The last post was so horrific and upsetting that I felt I had to post something light-hearted to reset the humor networks. Once again that wonderful dim sum of Asian culture, Pink Tentacle have come up with another example of Japanese weirdness. What kind of creature is this?
Is it natural or supernatural? What does it [...]
Entries from April 2009
April 26, 2009
I Know What it Looks Like… You Know What it Looks Like..
April 22, 2009
“Witch-Burning” in Africa
I was contacted a week ago by the BBC World Service to comment on the findings of a survey conducted by the public theology think tank, Theos. The survey of over 2000 UK residents revealed that on average, 40% believe in ghosts, 70% believe in the human soul, 55% believe in heaven and 27% believe [...]
April 19, 2009
Why Wine Turns into Moonshine
Today, I enjoyed a cheeky little chardonnay in the glorious Somerset countryside. But according to an article yesterday in my favorite paper, “The Guardian,” it should have tasted more like cat pee. Apparently, this weekend is a time of ‘root’ where wines will taste at their worst because they are best drunk only on fruit [...]
April 13, 2009
Rocking at the Rubin
A week ago last monday I was on cloud nine all thanks to Tim McHenry at the Rubin Museum in New York. I was booked to appear as part of their Brainwave series where they put together scientists to talk about the brain with artists who have an interest in such things. The role call [...]
April 11, 2009
On Point with SuperSense
Finally, home and working through the emails. But of course, there is one thing pre-occupying my mind – did anyone listen to me and more importantly want to know more about SuperSense by ordering the book? I am not so sure. My experience in Borders bookstore on Thursday in downtown Boston was a bit disheartening [...]
April 9, 2009
Boston Promotion
Ok… not so much a post of content but just to let you know that I am having a ball promoting SuperSense. Last night, I did the Greater Boston show with Emily Rooney which went pretty well I hope. For those of you who missed the show then you can watch an archived recording here. [...]
April 7, 2009
Bruce with Brian Lehrer on NPR
Here is a recording of yesterday’s show on NPR with Bill Lehrer
April 7, 2009
Authors on Air show TODAY!
Don’t forget to tune in today at 3pm EST / 12 noon PST / 8pm GMT! I’ll be talking about my book on the HarperCollins Author on Air TOP SHELF show.
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Website: AuthorsOnAir.com
Call-in Number: (347) 945-6141
April 6, 2009
SuperSense ON SALE THIS WEEK!
It’s finally here! You can now pick up a copy of my book SuperSense: Why We Believe in the Unbelievable.
I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts on my work and hope you enjoy reading it.
You can pick up a copy anywhere books are sold or shop online here:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Powell’s
Tattered Cover
Independent Booksellers
You can even Browse [...]
April 1, 2009
Church Condemns Reiki & New Age Movement
I am sitting in my hotel room in Denver at 4am in the morning awaiting to make several appearances on Colorado TV and radio. This gives me an opportunity to bring to your attention several articles I discovered on my cross-atlantic journey that I think you should know about. The first was a short [...]
