What we’re about
Bay Area Skeptics encourage rational thought and critical thinking through the use of scientific methods. We also promote critical thinking and accuracy in the media and in our schools. We are particularly interested in such topics as claims of the paranormal, pseudoscience and untested or poorly tested medical and psychotherapeutic practices.
People in Bay Area Skeptics come from diverse backgrounds and professions and represent all age groups.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- BAS - Virtual Skeptics in the PubLink visible for attendees
This is a casual evening of socializing on Zoom with fellow skeptoids and other curious humans from around our oblate spheroidal Earth. Please join us!
This free event is brought to you by the Bay Area Skeptics. All are welcome.
Attend on Zoom by clicking HERE
Passcode: 1023 - BAS - Virtual Skeptics in the PubLink visible for attendees
This is a casual evening of socializing on Zoom with fellow skeptoids and other curious humans from around our oblate spheroidal Earth. Please join us!
This free event is brought to you by the Bay Area Skeptics. All are welcome.
Attend on Zoom by clicking HERE
Passcode: 1023 - SkepTalk: James Randi in AustraliaLink visible for attendees
WHAT: In 1980, James Randi made an historic visit to Australia that formed the basis for the Australian TV documentary “James Randi in Australia”, commissioned by Australian businessman Dick Smith. An elaborate, controlled test of dowsing involving buried water pipes – approved by dowsers themselves – is established, and confident dowsers set forth to demonstrate their abilities. What do you think happens? The original film has been lost for decades, and the only known copy was an old VCR tape in poor condition that had been recorded off of television. For the 45th anniversary of this founding event of the Australian Skeptics, Richard Saunders and Glenn Brady digitally restored the copy to a print of amazing fidelity to the original. Richard joins us to watch the video and discuss the significance of the documentary to the history of skepticism, and also how they restored the film. Whether you’re a techie or a skeptic, you’ll want to join us. It’s fair dinkum!
PRESENTER: Richard Saunders starred as the “Skeptical Judge” on two seasons of the Australian TV show “The One: The Search for Australia’s Most Gifted Psychic“. He is also the host of the weekly skeptical podcast “The Skeptic Zone“, now in its 18th year. Richard is a featured guest at American skeptical conferences, an origami expert and children’s author, a CSI Fellow and a life member of Australian Skeptics. He was part of the James Randi Education Foundation’s $1,000,000 challenge.
WHEN: 11 September at 7:30 PM Pacific
HOW: Live online. Click HERE
Q & A: Submit your questions during the talk
- Skeptics in a REAL PubFiddlers Green Tavern, Millbrae, CA
WHAT: Skeptics in a Real Pub
Enjoy an evening of socializing and feasting with fellow Bay Area science-forward folk in an Irish Pub on the Peninsula with great food. < Menu >
Please join us! This is a free event open to anyone. Brought to you by the Bay Area Skeptics.WHEN: Tuesday 11 September 7-9 PM
WHERE: Fiddlers Green, 333 El Camino Real, Millbrae. Accessible by Caltrain, BART, Bus, & Bicycle.
HOW: Click HERE if you can offer a ride or would like a ride to & from Fiddlers Green. Be prepared to pay another participant for drink & delectables: cash, check, Apple Pay, Venmo, Zelle, et al. [Our group will receive a single check from the Head Leprechaun.]
