Welcome!
Welcome to the Auckland Skeptics in the Pub meetup group. This group is part of a larger, socially orientated group of skeptics. Details at http://skepticsinthepub.net.nz/
"A skeptic is one who prefers beliefs and conclusions that are reliable and valid to ones that are comforting or convenient, and therefore rigorously and openly applies the methods of science and reason to all empirical claims, especially their own. A skeptic provisionally proportions acceptance of any claim to valid logic and a fair and thorough assessment of available evidence, and studies the pitfalls of human reason and the mechanisms of deception so as to avoid being deceived by others or themselves. Skepticism values method over any particular conclusion." - Dr. Steven Novella of The New England Skeptics and The Skeptics Guide to the Universe podcast.
What members are saying! (See all member comments)
“ If you are interested in learning about all the superstitions around us and what science has to offer us in every day life then talking to others who are in to the same is a great way to broaden yo ... ”
“ If you're interested in skepticism and living a rational, evidence-based life, and finding new friends with similar outlooks and interests, this is the group to join! ”
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You'll get invited to our Meetups as soon as they're scheduled!
Latest activity
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Jonathan (Noz) liked Alex King's idea
A second monthly meeting!"Now that this group has over 160 members, it?s going to take a while (in the hour and a bit each month) for everyone to meet each other. I myself would love to meet more clear minded critical thinkers...."4 members like this idea -
Madeleine Hopkins replied to a discussion (latest of 2)Who and what are we?
"Agree with Alex. If we were to get active I'd like to see it as something separate/additional to the Thursday meet up...."
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Damian Peterson posted a greeting for Alex King
"Galbraith's is a great pub. Great beer. Wide open spaces. No loud music. It would be perfect for an informal second monthly catchup"
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Damian Peterson RSVPed MaybeApr 1 7:00 PM
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Alex King posted an idea for a Meetup
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A second monthly meeting!"Now that this group has over 160 members, it?s going to take a while (in the hour and a bit each month) for everyone to meet each other. I myself would love to meet more clear minded critical thinkers...." -
Susan Shearer started a new discussionWho and what are we?
"After 5 months of meetings we know what we look like to each other (and names are beginning stick too) but how do we want to look to outsiders? I raise the following questions as thought provokers for discussion at the next meeting. ... MoreAs a group are we passive; soaking up the information provided by guest speakers once a month and happy to continue to be that way? OR Are we wanting to mobilize, get out there, be active to educate and assist others? If as a group we are the second, are we ready to pick a "pet hate" (or three) and begin working on ways to get the word out? Susan... "
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Marty Brown joined the group"I think, therefore there's a high probability, I am. Great to see a critical thinking group out there, especially one that can drink & think."
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David Hooks joined the group
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John posted a greeting for Craig Shearer
"Hey Craig, I've decided to put my hand up and have a go at doing a talk on a skeptics view of "Quantum Flapdoodle" provided the dates work. John"
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DonnaTheInfidel joined the group"An acolyte of Carl Sagan and Richard Dawkins"
Featured Meetup
April First Skeptics Meetup
Thursday 7:00 PM
at Horse and Trap in Auckland
Don't be an April Fool!
Come along to our monthly Skeptics in the Pub.
We'll have our regular quiz, an interesting speaker, and lots of interesting people to chat with.
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