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Dramatic Crank Mail
11/08/2015
Michael Birtchet

HGP member Michael Birtchet performs "dramatic" reading of crank mail as received by Freedom From Religion Foundation's newsletter, "Free Thought Today".

Probability & Scientific Inference (2)
11/01/2015
Laurent Beauregard

In Part Two of a three-part presentation, Laurent Beauregard discusses scientific inference and the difference between science and pseudo-science. He then goes on to discuss the varieties of “pseudo.” Laurent holds an M.S. in physics and a Ph.D. in the history and philosophy of science. He has taught at U.C.L.A. and at Reed College. He is currently a member of the HGP Web committee and he edits the videos that you find on our website.

Let’s Talk About Death
10/25/2015
Holly Pruett

Presentation by Holly Pruett. What happens when we invite death into the room? All across the country, people are gathering to discuss the cultural taboo around talking about death. Holly Pruett is a Life-Cycle Celebrant and organizer of PDX Death Café. She explores how an embrace of death may be essential to our quality of life. Ms. Pruett creates and officiates unique personalized ceremonies from cradle to grave. She was recognized for this work by Portland Monthly with a Rising Star Award in 2014.

Plate Tectonics
10/18/2015
Robert Lillie

The same geological forces that threaten our lives with earthquakes and volcanic eruptions also nourish our spirits by forming spectacular mountains, valleys, and coastlines. Dr. Robert J. Lillie relates this “Beauty from the Beast” story of the Pacific Northwest by highlighting spectacular scenery in national, state and local parklands. He draws on his experience as a geology professor, park ranger and graphic illustrator to remind us that our hometowns and parklands are subject to geologic processes that affect our lives. Lillie was a Professor of Geosciences at Oregon State University from 1984 to 2011. He has a Ph.D. in geophysics from Cornell University.

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