What is SkeptiCamp?
SkeptiCamp is modelled after the widely successful BarCamp format, often referred to as the “unconference”. Informal, open and community-organized, SkeptiCamp emphasizes participation: programming is provided by the attendees themselves the day of the event, from first-time speaker and casual skeptics to professional scientists and experienced lecturers. Everyone is encouraged to come ready to give a presentation on a topic that drives their passion for skepticism.
Where BarCamp focuses on technology, SkeptiCamp’s theme converges on critical thinking, science and evidence-based conclusions. Attendees keen to present should come prepared with specifics to back up their talks, and audience members are encouraged to challenge and question conclusions that lack adequate evidence.
What is Skepticism?
Skepticism is the process of applying reason and critical thinking when evaluating claims. It is not defined as a particular or rigid set of beliefs, but as an approach to making decisions that are based on sound reasoning, logic and evidence. The idea is to neither blindly accept nor dismiss claims, but to question everything. Skeptics have great respect for the scientific method and the application of reason and logic to all ideas.
To learn more about skepticism, check out Skeptic.com’s great Introduction to Skepticism.
Where?
The event will be taking place on the University of Alberta campus on the first floor of ETLC.
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