This is a plug for the next BrisScience event on 4 August:

Wolf in a sheep’s labcoat: pseudoscience in the 20th century

Mike McRae
CSIRO Education – Editor of Science by Email

As far as philosophies for understanding our world go, science is relatively novel. Yet what distinguishes science from other methodologies? Is pseudoscience a convenient slur for anything which doesn’t fit the conventional paradigm, or is it a real threat science communicators need to face? How can we teach people to be critical in their evaluation of new information? And most importantly, do sheep ever wear labcoats?

Monday 4 August 2008
6.30-7.30 PM
Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall

Refreshments: There will be complimentary drinks and nibblies following the talk, and Mike will be available to answer any questions.
Questions? Contact Joel (0411 267 044 or joel@BrisScience.org) or Nelle (nelle@BrisScience.org).