Author Archives: cbrskeptics

November Update + December Guest Speaker: Jay Novella of The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe

Posted on November 16, 2021 by cbrskeptics

Fellow Skeptics, Due to circumstances beyond our control, the November talk has been moved to Monday, 22 November. The details are as follows:Resourcing Resilience: A Proposed Australian Universal Scheme for National and Community Service (AUSNACS)Date: Monday, 22 November 2021Time: 6:00pm … Continue reading →

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November Event: Resourcing Resilience with Prof. John Blaxland

Posted on November 7, 2021 by cbrskeptics

Fellow skeptics, It is so delightful to see that the restrictions that we have endured for so long have eased to a great deal and I hope you have all had a chance to enjoy these restored liberties! The details of … Continue reading →

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Canberra Skeptics AGM 2021

Posted on October 4, 2021 by cbrskeptics

Fellow skeptics, It is time for Canberra Skeptics Inc to hold its Annual General Meeting. The details of which are presented below: Canberra Skeptics Annual General MeetingDate – 19 October 2021Time: 7:00pm – 7:40pm Canberra Skeptics Inc. will hold its 2021 AGM on 19 October … Continue reading →

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Fake Medicine with Dr Brad McKay/Lockdown in Canberra/Convention 2022

Posted on August 14, 2021 by cbrskeptics

Fellow skeptics, As we continue in this period of lockdown, I, on behalf of the Canberra Skeptics Committee, hope that you and all those you care about are safe and well during this difficult time.  Please do all that you … Continue reading →

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August Event: Fake Medicine: Exposing the wellness crazes, cons and quacks costing us our health

Posted on June 14, 2021 by cbrskeptics

Canberra Skeptics proudly presents: Fake Medicine: Exposing the wellness crazes, cons and quacks costing us our health Date: Monday, 16 August 2021 Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm (AEST) Speaker: Dr Brad McKay Please register via Zoom. (https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7jpKqQ1QRKOrTflGWF5icg)   Dr Brad McKay, GP and experienced science communicator, investigates the myths, scams and fads … Continue reading →

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June Event: Learning from Indigenous memory methods with Dr Lynne Kelly

Posted on April 20, 2021 by cbrskeptics

Canberra Skeptics proudly presents: Learning from Indigenous memory methods Date: Monday, 14 June 2021 Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm (AEDT) Speaker: Dr Lynne Kelly Please register via Zoom. (https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ig5zmwgtTJW2Puey5WsSlQ) Indigenous cultures are usually represented as living in a fog of superstition … Continue reading →

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May Event: What is Humanism with Mary-Anne Cosgrove

Posted on April 20, 2021 by cbrskeptics

Canberra Skeptics proudly presents: What is Humanism Date: Wednesday, 12 May 2021 Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm (AEDT) Speaker: Mary-Anne Cosgrove Please register via Zoom. (https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MD0h0gVDRCC-RGfusEDdaA) For tens, even hundreds of thousands of years, humans have been wondering about their place … Continue reading →

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April Event: The Great Australian Psychic Prediction Project

Posted on March 27, 2021 by cbrskeptics

Canberra Skeptics proudly presents: The Great Australian Psychic Prediction Project Date: Tuesday, 13 April 2021 Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm (AEDT) Speaker: Richard Saunders Please register via Zoom. (https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C_CFKd9mTai8rHkYSrqRRQ) Year after year, especially around December and January, morning TV shows, radio and … Continue reading →

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March Event: Nuking the Moon

Posted on February 21, 2021 by cbrskeptics

Canberra Skeptics proudly presents: Nuking the Moon: An interview with Dr. Vince Houghton Date: Sunday, 14 March 2021 Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm (AEDT) Speaker: Dr. Vince Houghton Please register via Zoom. (https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Kq91DMniT66YXElNOK_vug) The world of intelligence and espionage is one … Continue reading →

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February Event and Skeptics in the Pub

Posted on January 18, 2021 by cbrskeptics

Fellow skeptics, I trust that you all had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year and are looking forward to 2021. As discussed late last year, Canberra Skeptics was planning to restart the Skeptics in the Pub. I am delighted to … Continue reading →

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