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The skeptic movement is a collective endeavor that promotes the respect for knowledge and truth, methodological naturalism, science, reason, critical thinking, and consumer protection, and aims to distinguish legitimate science from pseudoscience, uphold ideological freedom, understand cognitive biases, address specific flawed or pseudoscientific claims, maintain cultural memory of past pseudosciences and scams, and improve science communication and journalism.

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Uri Geller is Not A Magician (djgrothe.substack.com)

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This article (written by D.J. Grothe) explains how Uri Geller, known for bending spoons and claiming supernatural abilities, is not a magician, but a con man.

Despite being debunked numerous times, Geller built his fame and wealth on the deception that his feats were real, which deeply offended the magic community and skeptics.

Surprisingly, the magic community has recently started to embrace Geller, overlooking his controversial past due to his charm and celebrity status. However, Grothe disagrees with this change of heart and with the New York Times' portrayal of Geller as a redeemed entertainer. In Grothe's view, Geller's continued deceptions and lack of remorse should serve as a warning, not as an endorsement of his actions.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Oh wow. I haven’t thought about Uri Geller in years. I thought he had already been thoroughly exposed and discredited by people like James Randi a long, long time ago. It’s unfortunate how so much bullshit has come back into fashion.

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