Hypnosis

 The Wikipedia entry for University of Kentucky psychologist and skeptic Robert A. Baker recently (December 2023) restored a section on plagiarism accusations against him, which originated in a 1994 letter to the editor of Skeptical Inquirer from Jody Hey and were compounded by further accusations by Terence Hines and by me the same year. Unfortunately, the Wikipedia entry currently leaves the debate the same way the Skeptical Inquirer did in 1995, giving Baker the final word with a transparently false explanation.  Here's how the Wikipedia entry currently presents the issue: ...

Continuing the postings of The Arizona Skeptic; you can find volume 1 (1987-1988) here, volume 2 (1988-1989) here, volume 3 (1989-1990) is here, and volume 4 (1990-1991) is here. Volume 5 was edited by Jim Lippard and has been available online since original publication as ASCII text. An index to all issues by title, author, and subject may be found here. The Arizona Skeptic, vol. 5, no. 1, July/August 1991 (text version): "Rosenthal Lecture" by Jim Lippard"Book Review: Philosophical Essays in Pragmatic Naturalism by Paul Kurtz" reviewed by Bill Green"Book Review: Pitfalls in Human Research: Ten Pivotal Points by Theodore X. Barber" reviewed by Jim Lippard"Book Review: They Call It Hypnosis by Robert A. Baker" reviewed by Jim LippardEditor's ColumnCORRECTION: To "Dissension in the Ranks of the Institute for Creation Research"Upcoming MeetingsThe Arizona Skeptic, vol. 5, no. 2, September/October 1991 (text version): "Dianetics: From Out of the Blue?" by Jeff Jacobsen"Book Review: Bryant's Law and Other Broadsides by John Bryant" reviewed by Jim Lippard"Hypnosis and Free Will" by Jim LippardNext IssueUpcoming Meetings: October speaker Don Lacheman of Sun Magic, November speaker Louis Rhodes of the Arizona Civil Liberties UnionArticles of NoteThe Arizona Skeptic, vol. 5, no. 3, November/December 1991 (text version): "Postscript to 'Some Failures of Organized Skepticism'" by Jim Lippard"Book Review: The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie" reviewed by Hans Sebald, Ph.D."Book Review: The Unfathomed Mind by William R. Corliss" reviewed by Jim Lippard"Book Review: Labyrinths of Reason by William Poundstone" reviewed by Mark AdkinsLetters (from Mark Adkins, Beth Fischi)"Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? An Episode of Human Folly" by Mark AdkinsArticles of Note"October Meeting: 'Magical Moments'" by Ron Harvey: speaker Don LachemanNext IssueUpcoming Meetings: December: 1992 predictions, January: Rene Pfalzgraf on neuro-linguistic programmingThe Arizona Skeptic, vol. 5, no. 4, January/February 1992 (text version): "Predictions for 1992!" compiled by Mike Stackpole"Comments on Lippard's Review of They Call It Hypnosis" by Robert A. Baker"Book Review: Alcoholics Anonymous: Cult or Cure? by Chaz Bufe" reviewed by Terry Sandbek, Ph.D.Next IssueUpcoming MeetingsThe Arizona Skeptic, vol. 5, no. 5, March/April 1992 (text version): "About 'The Vitality of Mythical Numbers' and 'Truth Almost Extinct in Tales of Imperiled Species'" by Jim Lippard"The Vitality of Mythical Numbers" by Max Singer"Truth Almost Extinct in Tales of Imperiled Species" by Julian Simon"Book Review: Space-Time Transients and Unusual Events by Michael A. Persinger and Gyslaine F. Lafrenière" reviewed by Jim LippardNext IssueUpcoming MeetingsRequest for SubmissionsArticles of NoteThe Arizona Skeptic, vol. 5, no. 6, May/June 1992 (text version): "An Observation of the Famous Marfa Lights" by James Long"The Marfa Lights" by Hal FinneyLetters (from John Bryant)Editorial Note Regarding the "Mars Effect""Book Review: The Mind Game by Norman Spinrad" reviewed by Jim LippardUpcoming MeetingsArticles of NoteVolume 6 continued for just short of another year under my editorship, with five issues published for 1992-1993.

Continuing the postings of The Arizona Skeptic; you can find volume 1 (1987-1988) here. An index to all issues by title, author, and subject may be found here. The Arizona Skeptic vol. 2, no. 1, July/August 1988: "Lippard Disgraced!" by Ron Harvey "A Visit to the 'Psychic Showcase'" by Jim Lippard "Color it Absurd" by Ken Morse "Handwriting Analysis" by Jim Lippard "Recognizing Destructive and Manipulative Groups" by Al Seckel Upcoming Meetings "Ghost Busters or Lease Breakers" by Ken Morse "June PS Meeting" by Judy Sawyer: speakers Craig Nichols and Lee Earle of Manifestations "July PS Meeting" by Judy Sawyer: speaker Anita O'Riordan of the Arizona Attorney General's Elderly Abuse Project Correction (of omission to "Psychic Detectives" article in previous issue) Editor's Ramblings The Arizona Skeptic vol. 2, no. 2, September/October 1988: "Hype-nosis" by Jim Lippard (title typoed in published copy) "Recipe for Successful Local Group" by Kent Harker "Book Review: Nostradamus and His Prophecies by Edgar Leoni" reviewed by Jim Lippard Upcoming Meetings August PS Meeting: speaker Michael Preston on hypnosis "September meeting" by Mike Stackpole: speaker Gary Mechler on astrology "October meeting" by Judy Sawyer: speaker Janet Lee Mitchell on out-of-body experiences Editor's Ramblings The Arizona Skeptic vol. 2, no. 3, November/December 1988: Predictions for 1989 and Beyond "Psychological Factors Conducive to Paranormal Belief" by Jim Lippard "Book Review: The Art of Deception by Nicholas Capaldi" reviewed by Ted Karren "Book Review: Hypnosis, Imagination, and Human Potentialities by Theodore X. Barber, Nicholas P. Spanos, and John F. Chaves" reviewed by Jim Lippard Upcoming Meetings November PS Meeting: skeptics' predictions "December PS Meeting" by Judy Sawyer: speaker David Alexander on faith healers "TUSKS Lecture" by Ken Morse: speaker Conrad Goeringer on "Bimbos for Satan" Editor's Ramblings The Arizona Skeptic vol. 2, no. 4, January/February 1989: "Let's Be Serious: Defensive Skepticism" by Mike Stackpole "Behaviorism and Consciousness" by Jim Lippard (on January speaker, Erv Theobold) "In Response" by Erv Theobold, Ph.D. "Book Review: Mindspell by Kay Nolte Smith" reviewed by Judy Sawyer "Book Review: Science and Earth History by A. N. Strahler" reviewed by Roger Mann "Book Review: Eyewitness Testimony by Elizabeth Loftus" reviewed by Jim Lippard "Book Review: ESP and Psychokinesis: A Philosophical Examination by Stephen E. Braude" reviewed by Jim Lippard Upcoming Meetings January PS Meeting Editor's Ramblings This volume had only four issues, and marks the end of Ron Harvey's editorship. The next volume picks up in January 1990 with Mike Stackpole as editor.