EPISODE · Aug 14, 2016 · 59 MIN
The Skeptic Zone #408 - 14.August.2016
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:08:50 Cupping and Wiki with Susan Gerbic We chat to Susan who tells us of her efforts to bring the Wiki page on the quackery of Cupping up-to-date. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupping_therapy guerrillaskepticismonwikipedia.blogspot.com 0:19:45 Why Team USA's use of cupping therapy really sucks LIke all Australians, Dr Brad can get a bit carried away while cheering for the green and gold at the Olympics. But lately it hasn't been the Aussie team causing him to yell at the TV. - by Dr Brad McKay http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/why-team-usas-use-of-cupping-therapy-really-sucks/news-story/39e6da472eba56e564139cc17e38ee5b 0:24:20 Ken Harvey The Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science has awarded Dr Ken Harvey the 2016 ANZAAS Medal. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2016/08/09/anzaas-medal-for-ken-harvey 0:28:44 Take Stock with Shelley Stocken Our new reporter looks into the myths and reality of so-called Demonic Possession. http://mentalillnesspolicy.org/coping/demonic-possession-mental-illness.html 0:40:42 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson reports from the recent Brisbane Skepticamp. Who goes to these events and why? Also an interview with a Curtis who works in an organic supermarket. http://www.brisbaneskeptics.org Also... Skeptics Dinner Meeting with Lyne Kelly - 24th September http://www.skeptics.com.au/2016/08/11/sydney-dinner-sept-24-wisdom-of-the-ancients
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