As an author, professor, and speaker, Dr. Vacker brings an uncompromisingly broad and existentialist perspective to many of the deepest issues presently shaping human destiny. He will talk about how the media shapes belief in Aliens, Astrology and Moon Landing Conspiracies.

Many skeptics do great work researching, investigating, and compiling the best evidence for or against an unlikely claim, yet it rarely reaches the people who really need to hear it. That's why it's important to stick some skepticism in places where no one’s expecting it, so it grabs them before they have the chance to decide they don't want to hear it.

As the Science Editor for entertainment website AiPT! Comics, Russ reviews skeptical books and TV shows, and highlights skeptical topics and ideas in movies, comic books and more. It's more than just the physics of Superman – we like the methods of science, too. So come to check out the reality behind your favorite fantasies, but stay for the skeptical angle on pop culture, from box office to Bigfoot.