Yes, that is a good one. I'll second the motion. The only problem is that it is getting a bit 'dated.'
The problem with the P&T series is you really have to pre-view them because they are not all equally good for use in the classroom, although there are some shorter segments that are great, such as the one on bottled water. The other problem is that P&T only show many of the things that are popular in society as being fake but don't teach anyone how to think critically. That is the greatest short coming of the series. Of course, it is entertaining in a P&T kind of way; but can be offensive to people who don't like extensive use of profanity. Annette Quoting Todd Nelson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > Hey TIPSters, > > The recent thread on the Penn & Teller videos debunking pseudoscience & > myths reminded me of another GREAT video (which I use in my courses) > produced by PBS's NOVA program, called "The Secrets of the Psychics". It > focuses on the exploits of the "Amazing Randi" -- former magician, and now > professional skeptic [he has a standing reward of $1,000,000 to anyone who > can demonstrate a bona fide paranormal phenomenon that cannot be explained > by science]. It is a fascinating video, where he debunks astrology, the > spoon-bending 'wonder' Uri Geller (hilarious how he trips up Geller on the > Tonight Show), and other quackery/pseudoscience. Great for teaching critical > thinking. Here is the link to the program site on the PBS web page, and from > there you can order the video. I HIGHLY recommend it! > > http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/programs/2012_psychics.html > > Cheers, > > > Todd D. Nelson, Ph.D. > Gemperle Foundation Distinguished Professor > Department of Psychology > 801 West Monte Vista Ave. > California State University > Turlock, California 95382 > Office: (209) 667-3442 > FAX: (209) 664-7067 > E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > --- > You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Annette Kujawski Taylor, Ph. D. Department of Psychology University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110 [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
