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  1. Examining Moon Hoaxers’ Greatest Hits – Brian Eggo

    Just over fifty years ago we landed on the moon … or did we? Yes.

    Unfortunately, we live in a time where a disturbingly large proportion of the population happily fuel the flames of conspiracy despite overwhelming evidence. So, we’re going to take an express tour through their ‘top’ items – with your help!

    This event will be online, on the Skeptics in the Pub Twitch channel.

    7:00PM Thursday 10 February 2022 Twitch
  2. Science Friction – how surface interactions shaped the world – Laurie Winkless

    From the bike tyre that grips the road to a non-stick pan, our lives are controlled by friction. In this talk, Laurie will explore the role of friction in both the manufactured and natural worlds and how surface science, and our ability to manipulate stickiness, have developed throughout history. If you’ve ever wondered how ancient Egyptians could move colossal stone blocks, or why earthquakes happen, you might find the answers here.

    This event will be online, on the Skeptics in the Pub Twitch channel.

    7:00PM Thursday 27 January 2022 Twitch
  3. Inside the White Rose: an anti-vaxx, Covid conspiracy theory ecosystem – Michael Marshall

    While most people accepted the realities of the new coronavirus, little white stickers began to appear in public around the world claiming it was a hoax. It was co-ordinated grassroots campaign by a group calling itself The White Rose, urging members of the public to join their encrypted messaging channels. So that’s what Michael Marshall did. After months undercover, he has reported on the various conspiracy theories, and how groups radicalise vaccine hesitant people.

    This event will be online, on the Skeptics in the Pub Twitch channel.

    7:00PM Thursday 9 December 2021 Twitch
  4. Thinking Better: The Art of the Shortcut – Professor Marcus du Sautoy

    You have a choice. There’s the long way: boring, repetitive, hard work. Or the shortcut: a cunning, less intuitive path to your goal. Shortcuts have enabled so much of human progress, whether in constructing the first cities around the Euphrates 5,000 years ago, using calculus to determine the scale of the universe or in writing today’s algorithms that help us find a new life partner.

    This event will be online, on the Skeptics in the Pub Twitch channel.

    7:00PM Thursday 25 November 2021 Twitch
  5. Annual General Meeting (2021)

    As our annual general meeting is long overdue and we're starting to think about organising talks next year, we're scheduling a meeting to discuss this and any other concerns people have.

    7:00PM Wednesday 17 November 2021 The Old Monkey
  6. The woos and woes of Wikipedia: An opportunity for skeptical activism or a conspiratory club? – Annika Harrison

    Is Wikipedia a worldwide network with secret members, seeking to influence humankind? Or is it a web forum, where one can publish their opinion? How does Wikipedia work? And how can you make a difference? Even among skeptics Wikipedia is still looked at with scrutiny. Is it reliable? Are there mechanisms and processes to make Wikipedia more valid and protected?

    This event will be online, on the Skeptics in the Pub Twitch channel.

    7:00PM Thursday 11 November 2021 Twitch
  7. Star Wars and Critical Thinking, or, Why Must Luke Skywalker Turn off His Targeting Computer to Destroy the Death Star? – Professor Cyrus Patell

    Why must Luke Skywalker turn off his targeting computer at the climactic moment of Star Wars? Despite starting a revolution in cinematic special-effects, the film shows a deeply rooted anxiety about the right uses of technology. So what can Star Wars teach up about Luddism?

    This event will be online, on the Skeptics in the Pub Twitch channel.

    7:00PM Thursday 28 October 2021 Twitch
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