Top 7 Reasons Why SkeptiCamp Sucks
The coming year looks bright for the little open event model we call SkeptiCamp. Now with 23 events under our belt, we’re gaining an idea of what works (and what does not) in mounting a skeptical unconference in one’s own town. Expectations among skeptics are changing too, where we’re not merely exploring alternatives to traditional [...]
Read moreA Future of Collaborating Cats
It should come as no surprise to readers of IndieSkeptics that we skeptics regard ourselves an independent lot, resisting the conformity of the crowd while at the same time joined in valuing the methods of science and opposing the charlatans who prey upon the gullible. That such an otherwise diverse collection of people can coalesce around [...]
Read moreTaking Pride in One’s Brand
On November 19th-22nd Skepticon III will take place in Springfield, Missouri, the third such event featuring lectures from notable skeptics and atheists, such as James Randi and PZ Myers. To the credit of its organizers, the event is free to attend and turnout looks strong. Being a curious sort, I looked at the schedule and [...]
Read moreA Bird in the Skeptic’s Hand
On Sunday afternoon, skeptics in Washington D.C. hosted their first SkeptiCamp event and thoughtfully streamed the proceedings to those of us who did not attend. It was a day of diverse talks, most of which drew from the broad umbrella of scientific skepticism as is typical of these events. Two of the talks could be [...]
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