This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) In the United States there seems to be a decrease in the trust we have for scientists and science. Is this true? If so, why? And if not, why does it seem that there is? Is the current level of trust appropriate? At …
Humans are basically social animals. However, there are limits to our ability to maintain connections with large numbers of people based on our cognitive resources, which can affect the amount of stress and empathy we feel in certain situations. Phil Gleason will lead the discussion of these and related phenomena such as the “small-world” network …
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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 religion and moving onward in your life. If you have left your …
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This month's Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon) will be held at Liquid Assets. We'll either be inside or outside depending on the weather and table availability. Look for our Michigan Humanists table signs! Skeptics in the Pub, “Critical Thinking with a Pint,” is an opportunity for non-theists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more …
This month’s Skeptics in the Pub will be held at Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits, Kentwood. 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 …
This months Skeptics in the Pub (Flint) will be held at Grand Blanc Tap Bar and Grill 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 …
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. For August 22nd, we will be reading The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. You will find the group …
This month’s Skeptics in the Pub will be held at Detroit Shipping Co. 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 …
This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Fusion power is probably at least 20-30 years away – as has been the case for the past 50-60 years or so. It’s touted as eventually being able to provide clean, practically unlimited energy. This would be great, given that fighting climate change …
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Michigan Humanists will have an information table at the Eastown Street Fair, and we need volunteers to staff it!. This fun event has free music, wonderful food from local vendors, and is a great spot to engage people who are not familiar with our organization, with over 10,000 attendees each year! *Location is in Eastown Grand …
This month's Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon) will be held at Liquid Assets. Skeptics in the Pub, “Critical Thinking with a Pint,” is an opportunity for non-theists 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 …
Kate Lynnes looks at the history of judicial action in the teaching of evolution, from Scopes to Kitzmiller to Mahmoud. This past July marked one hundred years since John Scopes, a public high school teacher in Dayton, Tennessee, was convicted for violating a state law against the teaching of evolution. After decades of battles …
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