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From: dir@cbosgd.UUCP (Dean Radin)
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Subject: Re: Psychic Warfare - an informed opinio - (nf)
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Date: Sun, 22-Jan-84 15:01:55 EST
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Posted: Sun Jan 22 15:01:55 1984
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If the NOVA program on Jan. 17th seemed critical of psi research,
the skeptics would have said, "See, they debunked psychic
research just like they did for UFOs and the Burmuda Triangle.
NOVA is a fine show, is it unbiased, and it makes sense."

The fact that NOVA was, in general, positive about psi
research now makes the skeptics doubt the credibility of NOVA.

This is one of the faulty arguments used by skeptics.  For example,
Professor X, a well-respected, highly credible scientist in
field Y, has published positive evidence for psi.  The fact
that he (or she) has done so clearly indicates the unbalanced
nature of his mind, and all future such evidence from him gives
us just cause to disregard him.  He is now, perforce, a believer,
and we know all believers are biased.


Dean Radin - AT&T Bell Laboratories - Columbus - cbosgd!dir