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James Randi

Started by PPI Brian, May 31, 2007, 10:16:00 PM

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PPI Brian

Does anyone remember the famous debunker James Randi? He has dedicated his life to investigating fantastic claims from psychics and faith healers, especially Uri Geller and Peter Popoff. He's back in the news because Uri Geller filed a complaint to have this clip removed from the YouTube website. It's back up and you can see it here...

http://www.youtube.com/v/M9w7jHYriFo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9w7jHYriFo
"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."--Carl Sagan

PPI Brian

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Of course, James Randi also has a website... who doesn't have a website these days? It's worth browsing if you have the time...

http://www.randi.org/

I have always admired James Randi for having the courage to expose people who prey on the most vulnerable members of our society. His skeptical approach is both amusing and refreshing.

Regards,

Brian Miller


"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."--Carl Sagan

PPI Brian

James Randi has offered to give his million dollar prize for anyone who will pass his paranormal test "... in the middle of Piccadilly Circus naked.?

You can download his most recent podcast interview by clicking the link below:

http://www.skeptiko.com/james-randi-podcast-interview.htm
"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."--Carl Sagan

PPI Brian

As Halloween approaches, James Randi should begin to appear in the news more frequently. Here's a recent article that appeared in the Burlington Free Press:

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070928/NEWS/70928011/-1/NEWS05
"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."--Carl Sagan

PPI Brian

What amazes the Amazing Randi?

http://www.youtube.com/v/TuI4VLPW2lk
"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."--Carl Sagan