What we’re about
This is the virtual branch of CFIC, providing access to events and activities for those who do not have access to a physical branch, or are otherwise unable to attend meetings. (Which currently includes everyone during the physical distancing restrictions put in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic.)
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Are There Limits To Free Inquiry? Where Do Values And Ethics Come From? Does Science Have All The Answers? Should Multicultural Rights Trump Universal Human Rights? You’ve Got Answers? We’ve Got Questions.
Centre for Inquiry Canada is the largest Freethought, Skeptic and Scientific Advocacy group in Canada. We operate through 10 branches across the Country and incorporate the tireless efforts of hundreds of volunteers in our daily mission to advance knowledge and education in all areas of human endeavor. - See more at: http://centreforinquiry.ca/about-us/
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CFI Canada runs open and friendly events and discussions. Please help us to keep it that way!
In order to ensure that that anyone attending our events and/or discussions is able to participate fully, we are committed to providing a safe and hospitable environment for everyone, regardless of physical appearance, disability, body size, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact an organizer and we will work with you to resolve the issue.
While we accept that people do have differences of opinion, we expect discussions to be calm, reasonable, and without personal attacks.
The organizers reserve the right to remove anyone from an event if we deem their actions to be disruptive to the event and/or its participants.
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If you have any feedback, suggestions for future speakers, or like to volunteer for the CFIC Virtual Branch, please contact the branch manager at: onurromano@centreforinquiry.ca
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- BAHACON 2025Four Points by Sheraton, Point Edward, ON
Join us in Sarnia, August 8-10, 2025
Bluewater Atheists, Humanists, Agnostics (BAHA) hosts an annual conference called BAHACon to raise money for charity with the goal of improving the image of atheism in the community.
Check out BAHACON 2025's stellar lineup of speakers
For more info, visit www.bahacon.com
or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrDhaP3aG3E - CFIC Town Hall Meeting #4:Search and platforms Algorithms impact on SocietyLink visible for attendees
CFIC is continuing our series of town hall gatherings. Once a month, we gather on Zoom to discuss a selected topic relevant to our society and our democracy.
Join the discussion via Zoom, on August 10th at 8pm EDT.
Search Engine and Social Media Algorithms and Their Influence on Society
Search engine algorithms are the digital gatekeepers of the internet, determining what information appears—and what gets buried—when individuals seek answers. It is designed to optimize relevance and efficiency.
Social Media Algorithms objective is to maximize user engagement by showing content that users are likely to interact with, ultimately keeping them on the platform longer.
These invisible systems shape our behaviours, beliefs, and cultural norms.Some background information:
Background document
Future society and algorithms
Podcast (prepared by notebookKLM)***
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Topics are selected by polling CFIC members and the wider public. A background document on the selected topic will be available for download from the CFIC website a week ahead of the Town Hall meeting.
These meetings are not planned to be webinars; the format will be a moderated discussion in which the attendees debate and discuss. Our objective is to nurture a culture of respectful and open-minded discussion, thereby fostering democratic and participatory citizenship.
Our monthly topics are selected by polling CFIC members and the wider public. The leadership team provides a background document to introduce the topic, and will also include some questions. It will be available for download from the CFIC website a week ahead of the Town Hall meeting.
