CFIC Atheist Alliance International Report Aug-22-16

This is a modified version of the original video posted Jun.26/16 correcting a technical flaw when viewing on mobile devices. Centre for Inquiry Canada presents this documentary about Atheist Alliance International, featuring an interview with AAI’s new president, Onur Romano. Correspondent; Aki Muthali.

Dr Richard Carrier at CFI Calgary 720p

Centre for Inquiry Calgary was proud to host Dr Richard Carrier on October 19, 2014. His talk was entitled “How Does History and Science Prove or Disprove a Religion”. Centre for Inquiry Canada is a registered educational charity with a mandate to promote the values of reason, science and freedom of inquiry. We are a community of freethinking people who put on events, workshops, conferences and work as activists to promote evidence-based reasoning in Canada and abroad.

Mass Homoepathic Overdose on Parliament Hill 360p

Uploaded on 7 Feb 2011. CFI Ottawa, The Ottawa Skeptic Society, and a bunch of other people gather on Parliament Hill to join in the international Ten23 challenge (http://www.1023.org.uk/) of downing whole bottles of homeopathic “remedies”.

What does an overdose feel like 360p

Uploaded on 9 Feb 2011. Darren McKee discusses the peculiar symptoms of his homeopathic overdose.

The Locavore’s Dilemma; CFIC Lecture by Pierre Desrochers

Lecture given by Pierre Desrochers: co-author of the Locavore’s Dilemma; In Praise of the 10,000-Mile Diet.

Teaching the Controversy – Gideon Bibles

Interview with Rene Chouinard from Niagara Ontario about Gideon Bible Distribution and Human Rights.

Teaching the Controversy – Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence

Centre for Inquiry Canada’s New Educational Video Series.

Still Small Voices – Carolyn Hyppolite

A talk by author Carolyn Hyppolite at the CFI Canada office in Toronto.

Magician & Skeptic Penn Jillette at Centre for Inquiry: “Everyday is an atheist holiday”

Magician Penn Jillette at Centre for Inquiry in Toronto. An exclusive evening with the skeptical funnyman talking about his experiences as a skeptic and atheist, and discussing his new book: ‘Every Day Is an Atheist Holiday!’

Secularism in action: Panel at Centre for Inquiry’s Eschaton 2012 Conference (Atheism TV Mirror)

Veronica Abbass reports on her lawsuit against the City of Peterborough, Ontario. Peterborough is accused of unconstitutionally incorporating religion via public prayers into their government proceedings. The larger issues of church-state separation in Canada are also discussed. Veronica is a writer on Canadian Atheist, a multi-author website, and an active member of Centre for Inquiry. Website: http://canadianatheist.com/. This video is mirrored from Atheism TV. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/AtheismTV

Evolutionary Biologist Sean B. Carroll: Bringing Science to Life

Science Education and Storytelling: Featuring Sean B. Carroll. Talk delivered September 27, 2013, at the University of Toronto, for the Centre for Inquiry. Sean B. Carroll is an award-winning scientist, author, and educator. He leads the Department of Science Education of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the largest private supporter of science education activities in the US, and is the Allan Wilson Professor of Molecular Biology and Genetics at the University of Wisconsin.

The Secret Power of Juries

A Secret Part of Our Legal Tradition: Humanism, Social Justice, and the Power of Juries. Featuring Gary Bauslaugh, Author. Talk delivered September 27, 2013 at the University of Toronto, for the Centre for Inquiry. Canadians know that the jurors at a trial decide the defendant’s guilt or innocence according to the law of the land. What they don’t know is how far that right actually goes, and what the real power of juries is.

Darwin’s Shadows: Family, Friends, and Influences with Dr. Greg Bole

Centre for Inquiry Vancouver. Recorded: Feb 28th 2013. You probably know some interesting things about Darwin himself, but how much do you know about the people who surrounded him and supported him? Exploring the family and friends who influenced the life of Charles Darwin. What is the origin of The Origin of Species?

Atheist Stand-up Comedy, De-Baptism Ceremony

On December 18th, CFI Montreal will be hosting a Year-End Party aimed at the city’s atheist and skeptic communities. The event will feature a live jazz performance by the “Mike Rud Trio”, four of the best stand-up comedians/heretics around town, a De-Baptism ceremony for those who want to save their souls, a cash bar (beer only) and all the holiday cheer you can handle! This party will also kick off our new monthly Atheist Comedy Nights, which will start in the new year. And remember: if you drink, don’t write holy texts that could be misinterpreted for centuries to come.”

“Darwin: Endless Forms Most Beautiful”, excerpts from Composer Ralph Denzer

“Darwin: Endless Forms Most Beautiful” is a new multi-media theatre/music work that explores the life and ideas of Charles Darwin, his theory of evolution, and the conflict between science and belief. Darwin: Endless Forms Most Beautiful examines where Darwin’s theory may be leading us in terms of bio- and cyber-technology. Developed in a creative development laboratory setting, in conjunction with a student ensemble of seven singers/actors and six instrumentalists, the piece showcases an experimental scenography that features video and projection.

“Science and the paranormal”, a talk by Dr. Joe Schwarcz

Since the dawn of civilization, humans have been fascinated by phenomena which appear to lie outside the scope of science. Our history is peppered with accounts of psychics predicting the future, mediums conversing with the dead, and aliens in UFO’s abducting earthlings. Today, the likes of Deepak Chopra confuse people with their quantum psychobabble, and there is widespread belief that the moon and planets influence our behaviour, that “psychic surgeons” can remove tumours without making incisions and that Uri Geller bends spoons with the power of his mind. Do these effects really lie outside the scope of modern-day science? This lecture examines paranormal phenomena and describes how many of the effects can be explained by perfectly “natural” means. The presentation is highlighted by a number of “demonstrations” aimed at increasing the awareness of the need to evaluate “paranormal” phenomena by critical scientific methods.

The Promise of New Worlds: The Kepler Mission, featuring Professor Paul Delaney

Since 1995, over 450 new exoplanets have been discovered. When the Kepler space probe was launched in April 2009, many expected hundreds of new worlds to be discovered in its 4 year lifespan. It appears that hundreds of exoplanets may have been found within the first months of its mission, suggesting that planets are more common than we had thought or dared hope. In this talk, Astronomy and Physics Professor Paul Delaney discusses the exploding field of exoplanetary astronomy, what we can expect in the coming months and its implications for life within our galaxy.