Episode 42: Skepticon 5, Part 2

Episode 42: Skepticon 5, Part 2

In this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Gem Newman, Mark Forkheim, Ashlyn Noble, Laura Creek Newman, Brendan Curran-Johnson, and Gary Barbon conclude their discussion of Skepticon 5, and the LUEE crew reflects on 42 episodes of Life, the Universe & Everything Else. This episode also features interviews with Matt Dillahunty of the Atheist Experience and Jen McCreight of Blag Hag.

Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a program promoting secular humanism and scientific skepticism presented by the Winnipeg Skeptics and the Humanists, Atheists & Agnostics of Manitoba.

Links: Apocalypse 2012: The End of the World Party (Facebook Event, Meetup Event) | Skepticon | Skepticon Videos | Center for Applied Rationality (CFAR) | Dawkins Quotation (from The God Delusion) | The Atheist Experience (website, blog) | Matt Dillahunty vs. Kristine Kruszelnicki: The Right to Abortion | Blag Hag | Boobquake | Atheism+ | Jen McCreight: Diversity in Your Group

Our Favourite LUEE Episodes: Leaving Faith Behind, Part 1 | Leaving Faith Behind, Part 2 | “Thrive” | Zombies! Part 1! | Zombies! Part 2! | To Vaccinate, or Not to Vaccinate? | Common Creationist Claims, Part 1 | Common Creationist Claims, Part 2

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Episode 40: Skepticon 5, Part 1

Episode 40: Skepticon 5, Part 1

In this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Gem Newman, Mark Forkheim, Ashlyn Noble, Laura Creek Newman, Brendan Curran-Johnson, and Gary Barbon discuss their trip to Skepticon 5. This episode also features interviews with Skepchicks Rebecca Watson, Surly Amy, and Kammy Lyon, and with Lauren Lane, one of the founders of Skepticon.

Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a program promoting secular humanism and scientific skepticism presented by the Winnipeg Skeptics and the Humanists, Atheists & Agnostics of Manitoba.

Links: Skepticon | Episode 4: Skepticon 4 Recap | Skepchick | It Stands to Reason, Skeptics Can Be Sexist Too | The Humanist Community Project

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Episode 21: How Rationalists Approach Death, Part 2

Episode 21: How Rationalists Approach Death, Part 2

Life, the Universe & Everything ElseIn this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Mark Forkheim concludes his discussion of life, death, and immortality with Gem Newman, Robert Shindler, and Greg Christensen.

Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a program promoting secular humanism and scientific skepticism presented by the Winnipeg Skeptics and the Humanists, Atheists & Agnostics of Manitoba.

Links: Drinking Skeptically with the Winnipeg Skeptics | Imagine No Relgion 2 | Skepticon 4: How Should Rationalists Approach Death? | Cryonics (Wikipedia, Less Wrong, Alcor Life Extension Foundation) | Technological Singularity | Transhumanism | Technological Predictions by Ray Kurzweil | Curiosity: Can You Live Forever? | Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom | The Weekly Weinersmith, Episode 17: Dr. R. Douglas Fields and “The Other Brain”

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Episode 20: How Rationalists Approach Death, Part 1

Episode 20: How Rationalists Approach Death, Part 1

In this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Mark Forkheim discusses life, death, and immortality with Gem Newman, Robert Shindler, and Greg Christensen.

Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a program promoting secular humanism and scientific skepticism presented by the Winnipeg Skeptics and the Humanists, Atheists & Agnostics of Manitoba.

Links: Imagine No Relgion 2 | The History of Homeopathy (Text, Video) | Shoppers Drug Mart Named In $30M Lawsuit For Selling Homeopathic Product (CASS Press Release, Skeptic North) | Cold-fX (Science-Based Pharmacy, CBC Marketplace) | Exorcist Expertise Sought After Saskatoon “Possession” | Skepticon 4: How Should Rationalists Approach Death? | Gem’s Ghost Stories | Tibetan Sky Burial | Ecoburials

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Episode 4: Skepticon 4 Recap

Episode 4: Skepticon 4 Recap

In this episode of Life, the Universe, & Everything Else, Mark, Leslie, Scott, and Robert talk about the highlights of Mark’s trip to Skepticon 4 in Springfield, MO. You can learn more about Skepticon 4 by visiting their website or by watching the talks that have been made available on YoutTube by Hambone Productions. If you’re interested in hearing more about the Winnipeg Skeptics’ visit to our (now defunct) local creation museum, you can do so here.

Life, the Universe & Everything Else is a program promoting secular humanism and scientific skepticism presented by the Winnipeg Skeptics and the Humanists, Atheists & Agnostics of Manitoba.

Links: Skepticon.org | Hambone Productions | Creation Museum Visit

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