The Skeptics Guide #43 - May 17 2006

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

Dr. Steven Novella MD

Fringe-science, Paranormal, Skepticism, Skeptic, Science, Psuedoscience

4.7 • 7.4K Ratings

🗓️ 19 May 2006

⏱️ 79 minutes

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Summary

Interview with Ray Hyman; News: Bosnian Pyramid update, Mormon cult leader hits FBI list; E-mail: Paranormal mysteries, Science education, Scientology super powers; Name that logical fallacy; Science or fiction

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0:00.0	You're listening to the Skeptics Guide to the Universe.
0:07.3	Your escape to reality.
0:14.9	Hello and welcome to the Skeptics Guide to the Universe.
0:17.8	Today is Wednesday, May 17, 2006.
0:21.4	This is your host, Stephen Novella, president of the New England Skeptical Society.
0:25.8	Joining me this evening are Rebecca Watson.
0:28.5	Hey!
0:29.5	Bob Novella.
0:30.5	Thanks for joining us, everyone.
0:32.5	Evan Bernstein.
0:33.5	Good to be here, everyone.
0:35.6	And Jane Novella.
0:36.6	Hey guys.
0:37.6	Thanks for joining me this evening, guys.
0:40.9	My pleasure.
0:41.9	Surely.
0:43.5	So coming up later in the show, we have an interview with Ray Hyman.
0:48.7	Ray is one of the fathers of modern skepticism and an ESP skeptic.
0:54.4	We'll have a good time talking with him.
0:56.4	But first a couple of news items.
0:58.1	I've been trying to get some follow-up on the Bosnian Pyramid fiasco.
1:03.1	Remember from a few episodes ago, the amateur archaeologist who believes that these mountains
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