Past Events
Events List Navigation
Hitler’s Syphilis and other Historical Diagnoses
The story goes like this: in 1908, a young Adolf Hitler catches syphilis from a prostitute. Fueled by anger over the disease, which he associates with Jews, he becomes obsessed. When combined with neurosyphilitic madness, this explains the Holocaust. It can be an appealing narrative - but what evidence do these kinds of claims rest on? This talk examines the case of Hitler’s alleged syphilis among others to show why we should be sceptical over claims of retrospective diagnosis. About…
Find out more »Not Another Fake Newscast: When is News Fake?
The phrase Fake News is on everyone's lips... but when does News become fake? Is it a matter of perspective, or has some news always been false? Where is the line between patriotism, propaganda and outright misinformation? If you want to hear two podcasters discuss all this and look in depth at where our fake news is coming from then join us as we host an evening with #NAFNC presenters Gerry & Paul McCann About the Podcast: Not Another Fake NewsCast…
Find out more »Glasgow Skeptics visit Café Scientifique: Conflict and the Brain
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 topic: Conflict and the Brain For more information about Café Scientifique:Visit their website: http://www.gla.ac.uk/events/cafescientifique/ The talk is free - although they do ask for donations Accessibility information for the venue can be found here: https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/glasgow-city-council/waterstones-3
Find out more »Alternative Therapies: We need to get rid of the Boswellox
Are we being inundated with “fake science” and why do people believe the hype? While at a basic level it seems harmless, what threat does the creep of fake science pose? We’ll be taking a look at some evidence of the harm that pursuing alternative therapies can cause people with a cancer diagnosis, and some of the emotional cost. About the speaker: Emma studied biochemistry at Imperial College London then stayed on for a Masters and PhD on her favourite…
Find out more »