Respected science writer burned out with “unscientific” string theory… looks to consciousness science |283|

by Alex Tsakiris | Aug 12 | Consciousness Science

John Horgan is a top-notch science journalist, but he’s looking toward consciousness research to discover where science is heading. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with science writer and author John Horgan: John Horgan: I think consciousness...

UN says African-American women 20 times more likely for HIV/AIDS. Are they racist or just stupid? |273|

by Alex Tsakiris | Apr 28 | Skepticism

Distinguished professor Dr. Henry Bauer is perhaps the only person brave enough to tackle controversial subjects like the connection between HIV and AIDS. There are some huge holes in our scientific understanding of HIV/AIDS. Alex Tsakiris of Skeptiko interviews Dr....

The Dalai Lama is loved by millions, so why is this science professor demanding he step down? |270|

by Alex Tsakiris | Mar 31 | Skepticism

ASU science Professor Lawrence Krauss stepped into his own black hole when he challenged the Dalai Lama’s over his belief in reincarnation. A strange clash of science and religion. Alex Tsakiris of Skeptiko interviews theoretical physicist Dr. Lawrence Krauss...

Science has its enemies, but they may not be who you think |262|

by Alex Tsakiris | Dec 9 | Skepticism

Will Storr went looking for science’s enemies and found Creationists aren’t the only threat. Investigative reporting sheds light. Alex Tsakiris of Skeptiko interviews author and journalist Will Storr on science, the scientific method and why we believe...

261. Why Science Is Wrong…About Almost Everything

by Alex Tsakiris | Dec 2 | Consciousness Science

An Exploration of Skeptiko 3.0 and Why Science Is Wrong…About Almost Everything. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris as he officially announces the release of his new book Why Science Is Wrong…About Almost Everything. During this short episode, Alex outlines...

Autistic… and psychic. Research reveals psychic abilities among autistic savant children |257|

by Alex Tsakiris | Oct 28 | Parapsychology

Interview ith Dr. Diane Powell about research into telepathy in autistic savant children.  Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with neuroscientist, psychiatrist and author Dr. Diane Powell.  During the interview Powell discusses her latest telepathy...

What this medical researcher’s LSD trip told him about materialistic science — wrong, wrong, wrong |256|

by Alex Tsakiris | Oct 14 | Consciousness Science

Interview with Wayne State University School of Medicine Physiology researcher Dr. Donald DeGracia about Western science versus Yogic thought. Challenging ideas about the limits of science. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with Dr. Donald DeGracia...

252. Bernadette Doran on Energy Healing

by Alex Tsakiris | Aug 27 | Consciousness Science

Interview with energy healing researcher and practitioner examines the Bengston Method of energy healing. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with Bernadette Doran of Equilibrium Energy + Education.  The interview is included in Tsakiris’ soon to...

250. Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz, Science’s Inability to Explain Personhood

by Alex Tsakiris | Jul 29 | Consciousness Science

Interview with research psychiatrist and and author, Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz examines the mismatch between science-as-we-know-it and human experience. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz,  author of, The Mind and the Brain. During...