Sessions at The Amaz!ng Meeting 2012 on Friday 13th July

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• Friggatriskaidekaphobia Treatment Center

  Stop by to cure whatever superstitions ail you!

  • friday 13th
  • Superstition

  At 7:30am to 9:00pm, Friday 13th July

  In Newport, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

• The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe LIVE

  by Richard Saunders, SkepticsGuide, Steven Novella, Bob Novella, Evan Bernstein and Jay Novella

  Have breakfast with Steve Novella, Jay Novella, Bob Novella, and Evan Bernstein and enjoy a live taping of the SGU podcast.

  Guest Rogue: Richard Saunders of the Skeptic Zone podcast.

  • Panel
  • Podcast Recording

  At 8:00am to 9:00am, Friday 13th July

  In Grand Ballroom, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

  Coverage audio clip

• Hug Me! I'm Vaccinated! Clinic

  by Jamie Bernstein

  Are you personally contributing to herd immunity? Do your part by getting your adult TDaP booster shot.

  Visit our web site for more details:
  http://hugmeimvaccinated.org/

  • Vaccination

  At 9:00am to 5:00pm, Friday 13th July

  In Balboa, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

  Coverage write-up video

• Opening Remarks

  by DJGrothe, George Hrab and James Randi

  • Welcome

  At 9:00am to 9:30am, Friday 13th July

  In Grand Ballroom, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

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• The Moral Arc of Science and the Social Singularity

  by Michael Shermer

  The Moral Arc of Science and the Social Singularity: How Science Has Bent the Arc of the Moral Universe Toward Truth, Justice, Freedom, & Prosperity

  • Morality
  • Science
  • Social

  At 9:30am to 10:00am, Friday 13th July

  In Grand Ballroom, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

  Coverage video video

• The Future of the Creationism and Evolution Controversy

  by Eugenie Scott

  • Creationism
  • Evolution
  • Future
  • Intelligent design

  At 10:00am to 10:30am, Friday 13th July

  In Grand Ballroom, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

  Coverage video

• PANEL - Skepticism about the Future: Techno-optimism vs. Reality?

  by Michael Shermer, Steven Novella, juliagalef, Michael Vassar and Stephen Macknik

  Panelists include Michael Vassar, Michael Shermer, Steven Novella, and Stephen Macknik.

  Moderated by Julia Galef

  • Future
  • Panel

  At 10:45am to 11:45am, Friday 13th July

  In Grand Ballroom, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

  Coverage video video

• Future of Skepticism: New Adventures in Critical Thinking

  by Jennifer Hecht

  • Art
  • Critical Thinking
  • Future

  At 11:45am to 12:15pm, Friday 13th July

  In Grand Ballroom, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

  Coverage video

• Talking to Tomorrow – Prediction and Language

  by Karen Stollznow

  • Language

  At 12:15pm to 12:45pm, Friday 13th July

  In Grand Ballroom, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

  Coverage video

• A Skeptic's Guide to Poker

  by Joshie Berger

  Free poker clinic by skeptic and Reality TV Star Joshie Berger.

  Location: Poker Room in the Casino.

  • Games
  • poker

  At 12:45pm to 2:00pm, Friday 13th July

• INCLUDED MEAL - Buffet Lunch

  Location: Sonoma/Napa

  At 12:45pm to 2:00pm, Friday 13th July

  In Sonoma, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

• PODCAST RECORDING - Penn's Sunday School

  by Penn Jillette

  PODCAST RECORDING - Penn's Sunday School

  • Podcast Recording

  At 12:45pm to 1:45pm, Friday 13th July

  In Grand Ballroom, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

• VIP Speaker Luncheon

  by James Randi

  Enjoy an intimate catered luncheon with James Randi and other TAM luminaries.

  Requires separate ticket (Note: This special meal is not included with The TAM Experience Package).

  • Fundraising
  • Lunch

  At 12:45pm to 2:00pm, Friday 13th July

  Coverage video

• Book Signing

  by Jennifer Hecht and Eugenie Scott

  Eugenie Scott and Jennifer Michael Hecht will be signing books at the TAM Store in the prefunction area.

  • Book Signing

  At 1:30pm to 2:00pm, Friday 13th July

  In South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

• INTERVIEW - James Randi in conversation with Jamy Ian Swiss

  by Jamy Ian Swiss and James Randi

  • Magic

  At 2:00pm to 2:45pm, Friday 13th July

  In Grand Ballroom, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

  Coverage video

• PANEL - The Future of Skepticism

  by Reed Esau, DJGrothe, Tim Farley, Barbara Drescher and Jamy Ian Swiss

  Panelists include Jamy Ian Swiss, Tim Farley, Reed Esau, and Barbara Drescher.

  Moderated by D.J. Grothe.

  • Future
  • Panel
  • Skepticism

  At 2:45pm to 3:45pm, Friday 13th July

  In Grand Ballroom, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

  Coverage video

• The Values of Science: Ignorance, Uncertainty, Doubt

  by Stuart Firestein

  • Ignorance
  • Science

  At 4:00pm to 4:30pm, Friday 13th July

  In Grand Ballroom, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

  Coverage video

• The Self Illusion – How Your Brain Creates You

  by bruce hood

  • Brain
  • Neuroscience

  At 4:30pm to 5:00pm, Friday 13th July

  In Grand Ballroom, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

  Coverage write-up video audio clip

• KEYNOTE - A Skeptical Look at Pseudoneuroscience

  by Carol Tavris

  • Brain
  • Keynote
  • Neuroscience

  At 5:00pm to 6:00pm, Friday 13th July

  In Grand Ballroom, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

  Coverage video

• 2nd Annual GLBT Mixer at TAM

  UNOFFICIAL get-together - not sponsored by JREF.

  At Miguel's Tequila Bar, just up the stairs across from the Silverado Lounge

  • GLBT
  • Meetup
  • Unofficial

  At 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Friday 13th July

  In South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

• Book Signing

  by Carol Tavris, Stuart Firestein and bruce hood

  Stuart Firestein, Bruce Hood, and Carol Tavris will be signing books at the TAM Store in the prefunction area.

  • Book Signing

  At 6:00pm to 6:30pm, Friday 13th July

  In South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

• Skeptics' Guide to the Universe Dinner

  by Evan Bernstein, SkepticsGuide, Bob Novella, Jay Novella and Steven Novella

  Have dinner with the cast of the popular radio show and podcast Skeptics Guide to the Universe. A portion of the proceeds go to support the show.

  Requires separate ticket (Note: This special meal is not included with The TAM Experience Package).

  • Dinner
  • Fundraising
  • Podcasting

  At 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Friday 13th July

  In Napa, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

• ¡SATIRISTAS! — Live in Concert

  by Doug Stanhope, gary stockdale, Paul Provenza, Eric Schwartz and Kira Soltanovich

  Paul Provenza, the celebrated comic and critic, presents a cadre of provocateurs and proud comic voices targeting hypocrisy, media distortion and the instiutionalized ignorance infecting America. Featuring Doug Stanhope, Kira Soltanovich, Gary Stockdale, and Eric Schwartz.

  These skeptical comedians are distinguished by the savage bite of their wit, virtuosic command of irony and finely tuned bullshit detectors. Celebrating the spirit of the book of the same name, ¡SATIRISTAS! will chew the fat of traditional credulity and leave you wanting more.

  Requires separate ticket.

  • Entertainment

  At 9:00pm to 11:00pm, Friday 13th July

  In Grand Ballroom B, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

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• Penn Jillette’s Private Bacon and Doughnut Rock and Roll Dance Party - 2 Bring the Stupid!

  by Lon Bronson Band, Penn Jillette, HeatherHenderson and Mike Jones

  Be forewarned —

  This really is Penn’s private party. He’s paying for everything and JREF has nothing to do with it. This party will be whatever Penn wants; it’s not a JREF event.

  • there will be stupid rock and roll
  • there will be obscenity
  • there will be scantily clad people
  • there will be 1200 Krispy Kreme doughnuts and tons of bacon
  • you will learn nothing

  Everyone at TAM is invited, and it is free to attend. There is a suggested donation to the JREF at the door of $20.00 or more.

  • Bacon
  • Doughnuts
  • Entertainment
  • friday 13th
  • Rock & Roll

  At 11:00pm to 2:00am, Friday 13th July

  Coverage video video photo write-up video photo