Skeptics Society Conference at Caltec 2008

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Skeptics Society Conference at Caltec 2008

Didn't see this on rrs site.  There will be a series of lectures all Saturday Oct 3 on science and religion.  Open to the general public.  Cost is between 175 and 200$ and 95$ with a student discount.  http://origins.skeptic.com/index.php  Here's a paste from their internet ad: 
Today, there is arguably no hotter topic in culture than science & religion

So much of the debate turns on The Big Questions that involve Origins: the origin of the universe, the origin of the 'fine-tuned' laws of nature, the origin of time and time's arrow, the origin of life and complex life, and the origin of brains, minds, and consciousness. From theologians and philosophers to creationists and intelligent design theorists, the central core of almost all of their arguments centers on filling these origin gaps with God. But now science is making significant headway into providing natural explanations for these ultimate questions, which leaves us with the biggest question of all: Does science make belief in God obsolete?

Organized by the Skeptics Society and running from October 3-4, 2008, this conference brings together some of the world's greatest minds to discuss some of the world's greatest questions at the California Institute of Technology.

Speakers
Dr. Sean Carroll
Dr. Paul Davies
Dr. Stuart Kauffman
Dr. Christof Koch
Dr. Kenneth Miller
Dr. Nancey Murphy
Dr. Donald Prothero
Dr. Hugh Ross
Dr. Victor Stenger
Dr. Leonard Susskind

Hosts
Dr. Michael Shermer
Dr. Philip Clayton

Entertainment
Mr. Deity

Date: Sunday, October 03, 2008

Time: 06:00 PM
 

Location:
CalTech

Pasadena, CA USA

 

Anyway, it seems like it would be a very good experience.  Thought some of you might be interested.


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Michael Shermer is actually

Michael Shermer is actually a doctor? Huh.

 

What does he have a PhD in?


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Kevin R Brown wrote:Michael

Kevin R Brown wrote:
Michael Shermer is actually a doctor? Huh.

 

What does he have a PhD in?

Science history. His dissertation is entitled "Heretic-Scientist: Alfred Russel Wallace and the Evolution of Man: A Study on the Nature of Historical Change"

He also has a Bachelors in Psychology, and a Masters in Experimental Psychology.

 

"Anyone can repress a woman, but you need 'dictated' scriptures to feel you're really right in repressing her. In the same way, homophobes thrive everywhere. But you must feel you've got scripture on your side to come up with the tedious 'Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve' style arguments instead of just recognising that some people are different." - Douglas Murray