Skeptiko – Science at the Tipping Point

Skeptiko – Science at the Tipping Point


Latest Episodes

237. Dr. Patricia Churchland Sandbagged by Near-Death Experience Questions
January 28, 2014

Interview with neurophilosophy expert Dr. Patricia Churchland reveals a lack of understanding of near-death experience science. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with University of California, San Diego philosophy professor Dr. Patric

236. Rome Viharo, Wikipedia, We Have a Problem
January 14, 2014

Interview with social media expert and Wikipedia critic, Rome Viharo exposes cyber bullying tactics employed by dogmatic Skeptics on Wikipedia. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with social media consultant and Wikipedia cyber bullying

235. Dr. Todd Dufresne on Freud’s Looming Shadow of Deception
January 07, 2014

Interview with the Dr. Todd Dufresne examines Sigmund Freud's deception and the legacy of psychoanalysis. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with Lakehead University Philosophy Professor Dr. Todd Dufresne.  During the interview Dufresne

234. Global Warming, Climate Change and Our Illusion of Control
December 31, 2013

Interview with the Rick Archer host of Buddha at the Gas Pump, and John Collins from Maharishi University reveals controversy over the spiritual implications of global warming. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview on Global Warming, scien

233. Mary Rodwell Which Extraordinary Human Experiences Matter
December 17, 2013

Interview with the alien encounter researcher Mary Rodwell examines the stigma of extraordinary human experiences, and why science turns away. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with Mary Rodwell.  During the interview Rodwell tal

232. Greg Taylor Tells Readers, Don’t Worry There Probably is an Afterlife
December 10, 2013

Interview with the author of, Don't Worry!  There Probably is an Afterlife looks at deathbed visions, near-death experiences and other scientific evidence suggesting survival of consciousness. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with Greg

231. Dr. David Jacobs Dismisses Spiritual Alien Abduction Stories
November 29, 2013

Part two of an interview with alien abduction researcher Dr. David Jacobs examines alien encounters from a spiritual perspective. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for part two of his interview with Dr. David Jacobs.  During the interview Jacobs talks ..

230. Dr. David Jacobs Claims Academia Has Abrogated Responsibility to Investigate Alien Contact
November 20, 2013

Interview with alien abduction researcher and Temple University History Professor Dr. David Jacobs examines his over 30 years of research. Join Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris for an interview with Dr. David Jacobs author of, UFOs & Abductions: Challenging th

229. The 5 Things You Need to Know About Skeptiko
November 12, 2013

A re-introduction of the podcast explains how the host approaches the intersection of science and spirituality. Through selected clips from previous shows and an extended clip from an important NDE presentation with Dr. Sam Parnia, Skeptiko host Alex Tsak