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The Skeptic Zone #793 - 17 December 2023

Show Notes

0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders

0:04:14
You Can Count on Adrienne

Dr Christopher Lobos

Adrienne Hill engages in a conversation with Dr. Christopher Labos, discussing his book titled
"Does Coffee Cause Cancer? And 8 More Myths About the Food We Eat."

For an extended interview that also explores Dr. Labos' efforts with science communication, follow this link:

https://youtu.be/RawriuUMQwQ
0:17:44
Round Table - Part #5

Fraser Cain from Universe Today joins Brian Dunning from the Skeptoid podcast and Richard Saunders from the Skeptic Zone podcast to talk about the skeptical world and related issues.

This week the three science communicators talk about AI and future skeptical projects.

https://www.universetoday.com

https://skeptoid.com

0:30:34
Australian Skeptics Newsletter

What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week?
Read by Adrienne Hill.

http://www.skeptics.com.au

0:43:08
A Dive into a Trove

This week, instead of looking into the online archives, we read from an information flyer promoting the quackery of Acupuncture.



http://www.trove.nla.gov.au

Also
Brian Dunning - YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/@thebriandunning

Melanie Trecek-King Melbourne 18th Dec.
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1158910

Labos
Health Myths


Adrienne
News


3 Skeptics
3 Skeptics


Logical Fallacies


Typewriter Time


Jim Wilshire

 


The Skeptic Zone #792 - 10 December 2023

Show Notes

0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders

0:05:42
Vale Dr Alex Ritchie

We reflect on the life of Dr Alex Ritchie, the world renowned palaeontologist and staunch defender of science against the now almost defunct creationism lobby in Australia.

0:11:00
Round Table - Part #4

Fraser Cain from Universe Today joins Brian Dunning from the Skeptoid podcast and Richard Saunders from the Skeptic Zone podcast to talk about the skeptical world and related issues.

This week the three science communicators talk about AI and the perception of skepticism.

https://www.universetoday.com

https://skeptoid.com

0:22:08
Maynard's Spooky Action

Maynard, heads for Sydney Skeptics in the Pub to ask pub goers, after a drink or two, if they have ever seen a UFO.

Maynard chats with;
Stephen Bavaro, Anthony Trecek-King, Lara Benham, Tim Mendham and Jessica Singer.

0:34:10
Melanie, Tracy King interviews Richard Saunders

The tables are turned as Melanie interviews Richard Saunders about skepticism in Australia and his origami flying pig.

0:44:30
A Dive into a Trove

A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Dr Alex Ritchie.



http://www.trove.nla.gov.au

Also

Melaine
In Sydney


Maynard
In the Pub


Dr Alex
In Memory


Logical Fallacies


Typewriter Time


Jim Wilshire

 


The Vaccination Chonicles
 
Solar Flare

Featuring

Verna Morris, Maureen Chuck, Ken McLeod, Monica Saville, Dr Richard Gordon, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, John Bundock, Peter Bowditch and Lauren Cochrane with Ada and Jack.

YouTube
http://youtu.be/mTprFOmIjIg

 

Solar Flare logoThe Band of Power

Join the cast of the Skeptic Zone Podcast, and a host of special guests, in their first audio adventure as they board the Australian Space Ship Solar Flare to fight the forces of woo thoughout the galaxy!

Also featuring the hit song
FAR by George Hrab.

It's old time radio from the future!

Solar Flare episode 1


Origami Pigasus

Origami Pigasus was invented by Richard Saunders in 2007 at the request of his friend James "The Amazing" Randi.

Video Folding Instructions
 
Booklet
 
Pigasus Booklet

Free Origami Posters

Cranes

4,961 × 3,508 pixels, file size: 3.73 MB

Folded and Photographed
by Richard Saunders

 

Pigasus

4,961 × 3,508 pixels, file size: 3.45 MB

Invented, Folded and Photographed
by Richard Saunders

Cranes on Matches

4,961 × 3,508 pixels, file size: 3.32 MB

Folded and Photographed
by Richard Saunders

 

Ducks on a Coin

4,961 × 3,508 pixels, file size: 4.65 MB

Folded and Photographed
by Richard Saunders


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