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Old 05-10-2008, 08:10 AM
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There seems to be confusion here and I'm sure Randi would be confused aswell. The first email, which seems odd for an opening email, tells Alex to apply for the challenge. Alex says "Let's do it." Seems like he's agreeing to apply to the challenge to me. It is never clearly stated that Alex does not want to do the challenge. And he seems to assume that Randi knows what he is talking about.

So when Alex starts making comments like -
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Let me know when your vetting of Dr. Wynne is complete (please complete this within the next two weeks). We are also in contact with other researchers and plan to form a panel of animal behavior experts. I will advise you as other researchers join the project.
- it is not crazy to think Randi might wonder whats going on. And like Venom said, Alex is just this guy with a podcast making psi claims. Randi may be on the top of Alex's to do list but I would guess Alex is on the bottom of Randi's.

Which leads to the next string of emails. Alex seems to think (imo from reading these emails) that his claims are top priority. And when Randi states -
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You appear to think that your needs are uppermost on my schedule. What would give you that impression? Looking into a silly dog claim is among my lowest-priority projects. When I’m prepared to give you some time, I’ll let you know. There are some 40+ persons ahead of you.
- I don't see anything in here about the challenge. Coupled with earlier emails it looks like 'apply for the challenge or wait till I have time. There are 40+ people in front of you for my time.' Again I could be wrong.

And all I see in the last response is a man getting annoyed with this guy that keeps emailing him.




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I propose you abide by HYPERLINK “James Randi's Transcript on Rupert Sheldrake Telepathy Experiments | Skeptiko Blog earlier offer to appear naked in Piccadilly Circus if research indicates Rupert Sheldrake’s original research was correct. Given the personal attacks you’ve suffered upon Sheldrake, this public humiliation would seem an appropriate penance. And, if you’re worried about cost, I’ll even pay for your airfare to London.
I listened to the podcast again and I don't remember Randi ever saying he would dance naked if "research indicates." He said if Sheldrake passes the test he would hand him the money, dancing naked.

Fill out an APP., do the test and win the million dollars. Or keep making videos, try to talk Wynne in doing this stuff with you (id like to hear what he says about your first 2 vids btw.) and maybe get on Randi's radar.

Last edited by Deadpool; 05-10-2008 at 08:24 AM..
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