The Skeptic Zone
The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason - Since 2008
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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 |
Health Myths
News
3 Skeptics
| 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 |
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In Sydney
In the Pub
In Memory
The Vaccination
Chonicles |
Solar Flare |
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Featuring YouTube
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Also featuring the hit song It's old time radio from the future! |
Origami Pigasus was invented by Richard Saunders in 2007 at the request of his friend James "The Amazing" Randi.
Video Folding Instructions |
Booklet |
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Cranes Folded and Photographed |
Pigasus Invented, Folded and Photographed |
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Cranes
on Matches Folded and Photographed |
Ducks
on a Coin Folded and Photographed |
