Show Notes
0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:04 I Think We Need to Think. With Susan Gerbic
An interview with Susan about her recent feature in major Australian newspapers talking about fake psychics. We also learn about her ongoing investigations into those giving psychic readings on the Internet and her ongoing efforts to improve Wikipedia.
Susan's analysis of Dave the Medium
https://youtu.be/r3B7SSitzI8 00:22:12 Maynard's Spooky Action
Join Maynard at Sydney's Skeptics in the Pub as he seeks the thoughts and opinions of thinkers and drinkers. This time, what 'alt-med' would pubbers like to see gone from our society? 0:39:06 The TROVE Archives
A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers on a search for references to Orgone Energy.
1977.12.28 - Bangor Daily News 1987.02.19 - The Sydney Morning Herald 2006.06.28 - Irregular - Maine 1992.07.03 - The Sun Journal
http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Sydney Skeptics in the Pub "Why Smart Women Zone" live podcast recording - 4 December
https://www.meetup.com/austskeptics
Support Dr Siouxsie
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