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AJ Mass - The Science of Fantasy Sports | For Good Reason

AJ Mass - The Science of Fantasy Sports | For Good Reason


DJ Grothe sits down with ESPN.com's fantasy sports analyst AJ Mass to discuss how fantasy sports relate to science and skepticism. Success in fantasy sports is about predicting the future, and Mass explains how he learned how to gather useful information and avoid the same kinds of misunderstandings of science and human nature that cause people to find patterns where none exist.
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Jamy Ian Swiss - In Pursuit of Psychics | For Good Reason

Jamy Ian Swiss - In Pursuit of Psychics | For Good Reason


Famed magician Jamy Ian Swiss sits down with DJ Grothe to talk about psychics. As an advisor to the James Randi Educational Foundation, Swiss helped put self-proclaimed psychics to the test on ABC's "Primetime Nightline". He discusses the phenomenon of celebrity psychics and why their claims should be challenged. But are all psychics knowing charlatans? Swiss says no, but even the self-deluded have the capacity to do harm to an unknowing public.
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The Randi Show - Power Balance

The Randi Show - Power Balance


The Randi Show is a biweekly video podcast produced by the James Randi Educational Foundation. James Randi himself discusses news from the world of science, pseudoscience, and the paranormal. Plus, he shares some stories from his amazing life. In this episode, Randi explores the recent bankruptcy of Power Balance, makers of pseudoscientific "energy" apparel.
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The Randi Show - Season of Reason

The Randi Show - Season of Reason


Please take a moment to consider donating to the James Randi Educational Foundation during this Season of Reason. In this special episode of The Randi Show, Randi discusses some of the JREF's many accomplishments this year. Plus, he finally reveals whether he is, in fact, Santa Claus! To find out how you can donate today, visit this link: www.randi.org
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James Randi - Why Skepticism Matters | For Good Reason

James Randi - Why Skepticism Matters | For Good Reason


In this discussion with DJ Grothe, James Randi explores the meaning and worth of "skepticism," and explains why skepticism is not the same as cynicism. He talks about the focus of the JREF's mission, and to what extent social issues such as GLBT rights, civil rights, economic equality, church-state separation, feminism and environmentalism are within skepticism's purview. He debates whether God's existence should be a skeptic topic, and reveals why he is an "atheist of the second kind." And he details recent activities at the JREF to challenge charlatans and educate the public about harmful paranormal claims, and how listeners can get directly involved with this important and unique work.
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The Randi Show - Cold Fusion and Carl Sagan

The Randi Show - Cold Fusion and Carl Sagan


The Randi Show is a biweekly video podcast produced by the James Randi Educational Foundation. James Randi himself discusses news from the world of science, pseudoscience, and the paranormal. Plus, he shares some stories from his amazing life. In this episode, Randi explores the latest news in cold fusion. Has it finally been achieved?
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Sadie Crabtree on Winning Hearts And Minds for Skepticism - at TAM Las Vegas 2011

Sadie Crabtree on Winning Hearts And Minds for Skepticism - at TAM Las Vegas 2011


At TAM Las Vegas 2011, one of the most popular talks was presented by Sadie Crabtree, JREF communications director. We are pleased to provide the talk free online.
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Our Future In Space panel from TAM Las Vegas 2011

Our Future In Space panel from TAM Las Vegas 2011


This vigorous discussion on "Our Future In Space" featuring Phil Plait, Pamela Gay, Lawrence Krauss, Bill Nye, and Neil deGrasse Tyson was one of the most memorable moments at TAM 2011 Las Vegas. We invite you to enjoy the video of this great panel discussion. www.randi.org www.amazingmeeting.com
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Can James Van Praagh Talk With Dead People?

Can James Van Praagh Talk With Dead People?


James Van Praagh has made himself rich by claiming he talks to the dead on daytime TV and at pricey ticketed seances—but he wouldn't talk at all when 'the dead' actually turned up at his $100-a-head seminar to ask why he won't prove his psychic powers. The James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF) brought a small horde of costumed 'zombies,' carrying signs reading "Van Praaaaaaagh" and "talk to us, we won't bite." The zombies shambled up to the building where Van Praagh's "Spirit Circle" was set to begin, and asked to speak with him. Led by JREF President DJ Grothe, the groups asks why Van Praagh is dodging questions about whether he'll accept the Foundation's million-dollar challenge to prove his claimed abilities. Apparently, Van Praagh won't even talk to dead people about the JREF's challenge.
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DragonCon 2011 3

DragonCon 2011 3


Brian Thompson & DJ Grothe take a look at the Dragon*Con attendees in the immense atrium of the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta.
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