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Ash Pryce: Mind Reader
Glasgow Skeptics welcome back founder of Edinburgh Skeptics turned 'Psychic Conman' - Ash Pryce Ash is bringing his mix of supernatural themed illusions and high energy mentalism after a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival that left audiences wowed, mind-bent and amazed. Lots of audience participation, and some darker séance trickery combine in a new show. After the magic Ash will take time to look at some of the more outrageous psychics from history and how they got away with…
Find out more »Glasgow Skeptics visit Cafe Scientifique
Please note: The venue is Waterstones on Sauchiehall Street, and the start time is set for 7pm. So we don't have an official Glasgow Skeptics event on this date ... but our friends over in Cafe Scientifique have got something to tickle your fancy instead. This month's speaker is Professor Darren Monckton, Professor of Human Genetics (Institute of Molecular Cell and Systems Biology) at the University of Glasgow For more information about Café Scientifique:Visit their website: http://www.gla.ac.uk/events/cafescientifique/ The talk is free…
Find out more »When Innocent Becomes Guilty: The Psychology of False Confessions
It is difficult to imagine admitting to something that you didn’t do, especially something so serious as committing murder. There are however numerous documented cases of innocent people confessing to crimes they didn’t commit, and suffering severe consequences. Aside from those who voluntarily confess, others are vulnerable to persuasive interviewing tactics, and some even come to believe that they are guilty. From personality factors to threats and torture, join Faye to explore the psychology of false confessions and what can…
Find out more »How to separate sense from nonsense when our health is on the line
Kickoff at 7pm sharp. Top floor of the store We are being bombarded with messages selling us revolutionary treatments and game-changing scientific discoveries when it comes to our health. Charlatans fill us with hope with their science-flavoured books, while the media too often emphasizes unreliable testimonies over scientific data. How can we separate sense from nonsense? The right tools can help us identify good science and warn us against dangerous falsehoods. About the speaker: Jonathan Jarry is a science communicator…
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