Finnish Skeptics had their own table at “Hengen ja tiedon messut” (annual new age / paranormal event) in Helsinki where Uri Geller was one of the main attractions this year. The skeptics came well prepared and had Miika Pelkonen (European Champion of Card Magic) performing at their table as a counter example to all the extraordinary claims made everywhere else in the area. Metal was bending, minds were read, and cards changed their their colours, all this in front of 10-20 people gathered close around Miika, and without any claims of paranormal. More impressive than Uri Geller? Yep. Check out a video of Miika in action from Skepsisfinland’s YouTube Channel.
Keywords: Skepticism
Science’s Turn-the whole course now available
The 4th edition of this course was held this September and dealt with a wide range of topics of skeptical interest: what is and isn’t medicine, the psychology of irrational belief, the scientific method in everyday life and many others.
This is a great resource both for skeptics and students of Spanish.
The full course can be watched at:
https://youtu.be/m175nclWQ-Q?list=PL7njOoD8BmpyVOSWP6em1kwZZC0MxFRvJ
NAUKAS – Science, skepticism and humour
The 16th and 17th of September NAUKAS 2016 hits Bilbao. Two days of talks and activities about science, skepticism and humour.
The event program, including the extensive children’s program, can be found at the link provided.