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Token Skeptic

Token Skeptic - a weekly look at superstition, skepticism, paranormal belief and the science behind it all. Book reviews, interviews, investigations into issues involving religion, belief and philosophy. Hosted and produced by Kylie Sturgess.

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    Dragon*Con 2010 Skeptic Track Day One - Friday

    The first day of Dragon*Con on Friday, 3rd September! Day ...

    The first day of Dragon*Con on Friday, 3rd September! Day One (proper) of Dragon*Con - includes the Token Skepticality Speaking Beyond BS panel; the Scams and Consumerism panel; Scott Sigler reads from his 4th Grade writing book; various costumes and...

    Sep 5, 2010 Read more
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    Token Skeptic - First Day At Dragon*Con 2010

    My first day (and a bit) of Dragon*Con 2010! Includes ...

    My first day (and a bit) of Dragon*Con 2010! Includes the setting up of the Skeptic Track and waiting in line to get registered. Spot 'Abe the Alien' and 'the running of the geeks!' Big thanks to KO Myers, Desiree Schell, Abe the Alien...

    Sep 3, 2010 Read more
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    Token Skeptic #35 - On Science At Home – An Interview With Deb Hodgkin

    I hope everyone enjoyed Australia's Science Week! Hello to all ...

    I hope everyone enjoyed Australia's Science Week! Hello to all the new subscribers and I hope you enjoy earlier episodes as well - all available at Token Skeptic and on iTunes. This episode features Deb Hodgkin of Science-at-home.org! Deb studied...

    Aug 23, 2010 Read more
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    Token Skeptic #34 – On Saving Your Breath For Running Ponies - An Interview With Bec Crew For Science Week

    It is a great honor to celebrate Science Week for ...

    It is a great honor to celebrate Science Week for 2010, by interviewing science blogger Bec Crew who writes the informative and hilarious Save Your Breath For Running Ponies! She's a twenty-six year old Archeology graduate and journalist, who won the...

    Aug 14, 2010 Read more
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    Token Skeptic #33 – On Coral Reefs And Climate Change – An Interview With Craig Reid Conducted By Warren Bonett

    A very special episode for number thirty-three - this is ...

    A very special episode for number thirty-three - this is thanks to Warren Bonett of the Embiggen Books bookstore! Over the past ten years, Craig Reid has been working on coral reefs as a diver, educator, researcher and underwater photographer. Coral...

    Aug 11, 2010 Read more
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    Token Skeptic #32 – On Infidels And Nomads - An Interview With Ayaan Hirsi Ali Conducted By Reverend Canon Frank Sheehan

    This episode would not be possible if it were not ...

    This episode would not be possible if it were not for the opportunity given to me by Christ Church Grammar School - particularly the Centre for Ethics and Reverend Canon Frank Sheehan and Teresa Scott - and St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls. This ...

    Aug 3, 2010 Read more
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    Token Skeptic #31 - On Science Communication - An Interview With Dr Jesse Shore

    Welcome to Episode thirty-one! This week, after attending a workshop ...

    Welcome to Episode thirty-one! This week, after attending a workshop on evaluation, I had the chance to talk to the President of the Australian Science Communicators, Dr Jesse Shore! He is the brain behind the science communication consultancy...

    Jul 30, 2010 Read more
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    Token Skeptic #30 - On Science Communication, Hungry Beasts And Professor Funk – An Interview With Daniel Keogh

    This is Episode Thirty! Work starts for me again this ...

    This is Episode Thirty! Work starts for me again this week, so to save some time, I’m putting this episode online a little earlier than usual. When I was in Sydney recently, I had the chance to talk to Daniel Keogh. He describes himself as...

    Jul 19, 2010 Read more
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    Token Skeptic #29 - On The Invisible Gorilla – An Interview With Daniel Simons And Christopher Chabris

    For many listening to this podcast - the phrase 'Did ...

    For many listening to this podcast - the phrase 'Did you see the gorilla?' might remind you of a group of people throwing a basketball to each other. For those who have no idea - before you go any further, check out the award-winning video that...

    Jul 17, 2010 Read more
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    Token Skeptic #28 - On Secular Ethics Classes - An Interview With Dr Phillip Cam

    'Did you know that children whose parents make a conscientious ...

    'Did you know that children whose parents make a conscientious decision to have them opt out of Special Religious Education (SRE) are prohibited from any form of instruction during this period? NSW Department of Education policy provides for the...

    Jul 12, 2010 Read more
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