The Ottawa Skeptics

Skepticism & critical thinking in Ottawa: Skeptics in the Pub events, science talks.

[The Reality Check @trc_podcast]

11 years ago this week the first episode of The Reality Check podcast was released. 560 episodes, more than 1500 topics covered. #podcast #CriticalThinking #Science

[CFI Ottawa @CFIOttawa]

Announcing 2019 Skepticamp Ottawa. We are welcoming more submissions for talks see https://t.co/N5h6tHZVBk

[CFI Ottawa @CFIOttawa]

#Ottawa For pi day If you know the answer to "what does the value of pi and a famous gaming table resort have in common?" You can win a pair of tickets to see https://t.co/Ot4uZN48lj email [email protected] with your answer.

[The Ottawa Skeptics @ottawaskeptics]

@thetriplehoax Thank you!

[Janelle Shane @JanelleCShane]

These "I forced a bot to watch X" posts are almost certainly 100% human-written with no bot involved. Here's how you can tell. 1/12 https://t.co/4wVxfraqZS

[David Coletto @DavidColetto]

Final Abacus poll for #OnElxn: NDP holds onto lead over PCs as outcome is uncertain at this point. https://t.co/rDj66HJKJv #onpoli

[BytownParanormal @BytownParanorm]

Experts in a field that's never been proven 😂😂. https://t.co/NbstTytLmg

[Jennifer Gunter @DrJenGunter]

I was groped by the editor of an OB/GYN medical journal. I’m not the only one. https://t.co/B0PXzfmlgO

[The Ottawa Skeptics @ottawaskeptics]

Oh Ottawa https://t.co/UXvb9XgHmb

[Chris H. @carbonfixated]

City still relies on 'magic' method for locating water https://t.co/4CQZyg7tkK

[Dr Sally Le Page @sallylepage]

Freshly updated article. At least six out of the ten water companies in England and Wales confirm using water dowsing/divining techniques
https://t.co/6f0r94fwQF

[Mr. One Wheel Drive @MrOneWheelDrive]

For a thoroughly rational discussion of #ottbike helmet safety check out episode 221 of @trc_podcast https://t.co/ABYV7BsazD (starts at 23:45)

[Chris Hassall @katatrepsis]

Pro tip: If you don't want massive (positively phototactic) bugs to fly at you, don't shine lights at them! https://t.co/DHgPvkJhuJ

[The Ottawa Skeptics @ottawaskeptics]

@crazylegsmurphy @swear_trek @zaksuff and that can be racist as fuck. Intent doesn't change that.

[Movais Kitsose @bumphace]

Little #halloween reminder from @swear_trek

[Simone Giertz @SimoneGiertz]

in the future robots will serve us soup

[Ash @alphacharlie49]

This is so pure and lovely. Everyone needs to be this open to learning.

[Chris H. @carbonfixated]

Anybody else in Ottawa see the light show in the sky last night? Pretty sure it wasn't UFOs... https://t.co/wHFt5Yr7wc

[CFI Ottawa @CFIOttawa]

Remember Skepticamp and Kids For Inquiry This Sunday https://t.co/g0LW4xXYJS bring your kids, enjoy Skepticamp!

[CFI Ottawa @CFIOttawa]

#ottawa @skepticamp Still time to put together a lightning talk for Ottawa Skepticamp https://t.co/TVCxStV8wH

[Jon Abrams 🤷‍♂️ @JonathanAbrams]

It’s at ~46 minutes into the podcast. It’s an @adamrulz segment. It’s so great. https://t.co/zgDXItuy9v