Yes Herb, I would not expect them to be good exemplars of scholarship or science, but rather hope that some of what they produce might appeal to the critical "common sense" of my students. However, I am also interested for the ideas they might give me regarding my handling of pop-cultural fads and fancies. Thanks, Gary
Gerald L. (Gary) Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Psychology Saginaw Valley State University 989-964-4491 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/02/04 1:26 PM >>> Gary, I've seen all of the first season of the Showtime Penn and Teller Series, "BullSh*t". While they do expose some quackery and expose some myths they do not apply a rigorous scientific method. I noticed this on several occasions. They will decry one "expert" while deferring to another without scientifically examining the claims of either. I do think the show can be used to help challenge students to think critically, help them to examine what qualifies as critical thinking (vs. mere criticism) and at the same time be a shining example of don't believe everything you hear. That's my $0.02. >Subject: Penn and Teller series >From: "Gerald Peterson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 15:00:22 -0500 >X-Message-Number: 10 > >A while back a few of us were interested in seeking video of the Penn >and Teller series dealing with all sorts of quackery and pseudoscience. >I understand video (dvd or vhs) of the first season will be out by the >end of March. Check out the showtime site to inquire further. Gary > >http://Showtime.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB12230553217X3089587X312047X > > -- Herb Coleman Instructional Technology Manager Adjunct Psychology Professor ACC/AFT Local 6249 Austin Community College [EMAIL PROTECTED] 512-223-3076 ********************************************* * Every action has a connected and directed * * pre-action. * ********************************************* -Herb Coleman after seeing "Bowling for Columbine" --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
