The TANK Vodcast

7 Comments »

1. [...] Get TANKED - The 28th March TANK Vodcast! Jump to Comments Hop on over to The TANK Vodcast site to check out the latest episode! [...]

   Pingback by Get TANKED - The 28th March TANK Vodcast! « PodBlack Blog | 28 March, 2008

2. I just rediscovered the Tank and I’m delighted that the podcasts now synch up with iTunes. I just watched my first Vodcast. The Psycho person being interviewed was interesting but where is the skepticism? Is there a place where we can go to discuss and dissect what’s going on? I wouldn’t really know where to start. She makes so many claims that it would take ages to actually address them all. If we could have a discussion forum then perhaps as a group we could take a stab at it.

   Good work - keep it up.

   Comment by Jack | 30 March, 2008

3. Absolutely Jack - how about here? I’ll see about asking Karen ’skepbitch.wordpress.com’ Stollznow if she’s cool if I do a transcript and we can nut it out here in the next blogpost. We could discuss it quite easily in the comments.

   There’s also the Facebook group for TANK - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7535239458

   Thanks for getting in touch!

   K.

   Comment by podblack | 30 March, 2008

4. Hi there Jack,

   That’s an excellent question! While I think it interesting and important to interview skeptics, I equally find value in interviewing those with paranormal, pseudoscientific, supernatural, occult and religious beliefs, to elicit and canvass their points of view. Unfortunately, in a five to ten minute interview, hard-hitting, deep-probing questions can’t be treated in great depth, so in this medium (excuse the pun) these people can explain their beliefs and practices for us. My investigations (www.bad-language.com) involve in-depth research and analysis, and I personally like the different take on the paranormal/pseudosceintific in this format.

   Many are reluctant to talk to skeptics, fearing ridicule, scorn and negativity, so I’m pleased to be able to provide a platform for them to share their perspectives, and where we can use comments sections such as this to discuss the interview itself. Look at this interview as thought-provoking ‘news’ that incites discussion. You’re right - in this interview there are many points to tackle…

   A forum is a good idea too - let’s see what we can do!

   Comment by skepbitch | 31 March, 2008

5. Jack, great question. I think in the future we will have more along these lines with hard questions, but I also think it’s important that everyone can see things from the “Psychic’s” point of view. Why do they believe they have magical powers? If we hear what they have to say, we might have a better idea.

   Comment by tankhost | 31 March, 2008

6. Here’s the best response I can make to the issue of ‘why look at psychics, et al’: The Digital Cuttlefish - http://www.digitalcuttlefish.blogspot.com

   The Natural State of the Featherless Biped

   The natural state of the featherless biped
   Is totally batshit insane,
   From the folks who are “tetched”, to the mere “barking mad”
   To the ones even Freud can’t explain.
   Some talk to themselves, some talk to “the voices”
   And others to “god, up above”
   Some know there are bugs living under their skin,
   And some (pity them) are in love.

   A clear diagnosis is hard to obtain
   When we’re characteristically odd.
   Just look at behaviors most people call normal
   Like talking and listening to god;
   If you claimed you were talking to Satan himself
   They would probably lock you away;
   But instead, choose a different invisible friend
   And the doctors all think you’re OK.

   Some point to religious folks flocking like pigeons,
   With atheists more solo fliers—
   And say this to friends who have gathered together
   With Dawkins, or Randi, or Myers.
   Of course, there are differences, none could deny,
   But a few similarities, too.
   We follow our leaders, a true social species
   As nature selects we should do.

   When Dennett says memes can take over our heads,
   Make us willing to die for some god;
   I look at the hooligan soccer-fan riots–
   Devotion no longer seems odd.
   The vestments and hats of the Orthodox Church
   Are a spectacle worthy of mention,
   But some secular groups may be equally gaudy—
   Just check out a Star Trek convention!

   It’s good to examine abnormal behavior
   (Whatever “abnormal” might mean)
   Just remember, we’re usually seeing ourselves
   In the things we’re surprised to have seen.
   We like to point fingers at somebody else
   For the troubles, today, that we face;
   But don’t point at others; the problem is us—
   We’re the batshit-insane human race.

   Comment by podblack | 12 April, 2008

7. [...] of the Dr Malpas interview was featured on an earlier TANK Vodcast, on virtual reality and Second Life - about 22.15 mins in is the part that was used [...]

   Pingback by The Australian Journey Of Philosophy In Schools « PodBlack Blog | 16 April, 2008

Leave a comment

Name (required)

e-Maile-Mail (required - will not be published)

Website

« Previous | Next »

For Science and Reason

Site info

The TANK Vodcast
Theme: Andreas04 by Andreas Viklund. Blog at WordPress.com.