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13. Randi's attempts to debunk parapsychology have come under a lot of criticism from serious researchers.

Thu Jul 24, 2025, 06:03 PM

Jul 24

Here is a good critique, with a section part way through on his million dollar challenge:
https://mitch-horowitz-nyc.medium.com/the-man-who-destroyed-skepticism-be35a6e5c5e4
"There is more to heaven and earth, Horatio..."

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MyPillow Founder Will Not Pay Winnings for Election Challenge, Court Rules [View all] ificandream Jul 24 OP

Yes, any time you can go back on your promise Turbineguy Jul 24 #1

SO CONTEST RULES DON'T MEAN ANYTHING? Jimvanhise Jul 24 #2

I'll give a million doll hairs to anyone who can prove that's true JoseBalow Jul 24 #5

Yeah...couldn't Powerball do the same? Mega Millions? Bengus81 Jul 24 #6

From an archive: muriel_volestrangler Jul 24 #7

Thanks. Sounds a little iffy on both sides. TheRickles Jul 24 #9

So that's why Randi never had to pay? appmanga Jul 24 #10

Yeah Really! Hieronymus Phact Jul 24 #11

Article you provided is bunk VeryProgressive Jul 24 #15

"Serious researchers" of the paranormal... appmanga Jul 24 #16

Here are some FAQs from the Parapsychological Association TheRickles Jul 24 #17

What? VeryProgressive Jul 24 #14

He's no gentleman Marthe48 Jul 24 #8

Lindell remains a joke and is still going broke. oasis Jul 24 #12

I Gotta Puke. BurnDoubt Jul 25 #19