Episode 8 − Extraordinary Claims: Uncut conversation with Richard Wiseman

Some experiences can be unusual, vivid, and deeply personal. If you experienced something incredible or even supernatural, what would it take to convince you that it was not extraordinary, and may actually be quite common? We discuss the paranormal, coincidences, baloney detection, red flags, fallacies, and advice for distinguishing between fact and fiction.

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Attributions:

[EmmanuelPleshe]

A well thought out interview, I like it.

[goodlookingcorpse]

To paraphrase an xkcd comic, the fact that every phone has a camera has quietly debunked both ghosts and UFOs.

[Leeuwy]

Watch this; "Richard Wiseman's failed attempt to debunk the "psychic pet" phenomenon"

[samhayward]

Why are these guys stood up the whole time? Take a seat chaps. Interviewer looks like he was just heading out the door lmao

[leofeza]

Linear thinking. Sometimes the so called intellectual can be the stupidest people in the world. This dude is clueless