Winchester Skeptics: "What Makes Science Trustworthy?"

The Winchester Skeptics in the Pub (SitP) invites Basingstoke Science Cafe members to their regular monthly talks at the Winchester Club in Winchester. The Hampshire Skeptics Society is a non-profit organisation for the promotion of science, reason and critical thinking.

Winchester SitP meetings are open to all regardless of beliefs and each month’s talk will be followed up with a challenging Q&A session.

MORE DETAILS ABOUT WINCHESTER SKEPTICS CAN BE FOUND ON THEIR WEB SITE.

https://www.hampshireskeptics.org/

The doors open at 7.00pm, and the talk will begin at 7.30pm.

Talks are usually (December is always an exception) on the 4th Wednesday of every month, at 7:00 for 7:30, at The Winchester Club in Winchester. Please take a look at the FAQs for more info.

Admission is £5 which also gives you an entry in the book raffle. We take cash and major cards (cards preferred).

SUMMARY
Science has transformed the quality of human life. But Philosophers have sometimes struggled to define what makes science, science.
In this talk Simon will consider this problem from an ethical perspective to show that rather than a topic of study, science is more an attitude to the world around us.
He will discuss how this attitude is promoted within current scientific processes to emphasise that although we can never be 100% sure about anything, there are things we can do to uncover reliable information and hopefully make better decisions.

STANDARD STUFF
The event is in two parts – the talk and then a Q&A after the interval. We encourage you to support the venue by indulging in the available drinks before and during the event.

You are also welcome to join us for a drink in the bar after the event.

SKEPTICS IN THE PUB ONLINE
SitP Online: Every 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm UK time on Twitch.