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Probability & Scientific Inference (3)
02/28/2016
Laurent Beauregard

In Part Three of a three-part presentation, Laurent Beauregard discusses a standard view of scientific method. He then shows how this view can be expanded using Bayes Theorem. This method sheds light on how to evaluate extraordinary claims, including claims that miracles happen. This may hold up the canonization of Mother Teresa. Laurent holds an M.S. in physics and a Ph.D. in the history and philosophy of science.

Health Consequences of Space Radiation
02/21/2016
Mitchell Turker

Presentation by Mitchell Turker. Among the hazards for manned space travel, such as a trip to Mars and back, is exposure to ionizing radiation. Space radiation has three sources: galactic cosmic rays, solar flares, and trapped radiation belts. The presentation will explain space radiation and how it harms human tissues. It will include research data from the speaker and his collaborators.

Public Schools
02/07/2016
Deb Mayer

Educator and activist Deb Mayer focuses on the forces that are aligning to privatize our public schools. Just as greedy corporations have been incrementally taking over our postal service and prisons for profit, billionaires, foundations, and corporations want to own our public schools. What can we do to protect, preserve, and protect quality public schools?

The Formula of Human Life
01/31/2016
Jeff Strang

Jeff Strang describes the "formula of human life": what you're given, who you know, what you know, what you do, and any “accidents” (good or bad) along the way. Being born is an accident, and it's the first thing we're given. Supernatural belief falls into the "what you know" category. We’ll discuss this formula of human life, and how it can help put our own and others' lives in better perspective. Jeff has been a member of HGP since the aftermath of 9/11/2001. He has degrees in math, animal ecology, and international studies. He works as an Environmental Health Specialist at Multnomah County. His fascination with formulae led him to an interest in designing better economic solutions to social and environmental problems, which he pursues as chair of Common Ground OR-WA.

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