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Giving The (TGA) Tiger Some Teeth — Vic Skeptics Forum
[ Wednesday, November 16, 2011; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Vic Skeptics have arranged a forum to investigate this issue, on Wednesday evening 16th November at La Notte Restaurant in Carlton, featuring a distinguished panel: Loretta Marron Dr Ken Harvey Dr Stephen Basser Dr Michael Vagg. Further details, including how to book: http://vicskeptics.wordpress.com/events/giving-the-tiger-some-teeth/ … Read on »
Vic Skeptics Café (Melbourne)
[ Monday, November 21, 2011; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Monday 21st of November, 2011 La Notte Restaurant, 140 Lygon Street Carlton Nicholas Bruzzese A Historical and Critical Approach to the Bible Is the Bible worth the scrolls it’s written on? Should the Bible be categorized with other books such as Mein Kampf? When studied using a “historical critical approach”, the Bible is revealed to be … Read on »
Melbourne Skeptics Café
[ Monday, October 17, 2011; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] VIDEO NIGHT This is a popular annual event. Catch up with some of the many Skeptically related videos from You-tube and elsewhere. Presented by Peter Bromley La Notte Restaurant 140 Lygon Street Carlton Meal from 6pm, Showtime 8pm. … Read on »
Melbourne Skeptics Café
[ Monday, September 19, 2011; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Ross McKeown — “Pseudoscience and the Vulnerable” Presentation for the Victorian Skeptics – September 19, 2011 For over 15 years I have sought to discredit the pseudoscientific claims made by a wide range of treatments claiming to cure or lessen the effects of tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Tinnitus sufferers are particularly desperate and vulnerable to such charlatans. At … Read on »
Leslie Cannold on “Why we’ve stopped trusting science” at Embiggen Books Melbourne
[ Thursday, July 28, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Location: Embiggen Books — 197 – 203 Lt Lonsdale Street behind the State Library Melbourne and Eastern Hills Skeptics are excited to present Dr Leslie Cannold at Embiggen Books in Melbourne. “Why we’ve stopped trusting science”. Dr Cannold will talk about the various social and economic forces undermining trust in science, and what we can do to fight back. More information … Read on »
Melbourne Skeptics Café
[ Monday, August 15, 2011 6:00 pm to Tuesday, August 16, 2011 4:00 pm. ] Dr Mick Vagg Bubbles of Nothing La Notte Restaurant 140 Lygon Street Carlton … Read on »
The Celestial Teapot (Mornington Peninsula, Victoria)
[ Thursday, August 18, 2011; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The Celestial Teapot meets at The ECO House at The Briars Park, 450 Nepean Hwy, Mt Martha 3934 (Melway Ref 145: D 11) on the third Thursday of each month starting at 6.30pm We have guest speakers and discussions on topics of scientific interest and philosophical skepticism. For further information, contact Graeme Hanigan 0438 359 600 … Read on »
The Celestial Teapot (Mornington Peninsula Victoria)
[ Thursday, July 21, 2011; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The Celestial Teapot meets at The ECO House at The Briars Park, 450 Nepean Hwy, Mt Martha 3934 (Melway Ref 145: D 11) on the third Thursday of each month starting at 6.30pm We have guest speakers and discussions on topics of scientific interest and philosophical skepticism. For further information, contact Graeme Hanigan 0438 359 600 … Read on »
Melbourne Eastern Hills Skeptics
[ Monday, August 8, 2011 6:00 pm to Tuesday, August 9, 2011 4:00 pm. ] Melbourne Eastern Hills Skeptics in the Pub (or MEH SitP), is a monthly gathering of critical-thinking, scientifically-skeptical folk who like to discuss issues relating to pseudoscience, alternative medicines, the paranormal, and various other matters of importance or interest to the skeptically-minded, all whilst sipping a fine ale or other beverage of choice. If you’re interested in … Read on »
Melbourne Eastern Hills Skeptics
[ Monday, July 11, 2011; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Melbourne Eastern Hills Skeptics in the Pub (or MEH SitP), is a monthly gathering of critical-thinking, scientifically-skeptical folk who like to discuss issues relating to pseudoscience, alternative medicines, the paranormal, and various other matters of importance or interest to the skeptically-minded, all whilst sipping a fine ale or other beverage of choice. If you’re interested in … Read on »
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