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He is also the writer and producer of the documentary films <em>The UFO Movie THEY Don't Want You to See</em> (2023), <em>Science Friction</em> (2022), and <em>Principles of Curiosity</em> (2017). He has appeared on numerous radio shows and television documentaries, and also hosts the science video series <em>inFact with Brian Dunning</em> (infactvideo.com). He is the author of seven books such as <em>Conspiracies Declassified</em> (Simon & Schuster, 2018). Formerly a computer scientist, Brian now uses new media to promote science literacy and critical thinking. He is a member of the National Association of Science Writers, and lives in central Oregon.</p> <h3>Short Bio (45 words)</h3> <p>Science writer Brian Dunning is the host and producer of the <em>Skeptoid</em> podcast, the writer and presenter of the documentary films <em>The UFO Movie THEY Don't Want You to See,</em> <em>Science Friction</em>, and <em>Principles of Curiosity</em>, and is the author of seven books such as <em>Conspiracies Declassified</em> (Simon & Schuster, 2018). 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