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Feb. 19, 2013 - Skeptoid
08:47
Skeptoid #350: Trinity: Interview with Dr. Oz, Alex Jones, and Deepak Chopra

Skeptoid interviews three of the most popular and controversial figures in modern pseudoscience. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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Skeptoid 350: The Musical Episode 00:07:12
As this episode number 350 is a 50th show, that means that it's a lavish musical episode of Skeptoid.
But today is no ordinary one.
We've got three amazing performers who are going to sing to you about their work today.
Dr. Oz, Alex Jones, and Deepak Chopra.
I bet you didn't even know they were singers.
Also, I bet you didn't know they were so good at harmonizing.
The Trinity is up next on Skeptoid.
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You're listening to Skeptoid.
I'm Brian Dunning from Skeptoid.com.
Trinity.
Interview with Mehmet Oz, Alex Jones, and Deepak Chopra.
Today we're going to depart from the usual format of Skeptoid.
Typically, we don't do interview shows, but today we have a rare opportunity to talk with three of the biggest names in their fields.
I'd like to introduce you to television Dr. Mehmet Oz.
My pleasure.
Radio host Alex Jones.
I've got 12 minutes left on my parking meter.
And author Dr. Deepak Chopra.
It is very nice to be here.
Gentlemen, thank you all for making yourselves available today.
Obviously, you're all known for presenting information that's been met with mixed reactions from the more mainstream colleagues in your various fields.
However, you've all been arguably more commercially successful than your colleagues.
Damn straight.
Dr. Oz, you began your career as a medical doctor, but you now promote unproven and often implausible alternative medicine on television.
Is this the secret of your success?
People want to hear the truth from someone that they trust.
The medical industry has shown that it focuses only on profits.
So I try to present a view that's more personalized and principled.
You're talking about principles?
One of the highest paid actors on television.
How much of that money do you give to charity?
Alex, we'll get to you in just a moment.
I think your meters run.
Gentlemen, please.
Dr. Chopra, it is Doctor, right?
Yes.
I too once had a career in medicine many, many decades ago, before I also saw the light and discovered that the physical world is just a projection of our own inner being.
I've got a projection of my foot up your inner head.
Alex, let's try and get a word in from you.
You're best known for promoting conspiracy theories on the radio and on the internet.
That's right, except they're not theories, they're the truth.
I understand that among your beliefs is that the government is planning to put millions of law-abiding citizens into extermination camps.
Anyone with an open mind can see it happening if you just look outside.
Dr. Chopra, do your transcendental theories support any explanation for what Alex is saying?
It is his reality, and so it is also real within all of us, because of electrons and quantum theory.
That's actually something I was hoping to discuss in more detail with all of you.
Dr. Oz, do you use specialized language to promote what you do?
I think the best way to answer that question is like this.
They call me Dr. Oz.
I play a doctor on TV.
My job's to tell you science has it wrong.
And every day some brand new supermiracle appears.
I'll sell you magic products all day long.
Don't ever listen when they tell you exercise.
Combined with fewer fries is what will shrink your thighs.
You need these berries hailing from exotic lands.
Science misunderstands your body's true demands.
For we are the holy trinity of pseudo-scientific ideas.
And we have the mepersnam to google your brain cells away.
It's my turn now and I've got something to say.
The government and the aliens and banklins are taking over the world.
And Area 51 is having Illuminati and the Freemasons and the Zionists and the World Bankers.
Sorry.
Okay, it's like this.
The government is out to take your freedoms all away.
They want to put you in a prison camp.
Your mind is being controlled by what you eat and what you breathe.
And by that little chip that they implant.
The men in black are cracking all your movements now.
Your food is what they vow.
And we must disallow.
Conspiracies control your money and your mind.
Wake up and grow a spine.
It's revolution time.
For we are the holy trinity of pseudo-scientific idle sea.
And we have the mepric to blow your brain cells away.
Deepak, you've heard your fellow guests explain their perspectives.
Oh, yes, very much indeed.
What can you tell us about your work?
Quantum information makes reality transform.
The light of knowledge brightens consciousness.
Inside of rationality are photons that are good.
And boundless positivity exists.
Infinity and chaos are equivocal.
The world's cylindrical and metaphysical.
Perceptual reality's an avatar.
Transcendent caviar, Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
For we are the holy trinity of pseudo-scientific ILC.
And we have the Mippers Nandy to Google Your Brain Cells away.
That's very nice, boys.
Well, I have to say, you've all given us a lot to think about today.
Perhaps some of our listeners will tune into your programs to learn more.
Not likely.
Chakras Realigned: A Satirical Finale 00:01:31
They're all paid shows for the government.
My friend, I think you need to have your chakras realigned.
I can do that for you.
Well, thanks for being here, gentlemen.
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