As a scientist, Dawkins thinks our indulgence of this multi-million pound industry that includes astrology (which a quarter of the British population claims to believe in), clairvoyance and alternative heath is harmful and thinks it profoundly undermines civilisation.
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He starts his sceptical odyssey at a New Age fair where he visits tarot card readers and spiritualists. Astrologer Neil Spencer attempts to explain to Dawkins how the movement of planets can affect people’s lives and illusionist Derren Brown reveals some earthly trade secrets. But will Dawkins change his trenchant views on this subject?