Attention Atlanta Skeptics!

If you’re a skeptic in the Atlanta area, then you should really check out the Atlanta Skepticamp, a one-day meeting this weekend on February 7. It’s a user-supplied meeting, where skeptics themselves are the show. Attendees make the presentations, and it’s totally interactive. I attended the Denver Skepticamp last year and had a great time, so I strongly urge you to check out the one in Atlanta. The JREF, by the way, is a happy and proud sponsor of the event.

February 4th, 2009 8:00 AM by Phil Plait in JREF, Skepticism | 12 comments | RSS feed | Trackback >

12 Responses to “Attention Atlanta Skeptics!”

1. Blue Villain Says:
February 4th, 2009 at 8:22 am

Also in the atlanta area is the Infidel Guy, a great show for skeptics. Just a little note.
2. Taylor Says:
February 4th, 2009 at 8:24 am

Thanks, Phil! Actually interest has been so overwhelming, SkeptiCamp will be Feb. 6th and 7th. Two days!

The event page has the most up to date info http://barcamp.org/AtlantaSkeptiCampFeb2009

-Taylor
3. Quiet Desperation Says:
February 4th, 2009 at 9:13 am

There’s no way it can top Jesus Camp.
4. TheManVersion Says:
February 4th, 2009 at 9:50 am

Thanks for the plug, Phil! And the check

It’s going to be beyond awesome, y’all. It’s going to make the Denver skeptics jealous.
5. Derek Colanduno Says:
February 4th, 2009 at 10:24 am

Thanks Phil!

Me and Swoopy will be doing our FIRST live Skepticality at the event as well!
6. Jason Says:
February 4th, 2009 at 10:29 am

@Derek:

Woohoo, I can’t wait to hear it! Your live panel shows are great fun.
7. The Chemist Says:
February 4th, 2009 at 10:37 am

Finally! Something in my area!

*besides Dragon*Con
8. Larian LeQuella Says:
February 4th, 2009 at 10:40 am

I’d love to go to this (or Dragon*Con for that matter). Instead enjoying the sands of Qatar. Have fun!
9. Reed E Says:
February 4th, 2009 at 11:43 am

Oh yeah, we Denver skeptics are a bit jealous that it is Atlanta (and not us) that is taking the Skepticamp idea to the next level.

However, come May just watch for the event that we are putting together!
10. Lisa Says:
February 4th, 2009 at 12:08 pm

Thanks for the support, Phil. Should be a great weekend. Too bad you couldn’t make it here to join us. Well, gotta go finish my presentation.
11. Taylor Says:
February 4th, 2009 at 1:59 pm

I fixed http://www.atlantaskeptics.com. Now has all the correct info. :p
12. Scott Little Says:
February 4th, 2009 at 5:51 pm

Thanks, Phil. It should be a fun time for all!

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