Psychic Detectives: False Trails | Richard Saunders

Chief investigator for Australian Skeptics, Richard Saunders, examines the history and famous cases involving so-called Psychic Detectives in Australia. What role does the media play in promoting these people and how can skeptics can help in battling the misinformation.

Richard Saunders is a renowned Australian skeptic, documentary filmmaker, and TV personality, known for his incisive investigations and commentary. As the Chief Investigator of Australian Skeptics, he has made numerous television appearances, sharing his expertise on skeptical inquiries.

This talk took place during CSICon in Las Vegas on October 25, 2024

[williamrunner]

These grief vampires disgust me! How sad to play on these people's pain and sorrow! I'm glad the cop called them out by saying they've never helped solve a single case and that he is not interested in hearing from them about their dreams and BS readings.

[Renfield]

His accent reminds me of Mike Rinder's accent. He was also from Australia, but travelled a lot, too. I always thought his accent sounded a bit odd, just like this guy's. Interesting.

[anniemac]

I guess UAP''s are clap trap too?

[kirtimangopanayak]

The children's story is so hard to listen to.