Ray Hyman
Ray Hyman (born June 23, 1928) is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon, and a noted critic of parapsychology. Hyman, along with James Randi, Martin Gardner and Paul Kurtz, is one of the founders of the modern skeptical movement. He is the founder and leader of the Skeptic's Toolbox. Hyman serves on the Executive Council for the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.
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| Born | June 23, 1928 Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Boston University Johns Hopkins University |
| Known for | Critic of parapsychology, research on Hick's Law |
| Awards | In Praise of Reason Award (2003), Robert P. Balles Prize (2005), IIG Houdini Hall of Honor Award (2011) |
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| Fields | Psychology |
| Institutions | University of Oregon Harvard |
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