CFIC — Critical Links September 2022

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NEWS & EVENTS

Our Transhuman Lives in a Make-or-Break Century — September 18

We’re hurtling towards a superhuman future – or, if we blunder, extinction. Is there any way out of our existential crises? Read more.

Death Caring — Oct 26

Death doulas act as secular guides and support through the end-of-life phase. Learn more at the Ontario Humanist Society’s seminar on Death Caring. Registration is free for OHS members and $10 for non-members.

International Humanism Conference On Social Justice

CFIC is a proud sponsor of the 3rd International Humanism Conference on Social Justice, to be held on September 24 and 25 at the Centennial College Event Centre in Toronto. Our Secular Chair, Leslie Rosenblood, will be a featured speaker, giving a talk on the importance of women’s rights and children in humanism. We look forward to seeing you there!. Read more.

Now Is the Time for Skeptics to Shine!

This is the Infodemic, an age of misinformation, conspiracy theories, and pseudoscience; when people believe that magic potions cure diseases, aliens are among us, and Earth is flat. It’s finally time for CSICon 2022, October 20 to 23 at the Flamingo Resort in Las Vegas. Registration is now open for what might be the biggest and best skeptics’ conference ever!

Update from Omer

News from Nepal took a turn for the worse this month. Our optimism about Omer arriving in late 2022 may have been misplaced. Read more.

Volunteer Opportunity: Toronto Branch Manager

Centre for Inquiry Canada is looking for a volunteer to fill the role of Toronto Branch Manager.

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SCIENCE

Wrong on Track

Science Seer

A CFIC volunteer who’s been studying the climate for decades offers a reminder about our trajectory. Read more.

SECULARISM & HUMAN RIGHTS

Religious Charities and Partnership

Sandra Dunham and Leslie Rosenblood

A highlighting of underhanded practices by religious charities and a call to fight back. Read more.

A Plea For Sponsorship

Aws Jubair

An asylum seeker who fled Iraq to Turkey is looking for community sponsors for him and his family. Read more.

CRITICAL THINKING

Keith’s Conundrums: A Metapuzzle

Keith Douglas

Answers from last month. Also, presenting a “metapuzzle” with philosophical charity in mind. Read more.

SEPTEMBER DATES OF INTEREST

September 4 to 11 is Fibromyalgia Awareness Week.
September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day.
September 8 is International Literacy Day.
September 23 is the Autumn Equinox.
September 28 is World Rabies Day.
September 28 is also the UNESCO International Day for Universal Access to Information.
September 30 is the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.