Skepticamp Sydney 2011

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Planning page can be found here

edit What is it?

It will be an all day event where local skeptics will give short 15 minute talks about cool skepticism related topics. Anyone can give a talk, just follow the instructions below to learn how.

edit When is it?

Sydney Skepticamp will take place on Saturday 30th April at UTS.

edit Where is it?

Room 10, Level 4, Building 2, UTS Campus, Broadway, Sydney NSW

edit How Much Will It Cost

Skepticamp Sydney is free to attendees

edit How do I register?

(sign up form will go here)

edit Who's running this?

A small independent group of skeptics are running this event under the title "Sydney Skepticamp". The event is supported by Skepticator.com and was started with seed funds donated by the community at TAM Australia 2010.

edit How do I find out the latest news about the event?

Signup is here. Please note tickets are limited by venue capacity

edit How do I give a talk?

Send an email to event organizers at this email address with your name and information on the topic of your talk, or edit this wiki page to add your topic to the list below

Try to choose a topic different to those already registered

You talk should optimally be 10 minutes, no more than 15. Be prepared to answer questions.

Note: A projector, speakers, and a computer with Powerpoint will be provided. Bring your presentation on a USB stick.

edit List of Scheduled Talks

Little Sugar Pills: Why Fall For Homeopathy? - Video item submitted by Kylie Sturgess of the Token Skeptic podcast

GM foods: In what ways are they different from non-GM foods? Do the differences really matter? Most importantly, are GM foods safe to eat? Is opposition to GM foods based on rational concerns, or is it largely due to irrational fears of the unknown? Talk by Tim Harding

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