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Derek Ogilvy
donderdag 1 mei 2008 om 22:26
Ik ben nu zijn 2e show aan het kijken en ik moet zeggen dat ik het toch wel bijzonder vind. Normaal gesproken vind ik dit soort programma's onzin, bijv. char. Veel van dit soort 'paranormale' mensen gebruiken bepaalde technieken om informatie uit mensen te trekken, maar Derek Ogilvy kan ik daar niet op betrappen.
Ik vind het toch wel heel speciaal. Wat vinden jullie van hem?
Ik vind het toch wel heel speciaal. Wat vinden jullie van hem?
dinsdag 13 mei 2008 om 00:23
Nou nou indrukwekkende staat van dienst.....
MAJOR AWARDS AND HONORS
1977: James Randi was nominated as “Visiting Magician of the Year” by the Academy of Magical Arts & Sciences in the Magic Castle in Hollywood.
1981: Mr. Randi received a certificate of appreciation from the MIT Club of Boston, and the designation of Grand Master of Magic from Hocus Pocus Magazine.
1983: Mr. Randi received the Blackstone Cup of the International Platform Association as Outstanding Speaker in his category for his lecture, Science & the Chimera, and became the only second-time recipient of this award in 1987.
1984: The Bay Surgical Society of Los Angeles granted Honorary Membership to Mr. Randi following his lecture to the group on pseudoscience and quackery in medicine.
1986: Mr. Randi was made a Fellow of the prestigious John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, an honor awarded him for his work in investigating claims of supernatural, occult and paranormal powers, in particular his exposures of the TV evangelist/healers and “psychics.” He received a grant of $272,000 to assist him in these continuing endeavors. Also in 1986, the Israeli Society for Promoting the Art of Magic conferred membership on James Randi, and Assembly 22 of the Society of American Magicians gave him their Award of Merit: “in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the Art of Magic and for exemplary promotion and defense of the Art of Magic.”
1987: The Academy of Magical Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles created a Special Fellowship for James Randi in recognition of his contributions to preservation of the art of conjuring as a form of entertainment, as opposed to the use of deception for purposes of fraud. Also in 1987, Ring 254 of the International Brotherhood of Magicians conferred upon him their Certificate of Appreciation: Afor increasing community awareness of Magic's contribution to society as shown in his recognition by the MacArthur Foundation.” He also received the Society of American Magicians Award of Merit.
1988: The National Council Against Health Fraud gave Mr. Randi their National Consumer Service Award: “in recognition of outstanding service to the community against health fraud, misinformation and quackery in harmony with the principles of the NCAHF.” Also in 1988, James Randi was appointed to the Hall of Fame of the Society of American Magicians (SAM). He was named an International Ambassador of Magic for the SAM, reporting to the Society from all over the world on developments in techniques and new talent discoveries. Mr. Randi also received a silver plaque from The Magicians of Italy.
1989: The American Physical Society presented James Randi with their Forum Award. The citation read: “For his unique defense of science and the scientific method in many disciplines, including physics, against pseudoscience, frauds and charlatans. His use of scientific techniques has contributed to refuting suspicious and fraudulent claims of paranormal results. He has contributed significantly to public understanding of important 6 issues where science and society interact.” Also in 1989, Mr. Randi was awarded the Gold Medal of the University of Ghent, Belgium, for his work in combating pseudoscience and quackery, and he received the Book of the City of Ghent, plus the Medal of the City of Ghent.
1990: The American Humanist Association gave Mr. Randi their Humanist Distinguished Service Award: “for his lifetime contributions to Humanism through the effective promotion of rationality and critical thinking.” The Committee for Scientific Examination of Religion (CSER) gave James Randi their 1990 Distinguished Service Award for his research into the fraudulent practices of faith healers and the legal actions against the evangelists that resulted from his work. The Baton Rouge Proponents of Rational Inquiry & Scientific Methods gave Mr. Randi their 1990 annual Thomas Paine Award: “For his unceasing campaign to expose charlatans, fakers, and other purveyors of unreason and illogic, the whole world over.”
1992: The Hungarian Society for the Dissemination of Scientific Knowledge awarded its highest decoration, the Commemorative Medal with Golden Wreath, to James Randi: “For his very successful activity and his enlightening efforts during several decades in the field of unmasking pseudoscientific beliefs.” The Mu Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Miami- Dade Community College, recognized Mr. Randi: “For his contribution to Education and his tireless pursuit of Truth.” Mr. Randi was the 1992 Isaac Asimov Lecturer at the Asimov Seminar of the Rensselaerville Institute of New York.
1993: James Randi delivered the first Koetser Memorial Lecture in Zürich, Switzerland. The Memorial Prize was awarded him: “In recognition of his continuous efforts to educate the public on science, to make scientists more aware of methods and possible fallacies, and for his intellectual integrity in enlightening us.” In November 1993, James Randi was keynote speaker at the European Week of Scientific Culture in Lisbon, Portugal, and in Madrid, Spain. On October 19, 1993, the PBS-TV “NOVA” program broadcast a one-hour special titled “Secrets of the Psychics” dealing with Mr. Randi's life work, particularly with his investigations of “psychic” Uri Geller and various healing claims being made by evangelists in the USA and by scientists in Russia.
1994: In April, at the request of Dean Guido Calabresi, James Randi addressed the Yale University Law School as part of their “Science & the Law” seminar. It was only the third time that the Law School auditorium was filled to capacity for a speaker. Dean Calabresi wrote: “I am writing...to thank you for your wonderful discussion...Your presentation was a major boost for our TechLaw group. You certainly lived up to your reputation as an articulate, knowledgeable, and entertaining speaker....Your presentation was a great success!” Also in 1994, Mr. Randi received the Florida Crime Prevention Training Conference Certificate of Appreciation.
1995: A degree honoris causa, Doctor of Humane Letters, was awarded Mr. Randi from the University of Indianapolis. The citation read, in part: “James Randi, prolific author, lecturer, 7 and scientific investigator, celebrated MacArthur fellow, and truly amazing magician, your studies have exposed the falsities of pseudoscience, the paranormal, and the occult in order to enlighten the world to genuine science and the authentic powers of the intellect and spirit. In recognition of your scholarly investigations which have helped to define the boundary between true and false faith, between playful magic and the manipulation of quackery, in honor of your distinctive genius in the services of humanity....”
1996: The International Astronomical Union officially named a planetoid in honor of James Randi. Asteroid 3163/1981QM C now known as “Randi”C has an orbital period of 3.71 years and a magnitude of 17. The Committee for Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal gave Mr. Randi their Distinguished Skeptic Award in 1996.
1997: Mr. Randi gave the Annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Lecture for the New York Area Skeptics Society. The mayor of Miami, Florida, named Sept. 27th, 1997, “James Randi Day,” “for his outstanding contributions on behalf of humankind.” The Aventura Marketing Council noted the Lifetime Achievement Award given to “author, lecturer, and humanitarian” James Randi by the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Mr. Randi was honored by the Science & Engineering Society of the National Security Agency, Washington, D.C. In the December/97 Esquire Magazine, he was named “One of the 100 Best People in the World, people who make our lives richer or larger or happier,” sharing the honor with Nelson Mandela, Stephen Hawking, Bob Dylan – and Homer Simpson.
1999: The “Comitato Italiano per il Controllo delle Affermazioni sul Paranormale” gave their “In Defense of Reason” Special Lifetime Achievement Award to James Randi.
2000: Nova Southeastern University gave Mr. Randi their “Distinguished Lecturer” Award.
2002: The International Brotherhood of Magicians presented Mr. Randi with their “Presidential Citation.”
2003: The first annual Richard Dawkins Award was presented to Mr. Randi by the Atheist Alliance International at their conference in Clearwater, Florida. The citation read, in part: “Demonstrating a nontheist world view in a straightforward manner, Randi has combined entertainment and education while debunking charlatans who would encourage human ignorance.” The Canadian Association of Magicians gave James Randi their Camaraderie Award and honored him with an all-star banquet and show in celebration of his Canadian origins.
2004: Mr. Randi received the Erwin Fischer Prize from the International League of Non- Religious and Atheists, in Germany.
MAJOR AWARDS AND HONORS
1977: James Randi was nominated as “Visiting Magician of the Year” by the Academy of Magical Arts & Sciences in the Magic Castle in Hollywood.
1981: Mr. Randi received a certificate of appreciation from the MIT Club of Boston, and the designation of Grand Master of Magic from Hocus Pocus Magazine.
1983: Mr. Randi received the Blackstone Cup of the International Platform Association as Outstanding Speaker in his category for his lecture, Science & the Chimera, and became the only second-time recipient of this award in 1987.
1984: The Bay Surgical Society of Los Angeles granted Honorary Membership to Mr. Randi following his lecture to the group on pseudoscience and quackery in medicine.
1986: Mr. Randi was made a Fellow of the prestigious John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, an honor awarded him for his work in investigating claims of supernatural, occult and paranormal powers, in particular his exposures of the TV evangelist/healers and “psychics.” He received a grant of $272,000 to assist him in these continuing endeavors. Also in 1986, the Israeli Society for Promoting the Art of Magic conferred membership on James Randi, and Assembly 22 of the Society of American Magicians gave him their Award of Merit: “in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the Art of Magic and for exemplary promotion and defense of the Art of Magic.”
1987: The Academy of Magical Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles created a Special Fellowship for James Randi in recognition of his contributions to preservation of the art of conjuring as a form of entertainment, as opposed to the use of deception for purposes of fraud. Also in 1987, Ring 254 of the International Brotherhood of Magicians conferred upon him their Certificate of Appreciation: Afor increasing community awareness of Magic's contribution to society as shown in his recognition by the MacArthur Foundation.” He also received the Society of American Magicians Award of Merit.
1988: The National Council Against Health Fraud gave Mr. Randi their National Consumer Service Award: “in recognition of outstanding service to the community against health fraud, misinformation and quackery in harmony with the principles of the NCAHF.” Also in 1988, James Randi was appointed to the Hall of Fame of the Society of American Magicians (SAM). He was named an International Ambassador of Magic for the SAM, reporting to the Society from all over the world on developments in techniques and new talent discoveries. Mr. Randi also received a silver plaque from The Magicians of Italy.
1989: The American Physical Society presented James Randi with their Forum Award. The citation read: “For his unique defense of science and the scientific method in many disciplines, including physics, against pseudoscience, frauds and charlatans. His use of scientific techniques has contributed to refuting suspicious and fraudulent claims of paranormal results. He has contributed significantly to public understanding of important 6 issues where science and society interact.” Also in 1989, Mr. Randi was awarded the Gold Medal of the University of Ghent, Belgium, for his work in combating pseudoscience and quackery, and he received the Book of the City of Ghent, plus the Medal of the City of Ghent.
1990: The American Humanist Association gave Mr. Randi their Humanist Distinguished Service Award: “for his lifetime contributions to Humanism through the effective promotion of rationality and critical thinking.” The Committee for Scientific Examination of Religion (CSER) gave James Randi their 1990 Distinguished Service Award for his research into the fraudulent practices of faith healers and the legal actions against the evangelists that resulted from his work. The Baton Rouge Proponents of Rational Inquiry & Scientific Methods gave Mr. Randi their 1990 annual Thomas Paine Award: “For his unceasing campaign to expose charlatans, fakers, and other purveyors of unreason and illogic, the whole world over.”
1992: The Hungarian Society for the Dissemination of Scientific Knowledge awarded its highest decoration, the Commemorative Medal with Golden Wreath, to James Randi: “For his very successful activity and his enlightening efforts during several decades in the field of unmasking pseudoscientific beliefs.” The Mu Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Miami- Dade Community College, recognized Mr. Randi: “For his contribution to Education and his tireless pursuit of Truth.” Mr. Randi was the 1992 Isaac Asimov Lecturer at the Asimov Seminar of the Rensselaerville Institute of New York.
1993: James Randi delivered the first Koetser Memorial Lecture in Zürich, Switzerland. The Memorial Prize was awarded him: “In recognition of his continuous efforts to educate the public on science, to make scientists more aware of methods and possible fallacies, and for his intellectual integrity in enlightening us.” In November 1993, James Randi was keynote speaker at the European Week of Scientific Culture in Lisbon, Portugal, and in Madrid, Spain. On October 19, 1993, the PBS-TV “NOVA” program broadcast a one-hour special titled “Secrets of the Psychics” dealing with Mr. Randi's life work, particularly with his investigations of “psychic” Uri Geller and various healing claims being made by evangelists in the USA and by scientists in Russia.
1994: In April, at the request of Dean Guido Calabresi, James Randi addressed the Yale University Law School as part of their “Science & the Law” seminar. It was only the third time that the Law School auditorium was filled to capacity for a speaker. Dean Calabresi wrote: “I am writing...to thank you for your wonderful discussion...Your presentation was a major boost for our TechLaw group. You certainly lived up to your reputation as an articulate, knowledgeable, and entertaining speaker....Your presentation was a great success!” Also in 1994, Mr. Randi received the Florida Crime Prevention Training Conference Certificate of Appreciation.
1995: A degree honoris causa, Doctor of Humane Letters, was awarded Mr. Randi from the University of Indianapolis. The citation read, in part: “James Randi, prolific author, lecturer, 7 and scientific investigator, celebrated MacArthur fellow, and truly amazing magician, your studies have exposed the falsities of pseudoscience, the paranormal, and the occult in order to enlighten the world to genuine science and the authentic powers of the intellect and spirit. In recognition of your scholarly investigations which have helped to define the boundary between true and false faith, between playful magic and the manipulation of quackery, in honor of your distinctive genius in the services of humanity....”
1996: The International Astronomical Union officially named a planetoid in honor of James Randi. Asteroid 3163/1981QM C now known as “Randi”C has an orbital period of 3.71 years and a magnitude of 17. The Committee for Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal gave Mr. Randi their Distinguished Skeptic Award in 1996.
1997: Mr. Randi gave the Annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Lecture for the New York Area Skeptics Society. The mayor of Miami, Florida, named Sept. 27th, 1997, “James Randi Day,” “for his outstanding contributions on behalf of humankind.” The Aventura Marketing Council noted the Lifetime Achievement Award given to “author, lecturer, and humanitarian” James Randi by the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Mr. Randi was honored by the Science & Engineering Society of the National Security Agency, Washington, D.C. In the December/97 Esquire Magazine, he was named “One of the 100 Best People in the World, people who make our lives richer or larger or happier,” sharing the honor with Nelson Mandela, Stephen Hawking, Bob Dylan – and Homer Simpson.
1999: The “Comitato Italiano per il Controllo delle Affermazioni sul Paranormale” gave their “In Defense of Reason” Special Lifetime Achievement Award to James Randi.
2000: Nova Southeastern University gave Mr. Randi their “Distinguished Lecturer” Award.
2002: The International Brotherhood of Magicians presented Mr. Randi with their “Presidential Citation.”
2003: The first annual Richard Dawkins Award was presented to Mr. Randi by the Atheist Alliance International at their conference in Clearwater, Florida. The citation read, in part: “Demonstrating a nontheist world view in a straightforward manner, Randi has combined entertainment and education while debunking charlatans who would encourage human ignorance.” The Canadian Association of Magicians gave James Randi their Camaraderie Award and honored him with an all-star banquet and show in celebration of his Canadian origins.
2004: Mr. Randi received the Erwin Fischer Prize from the International League of Non- Religious and Atheists, in Germany.
dinsdag 13 mei 2008 om 00:26
THE ONGOING PRIZE
For more than 25 years, Mr. Randi's prize of $10,000 for “the performance of any paranormal, occult or supernatural event, under proper observing conditions” went unclaimed. A 8 syndicated television special for Lexington Broadcasting titled, “Exploring Psychic Powers – Live,” was broadcast June 7, 1989, and seen all over the USA, in Italy (with simultaneous translation) and in Australia. The $10,000 prize was temporarily increased to $100,000 for this occasion. The two-hour program was also seen later in Scandinavia, Japan, France, England and Germany. Currently, the prize amounts to $1,000,000 – thanks to a donation from a patron. There are still no takers. The prize is now administered and guaranteed by the James Randi Educational Foundation, and held in the form of negotiable bonds in a special account.
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For more than 25 years, Mr. Randi's prize of $10,000 for “the performance of any paranormal, occult or supernatural event, under proper observing conditions” went unclaimed. A 8 syndicated television special for Lexington Broadcasting titled, “Exploring Psychic Powers – Live,” was broadcast June 7, 1989, and seen all over the USA, in Italy (with simultaneous translation) and in Australia. The $10,000 prize was temporarily increased to $100,000 for this occasion. The two-hour program was also seen later in Scandinavia, Japan, France, England and Germany. Currently, the prize amounts to $1,000,000 – thanks to a donation from a patron. There are still no takers. The prize is now administered and guaranteed by the James Randi Educational Foundation, and held in the form of negotiable bonds in a special account.
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dinsdag 13 mei 2008 om 00:34
alles over de test
voor de geinteresseerden alles over de test. Het gaat dus om 1 miljoen dollar! Dus je kan je afvragen waarom Robert ten Broecke zich niet heeft aangemeld. Geen van de onderzochten (650) is door de eerste test gekomen!!
voor de geinteresseerden alles over de test. Het gaat dus om 1 miljoen dollar! Dus je kan je afvragen waarom Robert ten Broecke zich niet heeft aangemeld. Geen van de onderzochten (650) is door de eerste test gekomen!!
dinsdag 13 mei 2008 om 10:14
Misschien is ook niemand door de eerste test gekomen en zal er nooit iemand doorkomen omdat die Randi vals spel speelt.Hij zal vast geen 1 miljoen willen/kunnen uitbetalen..
Dus wie zegt dat dat kind daadwerkelijk die 10 voorwerpen heeft aangeraakt?Wie zegt dat die moeder ervan niet mee in het complot zit??? Om maar hun gelijk te bewijzen?
Alles kan tenslotte toch....
Dus wie zegt dat dat kind daadwerkelijk die 10 voorwerpen heeft aangeraakt?Wie zegt dat die moeder ervan niet mee in het complot zit??? Om maar hun gelijk te bewijzen?
Alles kan tenslotte toch....
dinsdag 13 mei 2008 om 11:33
gezien zijn staat van dienst en de vele prijzen die hij heeft gekregen ligt het niet voor de hand dat hij de boel belazert. Gek dat wordt getwijfeld aan Randi met zijn enorme staat van dienst, en zijn altijd kritische houden. Terwijl een schotse bouwvakker die geesten geregisseerd door een commerciele televisiezender zonder enige vorm van argwaan voor "de waarheid" wordt aangezien.
dinsdag 13 mei 2008 om 12:12
Van de site van de universiteit Gent (de enige universiteit die ik zo snel in het rijtje met prijzen voor Randi heb gespot:
onder meer door de Amerikaanse goochelaar Randi, bewezen dat het waardeloos was.
Andreas De Leenheer, toen nog decaan van de faculteit Farmaceutische Wetenschappen, heeft op een academische zitting waarop Randi het woord voerde, de wetenschappelijke analyse en kritiek van het experiment van Benveniste gemaakt.
Waarmee ik dus wil zeggen: prima dat mensen die Randi zo hoog inschatten......ik doe dat niet. En die hoge inschatting is niet op meer bewijs gebaseerd dan een hoge inschatting van Ogilvie.
Ik hecht liever meer waarde aan gedegen wetenschappelijk onderzoek (waar hij dan misschien als goochelaar aan mee deed, meer er NIET over heeft gepubliceerd). Dus een argument van wetenschappelijk onderzoek is prima, zeggen dat Randi dat uitvoert klopt niet.
onder meer door de Amerikaanse goochelaar Randi, bewezen dat het waardeloos was.
Andreas De Leenheer, toen nog decaan van de faculteit Farmaceutische Wetenschappen, heeft op een academische zitting waarop Randi het woord voerde, de wetenschappelijke analyse en kritiek van het experiment van Benveniste gemaakt.
Waarmee ik dus wil zeggen: prima dat mensen die Randi zo hoog inschatten......ik doe dat niet. En die hoge inschatting is niet op meer bewijs gebaseerd dan een hoge inschatting van Ogilvie.
Ik hecht liever meer waarde aan gedegen wetenschappelijk onderzoek (waar hij dan misschien als goochelaar aan mee deed, meer er NIET over heeft gepubliceerd). Dus een argument van wetenschappelijk onderzoek is prima, zeggen dat Randi dat uitvoert klopt niet.
