Monthly Archives: March 2009

Waking Up in the Universe

The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures for Children were founded by Michael Faraday in 1825, with himself as the inaugural lecturer. The 1991 lecturer was Richard Dawkins whose five one-hour lectures, originally televised by the BBC, are now available free online, … Continue reading

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Penn and Teller: Placebo Effect

“Hij in wie de mensen het meest vertrouwen hebben, geneest het beste.” (Griekse arts Galenus, tweede eeuw na Christus) Waarom er toch veel mensen zijn die vertrouwen hebben in kwakzalverij.

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Quote van de dag

“You know, maybe I am naive but I am actually astonished that in 21th century Europe we find ourselves having to defend our freedom in our own countries, not only from religious fascists who want to take it away, but … Continue reading

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Christopher Hitchens France 24 Interview

In deel twee speculeert Hitchens ,”I ‘m practically sure (he) is not a believer”, over de levensovertuiging van Barack Obama.

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Free speech is sacred

Wederom een fijne ‘rant’ van Pat Condell. Christopher Hitchens over de betreffende VN Resoluties.

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James Randi Speaks: A Reflection

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Prof. Michael Baum over alternatieve geneeswijzen

This is the full, uncut interview with Professor Michael Baum which was filmed for Channel 4’s “The Enemies of Reason.” Michael Baum is Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University College London. The discussion covers alternative and complimentary medicines, and how … Continue reading

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What If God Disappeared?

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VN beetje in de war?

The United Nations Anti-Blasphemy Resolution aims to curtail speech that offends religion, specifically Islam. Critics, religious groups and free speech advocates say the resolution is spreading Sharia law to the Western world. Ik weet niet hoe serieus de plannen van … Continue reading

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