Benjamin Radford es una voz líder en la exploración de leyendas urbanas, lo paranormal y el pensamiento crítico. Como subdirector de la revista científica Skeptical Inquirer, examina meticulosamente cómo funciona el engaño en diversos medios para moldear la opinión pública y las políticas. Radford profundiza en la historia, la cultura y los métodos de investigación que rodean los fenómenos inexplicables, desde criaturas esquivas hasta apariciones espectrales. Su trabajo promueve un enfoque científico para comprender los misterios, dotando a los lectores de las herramientas de la alfabetización mediática y la indagación racional.
Exploring 70 intriguing and mysterious topics, this collection of columns by investigator and folklorist Radford offers a science-based yet open-minded perspective. Readers are guided through a thoughtful examination of folklore and skepticism, encouraging critical thinking while delving into the unknown.
This title explores the legend of the chupacabra, literally goat-sucker, a mythical being from Latin America.
Exploring the phenomenon of lake monster sightings across the globe, this book employs a scientific lens to differentiate fact from fiction. Authors Benjamin Radford and Joe Nickell, renowned experts in the field, combine extensive research with firsthand investigations, interviewing witnesses and local authorities. They analyze various sightings, potential explanations, and the cultural significance of these elusive creatures, while also addressing hoaxes and examining recent evidence through fieldwork and experiments. The work aims to deepen understanding of what may inhabit the depths of these lakes.