Related to The Geek Manifesto
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Campaigning for a Secular World
In this talk, Pavan reviews the position as to secularism and religion in Britain today, and then discusses some current campaigns the British Humanist Association are working on.
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Bad Science in the Developing World
Martin Robbins, of the Guardian's Lay Science blog, reports on dangerous pseudo-medical practices outside the Western world, from homeopaths in East Africa to flat earthers and anti-vaccine campaigns in Nigeria.
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Coordinating National Events
Nicola Jackson offers advice on how to coordinate national events, reflecting on her experiences working with the National Federation of Atheist, Humanist and Secular Student Societies, including running a student camping weekend.
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Is Atheism the new Coca-Cola?
Norman Ralph discusses whether the non-religious movement is suffering from a lack of brand identity, and what can be done about it.
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Cutting Religion out of Medicine
Recorded as part of Leeds Reason Week 2011, Dr Antony Lempert, coordinator of the Secular Medical Forum, discusses the problems encountered when religious beliefs come into conflict with modern medicine.