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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
''You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.''
''You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.''
== News Items <small>()</small> ==
== News Items ==


=== Dr. Novella on the History Channel <small>()</small> ===
=== Dr. Novella on the History Channel <small>(2:01)</small> ===
* Dr. Novella was interviewed for a History Channel special on Exorcism.
* Dr. Novella was interviewed for a History Channel special on Exorcism.


=== Glossolalia <small>()</small> ===
=== Glossolalia <small>(10:54)</small> ===
* SPECT Scan study of glossolalia reveals brain activity while subjects speaking in tongues.<br/><br/>www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6TBW-4M3J0R4-1&_ user=10&_coverDate=10%2F12%2F2006&_alid=478403489&_rdoc=1&_fmt=summary&_orig=browse&_ sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_ userid=10&md5=079916493e1546cc32f988c5b44092bc<br/>
* SPECT Scan study of glossolalia reveals brain activity while subjects speaking in tongues.<br/><br/>www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6TBW-4M3J0R4-1&_ user=10&_coverDate=10%2F12%2F2006&_alid=478403489&_rdoc=1&_fmt=summary&_orig=browse&_ sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_ userid=10&md5=079916493e1546cc32f988c5b44092bc<br/>


=== Elephant in the Mirror <small>()</small> ===
=== Elephant in the Mirror <small>(16:33)</small> ===
* news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6100430.stm<br/>Elephants join elite club of animals that can recognize themselves in the mirror<br/>
* news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6100430.stm<br/>Elephants join elite club of animals that can recognize themselves in the mirror<br/>


=== Holiday Weight <small>()</small> ===
=== Holiday Weight <small>(19:16)</small> ===
* How much weight to people put on over the holidays?
* How much weight to people put on over the holidays?
== Questions and E-mails <small>()</small> ==


=== Skepticism Myths <small>()</small> ===
== Questions and E-mails` ==
 
=== Skepticism Myths <small>(21:39)</small> ===
<blockquote>www.rpi.edu/~sofkam/papers/skeptik.html<br/><br/>An article criticizing Skeptics and pointing out various 'myths' that they proffer. How do you guys react to this?<br/><br/>It seems to be a fair bit of straw manning.<br/><br/>Havermayer<br/>From the SGU forums<br/></blockquote>
<blockquote>www.rpi.edu/~sofkam/papers/skeptik.html<br/><br/>An article criticizing Skeptics and pointing out various 'myths' that they proffer. How do you guys react to this?<br/><br/>It seems to be a fair bit of straw manning.<br/><br/>Havermayer<br/>From the SGU forums<br/></blockquote>


=== Michael J. Fox Smear <small>()</small> ===
=== Michael J. Fox Smear <small>(29:12)</small> ===
<blockquote>The smear against Michael J. Fox comes from Rush Limbaugh, who made baseless accusations against the actor. It's very disappointing to hear this smear repeated on your show. This is why ultra-right wing media types do this stuff: they get this garbage repeated everywhere in the media. You just did their work for them.<br/><br/>Rob Zuber<br/>Pittsburgh, PA</blockquote>
<blockquote>The smear against Michael J. Fox comes from Rush Limbaugh, who made baseless accusations against the actor. It's very disappointing to hear this smear repeated on your show. This is why ultra-right wing media types do this stuff: they get this garbage repeated everywhere in the media. You just did their work for them.<br/><br/>Rob Zuber<br/>Pittsburgh, PA</blockquote>
=== Face on Earth <small>()</small> ===
 
=== Face on Earth <small>(33:17)</small> ===
<blockquote>I read about this today. A natural rock formation that puts the face on Mars to shame.<br/><br/>www.cbc.ca/aih/features/2006/alberta_rock_sculpture_20061026.html ?f=q&hl=en&q=medicine%2Bhat,%2Balberta&ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=50.010083,-110.113006&spn=0.009432,0.026951&t=k&om=1%20<br/><br/>Gary McKeown<br/>Sweden<br/></blockquote>
<blockquote>I read about this today. A natural rock formation that puts the face on Mars to shame.<br/><br/>www.cbc.ca/aih/features/2006/alberta_rock_sculpture_20061026.html ?f=q&hl=en&q=medicine%2Bhat,%2Balberta&ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=50.010083,-110.113006&spn=0.009432,0.026951&t=k&om=1%20<br/><br/>Gary McKeown<br/>Sweden<br/></blockquote>


== Interview with Richard Wiseman <small>()</small> ==
== Interview with Richard Wiseman <small>(35:38)</small> ==
* www.theatreofscience.co.uk/<br/><br/>Professor Richard Wiseman started his working life as an award-winning professional magician, and was one of the youngest members of The Magic Circle. He then obtained a first class honours degree in Psychology from University College London and a doctorate in psychology from the University of Edinburgh.<br/>For the past twelve years he has been the head of a research unit at the University of Hertfordshire, and in 2002 was awarded Britain's first Professorship in the Public Understanding of Psychology.<br/>Prof Wiseman has established an international reputation for his research into unusual areas of psychology, including deception, luck and the paranormal. He has published over 40 papers in refereed academic journals.<br/>He is the author of numerous books, including The Luck Factor, Parapschology, and Deception and Self Deception.<br/>
* www.theatreofscience.co.uk/<br/><br/>Professor Richard Wiseman started his working life as an award-winning professional magician, and was one of the youngest members of The Magic Circle. He then obtained a first class honours degree in Psychology from University College London and a doctorate in psychology from the University of Edinburgh.<br/>For the past twelve years he has been the head of a research unit at the University of Hertfordshire, and in 2002 was awarded Britain's first Professorship in the Public Understanding of Psychology.<br/>Prof Wiseman has established an international reputation for his research into unusual areas of psychology, including deception, luck and the paranormal. He has published over 40 papers in refereed academic journals.<br/>He is the author of numerous books, including The Luck Factor, Parapschology, and Deception and Self Deception.<br/>
== Randi Speaks <small>()</small> ==
 
== Randi Speaks <small>(1:03:39)</small> ==
* The Uncompromising Observations of a Veteran Skeptic<br/><br/>Each week James Randi gives a skeptical commentary in his own unique style.<br/><br/>This week's topic: Alice Cooper and Metal Detectors<br/>
* The Uncompromising Observations of a Veteran Skeptic<br/><br/>Each week James Randi gives a skeptical commentary in his own unique style.<br/><br/>This week's topic: Alice Cooper and Metal Detectors<br/>
== Science or Fiction <small>()</small> ==
 
== Science or Fiction <small>(1:08:49)</small> ==
Question #1: Scientists have resurrected a 5 million year old retrovirus.
Question #1: Scientists have resurrected a 5 million year old retrovirus.
Question #2: Newly published study apparently confirms a link between microwave cooking certain foods, such as potatoes, and cancer risk.
Question #2: Newly published study apparently confirms a link between microwave cooking certain foods, such as potatoes, and cancer risk.
Question #3: New study strongly correlates salt intake and obesity.
Question #3: New study strongly correlates salt intake and obesity.
== Skeptical Puzzle <small>()</small> ==
 
== Skeptical Puzzle <small>(1:16:02)</small> ==
<blockquote>Last Week's Puzzle<br/><br/>Let's assume that I am not a skeptical person. I have a symptom, and I want to take a homeopathic remedy to cure it. I go to a homeopathic website, type in my symptom, and they suggest I take an elixir with Aconitum Napellus as the active ingredient.<br/><br/>Based on that information, can you guess what symptom I am trying to cure?<br/><br/>Answer<br/><br/>gullibility<br/></blockquote>
<blockquote>Last Week's Puzzle<br/><br/>Let's assume that I am not a skeptical person. I have a symptom, and I want to take a homeopathic remedy to cure it. I go to a homeopathic website, type in my symptom, and they suggest I take an elixir with Aconitum Napellus as the active ingredient.<br/><br/>Based on that information, can you guess what symptom I am trying to cure?<br/><br/>Answer<br/><br/>gullibility<br/></blockquote>
== Quote of the Week <small>()</small> ==
 
== Quote of the Week <small>(1:17:18)</small> ==
<blockquote>The least questioned assumptions are often the most questionable.- Paul Broca</blockquote>
<blockquote>The least questioned assumptions are often the most questionable.- Paul Broca</blockquote>


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SGU Episode 67
November 1st 2006
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SGU 66                      SGU 68

Skeptical Rogues
S: Steven Novella

B: Bob Novella

R: Rebecca Watson

J: Jay Novella

E: Evan Bernstein

P: Perry DeAngelis

Guest

RW: Richard Wiseman

Quote of the Week

The least questioned assumptions are often the most questionable.

Paul Broca

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Show Notes
Forum Discussion


Introduction

You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.

News Items

Dr. Novella on the History Channel (2:01)

  • Dr. Novella was interviewed for a History Channel special on Exorcism.

Glossolalia (10:54)

  • SPECT Scan study of glossolalia reveals brain activity while subjects speaking in tongues.

    www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6TBW-4M3J0R4-1&_ user=10&_coverDate=10%2F12%2F2006&_alid=478403489&_rdoc=1&_fmt=summary&_orig=browse&_ sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_ userid=10&md5=079916493e1546cc32f988c5b44092bc

Elephant in the Mirror (16:33)

  • news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6100430.stm
    Elephants join elite club of animals that can recognize themselves in the mirror

Holiday Weight (19:16)

  • How much weight to people put on over the holidays?

Questions and E-mails`

Skepticism Myths (21:39)

www.rpi.edu/~sofkam/papers/skeptik.html

An article criticizing Skeptics and pointing out various 'myths' that they proffer. How do you guys react to this?

It seems to be a fair bit of straw manning.

Havermayer
From the SGU forums

Michael J. Fox Smear (29:12)

The smear against Michael J. Fox comes from Rush Limbaugh, who made baseless accusations against the actor. It's very disappointing to hear this smear repeated on your show. This is why ultra-right wing media types do this stuff: they get this garbage repeated everywhere in the media. You just did their work for them.

Rob Zuber
Pittsburgh, PA

Face on Earth (33:17)

I read about this today. A natural rock formation that puts the face on Mars to shame.

www.cbc.ca/aih/features/2006/alberta_rock_sculpture_20061026.html ?f=q&hl=en&q=medicine%2Bhat,%2Balberta&ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=50.010083,-110.113006&spn=0.009432,0.026951&t=k&om=1%20

Gary McKeown
Sweden

Interview with Richard Wiseman (35:38)

  • www.theatreofscience.co.uk/

    Professor Richard Wiseman started his working life as an award-winning professional magician, and was one of the youngest members of The Magic Circle. He then obtained a first class honours degree in Psychology from University College London and a doctorate in psychology from the University of Edinburgh.
    For the past twelve years he has been the head of a research unit at the University of Hertfordshire, and in 2002 was awarded Britain's first Professorship in the Public Understanding of Psychology.
    Prof Wiseman has established an international reputation for his research into unusual areas of psychology, including deception, luck and the paranormal. He has published over 40 papers in refereed academic journals.
    He is the author of numerous books, including The Luck Factor, Parapschology, and Deception and Self Deception.

Randi Speaks (1:03:39)

  • The Uncompromising Observations of a Veteran Skeptic

    Each week James Randi gives a skeptical commentary in his own unique style.

    This week's topic: Alice Cooper and Metal Detectors

Science or Fiction (1:08:49)

Question #1: Scientists have resurrected a 5 million year old retrovirus. Question #2: Newly published study apparently confirms a link between microwave cooking certain foods, such as potatoes, and cancer risk. Question #3: New study strongly correlates salt intake and obesity.

Skeptical Puzzle (1:16:02)

Last Week's Puzzle

Let's assume that I am not a skeptical person. I have a symptom, and I want to take a homeopathic remedy to cure it. I go to a homeopathic website, type in my symptom, and they suggest I take an elixir with Aconitum Napellus as the active ingredient.

Based on that information, can you guess what symptom I am trying to cure?

Answer

gullibility

Quote of the Week (1:17:18)

The least questioned assumptions are often the most questionable.- Paul Broca

S: The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is produced by the New England Skeptical Society in association with the James Randi Educational Foundation. For more information on this and other episodes, please visit our website at www.theskepticsguide.org. Please send us your questions, suggestions, and other feedback; you can use the "Contact Us" page on our website, or you can send us an email to info@theskepticsguide.org'. 'Theorem' is produced by Kineto and is used with permission.

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