Posts Tagged ‘atlanta skeptics’

Podcast #64 – Dragon*Con Wrap-Up

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

We’ll post the live episode we recorded on September 5th as soon as it’s available; meanwhile, we look back at our experience at Dragon*Con in general and the Skeptics Track in particular.  Kudos to:

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Photos from Atlanta SkeptiCamp

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Here are a few photos from last weekend’s very first Atlanta SkeptiCamp!  I thought it was all very cool: volunteers gave presentations on a mindbending number of topics, including 10 questions every skeptic will hear; an investigation into a popular historical “ghost” story; the scientific method; the Detox Myth; applied kinesiology; the fact of evolution; tips on creating a good website; defining “organic” foods (and other weasly terms like “dolphin safe,” “no antibiotics,” “cage-free,” etc.); skeptical parenting; a DNA primer; a neurology primer, and an exploration of theatre superstitions.  And, of course, the live joint appearance by Derek and Swoopy of Skepticality and me and David from American Freethought.

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Atlanta SkeptiCamp

Friday, January 30th, 2009

If you’ll be in metro Atlanta February 6th and 7th, join American Freethought’s John Snider and David Driscoll, along with a host of fellow skeptics, at the Doraville Civic Center for Atlanta SkeptiCamp!  Atlanta SkeptiCamp is hosted by the Atlanta Skeptics, and is a new kind of conference whose content is provided by attendees.  SkeptiCamp focuses on topics of interest to skeptics, including science, critical thinking and skeptical inquiry.  Our understanding is that there’s no admission charge, but all attendees are strongly encourged to contribute (either as a speaker, an organizer or a volunteer), and donations are invited to offset the cost.  The schedule won’t be solidified until the first day of the conference, but that’s just part of the fast-paced excitement.  We’ll see you there!

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