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Here Be Dragons

Here Be Dragons

An Introduction to Critical Thinking

2008 · 40 min · ★ 6.1 · Documentary

Most people fully accept paranormal and pseudoscientific claims without critique as they are promoted by the mass media. Here Be Dragons offers a toolbox for recognizing and understanding the dangers of pseudoscience, and appreciation for the reality-based benefits offered by real science.

Directed by Brian Dunning · Written by Brian Dunning

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