Glasgow Skeptics

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A grassroots non-commercial organisation promoting science, reason, and critical thinking.

Can Economists Explain AI? by Dr Elena Papagiannaki, a Lecturer in Economics at Edinburgh Napier University. This talk exposes the blind spots in economists' forecasts and questions whether economics is equipped to understand AI. 20th October 2026, 19:30 – 21:00, 29 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, G2 6BZ

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Hey folks, Just wanted to let you know that the signup numbers for this talk are looking high ... which means we may be at risk of filling up the room and having to turn people away. Best get there sharp to avoid disappointment!

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SOLD OUT! If you don't already have a (free) ticket for our event tomorrow (21st Jul) then ur outta luck - you can join the waitlist in case someone else pulls out. If you have a ticket already but can't make it please cancel your booking so that someone else can get your place. Link in comments

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Our friends at Bright Club Glasgow are BACK on the 8th of June (7pm). Get along for an evening of live stand-up where wonderfully funny researchers and comedic academics communicate their work through laughs. Tickets are just £5 with the discount code BRIGHTCLUB www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...

Glasgow Science Festival: Bright Club - The Stand Comedy Club

Glasgow Science Festival presents Bright Club, the thinking person's comedy night blending comedy and academia. Laugh and learn as researchers from Scotland'...

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Another excellent free event happening on Monday 15th June. Apparently these folks run talks on the 3rd Monday of the month, so a PERFECT appetizer before your regular dose of Glasgow Skeptics on the 3rd Tuesday. Get involved folks! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/philosophy...

Philosophy Cafe: Why Believe Anything? - Glasgow Sauchiehall St

Curious minds wanted. The Philosophy Cafe is a space to explore life’s big questions together. This month's topic is, Why Believe Anything?

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Free talk alert! Open to the public as well: "What is the future role of the university in society?" Hosted by the the Glasgow Open Salon for Arts and Sciences (GOSAS). Wednesday, May 20 • 12:30 PM - 2 PM Get along if you can folks .. looks fascinating! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-th...

What is the future role of the university in society?

GOSAS is bringing together people across arts and sciences who are interested in exploring the future role of the university in society.

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The signup numbers for our talk this coming Tuesday (17th) are above average, so it miiiight be busy. As such, please remember that we operate on a first come first served basis, and we can only fit so many people in the room. Be quick or (possibly) be disappointed!

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Plenty going on for those with a thirst for knowledge this month - both in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Go get involved! Details in comments ... and if there's anything else that might be of interest then please let us know ❤