Rachel Bernstein's video: There s a Body Count to Magical Thinking w Kernan Coleman critical thinking activist - S4E10

Stay tuned, Before You Go (56:01): Rachel lists some of the 'new age' myths that can be used to play to the needs of followers to an organization or individual -- after giving a brief update on Alan and Dee from the storytelling episode, 'Home Invasion'. Kernan Coleman became an activist and critical thinking advocate after losing loved ones who denied the existence of HIV though they were affected. He shares his encounters with celebrities and their belief systems, and how growing up agnostic affected his skepticism as he navigated the world of entertainment. Kernan brings a vivid language to his perspective on anti-vax culture and discusses other uses of mysticism that can cloud critical thinking and cause people to act on myths. He advises everyone to steer themselves away from 'grief vampires' that offer false but convenient information to people who have suffered a loss and are searching for answers. Kernan's evolution from 'science geek kid', too credulous new ager, to becoming an advocate for critical thinking and scientific skepticism- is a work in progress.