Richard Dawkins recently hosted a 2-part TV series in the UK on the assault to critical thinking posed by New Age philosophies and healing techniques.  The first episode deals more with phenomenon like astrology and dowsing while the second looks at homeopathy and other kinds of unregulated healing.  Dawkins poses some interesting theories about why people are so prone to believe things for which there is no supporting evidence, but his interviews with true believers reveal people so committed to their ideas they aren’t likely to let themselves be confused by the facts anytime soon. 

Both episodes can be viewed on Google Video:

The Enemies of Reason – Part One  

The Enemies of Reason – Part Two