Ian Rowland, 2000
Writers · January 1, 2000
Ian Rowland
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Ian Rowland is 26 years old, born January 1, 2000 · Capricorn.
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About
Ian Rowland is a British writer and corporate consultant who exposed cold reading tactics in the psychic industry. Born 11 May 1961, he contributed to The Straight Dope Message Board under the username ianzin. His work on psychic deception influenced journalist Malcolm Gladwell's critique of FBI offender profiling. Taurus energy — grounded skepticism and practical insight.
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Biography
Ian Rowland is a British corporate speaker, trainer, and consultant based near London, England. Born 11 May 1961, he became known for his detailed analysis of cold reading—the high-pressure sales technique used by psychics to extract personal information and create false impressions of supernatural knowledge. His explanations of how cold reading operates in the psychic industry caught the attention of Canadian journalist Malcolm Gladwell, who cited Rowland's work in his public criticism of FBI offender profiling practices. Rowland also served as a contributor to The Straight Dope Message Board, posting under the username ianzin, where he shared expertise on skepticism and critical thinking. As a writer, Rowland has focused on demystifying pseudoscientific claims and training corporate audiences in critical reasoning. Born under Taurus, his methodical approach to exposing deception aligns with the sign's reputation for grounded, practical analysis.
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Trivia
- Used the online handle ianzin on The Straight Dope Message Board, a long-running skepticism forum.
- His explanation of cold reading tactics was cited by Malcolm Gladwell to critique FBI offender profiling methodology.
- Works as a corporate consultant and trainer specializing in critical reasoning and deception detection.
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Disciplined and structured. Ian Rowland succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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- How old is Ian Rowland?
- Ian Rowland is 26 years old (born January 1, 2000).
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- Ian Rowland was born on January 1, 2000.
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- Ian Rowland is a Capricorn, born January 1, 2000.
- What is Ian Rowland's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ian Rowland was born in 2000, the year of the Metal Dragon.
- What does Ian Rowland do?
- Ian Rowland is a writer.
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- Yes — Ian Rowland is alive and 26 years old.
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