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Forum: International Skeptics 14th January 2024, 06:07 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,780
Posted By Wowbagger
I have made a one-time donation. I'd like to see...

I have made a one-time donation. I'd like to see how progress goes, before I commit to a monthly schedule.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 1st December 2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,971
Posted By Wowbagger
I appreciate all the feedback and comments! Some...

I appreciate all the feedback and comments! Some of your input has shaped some parts of my presentation! I don't have time to respond to everyone, though, since I am doing a few other things all at...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 1st December 2023, 12:06 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,971
Posted By Wowbagger
If I am not mistaken, I think I remember the...

If I am not mistaken, I think I remember the words "When Co-Option is not an option!" associated with this idea. Unless I am getting it wrong, and someone corrects me, I think I might use those words...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 30th November 2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,971
Posted By Wowbagger
theprestige already admitted he doesn't have any...

theprestige already admitted he doesn't have any better arguments here:



I actually think it's safe to ignore him.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 30th November 2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,971
Posted By Wowbagger
This is a good summary, but I think it's the...

This is a good summary, but I think it's the specific list of items we are forming here, that provide the details.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th November 2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,971
Posted By Wowbagger
The talk is about what an intelligently designed...

The talk is about what an intelligently designed entity would probably really look like, if we were to come across one. Just as a fun thought experiment to go through.

My intention is not really...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th November 2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,971
Posted By Wowbagger
Well, I have my own motivations for doing this...

Well, I have my own motivations for doing this exercise, and we'll just leave it at that.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th November 2023, 01:18 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,971
Posted By Wowbagger
I am curious what your rebuttal would be, then,...

I am curious what your rebuttal would be, then, to the Creationists' "Hallmarks of Intelligent Design" ideas.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th November 2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,971
Posted By Wowbagger
That is largely a good point, too.

That is largely a good point, too.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th November 2023, 12:22 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,971
Posted By Wowbagger
Well, the argument is that Creationists are...

Well, the argument is that Creationists are looking for evidence of Intelligent Design the wrong way, picking out very naive methods of thinking about this. Creationists are not brought up to...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th November 2023, 10:03 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,971
Posted By Wowbagger
I very much doubt triggering big bangs and...

I very much doubt triggering big bangs and manufacturing mass are prerequisites to developing the knowledge and skills to engineer complex, self-sustaining life forms. These are two completely...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th November 2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,971
Posted By Wowbagger
A lot of it boils down to practicality....

A lot of it boils down to practicality. Regardless of how an intelligent designer is made, they would want to make life easier for themselves and others. They would want easily accessible and...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th November 2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,971
Posted By Wowbagger
I can't say what a divine creator would or...

I can't say what a divine creator would or wouldn't do. But rather what intelligent designers we are familiar with would do.

I intend to cover that in my talk, where I actually "designed" a...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th November 2023, 06:37 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,971
Posted By Wowbagger
Maybe. I like this one, though!

Maybe.


I like this one, though!
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th November 2023, 06:31 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,971
Posted By Wowbagger
My Signs of Actual Artificial Creation were not...

My Signs of Actual Artificial Creation were not intended to be universal. But rather very common

The Hallmarks of Intelligent Design were not universal, either. Not all lifeforms have...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 28th November 2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,971
Posted By Wowbagger
"Hallmarks of Creation" vs. Actual Signs of Artificial Products

I am about to do a sequel of sorts to one my early SkeptiCamp presentations; going into what an Intelligently Designed life form would actually look like, as opposed to the evolved life forms we are...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th September 2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,165
Posted By Wowbagger
I figured I would mention it, in case anyone was...

I figured I would mention it, in case anyone was going to blame BRC management for the incident.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th September 2023, 07:36 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,165
Posted By Wowbagger
According to various news sources, this year's...

According to various news sources, this year's death at Burning Man was due to drug intoxication, and nothing to do with the rain or mud or anything.
Forum: Skeptical Events 11th September 2023, 06:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,632
Posted By Wowbagger
Leighann Lord had been the host of NECSS a few...

Leighann Lord had been the host of NECSS a few times, when George wasn't available. She is a very funny lady.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 6th September 2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,165
Posted By Wowbagger
Most of these posts seem to reflect the common...

Most of these posts seem to reflect the common views people have of Burning Man, through social media and the news and such. I was there three times, so far (2013, 2015 and 2019), so I can speak from...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 5th September 2023, 07:43 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,165
Posted By Wowbagger
It is a shame what happened to Burning Man, this...

It is a shame what happened to Burning Man, this year. But, it is quite different from the Fyre Festival.

The Fyre Festival was a sham from the beginning, and could not have been pulled off, at...
Forum: Skeptical Events 21st August 2023, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 775
Posted By Wowbagger
Anyone else coming to this, by any chance?

Anyone else coming to this, by any chance?
Forum: Skeptical Events 10th August 2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,632
Posted By Wowbagger
Also worth noting: My Table of Scientific...

Also worth noting: My Table of Scientific Curiosities will be back this year, as well!
Forum: Skeptical Events 10th August 2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,632
Posted By Wowbagger
Any requests for Volunteers, yet?

Any requests for Volunteers, yet?
Forum: Skeptical Events 31st May 2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,632
Posted By Wowbagger
CSICON 2023

Registration is now open: https://csiconference.org/

Use this thread for anything related to it.
Forum: Skeptical Events 11th April 2023, 08:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 775
Posted By Wowbagger
The SGU's "Not a Conference" Conference Social Gathering

I didn't see any threads about this, yet, so I figured I would bring this to everyone's attention:

The Skeptic's Guide to the Universe podcast people are aiming to organize a real-world meetup (in...
Forum: Education 2nd April 2023, 07:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,211
Posted By Wowbagger
Well, there seems to be some... stumbling...

Well, there seems to be some... stumbling blocks... in our accreditation application. So, it might take a while before we can actually have anyone sign up for it.
Forum: Education 2nd April 2023, 08:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,211
Posted By Wowbagger
It depends on the realm of reality we are talking...

It depends on the realm of reality we are talking about. In this realm, my real name really is Mitchell. But, in others, it could actually be Wowbagger. Things can vary throughout the multiverse.
Forum: Education 1st April 2023, 08:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,211
Posted By Wowbagger
I like to keep a running list of these April...

I like to keep a running list of these April Fools threads of mine, so I can find them all more easily, when I need to.

2008: Evolution Is a Sham:...
Forum: Education 1st April 2023, 08:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,211
Posted By Wowbagger
So, this was basically my APRIL FOOLS ...

So, this was basically my

APRIL
FOOLS


post for the year. All of the MitchellClass course images were constructed as part of an art project I put together for my birthday part this year...
Forum: Education 1st April 2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,211
Posted By Wowbagger
As soon as we become a legit, accredited...

As soon as we become a legit, accredited institution, I will make that happen!

I only teach what I know. And, I shall claim that fake certificates is NOT one of them.

The Ph.D. in Cute Animals...
Forum: Education 31st March 2023, 09:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,211
Posted By Wowbagger
I am founding my very own University!!

Greetings, fellow science enthusiasts, autodidactics, and other assorted folks who love to learn! Today, as we start the second quarter of 2023, I am proud to introduce the introduction of my very...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 30th November 2022, 08:21 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,570
Posted By Wowbagger
Oh, I have more than names of fallacies to back...

Oh, I have more than names of fallacies to back my arguments up, don't worry.


You might have just invented the perfect word I needed!
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 28th November 2022, 10:10 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,570
Posted By Wowbagger
It's NOT Genetic Fallacy. It's not the source of...

It's NOT Genetic Fallacy. It's not the source of info being doubted as legit, but the purported talents of a person being doubted as legit. Argument from Incredulity is a better fit.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 27th November 2022, 11:59 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,570
Posted By Wowbagger
So, yeah, I guess the simple answer would be...

So, yeah, I guess the simple answer would be Argument from Incredulity.

But, some part of my brain coughed up a possible memory point that a similar type of fallacy began with the letter P. Maybe...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 27th November 2022, 06:16 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,570
Posted By Wowbagger
I guess the Argument from Incredulity does apply....

I guess the Argument from Incredulity does apply. Though, I thought there was something more specific for this particular type, applying to human ability...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 26th November 2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,570
Posted By Wowbagger
Is there a name for the fallacy of assuming one is too stupid to have done something?

I believe there was a word describing this sort of situation where one insists someone could not possibly have achieved something, because they were either "too stupid", "too poor", or "too...
Forum: Skeptical Events 25th October 2022, 03:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,077
Posted By Wowbagger
I got a bunch, actually. Some of them knew of the...

I got a bunch, actually. Some of them knew of the original JREF version, and hadn't seen it in years. A few new folks seemed interested in looking into it.
Forum: Skeptical Events 23rd October 2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,077
Posted By Wowbagger
Gave out more than 100 flyers and even more...

Gave out more than 100 flyers and even more Fortune Telling Fish (which also have a shout out to the Forums in them. ) So, now we'll see what kind of bump we get...
Forum: Skeptical Events 21st October 2022, 09:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,077
Posted By Wowbagger
Here are some photos. The table with its signs on...

Here are some photos. The table with its signs on the front, and most of its stuff on top; me with co-host Ray Hall; and one of the free give aways I was giving away: A fortune telling fish with an...
Forum: Skeptical Events 21st October 2022, 09:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,077
Posted By Wowbagger
There will be future versions of this table and...

There will be future versions of this table and the flyer. Any suggestions you have will be considered for it.
Forum: Skeptical Events 17th October 2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,077
Posted By Wowbagger
I have roughly 45 or so items to put onto the...

I have roughly 45 or so items to put onto the table. I don't know how many things Ray is bringing, but I am sure we will have plenty!

The table will be set up around the afternoon of Wednesday. I...
Forum: Skeptical Events 17th October 2022, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,061
Posted By Wowbagger
Cool. That's even better than the "about 600"...

Cool. That's even better than the "about 600" number I was given a while back.
Forum: Skeptical Events 15th October 2022, 05:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,077
Posted By Wowbagger
I wanted to attach the flyer as a PDF or a ZIP of...

I wanted to attach the flyer as a PDF or a ZIP of a PDF, but the file size is currently too large for this forum, either way. So, here are some images of the document, for now. I will figure out how...
Forum: Skeptical Events 15th October 2022, 04:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,077
Posted By Wowbagger
Nah, I don't need sainthood. And, besides, I am...

Nah, I don't need sainthood. And, besides, I am immortal: No one can kill me and eat me up.


Manage expectations and to show that we take an interest in full disclosure of pros and cons, risks...
Forum: Skeptical Events 14th October 2022, 07:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,077
Posted By Wowbagger
Appreciate the review. A few minor tweaks, and I...

Appreciate the review. A few minor tweaks, and I shall print it this weekend.
Forum: Skeptical Events 11th October 2022, 12:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,077
Posted By Wowbagger
Attached is the new Daft! On page one I got...

Attached is the new Daft!

On page one I got rid of the "prove it" line. It felt a little pompous with this design. (Though, I think it fit better with the previous 2019 edition.)

One page two,...
Forum: Skeptical Events 10th October 2022, 07:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,077
Posted By Wowbagger
I will put in a note that Google works better...

I will put in a note that Google works better than the built in stuff. The point is the fullness of the archive (minus the Lisa incident) that has existed since the dawn of the site.
Forum: Skeptical Events 9th October 2022, 08:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,077
Posted By Wowbagger
Are you afraid too many of the posts will be...

Are you afraid too many of the posts will be embarrassing to new members?

Or, do you fear the vBulletin search system kinda sucks?

If it's the former, I wouldn't worry about it. It shows...
Forum: Skeptical Events 9th October 2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,077
Posted By Wowbagger
The DRAFT copy of the flyer is below. I plan to...

The DRAFT copy of the flyer is below. I plan to print two pages per side (page 1 and 4 on one side of the paper, 2 and 3 on the other), and the sheet will be folded in half.
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