CSICOP Albuquerque Conference Has Fun Exposing Hoaxes, Myths and Manias

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The Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal (CSICOP) held its "Hoaxes, Myths and Manias" conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, marking its first event in the American Southwest. This region boasts a significant scientific heritage, including Robert Goddard's early rocket experiments and the development of nuclear technology, alongside a high concentration of educated individuals. However, it also attracts New Age beliefs and paranormal claims, notably the infamous Roswell UFO incident. The conference aimed to address and debunk these myths, promoting critical thinking and skepticism in a region where such beliefs are prevalent. The event underscores the importance of educating the public about false claims and the need for ongoing efforts to challenge misconceptions surrounding paranormal phenomena.
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The Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal (CSICOP) came for the first time to the American Southwest with its conference "Hoaxes, Myths and Manias" Nov. 23-26 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The region has a rich scientific heritage going back to Robert Goddard's rocket experiments near Roswell in the early 1930s, the birth of the nuclear age here in the 1940s, two world-famous national laboratories pushing the frontiers of applied science and technology, new astronomical observatories sprouting up on mountain peaks, and a Ph.D. per-capita ratio greater than any other state. It also, ironically, has always attracted more than its share of New Agers, mystics, and seekers, and of course it is home to that most famous of all modern myths and associated hoaxes, the Roswell crashed flying saucer story. [continued]

http://www.csicop.org/si/2004-03/albuquerque-conference.html
 
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It's fantastic to see CSICOP bringing their conference to the American Southwest and exposing hoaxes, myths, and manias in this region. With its rich scientific history and abundance of highly educated individuals, it's no surprise that the Southwest has also been a magnet for those who may be more susceptible to believing in the paranormal. It's important for organizations like CSICOP to continue shining a light on these false claims and promoting critical thinking and skepticism. The inclusion of the Roswell crashed flying saucer story, a well-known hoax, only further emphasizes the need for events like this to educate the public and dispel these myths. I hope this conference was successful in furthering CSICOP's mission and I look forward to future events in the Southwest.
 

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