James Randi Skepticon 3

[fightintheshade]

it's the church of atheism, preaching the "good news", condemning unbelieving heretics, guilt tripping the faithful into testifying to their faith.

[feuchster]

I kind of wish he would have had the talk with that one school, I do understand his frustration with them, though; hell, I most likely would have walked out as well, if i were in his shoes.

[anzwertree]

Randi!

[pastafarianprophet]

"There are many stupid people in MENSA." Indeed. And most of the great minds never cared to be a member... or take a tenuous IQ test that doesn't take a consistent measure of anything aside from motivation and self-efficacy.

[Klingschor]

Love the "Principle of Lust", by Enigma, at the beginning - shitty 80s music XD

[LonesomeTroubadour]

Interesting, there is a bit of discrepancy in Randi's story about Sunday school. In another version of the story, his parents find out he's no longer going to school, but buying the sudae and they punish him for lying to them.

[LonesomeTroubadour]

Hmm, I wonder if psychics use the ear piece trick.

[LonesomeTroubadour]

Angels are around his home? Shouldn't they be around them standing in the audience? And it sounds like Popoff is saying "racket racket Jesus" lol

[aligatorsandwitch72]

That beard is amazing.

[test123ok]

@aligatorsandwitch72 He is Santa on a diet

[ninman58]

If I was Randi and someone said "do you believe in God?", I would say "Satan?"

[Smithpolly]

When Johnny Carson told his secretary that she was going to appear on his show, this wasn't quite what she had in mind.

[Whisper6911]

lol mensa is a scam.

you go to a medium sized room in an office building, and 1 guy takes about 2 hours out of his time to take this tests which consists of about 30 questions or so in 2 categories, and in the end they give you a piece of paper with 2 numbers on them, both of which representing an 'IQ equivalent'.

for this they charge 37,50 euros.

[cypeapplejuice]

Thanks for posting, I appreciate the content being available, but I also agree with other comments about the intro, there's pointless footage at the start and given it's at five minutes, it's a bit too long in fairness.

Talk starts at 5:23.

[xiquiripat]

Can't you just see him: He's standing there with his epic Gandalf beard as Sylvia Brown is lurching down the tunnel and croaking in her hideous monster voice and he's all "You shall not pass!!!!"

[XieYali]

Ｔｈｅ music in the beginning is boss.

[PlanetBongoSan]

@XieYali haha!!

[PlanetBongoSan]

@XieYali I take it you mean the bit thats by Orbital, not the lite-midi funk daytime crap!

[Refining1]

What a sad day it will be when James Randi leaves us :-(

[Smithpolly]

@Refining1 Not to worry. Slyvia Browne will be able to get in touch with him

[Refining1]

@Smithpolly LOOOL... like she would want to

[jatb1025]

What is he going to talk about this year...I am bored already!

[rms16006]

2 dislikes sylvia brown and uri geller lol shills

[B0rn0nly0nce]

Randi always looks the same. Was he born with glasses and a beard?

[TemplarLucas]

I was there during this talk! Lots of fun :)

[GU70G0D]

Randi is so adorable!



[richogem]

@wspol624 and yet, people believe them, and in some cases, IN them... which can result in destroying peoples' lives.

[richogem]

@wspol624 you dont need to be a psychic to do a small background check and see that JREF are obligated LEGALLY to give the $1,000,000 to the winner of the challenge. if they dont, they will be shut down and james randi and the donors for the money will be sent to jail.

[ninjatoothpaste]

Personally I think anything that endangers the lives of stupid people is at least in part a good thing!

[MrMasoodrodman1]

one dislike is uri gellar

[octaviusthepenguin]

@MrMasoodrodman1 The other dislike is Sylvia Brown.

[MrMasoodrodman1]

@octaviusthepenguin haha no asshole bigot,.,.,.that other one was me

[cutes22]

I'm a mom and I have virtual eyes in the back of my head, I can read kid's minds and I can predict their future. Gimme the mil. :)

[Ermiar007]

I'M GONNA BURN THOSE CATARACTS RIGHT OUT OF YOUR EYES.

[lowcomedy]

I bet the 1 dislike is that fuckbag Uri Geller!

[nontheistdavid]

James Randi -A LEGEND.

[faithisfiction]

Many, I do love Randi. Sense and sensibility.

[TheUnmaskedMagician]

thanks for the post!!

[pancakeday2006]

"I want to be cremated, and I want my ashes blown in Uri Geller's eyes." - James Randi. A wonderful human being.

[razzledazzle15]

I could have done without the excessively long intro

[HamboneProductions]

@razzledazzle15 I see your point and somewhat agree, but for people who knew nothing about Randi, myself included, it was a good introduction to his character and past works.

[razzledazzle15]

@HamboneProductions fair point. well made. I kinda figured everyone who found their way to this video would be familiar with Randi.

[crapfacemyers]

@HamboneProductions

Do not justify yourself. To include extra footage or information no matter how mundane someone might view it as being, is NEVER a bad thing. EVER.

[ninjatoothpaste]

@HamboneProductions Besides, isn't that music by Enigma? 

[Duckhugger]

@HamboneProductions I think that a separate linked "introduction to James Randi" video would be better. Most people who are looking for a video like this (talk at a convention) are likely already familiar with James Randi. Those who aren't familiar but interested are likely to search for information about him on their own or follow a link if you provide it.

[kfk4life]

@HamboneProductions I thought it was fine. I just wish it could have been a direct video instead of recording the projection. Oh well, better than nothing, eh?

[uncled39]

@razzledazzle15 Why not try Fast Forward.

[uncled39]

@razzledazzle15 I'd ask for my money back if I were you :)

[razzledazzle15]

@uncled39 Just a bit of constructive criticism for future videos.

[uncled39]

@HamboneProductions Superb lecture, most enjoyable.

[kluboski]

@razzledazzle15 This MTV generation has no attention span whatsoever! I wish you the best ; )

[badslabber]

@razzledazzle15 WHY are you in a hurry to go somewhere ?

[HamboneProductions]

@Ricard0dude My fucking ass was recorded with windows movie maker. You don't know shit.

[Ricard0dude]

@HamboneProductions

I was referring to Windows Media Player, which was used to play the intro. I didn't realise when I posted the comment that it was a recording of a presentation. I since deleted the comment. I apologise for leaving such a stupid comment. D:

[HamboneProductions]

@HamboneProductions My bad dude, I thought you were being a dick or trollin me.

[niginit]

I laughed so loud @ "I was born at a very early age" that my cat (in front of me) nearly had a heart attack. I had to comfort him afterwards and assure him I would never scare him like that again.

Thanks for being such a wonderful human Randi. I truly appreciate your intellect and humor.

[nofingers1]

Fantastic

[theoneandonlysmack]

Everyone click 'Like' and share this with your friends :D

[bgzkinsella]

I went to Skepticon to see Randi, but I left having enjoyed every speaker I saw. If you liked this, I highly recommend checking out the other Skepticon videos as they become available.

[zabukazar]

James Randi is my hero. Thanks.

[GallifreysMagician]

@zabukazar Ditto, man. He has the best, most honest crusade ever!

[yuriythebest]

Randi is epic!! 97 views WTF?? there were more people watching him live- this channel needs a LOT more views

[Midnight0000]

Randi will never die

[pilby]

Thanks Rob. Excellent video.

[MrMohjong]

Thank you so much for posting this  I love james Randi hes my hero