Skeptical Thoughts
30th July 2017
Here are the topics I chose to talk about on RadioLive for the week. Some of them may not have been mentioned on the radio due to a lack of time.
Show
Rural US Doctor may have to leave NZ
There's a lack of rural doctors in NZ, and one doctor has spoken on Radio NZ
2 min read, 207 words. Continue Reading...this week about the trials and tribulations he's suffered trying to renew his visa to stay in the country. Dr Feller is a GP at Mountainview Medical Centre in Hawera, and the medical centre is badly in need of the service he provides. Losing him would not be good for the local community. Categories: Skepticism , Tags: Pseudoscience, MMS, Bleach
There a major conspiracy theory I've never heard of!
Last week I learned about a new conspiracy theory from Weather Wars International, a Facebook group dedicated to spreading nonsense about government control of the weather. A video posted to the group
3 min read, 567 words. Continue Reading...shows a field and trees, along with a light halo and what appears to be a rotating planet in the background. Categories: Skepticism , Tags: Conspiracy, BlueBeam
Sensing Murder hasn't helped NZ Police
Emails have been released
2 min read, 364 words. Continue Reading...about the show Sensing Murder from OIA requests, and have brought to light (unsurprisingly) that the show has not materially helped the Police, and in some circumstances is considered to be a potential problem for ongoing cases. Categories: Skepticism , Tags: Pseudoscience, Psychic