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Many thanks to the organizers, presenters, attendees and everyone else who made this event a great success!
3rd Annual Reno Darwin Day Celebration!
Saturday February 9, 2013
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Reno Library
2325 Robb Drive
Reno, Nevada 89523
Program:
Darwin Day is the global celebration of Science and Reason held on or around the birthday anniversary of evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin. This year’s Reno Darwin Day will be celebrated on the afternoon of Saturday February 9, 2013.
Skepticism, in the modern sense, has been described or defined
in many ways – all attempting to capture the essence of what is now known as the
“Skeptical Movement”.
We offer one definition that is simple, but very appropriate:
“A perspective that does not accept or reject at face value, but withholds judgment until sufficient evidence is available to make a decision” (Dr. Eugenie C. Scott).
Modern skepticism is embodied in the scientific method, which involves gathering data to formulate and test naturalistic explanations for natural phenomena. A claim becomes factual when it is confirmed to such an extent it would be reasonable to offer temporary agreement. But all facts in science are provisional and subject to challenge and change, and therefore skepticism is a method leading to provisional conclusions.
Skepticism is a method, not a belief.
