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The Reality Check

Sep 25, 2008

In this episode we discuss the latest report that cell phones may cause cancer, some online conspiracy videos, and a rich guy in the UK getting scared out of his home by a poltergeist.

Show notes:
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Cell phone controversy:
Global TV's coverage of the study...


Sep 18, 2008

This week we discuss the placebo effect, science in entertainment and the art of persuasion in politics.

Show notes:

Placebo Effect:
-Steven Novella discusses the placebo effect: link
-Review of Snake Oil Science: link
-Wikipedia entry on the placebo effect: link

Science on TV:
-Fringe's scientific accuracy:


Sep 11, 2008

Alternative Medicine Primer
Recommended books:
"Trick or Treatment?" by Simon Singh and Edzard Ernst. Review
"Snake Oil Science" by R. Barker Bausell. Review

Recommended Sites:
http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.com/
http://www.quackwatch.com/

Aspartame: link (it's multiple pages)

Creatine: link

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