Wednesday, June 9, 2010

James Randi on Big Think


June 9, 2010 on Big Think
James Randi is the founder of the James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF). Randi began his career as a magician, but when he retired at age 60, he switched to investigating paranormal, occult, and supernatural claims, which he collectively calls "woo-woo." Although often referred to as a "debunker," Randi rejects that title owing to its perceived bias, instead describing himself as an "investigator". He has written about the paranormal, skepticism, and the history of magic. He was a frequent guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and is occasionally featured on the television program Penn & Teller: Bullshit!.
(Thanks Andrew)

6 comments:

  1. Love Randi's videos! :)

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  2. Yep, Sophia Loren (in her day) could proabably make gay men question whether they shouldn't give women another shot.

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  3. Love this guy so much.

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  4. The Amazing Randi has always been a hero of mine. I had no idea he came out.

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  5. Won't the fundies love Mr. Randi even more! His coming out has given these practitioners of religious love, even more to HATE. And no one does hate quite like a religious fundy. Look at those deluded idiots in Kansas. Randi investigates thoroughly and speaks clearly. The man must be preserved in amber when his time comes.

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