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Saturday, August 25, 2007
Pseudoarchaeology on Point of Inquiry
Although I haven't listened to it in a while, this week's episode of the excellent Point of Inquiry podcast features Garrett G. Fagan, a Penn State archaeologist:
In this interview with D.J. Grothe, Garrett Fagan explains the differences between archaeology and pseudoarchaeology, emphasizing how the science of archaeology benefits society. He explores possible motivations of pseudoarchaeologists, and challenges various pseudoarchaeological theories about Atlantis, the origins of the Great Pyramids in Egypt, and about the discovery great pyramids in Bosnia. He also details the various ways that pseudoarchaeology and other pseudoscientific thinking may harm society.
Read more and download the podcast from the Point of Inquiry website.
Posted by Will at August 25, 2007 02:33 AM in Internet and Blogging