I think Randi's challenge is bogus... a publicity stunt to feed his ego and a tool to attack his perceived enemies. Since he controls the test, he can always prevent a winner.
I think Randi just needs a hug more than anything else.
So here's the Pavlina challenge:
I'll offer a $10,000 cash prize (that's cash, not bonds) for a 60-second hug between James Randi and Sylvia Browne. That's $5000 each for 60 seconds of their time. They can donate the money to charity if they wish.
Maybe over time we can build the prize even higher and encourage them to forgive each other. How much will it take to crack their mutual resentment?
As human beings we have more important things to do right now than fight amongst ourselves.
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