrey W. Rosky, assistant professor of criminal justice at the University of Central Florida, explores what he calls "correctional quackery" involving the use of lie detectors. With an introduction by James Randi Educational Foundation research fellow Dr. Ray Hall.
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Dr. Martha Keller - "The Growing Presence of CAM in Veterinary Medicine" - TAM 2012

Dr. Martha Keller - "The Growing Presence of CAM in Veterinary Medicine" - TAM 2012


As part of the TAM 2012 Sunday paper presentation series, veterinarian Dr. Martha Keller exposes the rising tide of pseudoscience in veterinary medicine. With an introduction by James Randi Educational Foundation research fellow Dr. Ray Hall.
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Dave Gamble - "How to Avoid Getting Sued for Libel" - TAM 2012

Dave Gamble - "How to Avoid Getting Sued for Libel" - TAM 2012


As part of the TAM 2012 Sunday paper presentation series, information consultant and blogger Dave Gamble explains how to navigate draconian libel laws when promoting good science. With an introduction by James Randi Educational Foundation research fellow Dr. Ray Hall.
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