Philosophy professor and author Dr. Massimo Pigliucci joins us to discuss his new book "Nonsense On Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk." We'll discuss why people embrace pseudoscientific beliefs, and how it affects our culture.
(Reminds me of this: Massimo Pigliucci: "Politics, Philosophy and Atheism." Atheists Talk #0074, Sunday June 14, 2009 )
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