I received the following announcement/invitation from one of the organizers of Eschaton 2012:
THE WORLD IS PROBABLY NOT ENDING.
NOW STOP WORRYING, AND CELEBRATE REASON!
Come to Ottawa for a weekend gathering of scientists, philosophers, authors, academics, skeptics, rationalists, humanists, atheists, and freethinkers, where you can see presentations and join discussions on science, skepticism, gender issues, theocracy vs secularism, godless ethics, parenting beyond belief. Featured speakers* include blogger PZ Myers (freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula), science education activist Eugenie Scott (ncse.com), author Ophelia Benson (freethoughtblogs.com/butterfliesandwheels), philosopher Chris DiCarlo (cdicarlo.com), and many others. You can even participate in a live recording of Canada’s skeptical podcast, “The Reality Check” (trcpodcast.com).Saturday evening we present our gala “Night at the Musuem” (held at the Canadian Museum of Nature), which includes a reception, talk by PZ Myers, and late night special events, with exclusive access to the Fossil Gallery and Earth Gallery.
The price of $275 ($225 for CFI members) includes access to the Friday night plenary session, a choice of 2 daytime tracks on Saturday and Sunday, lunches and snacks, plus the Saturday evening gala. (A limited number of volunteer discounts are available – email volunteers@eschaton2012.ca for more information.)
November 30-December 2
Ottawa, Canadawebsite: eschaton2012.ca
twitter: @eschaton2012
facebook: facebook.com/Eschaton2012
I encourage you to attend; the conference will brighten the dark days at the end of November and early December. I am definitely attending, and I am looking forward to meeting you.
*Check Canadian Atheist for individual profiles of the featured speakers