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John Horgan (Stevens Center for Science Writings, Cross-Check) and George Johnson (The Cancer Chronicles, Raw Data)
- George’s new book, “The Cancer Chronicles” . 07:04
- Are Komen and the NFL over-hyping cancer screenings? . 21:46
- Holodecks and ancient Hindu temples . 29:06
- George’s war on tumbleweeds . 37:54
- John reflects on skepticism and enthusiasm in science . 49:06
- Debunking pseudoscience at dinner parties . 65:36
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Recorded:Dec 17
Posted:Dec 22, 2013
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- George’s new book, “The Cancer Chronicles”
- John and George’s last Science Faction
- NYT reviews The Cancer Chronicles
- NPR reviews The Cancer Chronicles
- WSJ reviews The Cancer Chronicles
- John’s post on the value of mammograms
- Amy Robach’s mammogram
- CyArk
- Scottish Ten
- Google street view of the Grand Canyon
- John’s old piece on Murray Gell-Mann
- John reflects on his skepticism
- George reviews How the Hippies Saved Physics in NYT
Science Faction | Dec 22, 2013 | John Horgan & George Johnson
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