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The Skeptics encourage people to be careful about what they believe. Things that sound "too good to be true" - usually aren't true! Science has revealed many amazing things, but amazing claims are also used to deceive and to rip-off innocent people.
The Skeptics also encourage thoughtful, rational exploration of the world around us, especially in matters considered 'paranormal'. To this end, the Skeptics are keen to promote scientific education and a sense of wonder in the natural world.
- See what events are on our Calendar.
- Get Involved with the Australian Skeptics
- Contact Details also - For the Press
- Please visit the national site (http://www.skeptics.com.au) to find out more about the Skeptical movement in Australia.
| Weird and Wonderful - Read about all manner of supernatural and scientific matters on our Articles page including these popular topics |
| Creation v Evolution - Sensing Murder - Bed of Nails - Murders and Clairvoyants - Homeopathy |
(Yes, "sceptical" & "sceptics" are the correct spellings but we're so clever we spell them with a k instead. :-)
In September, we will look at Active Skepticism ; Where have we been, where are we at and where are we going from here? Come and contribute. SANTINO's Restaurant, 166 Lygon Street Carlton, Monday 15th September, 8pm (meal from 6pm).
NOTE TEMPORARY CHANGE of VENUE - (just up from La Notte)
(otherwise we should be at La Notte on the Third Monday of each month for the forseeable future. _____________________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT on CLIMATE CHANGE:
The Australian Skeptics do not have an official position in the climate change debate. This is a question being decided by the Science community, and it is not our role to be arbiters of Science. It is up to each individual to make up their own mind. Theories in Science are accepted and rejected on the available evidence, not decided by numbers of people in favour, or by statements from authorities. However, in deciding on who is more likely to be correct, we would have more confidence in information that comes from peer reviewed journals and from scientists working in the field. _____________________________________________________________________________
NEWS GROUP
Vic Skeptics have an email news group. We send about one bulletin per month, listing and describing our upcoming events and activities, as well as supplying contact information for similar organisations. To join this group, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vic_skeptics_news/
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NOW AVAILABLE
Dr John Long (Head of Science, Museum of Melbourne)
The Fossil Record - What Gaps?
This DVD, a project of Vic Skeptics, is now available.
$12 per copy inc. postage. From:
- The Australian Skeptics Shop (see below)
OR
- feedback@skeptics.com.au,
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- Vic Skeptics PO Box 5166 Melbourne 3001
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- 'phone 1800 666 996 _____________________________________________________________________________
VISIT THE AUSTRALIAN SKEPTICS SHOP
Purchase books and DVDs, subscribe to The Skeptic magazine, make your convention bookings on-line, etc at https://secure5.ozhosting.com/skeptics/shop/dvd.htm
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SKEPTICAL DISCUSSION PAMPHLETS:
You can download any or all of our pamphlets (free) as .pdfs from: http://www.skeptics.com.au/resources/resources.htm#pamphlets. These pamphlets were written to stimulate critical discussion in classrooms, but are useful for anyone who wants a Skeptical view on such topics.
