For those BABloggees in the Big Apple area, James "The Amazing" Randi will be giving a presentation called "I Doubt That!" on October 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The location is the Caspary Auditorium at Rockefeller University (1230 York Avenue (66th St.) New York City). The talk is free and open to the public, and it’s hosted by the New York City Skeptics.
If you’ve never heard Randi speak, this is a great chance. He’s very entertaining, and in this overview of skepticism I have no doubt — ironically — that he’ll be a lot of fun.
September 23rd, 2008 at 11:51 am
Phil said “that he’ll be lot of fun”
Phil, “a lot” or “loads of” or am I missing something else. It would be amusing if it meant that he was turning people into pillars of salt.
Weeee, I get to be pedant for a change.
September 23rd, 2008 at 11:54 am
Of course I left out the “?” at the end of Phil, “a lot” or “loads of” or am I missing something else?
I don’t think I’ve ever managed to make a correction without making a blue, ever. Damn.
*skulks back into lurk mode*
September 23rd, 2008 at 12:12 pm
@ shane
That’s what happens when you try to post things too soon.
September 23rd, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Oooh, I’ll be there… thanks for the heads-up Mr. Bad Astronomer.
September 23rd, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Still too far away for me too journey. Bummer!
September 23rd, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Any chance he’ll be comin’ to Chicago? *hint* *hint* (hope hope)
September 23rd, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Will the audio be available for download sometime?
September 23rd, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Yes, the audio will be available – and hopefully video as well (although the format is yet to be determined).
September 23rd, 2008 at 1:14 pm
And what does that headline mean to our friends in the UK?
September 23rd, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Don’t worry, Shane, I’ll never accuse you of pedanticness
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Because the word is “pedantry”, dammit.
September 23rd, 2008 at 5:57 pm
buffalodavid. That James Randi is appearing in New York City. Unless of course we couldn’t spell RandY
Coincidentally, Randi is on CH5 UK TV tomorrow testing a ‘baby mind reader’ for the million. However, I won’t bother watching it as I have seen this clown before and to say that he was an embarrassment is an understatement, even with a totally non sceptical host who let him make a string of excuses for total failure.
September 23rd, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Pedant, pendant or pederast. I know enough that it can be really awkward if you get them confused.
September 24th, 2008 at 12:36 am
[...] James “The Amazing” Randi is giving a talk in NYC – I will definitely be there with bells on (I haven’t decided whether these are to be literal or figurative bells yet). If you can come, this is not to be missed. There’s a reason they call him “The Amazing.” Oh, and it’s FREE. [...]
September 24th, 2008 at 4:29 am
It is a pity he is not on his way to South Africa instead. NY is unfortunately a 18+ hour flight (and more money than I have) away. Any chance of putting up the link to the audio/video of the talk if/when available Phil?
September 24th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Blast it all – the very day I am going out to Montauk for a long weekend.
JC