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SUMMARY:Unfriending the Future: Motivated Empathy in Science and Political Advocacy by Michael Kruse
DESCRIPTION:Unfriending the Future:  Motivated Empathy in Science and Political Advocacy by Michael Kruse\, Executive Director for “Bad Science Watch” \n \n“When we are faced with the irrational and conspiratorial claims of the alternative medicine community the science minded community often responds with anger\, incredulity and frustration. \nSometimes these messages are not from the easy targets of the fringe but from our own family and friends. But how often has our argumentative response been effective? \nIt is worth taking a look at not only our goals and our tactics\, but our audience as well.  \nWe know that psychological phenomena like the backfire effect combine with ideological anti-corporate attitudes to work against any rational arguments\, we have seen it happen time and again. \nThis was the state of frustration we were in when we started Bad Science Watch. We made a decision to think about our audience and set goals focused on making real change.  \nThis talk will focus on the role that empathy plays in picking targets and setting goals and the success we have had in creating a message that has resonated with our audience and supporters.” \nBad Science Watch is an independent non-profit consumer protection watchdog and science advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians by countering bad science. We are driven by a vision of a safer\, healthier\, and more prosperous Canada where critical thinking and sound science are paramount in the making of important societal decisions. \nhttp://www.badsciencewatch.ca/ \nTICKET PRICES\n \n\n
General Public: $15 pre-event\, $20 at the door\n 
Friends of the Centre: $10\nStudents: $5\n\nTickets can be bought online through Eventbrite.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/unfriending-the-future/
LOCATION:Mt Royal University\, Moot Court (EA 1031)\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CFI Calgary
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SUMMARY:CFIC T.O. Atheists & Friends Sunday Meetup
DESCRIPTION:CFIC Toronto Atheists & Friends Sunday Meetup is a fun discussion group focusing on a range of topics within the realm of Atheism. They’re open to the public and everyone is welcome to join in! \nIt is normally held every FIRST Sunday of the month at 5:00 p.m.\, at Scallywags\, 11 St.Clair Ave. West\, reserved under the name ‘meetup’. But scheduling conflicts may occur (Super Bowl Sunday). \nThis event is free and open to the public event. However\, we are able to host this and many other events of its kind due to memberships and donations given by people just like you.
URL:https://centreforinquiry.ca/event/cfic-t-o-atheists-and-friends-meetup/
LOCATION:Scallywag’s\, 11 St Clair Ave\, Toronto\, ontario\, Canada
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