Posted by Lauren Lane on Dec 17, 2012
What follows is a transcript and video of Julia’s talk from SK5, super special thanks to Karou Negisa for typing them up for us! Presenter: You may know our next speaker from her podcast, “Rationally Speaking” or her blog, “Measure of Doubt”, Julia Galef. [audience applause] Julia Galef: Hey, everyone. Can you hear me? [Inaudible] Can you hear me now? Audience: Yes. Galef: Great. So, my story begins…my story *will* begin…While we’re setting up, I’ll just tell a little...
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Posted by Lauren Lane on Dec 17, 2012
We’ve got an awesome transcript here of Jessica Ahlquist’s talk from SK5 thanks to the talented ears of Joy Westgate-Scherer. Enjoy Jessica’s talk about how she kicks all the butts! Introduction: Well, alright, our next speaker I don’t think needs any introduction, especially because I’m out of breath. Jessica Ahlquist. [audience applause/cheers] Jessica: Hi everyone! This is my first Skepticon, too. And I’m really excited to be here. I’ve...
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Posted by Lauren Lane on Dec 6, 2012
We’ve got the transcript to Darrel Ray’s talk from SK5, entitled “The Shame of it All, or Why Do We Act Like Christians” by the most generous and awesome Kaoru Negisa. Enjoy! Presenter: Ok, now we’re ready to start. I’m very happy to introduce Darrel Ray. [Applause] Darrel Ray: Thank you! Gosh! A lot of people were loving me last night. People I don’t even know were loving me last night, and I had only one...
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Posted by Lauren Lane on Dec 6, 2012
We over here at Skepticon Headquarters are very happy to share Greta Christina’s amazing speech from SK5 with the transcript below thanks to the wonderful Joy Westgate-Scherer. Introduction: Our first speaker, Greta, is going to be Skyping in, so please be patient. She is going to do a short speech, then we’re going to do some Q&A, so we are going to start a line. Please be nice, don’t push and shove, and we’ll type the questions in and she will...
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