008 Are Psychics Real?
Explore the techniques used by psychics. Learn the tricks/methods of psychics, why it’s a scam, and what the harm is. Be on your guard for psychic trickery, because they can be pretty devious.
References:
Rationality Rules’ Astrology Video
Rosemary Altea on Penn & Teller: Bullshit
Psychic Joe Power on Derren Brown
Howard Stern talking about Theresa Caputo
James Randi exposing Peter Popoff
Sally Morgan taking out an earpiece
Sylvia Brown’s 5 Biggest Fails
Derek Akorah Exposed: Kreed Kafer
Psychic Twins Shotgunning out failed predictions on Art Bell Radio Show
Steve Shaw (Banachek) testing psychics
Psychic failing on the Morning Show
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The Here and How Podcast Youtube Channel
Steve’s channel (Rationality Rules)
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