Sensibly Speaking Podcast #31: Opening Minds with Jon Atack

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Channel: Chris Shelton, MSc · 2016 · Education

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Ruth McLeod, the Southern Atheist and Chris Shelton, Critical Thinker at Large, riff on news and hot-topic issues using common sense, skepticism and a healthy dose of critical thinking.

This week, Ruth and Chris interview Jon Atack, author of the new book, Opening Minds. We talk about his history with Scientology and study of undue influence and mind control and the new Open Minds Foundation he has started for research. 

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