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The REALL News
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Summary
This is the inaugural issue of The REALL News, the official newsletter of the Rational Examination Association of Lincoln Land. It defines science as a disciplined search for knowledge based on evidence, subject to correction. The issue includes a quote attributed to James Randi from 'The Mask of Nostradamus' stating, 'What's left is magic. And it doesn't work.'
Magazine Overview
The REALL News is the official newsletter of the Rational Examination Association of Lincoln Land. This document represents Volume 1, Number 1, published in February 1993.
Editorial Content
The newsletter opens with a definition of science: "Science is best defined as a careful, disciplined, logical search for knowledge about any and all aspects of the universe, obtained by examination of the best available evidence and always subject to correction and improvement upon discovery of better evidence."
Following this definition, there is a quote attributed to James "The Amazing" Randi, taken from his work 'The Mask of Nostradamus': "What's left is magic. And it doesn't work."
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The content strongly emphasizes a rational, evidence-based approach to understanding the world, contrasting it with magic. The editorial stance promotes scientific methodology and critical thinking, aligning with the goals of a rational examination association. The focus is on the importance of empirical evidence and the self-correcting nature of science.
Science is best defined as a careful, disciplined, logical search for knowledge about any and all aspects of the universe, obtained by examination of the best available evidence and always subject to correction and improvement upon discovery of better evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The REALL News?
The REALL News is the official newsletter of the Rational Examination Association of Lincoln Land.
When was the first issue published?
The first issue, Volume 1, Number 1, was published in February 1993.
What is the definition of science presented in the newsletter?
Science is defined as a careful, disciplined, logical search for knowledge about any and all aspects of the universe, obtained by examination of the best available evidence and always subject to correction and improvement upon discovery of better evidence.
Who is quoted in this issue?
James Randi is quoted from 'The Mask of Nostradamus' stating, 'What's left is magic. And it doesn't work.'
In This Issue
People Mentioned
- James Randi
Organisations
- Rational Examination Association of Lincoln Land
Locations
- Lincoln Land, USA