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Kendrick Frazier

    Science Under Siege
    Der Planet Erde. Das Sonnensystem
    The Roving Mind
    The Hundredth Monkey
    Solar System
    • The Roving Mind

      New Edition

      • 349 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      The Roving Mind showcases Isaac Asimov's unmatched vision and sharp honesty, reflecting his significant contributions to literary science and freethought. This special tribute edition commemorates the prolific author's legacy following his death in 1992, inviting readers to explore his insightful perspectives and enduring influence.

      The Roving Mind1997
    • The Hundredth Monkey

      • 414 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      The Hundredth Monkey takes its title from philosopher Ron Amundson's expose of the "Hundredth Monkey Phenomenon," a claim about collective consciousness. Forty-three essays by thirty-nine authors, including Isaac Asimov, Martin Gardner, Carl Sagan, Ray Hyman, Paul Kurtz, and James Randi, examine aspects of paranormal and fringe-science beliefs from an authoritative, scientific point of view. The penetrating and entertaining essays, many with timely postscripts, are grouped into nine Understanding Human Need - Examining Popular Claims- Encouraging Critical Thinking - Medical Controversies- Evaluating the Anomalous Experience - Astrology- Considering Parapsychology - Crashed Saucer Claims- Controversies Within ScienceScientists and scholars discuss the burden of skepticism and the delicate balance between a creative openness to new ideas and the relentless scrutiny of new claims. A classic source book for scientifically responsible explanations of controversies, hoaxes, bizarre mysteries, and popular cultural myths.

      The Hundredth Monkey1991
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