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SUMMARY:Your Deceptive Mind: A Scientific Guide to Critical Thinking Skills
DESCRIPTION:Many people are familiar with Steve Novella\, as host of the Skeptics Guide to the Universe\, blogger at Science-Based Medicine\, or just all-round goto guy for scientific skepticism. \nBut you may not know that Novella has created a video course in critical thinking offered by The Great Courses. \nHere’s a summary:  \nWhat should you think? Who should you believe? Could you be deceiving yourself? These are questions that all critical thinkers of any age must constantly ask themselves. There is no more important skill in today’s world than being able to think about\, understand\, and act on information in a way that is both effective and responsible. Critical thinking transforms you from a passive member of society into an active participant in the ideas and issues of the day. It empowers you to better understand nearly every single aspect of everyday life\, from health and nutrition to science and technology to philosophical and spiritual belief systems. \nEveryone is welcome to join us to view the lectures and join in lively followup discussion.  There are 24 lectures and we will be viewing 2 per session.  \nPlease be sure to sign up on Meetup for this event! http://www.meetup.com/CFI-ottawa/events/226615661/
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/your-deceptive-mind-a-scientific-guide-to-critical-thinking-skills/
LOCATION:Canal Royal Oak\, 221 Echo Dr.\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Ottawa,Discussion,Film Screening,Social Gathering
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SUMMARY:Agri - Culture: What is the role of social sciences and humanities in science?
DESCRIPTION:Peter Anderson\, a historical and cultural geographer of science\, will discuss how his research on the history of Ottawa’s Central Experimental Farm relates to ongoing efforts to protect and expand Agriculture Canada’s scientific capacity at the Farm. An active member of the Coalition to Protect the Farm\, Pete places the research at the farm in its historic and cultural context\, arguing for the importance of continuing research at the Farm by highlighting past successes. He also applies the lessons of environmental history and science & technologies studies to support agricultural science against the lingering effects of the last decade’s science wars\, emphasizing the importance of basic and applied government research in a time of changing climates. \nThe Coalition to Protect the Farm is a community organization dedicated to protecting the Central Experimental Farm (CEF) in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. \nFounded in 1886\, the Central Experimental Farm is one of the longest running agricultural research facilities in the world. In 2014 MP John Baird announced that 60 acres of land from the Central Experimental Farm would be leased to the Ottawa Hospital for a new campus for the Civic Hospital.  \nMeetup Signup Page
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/agri-culture-what-is-the-role-of-social-sciences-and-humanities-in-science/
LOCATION:Canal Royal Oak\, 221 Echo Dr.\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Ottawa,Discussion,Lecture,Social Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160821T114500
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SUMMARY:March with CFI Ottawa in Ottawa Pride March
DESCRIPTION:Look for the Atheist Pride banner and STOP FAITH-BASED BIGOTRY signs\, Ottawa\, ON (edit map) \nLook for the Atheist Pride banner and STOP FAITH-BASED BIGOTRY signs \nMeetup Signup Page
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/march-with-cfi-ottawa-in-ottawa-pride-march/
LOCATION:Near Bank and Gladstone\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160824T173000
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SUMMARY:Bad Science Watch is back! (Talk by Michael Kruse)
DESCRIPTION:In this informal chat\, Michael will talk about the re-launch of the current Bad Science Watch projects and the pending changes to the Natural Health Product regulations at Health Canada. \nMichael Kruse\, Executive Director of Bad Science Watch\, is an advanced-care paramedic in York Region\, just north of Toronto\, Ontario. A theatrical lighting designer as well\, he re-trained in 2005 as an EMT-Paramedic Specialist at the University of Iowa and as an advanced care paramedic at Durham College. Michael is currently enrolled at the University of Toronto working towards an undergraduate degree in physiology and the history and philosophy of science. Michael has been active in the science advocacy community for 7 years and is committed to a compassionate defense of science for the betterment of all Canadians. \nMeetup Signup Page
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/bad-science-watch-is-back-talk-by-michael-kruse/
LOCATION:Fox and Feather Pub\, 283 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2P 1M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160825T210000
DTSTAMP:20160909T211735Z
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SUMMARY:CFIC T.O. Counter-Apologetics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and entertaining review of Aron Ra’s “Refuting the Irrefutable Proof of God part 6”\, and other topics.\n\nhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LCOz8P3xLiI\n\nAll are welcome.\n\nA $5 donation to CFI Canada is appreciated.\n\nThere will be refreshments available\,  and a draw for the door prize of a CFIC hat or shirt.\n\n\n 
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfi-toronto-counter-apologetics/
LOCATION:CFI Canada Office\, 55 Eglinton Ave E\, Ste 604\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4P 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFIC Toronto
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160828T150000
DTSTAMP:20160816T023226Z
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SUMMARY:Living without Religion
DESCRIPTION:Living without Religion provides a support group for those who are considering leaving their religion\, have left their religion\, and/or are encountering challenges with friends\, family\, classmates or co-workers due to religious differences. \nPlease note that this meeting is intended to be a support group only\, and will not be including discussions of current events\, science\, or philosophy. \nPlease sign up on Meetup! https://www.meetup.com/CFI-ottawa/events/232005708/
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/living-without-religion-2-2/
LOCATION:Fox and Feather Pub\, 283 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2P 1M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Ottawa,Peer support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160829T210000
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SUMMARY:Toronto: Science and Philosophy Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by CFI Canada member Christine Gagnon\, the goal is to provide a friendly\, free-thinking environment in which to discuss books that inspire rewarding conversation on subjects related to science and philosophy. \nSuggested donation is $5. \nTHIS MONTH’S BOOK SELECTION: The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli \nThe Prince is a classic book that explores the attainment\, maintenance\, and utilization of political power in the western world. Machiavelli wrote The Prince to demonstrate his skill in the art of the state\, presenting advice on how a prince might acquire and hold power. Machiavelli defended the notion of rule by force rather than by law. Accordingly\, The Prince seems to rationalize a number of actions done solely to perpetuate power. It is an examination of power-its attainment\, development\, and successful use. (goodreads.com)
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/toronto-science-and-philosophy-book-club/
LOCATION:The Duke of Kent\, 2315 Yonge St.
ORGANIZER;CN="CFI Toronto":MAILTO:ontario@cficanada.ca
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