SkeptiCamp Winnipeg is a conference for the sharing of ideas. It is free and open to the public: anyone can attend and participate! Presentations and discussions focus on science and free inquiry, and the audience is encouraged to challenge presenters to defend their ideas.

SkeptiCamp is based on the highly successful BarCamp model. The basic idea is that attendees are participants; everyone attending SkeptiCamp is encouraged to participate: this may take the form of presenting a short talk on a topic related to science and skepticism, helping coordinate and plan the event, or simply taking active part in the discussion.

SkeptiCamp Winnipeg 2012 was Winnipeg’s third open skeptical conference. It took place on Saturday, 29 September 2012, from 10:30–16:30 at the Sir William Stephenson Library.

Organisers

Role	Organiser
Emcee	Ashlyn Noble
Speaker Coordinator	Laura Creek Newman
Communication/Outreach Coordinator	Scott Carnegie
Venue Coordinators	Gem Newman & Laura Creek Newman
General Troubleshooting	Gem Newman

Presentations

Time	Talk	Speaker	Links
10:40	Measures to Avoid Adverse Consequences of Irresponsible Extraction of Fossil Fuels	Dennis LeNeveu	Video
11:10	How to Run 100 Miles: Challenging Self-Limiting Beliefs	Scott Burton	Video Website
11:40	“Do This, Lose Weight (Fast)”: A Look at Common Weight Loss Solutions	Laura Creek Newman	Video
13:00	A Sampling Sampler: Statistics for the Non-Statistician	Dr. Laura Targownik	Video
13:30	The Good Ship Self-Esteem	Donna Harris	Video
14:00	Robots and Emotions: Science Fiction Hype or Real Science?	Dr. Jim Young	Video Website
15:00	Twelve Step Programs: A Personal Insight	Scott Carnegie
15:30	Morals vs. Ethics: The Evolution of Awareness	Mike Innes	Video
16:00	Next Generation DNA Sequencing: Small Technology, Big Changes	Matt Bueno	Video

Please note that our Community Guidelines and Anti-Harassment Policy are in effect at every Winnipeg Skeptics event.

SkeptiCamp Winnipeg 2012 Playlist