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10. For me it was belief in "ancient astronauts" and the "Bermuda Triangle."

Reply to HuckleB (Reply #8)

Fri Jun 10, 2016, 10:16 AM

Jun 2016

Best book I remember that really changed my mind big time was "Flim Flam" by James Randi.

he obviously delighted in destroying those Italian "psychics."

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Neil DeGrasse Tyson, "There are certain aspects of science denial that are squarely in the left" [View all] progressoid Jun 2016 OP

Very, very true. trotsky Jun 2016 #1

Left wing as well as right wing DTF Hop David Jun 2016 #2

DTF also means something other than what you probably intend to convey here. Orrex Jun 2016 #6

Was gonna post a similar response. What does "DTF" mean? I am only familiar with the "other" meaning TacoD Jun 2016 #11

There are crusaders in the Democratic Party Warpy Jun 2016 #3

Steven Novella's take on this. HuckleB Jun 2016 #4

I like this simple line of his, progressoid Jun 2016 #7

One has to be really purposeful in challenging ones' perception. HuckleB Jun 2016 #8

For me it was belief in "ancient astronauts" and the "Bermuda Triangle." Archae Jun 2016 #10

I have one that will beat you all... Springslips Jul 2016 #14

That's an educational thread for me Orrex Jun 2016 #5

Yeah, progressoid Jun 2016 #9

Some people are allergic to asparagus... Dr. Strange Jun 2016 #12

Probably because it's gmo asparagus. progressoid Jun 2016 #13