Hey TIPSters, The recent thread on the Penn & Teller videos debunking pseudoscience & myths reminded me of another GREAT video (which I use in my courses) produced by PBS's NOVA program, called "The Secrets of the Psychics". It focuses on the exploits of the "Amazing Randi" -- former magician, and now professional skeptic [he has a standing reward of $1,000,000 to anyone who can demonstrate a bona fide paranormal phenomenon that cannot be explained by science]. It is a fascinating video, where he debunks astrology, the spoon-bending 'wonder' Uri Geller (hilarious how he trips up Geller on the Tonight Show), and other quackery/pseudoscience. Great for teaching critical thinking. Here is the link to the program site on the PBS web page, and from there you can order the video. I HIGHLY recommend it!
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/programs/2012_psychics.html Cheers, Todd D. Nelson, Ph.D. Gemperle Foundation Distinguished Professor Department of Psychology 801 West Monte Vista Ave. California State University Turlock, California 95382 Office: (209) 667-3442 FAX: (209) 664-7067 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
