Ghosts in the Machine by CSI

03/28/2024

Latest video is out!
https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/a-closer-look-at-the-paranormal-activity-video-the-snedeker-case-1988/

01/24/2024

In this episode, we head down to Miami (virtually) to investigate the January 1st video allegedly showing “10-foot-tall shadow aliens.”We take a look at the ...

06/25/2023

Whether its the belief in popular science fiction topics such as UFOs or cryptids, the pseudo-scientific practice of homeopathy and astrology, or deeply helping philosophical and spiritual positions of the devoutly religious, the very nature of a skeptic or secular organization is to engage with belief.

In this Pass the Torch Skills Seminar, Susan Gerbic, Richard Saunders and Kenny Biddle will take a look at some common issues you may encounter when participating in a discussion on contentious topics.

How can you welcome a critical conversation on these topics while remaining respectful, open-minded, and fair? The way you approach these issues could be the difference between your group's success and failure as a productive educational outlet for your community.

Whether its the belief in popular science fiction topics such as UFOs or cryptids, the pseudo-scientific practice of homeopathy and astrology, or deeply help...

06/25/2023

The Panasonic RR-DR60 IC audio recorder was released in 1998 as one of the first digital Dictaphones. The ghost-hunting community quickly adopted the Panasonic RR-DR60 IC audio recorder as a new, compact tool for their attempts to hear spirits – a replacement for the standard analog cassette recorders.

The sound quality was poor, but ghost hunters began reporting mysterious voices showing up, captured when no other living person was around. Over the years, the DR60 has gained somewhat of a legendary status with die-hard paranormal enthusiasts who claim this model – and only this particular model – is the best device for capturing spirit voices. In this episode, I take a deep dive into what makes this recorder work and demonstrate not only the extremely poor sound quality but also where these “voices” are coming from (Spoiler Alert – it’s not ghosts).

Watch the full video here --> https://youtu.be/nqxlvUoEgP4

06/25/2023

Hey there, my fellow skeptics, believers, and everyone in between. Welcome to the page for Ghosts in the Machine by CSI. I am your host, Kenny Biddle. I'll be sharing the GinM video here, but also behind-the-scenes photos and video you won't see anywhere else (until other people share it, of course).

If you enjoy the content, feel free to follow the page and subscribe to the Center for Inquiry YouTube channel. And remember, Never Stop Learning.

06/25/2023

Wanna know how ridiculous homeopathic "medicine" is? Let's follow their process and make some Homeopathic Rum!

View the video here -->https://youtu.be/CEEQJEuF168