Praying for the Poor or Preying on the Vulnerable?
Central London Humanist Group presents; Patricia Rogers – Praying for the Poor or Preying on the Vulnerable?; Patricia Rogers discusses the work of religious international development NGOs. Patricia is currently a trustee and Vice Chair of the BHA.; Patricia read maths at Cambridge. She has worked in Nigeria Pakistan India Zambia Zimbabwe Nepal in maths […]
Sunday Lecture: The Skeptical Bobby
The Conway Hall Ethical Society presents; Skepticism and critical thinking isn’t just about UFOs bad pharma and Creationism. After leaving school Stevyn gained places at both art and catering colleges but turned them down and instead accepted a drunken £50 bet with his homicide detective father that he could survive six months as a police […]
Sunday Lecture: The Rise of the Machines
Conway Hall Ethical Society presents; Bryan Appleyard talks about our relationship with machines – specifically the move from machines that aim to improve the human condition to machines that aspire to change human nature. Bryan Appleyard will talk about our relationship with gadgets today and how that might develop in the future. He will also […]
Covert Messiah: Is Christianity the genesis of modern psychological warfare?
This event took place on 19th October 2013. It will not take place at Conway Hall in 2017. This event is here only for your information. Widerstanding presents Covert Messiah A one-day symposium which will present and discuss recent evidence that sheds new light on the dark origins of Christianity. Jesus Christ promoted love charity […]
School of Life: Jonah Lehrer on Genius
You have to be a certain type to be creative. And even among those with talent there are very few real geniuses. The rest of us can only look on in awe. Or at least that’s what we’ve been taught. Jonah Lehrer is here to break open that narrow thinking. He will show how creativity […]
Sunday Lecture- Irrational beliefs in the NHS
Irrational beliefs in the NHS; Throughout his medical practice Dr Edward Presswood has been alarmed by the persistent intrusion of irrational beliefs into healthcare. He has seen vulnerable patients forgo evidence-based therapies instead falling for the claims made by reiki healers and homeopaths. He has witnessed a lack of funding for evidence-based therapies whilst precious […]
School of Life Sunday Sermon: Stephen Cave on Immortality
Join Stephen Cave as he explores the human desire to live forever and how this drives civilization.; Sermons are given every Sunday that promise everlasting life for the righteous. But in this secular sermon philosopher Stephen Cave will explain why the wise would rather be mortal. We’re all afraid of the Reaper — and we’re […]
The Main Tent and the Side Shows – Movement is everything
Adlerian Society UK presents; The Adlerian Society London Lecture:; Presented by Jill Reynolds; Could this be a challenge at the festive season? In this evening we will explore the smooth movement of those who have courage to solve life’s internal and external problems – those who say “yes” in the Main Tent and those who […]