Western Canadian Reason Conference
Spreading skepticism isn’t just about debunking false claims, it’s about empowering individuals to reclaim control over their lives. In this talk, Jon Michael explores why promoting skepticism is essential.
In this talk, Jon Michael will explore why promoting skepticism is essential, not just to win people over to “our team”, but for personal autonomy and emotional wellbeing.
Misinformation threatens society today. Education isn’t enough; we need critical thinking skills to combat falsehoods and navigate media effectively. Awareness and skepticism are vital in this battle for truth.
As the world witnesses a surge in interest in psychedelics, Ayahuasca has emerged as a cultural phenomenon, drawing thousands from around the globe to Peru in search of spiritual and therapeutic breakthroughs. Unfortunately, the field of psychedelics has been steeped in mysticism and pseudoscience for decades, complicating efforts to assess their true benefits and risks.
As the world witnesses a surge in interest in psychedelics, Ayahuasca has emerged as a cultural phenomenon, drawing thousands from around the globe to Peru in search of spiritual and therapeutic breakthroughs. Unfortunately, the field of psychedelics has been steeped in mysticism and pseudoscience for decades, complicating efforts to assess their true benefits and risks.
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we think—literally. A new study shows that while AI tools can lighten our mental load, they may also be diminishing our critical thinking skills.
As the world witnesses a surge in interest in psychedelics, Ayahuasca has emerged as a cultural phenomenon, drawing thousands from around the globe to Peru in search of spiritual and therapeutic breakthroughs.
As the world witnesses a surge in interest in psychedelics, Ayahuasca has emerged as a cultural phenomenon, drawing thousands from around the globe to Peru in search of spiritual and therapeutic breakthroughs. Unfortunately, the field of psychedelics has been steeped in mysticism and pseudoscience for decades, complicating efforts to assess their true benefits and risks. This conference delves into the rise of Ayahuasca tourism and the broader psychedelic renaissance, inviting participants to explore the promises and pitfalls of these substances through a lens of skepticism, critical thinking and science-based medicine.
This holiday season, give the gift of knowledge with this curated list of thought-provoking books for the critical thinker in your life.
A teacher’s role goes beyond just delivering lessons. They serve as mentors, guiding students to ask questions, think critically, and seek out answers.