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Biography:
Dr. Andrija Puharich is regarded by many as the "father" of the modern American
"New Age" movement. Puharich "discovered" Peter Hurkos, a Dutchman who made a name
for himself as a psychic detective. Puharich also "discovered" Uri Geller, an Israeli stage
magician who made a name for himself by claiming that he had psychic and telekinetic
powers.
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Skepticism & Critical Thinking
This is the main index for issues dealing with skepticism, critical thinking, logic and arguments. The first section is Critical Thinking itself - how to think about claims and arguments you hear, how to critique arguments, and how to formulate your own arguments such that they are more likely to be sound and valid. The second section is about Skeptical Investigations - the practical application of the critical thinking skills covered in the first section. Here you will find critiques of things like astrology, alternative medicine, parapsychology, the New Age and more.
