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Friday 31st August 2012
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Skeptrack Kick Off 2012
by Benjamin Radford, James Randi, Steven Novella, Brian Brushwood, Margaret Downey, Eugenie Scott and Mark Edward
A panel of some of our skeptic guests discussing who skeptics are, and some of their passions and issues are.
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Skepticism 101
A lesson on the basics of skeptical thought and the skeptical movement.
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The Reason Rally is Over! Now what?
Head of American Atheists (and Chair of the rally) will share his views, pictures from backstage and explain what has to happen next in order to meet the goals.
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Curiosity and the Skeptic
by Jeff Wagg
How curiosity should be seen as the root to broader skeptical thought.
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Remembering "Billion Dollar Babies"
by James Randi and Alice Cooper
Hear wild behind the scenes tales about how one of the largest rock tours of the 70's was developed and put on.
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Psychic Readings for Fun and Prophet
by Mark Edward
Join in a no-holds barred super-psychic session. Free psychic readings! Talk to dead people! Reconnect with dead pets & more. Free candy!
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Stealth Skepticism
by Gail Martin, Michael A Stackpole, Rebecca Watson, Amy Davis Roth, Brian Thompson, Steven Novella and Scott Sigler
Using art and entertainment to encourage the general public to take an interest in science and critical thinking.
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Sex and the Spirits: Ghost Porn
What do ghosts and porn have in common? Come for a tongue-in-cheek, informative discussion about the intersection between ghosts and porn.
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Quiz-o-Tron 2000
by George Hrab, Phil Plait, Amber Nash, Jay Novella, Ken Plume, James Urbaniak, Doc Hammer and Rebecca Watson
Rebecca Watson's science-themed quiz show!
Saturday 1st September 2012
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Reality is a Lie: Skepticism and 'Reality' TV
Documentaries, news, reality television all make truth claims that are demonstrably false, this explores how film lies with the truth.
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Scam Your Way Into Anything
Learn the tricks used by magicians and abused by pseudoscientists. From talking with the dead, hunting Bigfoot to debunking witch doctors.
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Is Popular Science Reliable Science?
by Barbara Drescher and Ani Aharonian
A look at the accuracy and effects of watered-down science, popular theories and science reporting.
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American Freethought LIVE!
John Snider and David Driscoll return for another live version of their popular podcast, in which they speak out for skepticism and secular freedoms.
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Psychic Blues and How I Got Them
by Mark Edward
This shocking book blows the lid off the mainstream psychic market with true experiences from a person that infiltrated his way to the top!
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Monster Talk LIVE!
by Doctor Atlantis and Benjamin Radford
Benjamin Radford and Blake Smith talk about what could be real monsters.
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Wait, Wait, Don’t Fool Me!
by Rebecca Watson, Brian Brushwood, Brian Thompson and George Hrab
Trivia game show with some of your favorite thinkers.
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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe LIVE
by Bob Novella, Steven Novella, Jay Novella, Rebecca Watson and Evan Bernstein
Dr. Steven Novella and his rogues perform a live recording of their popular podcast.
Sunday 2nd September 2012
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2012 - Don't Panic!
by Scott Sigler, Phil Plait, Dr. Ali Khan, Pamela L. Gay and Widgett Walls
Panicking about 2012? Nope, not panicking until Phil Plait gets a role on the next Twilight film or Scott Sigler teaches classes on home economics.
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From Puppets to Print
by Charles Pillsbury, AbruptMedia, masalaskeptic and Amy Davis Roth
How multimedia artists are paving the way for mainstream skepticism.
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Ignorance Becomes Intolerance: The Truth About Religious Liberty
Widespread ignorance and misinformation about the rights and limits of religious liberty is breeding a new form of religious intolerance.
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Mass Hysteria: Madness, Myths and Truths
Come discover what mass hysteria really is and hear about bizarre historical cases.
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Skeptical Activism: How Far is Going Too Far?
by Mark Edward
Where to draw the line with paranormal claims that demand an active confrontation. Kick ass or make nice?
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Irrational and Mistaken
by Brian Brushwood and Tom Merritt
Public perceptions of science and scams. How irrational and mistaken beliefs affect the ability to explain the world in news and entertainment.
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James Randi: Why Skepticism Matters
by Brian Thompson and James Randi
From paranormal charlatans and pseudoscientific claimants, to how he used The Tonight Show as a vehicle for the advancement of scientific skepticism. Hyatt International North
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The Odds Must Be Crazy: Figures Are Stranger Than Fiction
by Barbara Drescher, Wendy Hughes and Jarrett Kaufman
Coincidences are common experiences that lead to supernatural beliefs. Grassroots skeptics have a strategy to explain probability & defeat superstition.
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Deja Vu: Denialism of Climate Change and Evolution
Evolution and global warming are "controversial issues" in education, but not controversial in the world of science.
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Geologic LIVE!
by George Hrab
An evening of music, laughs and all-out skeptical fun with Geo!
Monday 3rd September 2012
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Attracting a Mix: Skeptics and Believers
by Nicole, Sharon Hill and Tim Farley
How do you make your Internet content attractive to a range of world views without turning people off?
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The Georgia Guidestones
by Raymond Wiley
The truth and legend behind the Stonehenge of America.
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How You Can Make the Internet More Skeptical With One Mouse Click
by Tim Farley
Tim Farley, a JREF Research Fellow and creator of whatstheharm.net, will talk about how we can all help make the Internet a more skeptical place, one mouse click at a time. He will show easy techniques that anyone can use, regardless of technical skill level.
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Skeptrack 2012
United States United States, Atlanta
30th August to 3rd September 2012
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