Ben Radford
Benjamin Radford is a scientific paranormal investigator, Managing Editor for Skeptical Inquirer magazine, and author or co-author of three books and hundreds of articles on skepticism, critical thinking, and paranormal investigation. He also wrote and directed two short films, and takes on extra projects in an apparent effort to deplete any free time.
Patrick Swayze and the Fallacy of Dying Celebrity Wisdom
Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
September 17, 2009
Why do the public and news media think that dying celebrities have special wisdom about life and death?Available in the Print Edition. Subscribe Here.
The Last Laugh
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 33.5, September / October 2009
Humor
Eight Weird Psychic Comments Overheard at a Singles Bar
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Modern-Day DaVinci’s ROM: Range of Motion or Rip Off Machine?
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 33.5, September / October 2009
Feature
A supposedly revolutionary (and remarkably expensive) exercise machine called the ROM makes amazing claims in advertisements.
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Exercising the Brain Gym
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 33.5, September / October 2009
Skeptical Inquiree
What can you tell me about the Brain Gym? It seems to make all sorts of amazing claims and is apparently very popular...
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New Champ Lake Monster Video Surfaces
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 33.5, September / October 2009
News & Comment
In May, new video footage of Champ, the monster said to inhabit Vermont's Lake Champlain, was release on YouTube...
A Skeptic’s Visit to Mythical Macchu Picchu
Skeptical Briefs Volume 19.3, September 2009
Hard-headed types like scientists and skeptical investigators are often seen as dour debunkers, devoid of magic and awe...
The Last Days of Heath Ledger—So What?
Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
August 11, 2009
Why would anyone think that an accounting of the last few days of Heath Ledger’s life would be important?The Transience of Hip
Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
July 29, 2009
A look at the "Must" list of a popular pop culture magazine from 2005 sheds perspective on fleeting fameSkeptical MonsterScience.org Web site & Podcast Launched!
Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
July 14, 2009
A new educational Web site about the science of monsters is now available: MonsterScience.org.Available in the Print Edition. Subscribe Here.
The Deadwood Ghost Photo
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 33.4, July / August 2009
Skeptical Inquiree
"My brother and I stayed at the historic Franklin Hotel in Deadwood, South Dakota. I'm not a big believer in the paranormal..."
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Borneo’s River Monster Photo: Living Legend or Hoax?
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 33.4, July / August 2009
News & Comment
In February, two photographs of a huge snake-like creature allegedly taken in Borneo made international news.
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CSI Solves New Jersey UFO Mystery
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 33.4, July / August 2009
News & Comment
Strange, bright red lights appeared over Morris County, New Jersey, on January 5, 2009. They were first noticed in the night...
CFI World Congress: More Highlights
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 33.4, July / August 2009
Special Report
Longtime CSI Fellow and Skeptical Inquirer contributor Elizabeth Loftus presented a talk about...
2005 Uri Geller: Michael Jackson’s career comeback to be “most dramatic ever seen in showbiz”
Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
June 30, 2009
Washed-up spoon bending psychic uses his amazing powers to embarrass himself.Interesting Reply to a Column on Critical Thinking by a Bush Supporter
Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
June 22, 2009
In a recent column wrote about how claims made by politicians are often unproved or unprovable. I used Cheney as an example.A response to a cranky creationist
Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
June 5, 2009
I wrote a column about dinosaurs having been extinct for 65 million years, and got a curious creationist challenge.New video of Champ lake monster: A skeptical analysis
Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
June 5, 2009
New footage of Champ, the monster said to inhabit Lake Champlain, is out! Monster, hoax, or deer?Available in the Print Edition. Subscribe Here.
The Pseudoscience of Personalysis
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 33.3, May / June 2009
Skeptical Inquiree
"Look, that green rectangle represents my motivation to control things!"
Ghosts, Doughnuts, and A Christmas Carol: Investigating New Mexico’s ‘Haunted’ KiMo Theater
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 33.3, May / June 2009
Feature
A careful investigation into one of the most famous haunted theaters in the Southwest.
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Briefs Briefs
Skeptical Briefs Volume 19.2, June 2009
Briefs Briefs
Short articles compiled by the editor.