by Admin | Apr 4, 2015 | Investigation, Media Appearances, Media Literacy, Psychology, Research, Skepticism
One of my better investigations from last year: On Nov. 7 a Utah woman awoke suddenly with the sense that something was wrong in the house, and she and her husband were able to stop a man who’d just abducted their 5-year-old daughter Lainey. Was it mother’s...
by Admin | Apr 1, 2015 | Investigation, News, Psychology, Research, Science
Last month I wrote an article for Discovery News about how the Toronto Star had published a prominent article scaremongering about the HPV vaccine Gardasil, promoting scary anecdotes over sound science. Well, last week the newspaper finally and formally removed the...
by Admin | Mar 28, 2015 | Folklore, Magic and witchcraft, News, Skepticism
My recent article on a horrific crime: a toddler with albinism in Africa was abducted and butchered for his body parts because of the widespread belief that they can be used for potent magic spells. Yes, belief in magic can sometimes be harmless–but it can also...
by Admin | Mar 25, 2015 | Investigation, Media Appearances, Media Literacy, Psychology, Skepticism
The Mile High Sanity Project podcast welcomes special guest Ben Radford (me!) for a discussion on paranormal investigation. What qualifies as paranormal? Have any of us ever had a paranormal experience? Ever had ghost sex? Check it out HERE!
by Admin | Mar 18, 2015 | Conspiracy theories, Media Literacy, News, Psychology, Skepticism
Late-night talk shows are better known for topical comedy and celebrities plugging their new movie or CD than they are for science education. However, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” recently gave the pro-science, pro-vaccination effort a...
