Darren McKee - Smart Giving - Ottawa Skepticamp 2013
An exploration of charitable giving using the principles of logic, evidence, and skepticism.
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by Darren McKee.
SkeptiCamp Winnipeg 2012: Next Generation DNA Sequencing
Matt Bueno is a scientist who completed his masters degree at Ryerson University and went on to work at the University of Toronto. He’s worked on various projects in diverse fields ranging from developmental neurology to evolutionary genomics to biophysics. He is new to Winnipeg, having recently accepted a position at the Health Sciences Centre as a diagnostic geneticist.
Duration: Time: 30:44
by Winnipeg Skeptics.
Website: http://winnipegskeptics.com
Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/WinnipegSkeptics
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WinnipegSkeptics
Podcast: http://www.itunes.com/podcast?id=480386469
SkeptiCamp Winnipeg 2012: Robots and Emotions
Dr. Jim Young is a researcher in computer science at the University of Manitoba specializing in human-robot interaction. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Calgary, where he focused on mixing robotic interface design with sociology, and worked for four years at the University of Tokyo, designing easy-to-use robotic interfaces for the general public.
Duration: 26:29
by Winnipeg Skeptics.
Website: http://winnipegskeptics.com
Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/WinnipegSkeptics
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WinnipegSkeptics
Podcast: http://www.itunes.com/podcast?id=480386469
Gedankenexperiments
In this presentation for SkeptiCamp Ottawa, Dana Peters describes how Gedankenexperiments (thought experiments) feature prominently in the history of science. Besides providing inspiration for many modern discoveries, the process of mental simulation could possibly have played a key role in the evolution of human consciousness.
by Dana Peters.
Nanotechnology: Facts and Fiction - Mary Spiro
This talk was presented by at SkeptiCamp DC on October 16, 2011.
Play Time: 29:25
by SkeptiCamp DC.
SkeptiCamp Phoenix 2013 (Session 4)
• Larry Geistlinger, Death an Uncomfortable Truth
• Jim Delton, Gun Rights
• Sara Wheatcroft, Pictures or it Didn’t Happen - Photo Manipulation & Skepticism
• Closing RemarksFor more information on this event, please see http://skepticamp.org/wiki/SkeptiCamp_Phoenix_2013.
Play Time: 54:23
by Anthony Barnhart.
SkeptiCamp Phoenix 2013 (Session 3)
• Glenn Stoneman, General Semantics: A Very Brief Overview
• Dylan Walker, Religion and Science: An examination of the protestant reformations effect on science development.
• Kevin Tyers, Vaporware: The best stuff that never was
• Bill Kurmes, Quackademic Veterinary Medicine
via Anthony Barnhart.
SkeptiCamp Phoenix 2013 (Session 2)
• Evan Andeen, Nibbling at the Margins: Selling Science to the Skeptical
• Nate Johnson, Sam Harris and Unintentional Science Communication
• Eileen Kane, Adult Science Literacy & Science Cafes
• Jim Veihdeffer, Myths about Saudi ArabiaFor more information on this event, please see http://skepticamp.org/wiki/SkeptiCamp_Phoenix_2013.
via Anthony Barnhart.
SkeptiCamp Phoenix 2013 (Session 1)
• Opening remarks
• Tony Barnhart, Fossils of Gooey Bits: The Futility of Evolutionary Psychology
• Jim Lippard, A superficial introduction to HPS & STS for skeptics
• Joel Hunter, The Model Skepticism of Hermione Granger
• Reed Esau, Journeyman SkepticFor more information on this event, please see http://skepticamp.org/wiki/SkeptiCamp_Phoenix_2013.
Play Time: 01:48:59
via Anthony Barnhart.
The “Buy Local” movement is economic pseudoscience
Speaker Michael at Skepticamp New Hampshire in October 2012 makes the case that local purchasing preferences uses classic economic fallacies and follows all the hallmarks of a pseudoscientfic movement. The talk includes a brief summary of the major international trade contributions of Adam Smith and David Ricardo.
Play time: 22:48
by Michael Hartwell.
SkeptiCamp Winnipeg 2012: Morals vs. Ethics
Mike Innes is a geek gone wrong. He has a tan, he can throw and catch a ball, and he looks you in the eye when he’s talking to you (some of the time). He’s also a disgruntled IT worker for a local insurance company, armchair philosopher, and self-proclaimed face-melter of Internet trolls.
The Winnipeg Skeptics is a community organisation that promotes science and critical thinking. The group hosts monthly Drinking Skeptically events, an annual SkeptiCamp, and a podcast called Life, the Universe & Everything Else. For more information:
Website: http://winnipegskeptics.com
Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/WinnipegSkeptics
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WinnipegSkeptics
Podcast: http://www.itunes.com/podcast?id=480386469SkeptiCamp is an open conference celebrating science and critical thinking. For more information please visit http://www.skepticamp.org.
SkeptiCamp Winnipeg 2012: The Good Ship Self-Esteem
Donna Harris is the vice president of the Humanists, Atheists, and Agnostics of Manitoba. She discovered skepticism in Las Vegas several years ago, and it has changed her live for the better.
The Winnipeg Skeptics is a community organisation that promotes science and critical thinking. The group hosts monthly Drinking Skeptically events, an annual SkeptiCamp, and a podcast called Life, the Universe & Everything Else. For more information: Website: http://winnipegskeptics.com
SkeptiCamp is an open conference celebrating science and critical thinking. For more information please visit http://www.skepticamp.org.
Play Time: 29:45
by Winnipeg Skeptics.
Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/WinnipegSkeptics
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WinnipegSkeptics
Podcast: http://www.itunes.com/podcast?id=480386469
SkeptiCamp Winnipeg 2012: A Sampling Sampler
Dr. Laura Targownik is a professional gastroenterologist and health services researcher (and yes, she was already heard your colonoscopy joke). She is most interested in discussing how to improve the public’s understanding of medical issues, better living through statistics, and in improving resources for skeptical families.
The Winnipeg Skeptics is a community organisation that promotes science and critical thinking. The group hosts monthly Drinking Skeptically events, an annual SkeptiCamp, and a podcast called Life, the Universe & Everything Else. For more information: Website: http://winnipegskeptics.com
SkeptiCamp is an open conference celebrating science and critical thinking. For more information please visit http://www.skepticamp.org
Play Time: 28:18
by Winnipeg Skeptics.
Website: http://winnipegskeptics.com
Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/WinnipegSkeptics
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WinnipegSkeptics
Podcast: http://www.itunes.com/podcast?id=480386469
SkeptiCamp Winnipeg 2012: Do This, Lose Weight (Fast)
Laura Creek Newman is a registered dietitian in Winnipeg who has a passion for everything involving food and nutrition. Her favourite skeptical topics are health, wellness, and the latest “miracle foods”. She is an active member of the Winnipeg Skeptics with a particular interest in building community ties through volunteering events.
The Winnipeg Skeptics is a community organisation that promotes science and critical thinking. The group hosts monthly Drinking Skeptically events, an annual SkeptiCamp, and a podcast called Life, the Universe & Everything Else. For more information: Website: http://winnipegskeptics.com
SkeptiCamp is an open conference celebrating science and critical thinking. For more information please visit http://www.skepticamp.org.
Play Time: 26:50
by Winnipeg Skeptics.
Website: http://winnipegskeptics.com
Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/WinnipegSkeptics
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WinnipegSkeptics
Podcast: http://www.itunes.com/podcast?id=480386469
SkeptiCamp Winnipeg 2012: How to Run 100 Miles
Scott Burton is a professional motivational speaker and corporate entertainer. His hobby is participating in ultramarathons (races longer than 42.2 kilometres) while continually testing his abilities. Scott believes that we can all benefit from reaching for big goals and challenging our self-limiting beliefs.
The Winnipeg Skeptics is a community organisation that promotes science and critical thinking. The group hosts monthly Drinking Skeptically events, an annual SkeptiCamp, and a podcast called Life, the Universe & Everything Else. For more information: Website: http://winnipegskeptics.com
SkeptiCamp is an open conference celebrating science and critical thinking. For more information please visit http://www.skepticamp.org.
Play Time: 26:28
by Winnipeg Skeptics.
Website: http://winnipegskeptics.com
Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/WinnipegSkeptics
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WinnipegSkeptics
Podcast: http://www.itunes.com/podcast?id=480386469
