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Here Be Dragons (2008)

An Introduction to Critical Thinking

Genre : Documentary, Documentary

Runtime : 40M

Director : Brian Dunning

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Brian Dunning
Brian Dunning
Presenter

Crews

Brian Dunning
Brian Dunning
Writer
Brian Dunning
Brian Dunning
Producer
Brian Dunning
Brian Dunning
Director
Lee Sanders
Lee Sanders
Music

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