Add an eventThe Amaz!ng Meeting 2012 schedule
Wednesday 11th July 2012
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Mac King Show at Harrah's
UNOFFICIAL get-together - not sponsored by JREF.
Come see Mac King the Wednesday before TAM!
3PM SHOW PLEASE!
Tickets and info can be found here - http://www.mackingshow.com/
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Canadians Eating Mexican Food in USA - Pre-TAM Dinner
UNOFFICIAL get-together - not sponsored by JREF.
Last year we went for a rather early Mexican dinner. So much tequila, thanks in part to the stranger in the bar buying rounds, in part to the tequila happy hour special, and in part to the coupon from check-in.
Drinks at the Tequila bar at 5? Dinner at 6?
Tequila Time Happy Hour - All Tequila Drinks $2
5pm - 7pm • Wednesday - Sunday • Miguel's Tequila Bar -
Drinking Skeptically
Join your fellow skeptics at the South Point’s Del Mar Lounge for this unofficial TAM kick off. Please note: This is an open event in a public area of the hotel and is not an official part of TAM.
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Skeptics in the Tiki Room
UNOFFICIAL get-together - not sponsored by JREF.
Heading out to the South Pacific after Mexican food...
Frank's Tiki Room
1712 West Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89102 -
Penn & The NoGodBand LIVE Warm Up Gig
by Penn Jillette, HeatherHenderson, Mike Jones and Lon Bronson Band
UNOFFICIAL event - not sponsored by JREF.
This is the warm-up gig for the Friday night party. Free admission.
It is at Stoney's Rockin Country, less than a mile north of the South Point on the same side of S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Venue site:
http://www.stoneysrockincountry....
Thursday 12th July 2012
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WORKSHOP 1A - Science & Skepticism 101
by Kyle Hill
The Science & Skepticism 101 workshop is your introduction to the skeptical community. If you are new to the movement, attending your first TAM, or are a veteran needing to brush up on the basics, you will leave the workshop knowing the ins and outs of modern scientific skepticism. No prior knowledge of skepticism is assumed, and only a rudimentary interest in science is needed. This workshop is scheduled for the first day of the conference so that you can be up to date on all the topics that will be discussed as the weekend goes on.
Requires separate ticket or All Workshop Pass.
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WORKSHOP 1B - From Witch-burning to God-men: Supporting Skepticism around the World
by Brian Thompson, Leo Igwe and Eran Segev
Belief in pseudoscience and the paranormal can cause harm all over the world. In this workshop, you will learn how you can help promote evidence-based thinking from a distance.
Requires separate ticket or All Workshop Pass.
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WORKSHOP 2A - Dr. Google
by Dr Rachael Dunlop, David Gorski, Harriet Hall and Steven Novella
How to find reliable health information online and elsewhere, and skeptically evaluate the information you find. Workshop attendees will learn about how professionals and non-professionals can use information access to improve their health care while avoiding common misconceptions and pitfalls.
Requires separate ticket or All Workshop Pass.
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WORKSHOP 2B - Promoting Skepticism at the Local Level
At the Amazing Meeting, skeptics from all over the world gather to recharge their skeptical batteries, but what to do with that enthusiasm when you return home? How do you start a skeptical group in your area, and what can you do to help foster critical thinking in your community?
Requires separate ticket or All Workshop Pass.
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Lunch on your own
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Penn's Sunday School LIVE
by Penn Jillette and Michael Goudeau
Pre-record of the Penn's Sunday School podcast, one of several during TAM.
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WORKSHOP 3A - Astronomy for Skeptics: Investigating “Lights” in the Sky
by James McGaha
James McGaha uses his years of experience as a USAF pilot and astronomer to teach you how to determine what those mysterious lights in the sky really are.
Requires separate ticket or All Workshop Pass.
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WORKSHOP 3B - The Future of Skepticism Online: Crowd-sourced Activism
by Tim Farley, Derek Colanduno and Shane Greenup
Skeptic blogs and podcasts are plentiful and excellent, but often end up “preaching to the choir” of the already skeptical. Are there ways to use other online tools to reach out to the general public? This workshop will explore the use of skeptic crowdsourcing to accomplish that. Technologies covered will include Wikipedia, Web of Trust, Fishbarrel, StackExchange, Universal Subtitles, Foursquare, Yelp and the new tool RBUTR. We’ll also take a look at upcoming new tools that are not yet available.
Requires separate ticket or All Workshop Pass.
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WORKSHOP 4A - Investigative Methods for the Skeptic
by Karen Stollznow, Carrie Poppy, Doctor Atlantis, ghostchaser, Baxter, Benjamin Radford and Ross Blocher
Join a panel of seasoned paranormal investigators as they teach you the best methods for examining extraordinary claims.
Requires separate ticket or All Workshop Pass.
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WORKSHOP 4B - Coalition building for the Skeptical Activist
by Sharon Hill, Chris Stedman, Kitty Mervine, David Silverman and David Niose
Skepticism can be a uniting force among groups with differing politics, social philosophies, and mission statements. How can these groups use skepticism to overcome their differences and work together to promote a common cause?
Requires separate ticket or All Workshop Pass.
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TAM Against Humanity
Unofficial, unsanctioned, inhumane. TAM goers playing the horrible, never should have been invented game, Cards Against Humanity.
This is likely an all-evening event, but it's not something that you have to be there for the whole thing - show up after the Reception or Wait Wait. It's not like we'll be keeping score.
What is Cards Against Humanity?
Cards Against Humanity is a party game for horrible people.
Unlike most of the party games you've played before, Cards Against Humanity is as despicable and awkward as you and your friends.
The game is simple. Each round, one player asks a question from a Black Card, and everyone else answers with their funniest White Card.
http://cardsagainsthumanity.com/
Some sample cards from the set I've been prepping:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.ph...
There will be additional TAM themed cards added; send suggestions, or bring ideas - there will be blank cards for your last minute cards
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Welcome Reception
by DJGrothe and James Randi
The official start of TAM. Cash bar available.
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Wait, Wait, Don’t Fool Me
by Jamy Ian Swiss, Brian Thompson, George Hrab, Carrie Poppy and Doctor Atlantis
A skeptical news quiz completely unlike a certain NPR news quiz in every way. Well, some ways. Join host Brian Thompson and a panel of hilarious celebrity guests as they compete to see who knows the most about current events, pop culture, and terrible puns. There will be a cash bar.
Requires separate ticket.
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"Play Dead" Film Screening
by Teller
The “wild, wicked” (New York Times) Off-Broadway hit, written by Teller and Todd Robbins, starring Robbins and directed by Teller is now a “mind-blowing” (New York Magazine) performance film. Watch a sophisticated New York audience turned into giggling, screaming adolescents by a magical adult spook show written by and for skeptics. A Q&A with Teller follows.
Friday 13th July 2012
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Friggatriskaidekaphobia Treatment Center
Stop by to cure whatever superstitions ail you!
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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe LIVE
by Steven Novella, Richard Saunders, Jay Novella, Bob Novella, Evan Bernstein and SkepticsGuide
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.
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Hug Me! I'm Vaccinated! Clinic
Are you personally contributing to herd immunity? Do your part by getting your adult TDaP booster shot.
Visit our web site for more details:
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Opening Remarks
by DJGrothe, James Randi and George Hrab
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The Moral Arc of Science and the Social Singularity
The Moral Arc of Science and the Social Singularity: How Science Has Bent the Arc of the Moral Universe Toward Truth, Justice, Freedom, & Prosperity
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The Future of the Creationism and Evolution Controversy
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PANEL - Skepticism about the Future: Techno-optimism vs. Reality?
by Steven Novella, Michael Shermer, Michael Vassar, Stephen Macknik and juliagalef
Panelists include Michael Vassar, Michael Shermer, Steven Novella, and Stephen Macknik.
Moderated by Julia Galef
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Future of Skepticism: New Adventures in Critical Thinking
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Talking to Tomorrow – Prediction and Language
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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.
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INCLUDED MEAL - Buffet Lunch
Location: Sonoma/Napa
The Amaz!ng Meeting 2012
United States United States, Las Vegas
12th–15th July 2012
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