Great interview Alex, this is the quintessential Skeptiko interview :) I would probably use this one as an introduction to the topics and tone of the website to anyone new to these subjects.
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alex.tsakiris You could even take this interview and put it in a special section for newcomers, something along the lines of "New to the website? Listen to this interview to get a feel for how we tackle the subject of consciousness and psi over here" ;)
I enjoyed the the guest very much. I saw Mrs. Pearsons' presentation on TED last year, I think, and I was impressed with her balance and knowledge of the subject. Talk about rational thinking: someone who can deal with the "strange stuff" without overreacting with the usual derision tactics or resorting to the pseudo-skeptic "authorities". Instead she takes the time to the dig the subject and research and forms and informed opinion. (Which is what you'd expect from any journalist!)
I think I'll get her book and maybe give a couple of copies to some skeptic friends :)
cheers