Honestly, the people who could really overturn The Challenge will never apply, nor will they seek that level of media attention.
I didn't realize that paranormal powers are invariably paired with a lack of interest in media attention. It does offer an interesting way to find them - once you eliminate everyone who's ever been on a reality TV show or tried out for American Idol, there can't be that many people left to test.
Randi is not particularly interested in proof one way or another. He simply wants people to demonstrate that they can do what they say they can do, and he's willing to give you a million dollars for your time. Loud-mouthed media whores say a lot, and the public hears it all, and that makes them useful to challenge, although I agree with you that the result is incredibly unlikely to further mankind's knowledge in any way.
I don't remember hearing your Sylvia story. Do tell.
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I didn't realize that paranormal powers are invariably paired with a lack of interest in media attention. It does offer an interesting way to find them - once you eliminate everyone who's ever been on a reality TV show or tried out for American Idol, there can't be that many people left to test.
Randi is not particularly interested in proof one way or another. He simply wants people to demonstrate that they can do what they say they can do, and he's willing to give you a million dollars for your time. Loud-mouthed media whores say a lot, and the public hears it all, and that makes them useful to challenge, although I agree with you that the result is incredibly unlikely to further mankind's knowledge in any way.
I don't remember hearing your Sylvia story. Do tell.