The quest-a thirst unquenchable..
Quest - a thrust unquestionable..
A team of international artists have come together to create an original song in support of the March for Science on April 22, 2017 in 500+ cities worldwide. It’s about the fundamental role of science, knowledge, and truth in society, democracy, and everyday life. Featuring performances by...
A moon/candle in the dark night / curiosity corner / For members / pleasure of knowledge
by thequestforum · Published April 16, 2017 · Last modified April 15, 2017
Today our Christian brethren celebrate Easter This is the forum’s take on the event. Written by Michael Shermer For the world’s two billion Christians, Easter marks the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixion death at the hands of the Romans. It is the resurrection that sets Christians apart from all...
A moon/candle in the dark night / For members / Saturday with Budthu (SwB)
by thequestforum · Published March 19, 2017
A moon/candle in the dark night / For members
by thequestforum · Published March 13, 2017 · Last modified March 12, 2017
We have regressed from the Age of Enlightenment to an Age of Endarkenment. The public is appallingly ignorant about science. Politicians are science-illiterate and pass laws that disregard science.
Why hate science Americans, increasingly, are acting (and voting) on myths and misinformation about science, and placing themselves at significant risk. In Texas, for example, “personal-belief exemptions” among parents refusing to vaccinate their children increased from 2,314 in the 2003-2004 school year to 44,716 in 2015-2016 Ref:https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/how-does-the-public-rsquo-s-view-of-science-go-so-wrong/?WT.mc_id=SA_FB_POLE_BLOG
A moon/candle in the dark night / For members / Saturday with Budthu (SwB)
by thequestforum · Published February 26, 2017 · Last modified February 25, 2017
We depend on science for our knowledge, but a lot of things can go wrong in scientific research that can mislead us. Here’s a handy toolbox of questions to ask before you decide whether to believe the results of a clinical study.
A moon/candle in the dark night / For members / National Science week special
by thequestforum · Published February 23, 2017 · Last modified February 22, 2017
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A moon/candle in the dark night / For members / National Science week special / View from Giants' shoulder
by thequestforum · Published February 22, 2017
sam describes how basic statistical probability easily accounts for bogus paranormal claims, and uses an interesting thing called the ‘birthday problem’ to help demonstrate our false intuitions
A moon/candle in the dark night / For members / National Science week special / View from Giants' shoulder
by thequestforum · Published February 22, 2017
00:46 Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and Transcendental Meditation 04:44 Dhirandra Brahmacharia 05:32 Chandra Swami 12:49 Satya Sai Baba 20:07 Asharam Bapu 21:17 Arrest of a godman in Kerala 21:53 Amma, The Hugging Saint (Amrithanandamayi) 26:41 Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 28:40 Baba Ramdev 32:29 Pilot Baba 37:17 Prahlad Jani 42:20...
A moon/candle in the dark night / For members / National Science week special / View from Giants' shoulder
by thequestforum · Published February 22, 2017
Premanand trained countless people to do magic tricks and these folks traveled to remote villagers to debunk gurus, shamans and others who would prey on people’s gullibility and superstitions. His life was threatened countless times and was harassed, but refused to stop speaking the truth. He unfortunately succumbed...
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