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October AGM and November Event

Posted on October 16, 2022 by cbrskeptics

Canberra Skeptics Annual General MeetingDate – 25 October 2022Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm Canberra Skeptics Inc. will hold its 2021 AGM on 25 October 2022 from 7:00pm – 8:00pm. To ensure maximum participation, this will be conducted online.To participate, please use the following link – (https://meet.google.com/wte-zark-ton). Draft … Continue reading →

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Investment treaties: can we save the baby from the bathwater?

Posted on September 4, 2022 by cbrskeptics

Canberra Skeptics proudly presents: Investment treaties: can we save the baby from the bathwater? Date: Tuesday, 20 September 2022 Time: 6:00 to 7:00pm Speaker: Emma Aisbett Venue: Online Registration essential Link: https://my.demio.com/ref/vnmCqqyKMYKjip6b Investment treaties have been a ubiquitous yet controversial … Continue reading →

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July 18: Rights, Riots and Ratbags: Making Sense of Magical Thinking

Posted on July 12, 2022 by cbrskeptics

Fellow skeptics, Following the very recent statements from the ACT Chief Medical Officer regarding the large increase in COVID-19 cases, I have made the decision to move the talk online. It will now be held on Monday, 18 July at 6pm. … Continue reading →

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Convention News and Upcoming Events

Posted on June 13, 2022 by cbrskeptics

It is with great delight that Canberra Skeptics announces the Australian Skeptics National Convention 2022, to be held at the National Library of Australia from the 3rd to the 4th of December. The theme of the convention is ‘Science and … Continue reading →

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June Event: Ned Kelly: the making of a myth

Posted on May 27, 2022 by cbrskeptics

Canberra Skeptics proudly presents: Ned Kelly: the making of a myth Date: Monday, 20 June 2022 Time: 6:00 to 7:30pm Speaker: David Dufty Venue: Belconnen Community Service, 26 Chandler Street, Belconnen ACT 2616 Cost: Free Tickets essential: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ned-kelly-the-making-of-a-myth-tickets-346391415047 Ned Kelly … Continue reading →

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A Pint of Science in May

Posted on April 26, 2022 by cbrskeptics

Fellow skeptics, As previously mentioned, Canberra Skeptics will not be running a talk in May. Instead, we would be delighted if you attended one of the Pint of Science talk that will be held from 9-10 May.  The details can … Continue reading →

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April Event: “It’s written all over your face” with Ben Steward

Posted on April 2, 2022 by cbrskeptics

Canberra Skeptics proudly presents: “It’s written all over your face”: Is it time we updated our understanding of emotion perception? Date: Wednesday, 13 April 2022Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pmSpeaker: Ben StewardPlease register via Demio (https://my.demio.com/ref/dKqzynPO5R0q6X5M) Western philosophy and science have long … Continue reading →

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March Guest Speaker and Convention Update

Posted on March 14, 2022 by cbrskeptics

Fellow skeptics, Just a quick reminder that the next Canberra Skeptics webinar will be held tonight. The details are as follows: Beyond the Panopticon: Evidence-Based Approaches to Criminal Justice ReformDate: Tuesday, 15 March 2022Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pmSpeakers: Dr Mindy SotiriPlease … Continue reading →

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February and March Events

Posted on February 13, 2022 by cbrskeptics

Fellow skeptics, Just a quick reminder that the next Canberra Skeptics’ webinar is coming up this Tuesday. The details are as follows: Psychedelic-assisted therapies for mental illness: why innovation in treatment is needed now more than ever Date: Tuesday, 15 … Continue reading →

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February Event: Psychedelic-assisted therapies for mental illness

Posted on January 26, 2022 by cbrskeptics

Canberra Skeptics proudly presents: Psychedelic-assisted therapies for mental illness: why innovation in treatment is needed now more than ever Date: Tuesday, 15 February 2022Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm Speakers: Tania de Jong AM, Dr Jennifer Loughnan Please register via Demio(https://my.demio.com/ref/JNkiRnu0JqnO8GuS) Pre-Covid … Continue reading →

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