192. Dr. Sam Harris on Parapsychology, Psi and the “Backwater” of Science

by Alex Tsakiris | Nov 6 | Parapsychology

Emails from Sam Harris reveal what he really thinks about parapsychology and Psi research. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for a discussion about his recent email correspondence with Dr. Sam Harris. During the discussion Harris’ opinions of Psi research and...

190. Dr. Eben Alexander on the Medical Mystery of Near-Death Experience

by Alex Tsakiris | Oct 23 | Near-Death Experience

Interview with Dr. Eben Alexander about his new book, Proof of Heaven, and the medical mystery of his NDE. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with neurosurgeon and author Dr. Eben Alexander about his new book, Proof of Heaven.  During the interview...

Sam Harris and Steve Novella offer half-witted attack of Eben Alexander’s Near-Death Experience |189|

by Alex Tsakiris | Oct 16 | Near-Death Experience

Review of the recent controversy over the Newsweek magazine cover story, Heaven is Real, and Sam Harris’ response to an invitation to debate Dr. Eben Alexander regarding his near-death experience. photo by Atheist Foundation of Australia Inc The following is from an...

160. Dr. Christof Koch on Human Consciousness and Near-Death Experience Research

by Alex Tsakiris | Feb 7 | Consciousness Science

Interview with Cal Tech professor and author of the upcoming, Consciousness: Confessions of a Romantic Reductionist,  Dr. Christof Koch. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with Dr. Christof Koch, author of, Consciousness: Confessions of a Romantic...

141. Steve Volk Investigates UFOs, Ghosts, Telepathy and Near-Death Experience in, Fringe-ology

by Alex Tsakiris | Jun 21 | Consciousness Science

Investigative journalist and author Steve Volk seeks a middle-ground between mainstream science skepticism and researchers on the paranormal fringe.   Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with Steve Volk, author of Fringe-ology.  During the interview...

140. Dr. Lakhmir Chawla Frustrates Near-Death Experience Researchers

by Alex Tsakiris | Jun 7 | Near-Death Experience

George Washington University Medical Center Professor, Dr. Lakhmir Chawla, answers critics of his near-death experience research. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with Dr. Lakhmir Chawla.  During the interview Dr. Chawla discussed whether his...

135. Dr. Andrew Newberg on God of the Fundamentalist Atheist

by Alex Tsakiris | Apr 26 | Consciousness Science

Neurotheology researcher, physician and author, Andy Newberg explains how fundamentalists Christians and Atheists share a minority view of God. Join Skeptiko guest host Steve Volk for an interview with Dr. Andy Newberg. A distinguished researcher at Thomas Jefferson...

133. Dr. Stuart Hameroff On Quantum Consciousness and Moving Singularity Goal Posts

by Alex Tsakiris | Apr 12 | Consciousness Science

Human consciousness researcher Dr. Stuart Hameroff describes how discoveries are revealing more brain complexity than artificial intelligence (AI) experts suspected. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with Dr. Stuart Hameroff. Dr. Hameroff is Professor...

131. Dr. Rick Strassman On Whether Psychedelic Drugs Prove We Are More Than Our Brain

by Alex Tsakiris | Mar 25 | Consciousness Science

Noted DMT researcher Dr. Richard Strassman describes how DMT allows consciousness to enter an out-of-body, freestanding, independent realm of existence. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with Dr. Rick Strassman, author of, DMT – The Spirit...