Skepticality - Science and Revolutionary IdeasSkeptical discussion, critical thinking, science, and the de-bunking of the supernatural and psuedoscience.Skepticality 064 - Flock of Dodos - Interview: Dr. Randy Olson, evolutionary biologist turned film maker.- October 30, 2007 Recent episodes of Skepticality have touched on issues of outreach and activism in the skepticalcommunity, and how skeptics like Jeff Wagg, Alison Smith and Daniel Loxtonare using their particular talents to helpnurture science and critical thinking. This week, Derek and Swoopy are pleased to continue thistrend with their interview of evolutionary ecologist-turned-filmmaker Dr. Randy Olson. Dr. Olson's film, Flock of Dodos: The Evolution -Intelligent Design Circus, is not your typical...http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=272728 skepticality 063 - Where Do We Go From Here - Op-Ed and Interview: Daniel Loxton- October 16, 2007 Who is the watchdog for paranormal scams and mistakes if we won't do it This week,Daniel Loxton (editor of Junior Skeptic) offers his own personal perspective on the future of skepticism as a movement. Presented as an original full-length audio article his op-ed essay argues that the search for a "new skepticism" is misguidedand that the early titans of skepticism had it right in the first place. Then, Derek and Swoopy sit down with Daniel to talk about the skeptics paradox: that so many..http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=267373 skepticality 062 - Girl Power! - Interview: Alison Smith, founder of The Skeptical Analysis of the Paranormal Society (SAPS)- October 3, 2007 This week Skepticality has a double bill of brainy, beautiful skeptics working to educate the public about the benefits of science and evidence-based reasoning. Private InvestigatorAlison Smith (the founder of the Skeptical Analysis of the Paranormal Society) discusses her work and shares her thoughts about the recent lecture she gave on Skeptical Investigation as well as the Skeptic Smackdown debate she took part in, at DragonCon 2007. Lastly, we have a special clip of Dr. Pamela Gay...http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=262450 |