Events
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Colorado Skepticamp Recap (by Reed Esau)
Here’s a recap from Reed Esau, one of the Colorado Skepticamp organizers. Phil at Bad Astronomy has written a recap, too. I (Reed) opened the day with a talk on the basics of modern skepticism, the purpose of which was twofold. First, to introduce some of our newer skeptics to the meat and potatoes of modern skepticism, covering some fascinating…
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Boston Skeptics in the Pub, Tonight!
Here’s your last reminder to come join the fun at the Asgard in Central Square tonight at 7pm! We’ve got Mike the Mad Biologist talking about how to defend evolution, and by the looks of it, we’ll all be very entertained. All the necessary info is at BostonSkeptics.com. Plus, I’ve just been informed that there’s parking available for $3 at…
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Holiday weekend
In lieu of Easter, I would like to invite you to join me in celebrating Blog Against Theocracy Weekend! With all of the talk about religion in the current presidential race in the United States, I’d like to say that I do not think religion belongs in the public debate or the public sphere at all. Just like our sexual…
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I am a terrible person
Update: Over 50 people showed up at the Colorado Skepticamp meeting today, including Phil Plait, from Bad Astronomy. One of the attendees is writing up a recap that I’ll be posting here soon, along with some photos. Sounds like it was a great event. Goddamn, I don’t know how I can compete with Elyse’s illustrious post this morning, so instead…
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Anonymous vs. Scientology
This past Saturday, March 15, thousands of people around the world gathered under the name “Anonymous” in front of their local Scientology centers to protest the organization’s tax-exempt status as well as their tactic of using strong-arm tactics to silence critics. It’s those strong-arm tactics that forced the vast majority of protesters to don masks lest they become “Fair Game,”…
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Hey Alaskans! (I know there are a few of you)
Blue Collar Scientist has informed me that he is organizing a meet-up for Anchorage skeptics on March 20 at a Barnes & Noble. Details here! The huge recent increase in skeptical events and meet-ups has been fabulous, I must say. I’ve pretty much always been pro-meatspace meet-up since I first met the other New England-area skeptics back in 2004. Writerdd…
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Sex and Skepticism Audio
I’ve been informed that my talk for the New York City Skeptics is now available as a free MP3! If you missed the event and want to know where all the skeptical women are, head to their site and have a listen.
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Skepical Colorado
Lest our readers think that it is only in Boston and Chicago that skeptics know how to shake it up and have a good time, here’s some info about an upcoming event in Colorado. (We also have skeptical shooting and drinking — not at the same time — so check out the calendar for those events.) From Reed E at…
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