How the basic tools of scientific scepticism should be applied in the post-truth digital era
This talk will start with a quick reminder of the genesis of Winchester Skeptics, followed by an overview of how the skeptical basics of science, reason and critical thinking honed predominately on extraordinary and paranormal claims, are desperately needed in the modern post-truth world to to get a more critical perspective of what the heck is going on.
Profile
Crispian is a semi-retired IT consultant from Cornwall currently taking things relatively easy in a thatched cottage somewhere on Salisbury Plain.
He is the co-founder of The Hampshire Skeptics Society and Winchester Skeptics in the Pub and the author of the satirical sceptical blog, The Reason Stick.
Following his stage 4 kidney cancer diagnosis in 2015 he is also the author of the award winning cancer blog, Incurable Rationalist, in which he describes his nonsense free, evidence based approach to dealing with this most inconvenient affliction.
Standard Stuff
Talks are usually (December is always an exception) on the 4th Wednesday of every month, at 7:00 for 7:30, at The Winchester Club in Winchester. Please take a look at the FAQs for more info.
Admission is £5 which also gives you an entry in the book raffle. We take cash and major cards (cards preferred).
The event is in two parts – the talk and then a Q&A after the interval. We encourage you to support the venue by indulging in the available drinks before and during the event.
You are also welcome to join us for a drink in the bar after the event.