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Ivan Alvarado - "Scientific Deception: The Billy Meier Metal Samples" - TAM 2012

Ivan Alvarado - "Scientific Deception: The Billy Meier Metal Samples" - TAM 2012


As part of the TAM 2012 Sunday paper presentation series, Dr. Ivan Alvarado of the Independent Investigations Group explores the science behind a piece of metal that supposedly came from an extraterrestrial spaceship. With an introduction by James Randi Educational Foundation research fellow Dr. Ray Hall.
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Eran Segev - "SLAPP Writs: Barbra Streisand and the Skeptical Movement" - TAM 2012

Eran Segev - "SLAPP Writs: Barbra Streisand and the Skeptical Movement" - TAM 2012


As part of the TAM 2012 Sunday paper presentation series, Eran Segev, president of the Australian Skeptics, explains how skeptics in his country dealt with legal challenges in the fight against pseudoscience. With an introduction by James Randi Educational Foundation research fellow Dr. Ray Hall.
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Susana Martinez-Conde - "Faithful Resemblances" - TAM 2012

Susana Martinez-Conde - "Faithful Resemblances" - TAM 2012


Susana Martinez-Conde of the Barrow Neurological Institute explores the neuroscience of visual illusions. Live on stage from TAM 2012. With a special musical introduction from TAM emcee George Hrab.
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Bruce Hood - "The Self Illusion: How Your Brain Creates You" - TAM 2012

Bruce Hood - "The Self Illusion: How Your Brain Creates You" - TAM 2012


Psychologist Bruce Hood explores how the brain creates the illusion of the self. Live on stage from TAM 2012. With a special musical introduction from TAM emcee George Hrab.
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Jennifer Michael Hecht - "Future of Skepticism: New Adventures in Critical Thinking" - TAM 2012

Jennifer Michael Hecht - "Future of Skepticism: New Adventures in Critical Thinking" - TAM 2012


Author and historian Jennifer Michael Hecht argues in favor of understanding the history of skepticism to build a foundation for skepticism of the future. Live on stage at TAM 2012.
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Stuart Firestein - "The Values of Science: Ignorance, Uncertainty, and Doubt" - TAM 2012

Stuart Firestein - "The Values of Science: Ignorance, Uncertainty, and Doubt" - TAM 2012


Dr. Stuart Firestein of Columbia University discusses the value of "thoroughly conscious ignorance" in propelling scientific advancement. Live on stage from TAM 2012. With a special musical introduction from TAM emcee George Hrab.
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The Randi Show - "Why Skepticism Matters" - Live from Dragon*Con 2012

The Randi Show - "Why Skepticism Matters" - Live from Dragon*Con 2012


In this special live recording from Dragon*Con 2012 in Atlanta, GA, James Randi leads a packed audience through his early years as a skeptic exposing faith healers and psychic charlatans on national television. He talks about how this work led into the creation of the James Randi Educational Foundation, which continues to use skepticism to educate, protect, and entertain the public to this day. With a special cameo appearance from long-time Mario nemesis Wario.
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Live Million Dollar Challenge - TAM 2012

Live Million Dollar Challenge - TAM 2012


Live on stage at The Amaz!ng Meeting 2012, we test a claimant for the James Randi Educational Foundation's Million Dollar Challenge. Join Jamy Ian Swiss, Banachek, and Richard Saunders as they conduct a scientific test of the Dynactiv SR wristband. Can the creator of the Dynactiv SR really tell if his wristband has improved someone's strength and balance as claimed? A million dollars is on the line!
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Benjamin Radford - "Oh Mayan! Armageddon Again?" - TAM 2012

Benjamin Radford - "Oh Mayan! Armageddon Again?" - TAM 2012


In this talk from The Amaz!ng Meeting 2012, author and paranormal investigator Benjamin Radford examines the myths and misconceptions surrounding a supposed "doomsday prophecy" derived from the Mayan calendar. With a special musical introduction from TAM emcee George Hrab.
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Deirdre Barrett, Ph.D. - "Supernormal Stimuli" - TAM 2012

Deirdre Barrett, Ph.D. - "Supernormal Stimuli" - TAM 2012


From The Amaz!ng Meeting 2012, author and psychologist Deirdre Barrett examines how "supernormal stimuli" have caused primal urges to overrun their evolutionary purpose. With a special musical introduction from TAM emcee George Hrab.
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