Past Events

In May, local journalist Bret Christian will present a look at Skeptics and the media, including a few entertaining personal anecdotes. Bret runs the independent Post newspaper, an essential part of life in Perth’s western suburbs that is delivered each Saturday to all the area's homes and businesses. Founded in 1977 by Bret (the current owner/editor) The Post is built on a strong tradition of quality journalism. It publishes accurate, relevant news that affects readers where they live. Each issue…

Prof Phil Withers from UWA is biologist with a special interest in statistics and probability. He'll talk to us about how statistics influences our everyday life and how a lot of it is counter-intuitive. We will meet at 7pm and hear Phil's talk from about 7.20 (flexible), then have questions and discussion. Venue is Henry on Eighth bar, 49 Eighth Ave, Maylands. You can order food and drink downstairs. Please donate a gold coin towards the cost of the Meetup…

With 'healers' like Charlie Goldsmith at large, the placebo effect is very topical. The plan is for us each to bring some item of research on the placebo effect, to talk about in the group.  You can have a printed copy of this or an electronic copy on a thumb drive. Cost: please donate a gold coin to support the Meetup group. Venue: Henry on Eighth bar & cafe, 49 Eighth Ave, Maylands. We meet upstairs at this venue; food…