Skeptics' Guide - Episode #50

Recording Date: July 5th, 2006

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Panelists (in order of appearance)

- Steven Novella - Bob Novella - Evan Bernstein - Perry DeAngelis - Jay Novella

Interesting Facts

- Rebecca wasn't in this episode because she was travelling to Europe - Great discussions with Gerald Posner about conspiracy theories - Theme for Science or Fiction this week is Neurobiology - Jay and Bob shop at Costco - Steve explains the Monty Hall problem (I still don't get it)

Interviewee

Gerald Posner

Science or Fiction**

- Evan* (8/27) - Jay (3/14) - Perry* (11/34) - Bob* (18/33)

Funny Quotes

1. Perry: "Any thinking person knows that there is only one prudent way to actually train your brainwaves. And that is, of course, by listening to The Skeptics' Guide to The Universe." 2. Steve (about Aubrey de Grey): "Wait, Bob, does he have a British accent?" Bob: "Yeah." Steve: "Oh, then I have to believe what he says." 3. Perry (about Steve making up Science or Fiction items that are highly improbable): "Because WE KNOW THAT YOU KNOW THAT WE KNOW..."

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** - As of the conclusion of this episode's game. (wins/times played) * - won this week's game