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Episode 45 of The Pseudo Scientists: The “Real” Australian Sceptics, anti-intellectualism, and international emails

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 45

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, Belinda, James and Richard discuss the Real Australian Sceptics and Australian anti-intellectualism, and read out some listener emails from California, New Zealand and Finland. Plus, I get mentioned! Because I have a funny accent. No other reason.

This week’s “Houston, We Have A Problem” clip is a sample of the enlightened views of Rev. Jesse Lee [...]

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Episode 44 of The Pseudo Scientists: Eggless chickens, science vs. religion, and Eugenie Scott

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 44

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, Richard, Belinda and I discuss eggless chickens, analytical thought and its effects on supernatural beliefs, and the compatibility of science and religion. Plus, Belinda interviews Eugenie Scott from the National Center for Science Education about recent developments in anti-evolution legislation in the US. This marks the third time Eugenie has been interviewed on the podcast – which means that 6.8% of [...]

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Episode 43 of The Pseudo Scientists: Global Atheist Convention 2012 with special guest Ashley Paramore

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 43

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, Belinda, James, Jason, Richard and I – along with special guest Ashley Paramore from the Secular Student Alliance – discuss the Global Atheist Convention 2012, as well as secular/atheist student groups and Ashley’s time in Australia.

This week’s “Houston, We Have A Problem” clip is from the official trailer of the chemtrail conspiracy movie “Why in the World are [...]

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Episode 42 of The Pseudo Scientists: Unanswered questions about Life, the Universe and Everything

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 42

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, Richard, James, Belinda and I honour Douglas Adams by discussing some big questions about Life, the Universe and Everything. What is making up the majority of our universe, and why can’t we see it? How can we more effectively manage Australian wildlife conversation? What is the mass gap problem, and why is it important? What is life, exactly? The answers, unfortunately, [...]

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Episode 41 of The Pseudo Scientists: The physics of a watery “Super-Earth”, vat-grown meat, and Rhys Morgan

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 41

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, Richard, Elliot, Belinda and I discuss a newly discovered “Super-Earth”, the implications of growing meat in vats instead of living organisms, and some leaked documents from the anti-climate change think tank, the Heartland Institute. Plus, I interview awesome Welsh skeptic Rhys Morgan, who – at the age of only 17 – has lead multiple campaigns against alternative medicine and has been [...]

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Episode 40 of The Pseudo Scientists: Ancient seaweed, ultrasonic primates, and Eugenie Scott

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 40

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, Elliot, Belinda, Richard and I discuss the oldest living thing in the world (seaweed), shrill/cute tarsiers and genomics revealing how our ancestors got it on with other human subspecies. Plus, I interview Eugenie Scott, of the National Center for Science Education, about climate change denial and evolution education (recorded at TAM 9 in Las Vegas, in July 2011).

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Episode 39 of The Pseudo Scientists: The psychology of science, blue-tongue lizard evolution, and Desiree Schell

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 39

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, Belinda, Richard and I discuss strange geological phenomena, the psychology of science, a new “theory of everything” and why blue-tongue lizards might no longer be troubled by the cane toad menace. Plus, I interview Desiree Schell, host of the Canadian radio show and podcast Skeptically Speaking, about the wonderful world of effective skeptical activism (recorded at TAM 9 in Las Vegas, [...]

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Episode 38 of The Pseudo Scientists: Homophobia, alternative medicine in universities, and PZ Myers

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 38

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, Jason and I talk about former No. 1 tennis player Margaret Court’s homophobic op-ed in the Herald Sun, and a group of doctors trying to ban the teaching of alternative medicine in Australian universities. Plus, I interview freakin’ PZ Myers! Yes, that PZ Myers. We chat about alien biology, getting more biologists involved in the skeptical movement and its conferences, and the [...]

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Episode 37 of The Pseudo Scientists: Ghost photos, skeptical civility, and Simon Singh

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 37

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, Jason, Belinda and I talk about talk about an increase in ghost photos and an Indian court ordering Facebook and Google to remove anti-religious content, and discuss how skeptics should talk to each other when they disagree; and Richard and Jason interview Simon Singh about his libel lawsuit from the British Chiropractic Association, the state of British libel law and what it [...]

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Episode 36 of The Pseudo Scientists: Misogynists on Reddit, Meryl Dorey at Woodford, and Brian Dunning

The Pseudo Scientists – Episode 36

In this episode of The Pseudo Scientists, the official podcast of the Young Australian Skeptics, Elliot, James, Jason and yours truly discuss misogynistic atheists on Reddit, anti-vaccinationist Meryl Dorey’s appearance at the Woodford Folk Festival, and the Pope’s Christmas address; and Richard and Alastair interview Brian Dunning, from the well-known podcast Skeptoid, about his experiences in Australia, and the future and direction of the skeptical movement (recorded at TAM Australia in November 2010).

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