Skeptics Ahoy!
Everyone Who is an Atheist, Raise Your Hand...
As you can tell by the photo, my sunburned hand was held down when the Atheist question came up. I’m just not that sure about anything. I remain sketical about being skeptical. I’m a magician damn it! When I see something going on in one hand, I want to see what’s going on in the other. I can’t help it. As a confirmed iconoclast, fitting in to any group, club or ritual situation rubs my anti-authoritarian magician whiskers the wrong way. But I’m slowly coming around. Give me time. Beliefs and their pull on society was a major issue that was discussed throughout the cruise.
Breakfast with The Amazing One
There are thousands of photos all over Facebook and I invite all readers to re-invigorate their skepticism by searching out the many videos and documentations to be seen of this stellar event. We all got to see Randi doing a card trick with astronaut Ed Lu in outer space. How cool is that?
For those who cry “elitism!” …forget that. Everybody I met on board had a day job somewhere and this was a open group that is working hard sowing the seeds of a new combined movement that will shortly link both coasts in a series of lectures, road tours and educational projects through the auspices of JREF and CFI. It’s an exciting time to become involved, no matter what level of rational thinking you may be or whether or not you think you are an outsider.
One thing we all agreed to was that for the most part, as skeptical people: we are outsiders. No problem. We can negotiate around the perimeters of society much easier that way. Who wants to conform to the Sylvia Browne school of reality anyway? I doubt if you are reading this, you are one of those people. It’s a time to revel in being on the outside. If that’s elitism, I’m all for it! There is no elite, only people working to get things done by DOING SOMETHING. If you are not doing something everyday to promote critical thinking, do us all a favor and switch over to something more passive please. This train aint’ waitin’.
And don't forget to DO SOMETHING!
Behold! The Fabled Ball & Vase!
Hey, I never said I wasn’t an asshole. I’m on a journey from cynic to skeptic here, cut me some slack. A year ago, my ideal solution to woo would have been a scoped rifle.
Now I tend to favor a less lethal approach, and guerrilla skepticism has grown on me. I’ve ambushed a couple of Jehovah’s Witnesses at my door with a devastating barrage of stuff they didn’t even know about the JW. One lady wasn’t even aware of the blood transfusion deal, and she told me a blood transfusion had saved her life when she was young! The other was a nice looking couple and their kids, which made me a little sad. They didn’t really seem to absorb much, just kind of stared at me with dull, bovine-like expressions. I took their email and sent them some links, but I doubt they were moved.
Anyhow, we’re all on the same team here. I gave my apologies to Maria on the other post, and if I ever show up to a skeptic event and she is there, I’ll give her a free shot to the head or gut, her choice.
The cruise pix and vids are wonderful! Wish I could have been there….
Robo you are growing on me. I’ll deflect any shots Maria might want to take to your head.
Paul ~ Where were you at the JREF party?
Not the face, not the face!
I dunno, I think is Susan doesnt practice, she has a great career.
Whenever any of us are chatting about the cruise, THAT “magic trick” comes up. What can I say? She is a treasure.
Also Mark was fantastic, friendly, open, always learning and in turn teaching…any time spent with him is a delight.
You can’t plan a moment like that! That was the first “magic” trick that I ever bought, I think (or maybe it was the finger guillotine). I like the new hair color Susan. I wish that I had been able to go on that one, it looks like a good time was had by all.
Thanks guys! When my tour comes through your cities I’ll get you front row seats.
Susan
What tour? And are you passing through or near central Florida?
I was just in Florida Robo! I’m talking about my “magic” tour. Refer to the videos to see me in action. YouTube sgerbic for more.
exelellent
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