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Rational Alchemy 08/22/2009 Print E-mail
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Written by Brian Walsh   
Monday, 24 August 2009 20:12

We're back after a forced one week absence. You will all be happy to know that the KRFC transmitter is working properly now, so no further interruption should occur.

 

This week the topic is cold reading. Cold reading is the set of psychological tricks "psychics" use to deceive their victims into thinking they have powers. We discuss the con in full detail and teach you how to do it yourself.

 

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