Part 1 of Nicholas Humphrey’s acclaimed exploration of belief in the supernatural. Channel Four TV, 1987. Contains explanations of the Enfield poltergeist, the apparition at Knock, the moving virgin of Ballinspittle, the Rendlesham UFO. Interviews with Uri Geller, James Randi, Rupert Sheldrake, Carl Sagan.

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People use the same word - God - to convey very different ideas: creator, moral guide, personal relationship and impersonal force. Michael Nugent, chair of Atheist Ireland, debates this at University College Cork.

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Sam Harris addresses questions about Atheist Dogma in a video interview.

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Sam Harris’ Science Studio interview at the third Beyond Belief meeting at the Salk Institute in 2008.

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A look at some of the flawed thinking that prompts people who believe in certain non-scientific concepts to advise others who don’t to be more open-minded.

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A live performance of Frank Zappa playing Dumb all over, in Houston, TX.

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Christopher Hitchens sits down with PlumTV’s Jage Toba for a casual half-hour interview.

Christopher Hitchens sits down with PlumTV’s Jage Toba for a casual half-hour interview.

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Christopher Hitchens sits down with PlumTV’s Jage Toba for a casual half-hour interview.

Richard Dawkins answers an audience question.  Despite the title appearing in the YouTube embed, there is no cruelty in his reply.  He is, in fact, quite respectful, but also quite informative and reasonable.

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Kuwaiti Professor Abdallah Nafisi Suggests a Biological Attack at the White House and Prays for the Bombing of a Nuclear Plant on Lake Michigan.

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Doug Stanhope lets us know that it’s important to get religious education early.