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Disinformation Superhighway
Important notes: This event is in Edinburgh You need to book a (free) ticket to attend Brought to you thanks to a collaboration between Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh Skeptics, and Glasgow Skeptics, we will be spending the evening dissecting elements of the Disinformation Superhighway. The event will feature short talks from each of our three expert speakers, followed by a panel discussion / Q&A where you the audience get to have your say! Please note that places are limited so you must…
Find out more »The Emperor’s New God: Religious recruitment and the need for Secularism
Stemming from a time when religion was deemed to be good for all, the influence of the church is soaked into British society and politics. Compulsory Christianity in schools; church access to national and local government; exemption from tax and equality legislation; assumed stewardship of civic events…the list goes on. With reference to the campaigns of Edinburgh Secular Society Neil will explore the psychology and sense of entitlement behind these now demographically unrepresentative privileges. About the speaker Neil Barber is…
Find out more »Critical Drinking – Social Meetup
So, unfortunately we weren't able to secure a speaker for April. But, all is not lost. Instead, let's meet for a chinwag in the Admiral Woods Bar instead - upstairs with the rest of the grown-ups instead of being hidden down in the function room. Bring your best banter. See you there!
Find out more »Net Zero Quid
An informative but hopefully accessible presentation on energy prices, and why they are seemingly never coming down. Is it because of Net Zero targets? Big green energy? A corrupt (or more likely inept) Government? Vladmir Putin? Brexit? Will Smith? Debate is encouraged. Dr Gordon Watson MEng CEng MIET has over ten years experience working in the electrical engineering sector and spent the majority of his career getting renewables connected to power networks in the UK and around the world. He…
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