This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Most of us have probably had anesthesia at some point in our lives. But do we actually know how it works? We say that we were asleep during our operations, yet anesthesia is nothing like sleep! Anesthesiologists are expert at keeping us safely …
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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Living Without Religion is a support group for those who are recovering or have recovered from religion. These people know your struggles, and can offer support. We will share experiences, resources, and solidarity to help deal with all the problems related to leaving …
Unruly Brewing Company - 360 W. Western Ave., Muskegon - NOTE NEW TIME - 6PM-8PM. Last year saw a number of high profile science news stories – from the James Webb Space Telescope to the first Artemis launch. There were other big stories from all kinds of areas of science – from anthropology to zoology …
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***Please note: This event has been permanently moved to the 3RD Sunday of the Month.*** This Event is held in person. Café Inquiry starts with a short introduction of the day's topic, followed by casual discussion. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated, but not expected. Attendees are able to future …
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* This event is co-hosted with Secular and Social * Skeptics in the Pub, "Critical Thinking with a Pint," is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don't invite speakers, but rather follow our conversations wherever they take us. …
Join Michigan Humanist board members to brainstorm ideas for programming, events, and offerings for 2023. If you cannot make it, we would still love to hear from you! Please fill out this survey: Michigan Humanists Programming and Activities In Person Meeting - before Skeptics in the Pub Grand Rapids (downtown @Founders). The Panera Bread is located …
*This month’s Skeptics in the Pub will be held at Founders Brewing (outdoors if weather permits).* Skeptics in the Pub, "Critical Thinking with a Pint," is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don't invite speakers, but rather …
This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Solving crimes using forensic evidence is widely accepted, both in real life and in books, movies and television shows. But are these forensic techniques really able to provide irrefutable evidence of someone’s guilt? Are they grounded in actual science? In many or even …
Skeptics in the Pub, "Critical Thinking with a Pint," is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don't invite speakers, but rather follow our conversations wherever they take us. For a more structured discussion, look for Café Inquiry …
Science Fiction has long been a genre which has explored Humanist values. Join us as we read and discuss everything from classic sci-fi to newly published works. This month's book is Frankisstein by Jeanette Winterson. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated, but not expected. You will find the group at a …
Burl and Sprig - 333 W. Western Ave, Muskegon Most of us have had what can be loosely defined as a transcendent experience – looking at a gorgeous sunset a beautiful work of art or the vast night sky, listening to a beautiful piece of music, or falling in love. What causes these feelings? …
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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) FAIR has recently criticized Op-Ed writer Leana S. Wen for presenting statements made by unreliable sources as facts. In the field of journalism news reporters are held to a very high standard of truthfulness, and fact checking is an essential part of reporting. …
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