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The Enemies of Reason(2007)
Status: Released
Date: 2007-01-01
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35 Votes
Time: 1h 36m
Overview:
Documentary written and presented by scientist Richard Dawkins, in which he seeks to expose "those areas of belief that exist without scientific proof, yet manage to hold the nation under their spell", including mediumship, psychokinesis, acupuncture, and other forms of alternative medicine.
Languages: English.
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Movie: The Enemies of Reason
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Richard Dawkins
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Derren Brown
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Deepak Chopra
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Overview
Documentary written and presented by scientist Richard Dawkins, in which he seeks to expose "those areas of belief that exist without scientific proof, yet manage to hold the nation under their spell", including mediumship, psychokinesis, acupuncture, and other forms of alternative medicine.
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2007-01-01
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