Skeptics in the (Virtual) Pub - Kat McLeod - Dangers of Alternative Medicine

Kat McLeod hails from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She is a skeptical activist and consumer advocate who is passionate about dispelling misinformation especially regarding herbal remedies. Kat works at the University of Alberta, however, she also volunteers there as a mentor for medical students. Coping with the consequences of taking herbal supplements has given her a unique perspective that she shares with the next generation of healthcare professionals, arming them with the knowledge that can hopefully prevent the kind of suffering she has endured. She is a member of the GSoW (Guerilla Skepticism on Wikipedia), has written articles for Skeptical Inquirer, and is a regular reporter on The Skeptic Zone podcast.

Agenda:
7:00 - 8:00: Featured presentation
8:00 - 9:00: Q&A; general discussion

How to be:
Come with an open but critical mind, awareness of your own biases, and respect for your fellow humans. We're here to have a good conversation and a good time, and to that end your participation is subject to the Triangle Skeptics events code of conduct.

Logical error of the month:
Drop a comment in the meeting chat highlighting a link you've collected recently that shines a light on a logical fallacy, trap, or paradox impacting your world. We'll have a chat about as many as we can get to before the formal start time!