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Discussion on Debunking the Paranormal: Using Science, Sense, and Common Sense

Hosted by Vivek Manoharan
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Organized by
Breakthrough Science Society, Tamil Nadu
https://breakthroughindia.org/

Have you ever wondered if ghosts are real? Or if people can truly have psychic powers? Join us for a mind-bending virtual seminar where we dive deep into the world of paranormal investigations with the renowned James 'Jim' Underdown, Executive Director of the Center for Inquiry, West.

Jim has spent years putting supernatural claims to the test, even offering a whopping $500,000 prize to anyone who can prove their paranormal abilities under scientific conditions! In this thrilling session, he'll share his most fascinating cases, the challenges he's faced, and the secrets behind debunking even the most convincing paranormal claims.

Whether you're a die-hard science enthusiast, a curious skeptic, or just someone who loves a good mystery, this webinar is your chance to learn how to think critically about the unexplained and separate fact from fiction. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore the boundary between science and the supernatural!

About James (Jim) Underdown : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Underdown

About the $500,000 Paranormal Challenge
https://youtu.be/-E8wMUnDuPY?si=-5-GX0x0ucQ98zR3
https://youtu.be/J0PlekO4iWg?si=6bGUylC8qnLlunPU
https://centerforinquiry.org/speakers/underdown_james/
https://centerforinquiry.org/press_releases/cfiig-doubles-paranormal-challenge-prize-to-500000/


Agenda: 

  1. Introduction and Welcome (5 minutes)

  2. Presentation by James Underdown (30 minutes)

    • Overview of the Center for Inquiry and its Paranormal Investigations Group

    • History and Purpose of the $500,000 Paranormal Challenge

    • Notable cases and investigations

    • Lessons learned and challenges faced

  3. Discussion/Q&A Session (25 minutes)

  4. Closing Remarks (5 minutes)


Organized by
Breakthrough Science Society, Tamil Nadu
https://breakthroughindia.org/

Supported by 
Centre for Inquiry West, USA
https://cfiig.org/paranormal-challenge/

Moderated by :
Dr. Venkatesan, PhD
Dr. Vivek Manoharan, PhD
Dr. Uma, PhD
Breakthrough Science Society, India

Outreach partner
Mango Education, India
https://themango.co/

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