The Ottawa Skeptics run a monthly Skeptics in the Pub meeting (in the spirit of Café Scientifique) which takes place on the second Sunday of each month. Although it is held in a pub, our events are family friendly. Children and infants are welcome!
Past topics have included: · Dr. Leslie Sage of Nature on why astronomy matters · Alternative Fuels: How to Drive to the Grocery Store Without Killing Everyone On The Planet · The science of names · Intravenous Treatment for Multiple Ailments: Panacea or Fleecing of the Gullible · Dr Yoni Freedhoff: weight loss myths · Debunking common climate change denial myths · Justin Trottier: "The New Age Movement & Science: A Love-Hate Relationship" · The likelihood of alien life evolving on other planets · Why evolution is true · Homeopathy: the dilution delusion
In addition to the monthly talks, we hold regular Drinking Skeptically social events, a Science-Based Pub Quiz every three months or more, an annual Darwin Day celebration and in 2011, we staged a mass homeopathic overdose on Parliament Hill. There were no fatalities.
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