Hong Kong Skeptics
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Hong Kong Skeptics - truth prevails.
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Joined March 2011
Check out the recorded version of @SylvesterReport #SITP #HongKong talk on the origins of #skepticism from the Greeks, and how Buddhism may play a surprise role
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Just a reminder that the Chinese Medicine Council of HK is not obliged to provide any information on efficacy of its products. And (unlike the Health Authority) will use "proprietary information" as an excuse to not respond to FOI (Access to Information code) requests on safety
The Government is actively promoting Chinese medicine services in primary healthcare. OHKF will launch a “Transforming Chinese Medicine through System Development and Integration” policy advocacy report. Date: 8 Oct, 2024 (Tuesday) Time: 11:00am - 12:00nn Language: Cantonese
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RT @FY4Chan: The difference between a free press and government-controlled one: the RTHK piece doesn't specify that the "meds" are "herbal…
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RT @dr_andrealove: Homeopathy is a pseudoscience created by a German guy in the 1700s & has ZERO plausibility or evidence. Premise: 1️⃣ so…
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RT @tomgrundy: Any gweilo knows that Hong Kong ghouls are notoriously shy with the language barrier.
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Tis the season…
The Hungry Ghost Festival is one of the most eerie celebrations in Chinese culture. During this time, rituals are observed to avoid the wrath of wandering spirits. So, what are the do’s and don’ts?
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RT @MohsenJoshanloo: My new research: No link between zodiac sign & subjective well-being and quality of life (distress, job satisfaction,…
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Our next HK #SITP meeting will be tomorrow (Tues 28th May) where Fab will be presenting on "Units and Measurements: History and Science, and Problems Solved" For full details and RSVP here
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Shame HK isn’t represented, but there will be some news about a global #SITP event shortly
✨#pint24 is starting today✨ 3 nights of fun science talks for everyone in pubs/cafés! 🎉JOIN THE SCIENCE PARTY🎉 Information 🗓️13-15 May 2024 🗺️25 countries 📍+ 510 cities/towns 🗣️ Thousands of scientists and volunteers celebrating science with you!
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@wanderer_jasnah As brought to you by the AFCD
The origins of SARS-CoV-2 remain a mystery, but judging from this random factoid found in a Hong Kong public toilet, is zoonosis that hard to believe?
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Many poisonous plant compounds are bitter and the taste system developed in part to detect and avoid them. This approach won’t reduce any resulting renal damage and cancer
A method used to reduce the horrible taste of certain medicines. 👅
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We are going back to classic Skepticism topic with an investigation into spirits and dousing at this months Skeptics In The Pub at 7pm Tues 28th Nov at Flaming Frango. RSVP on the link below and don't miss it!
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RT @HKBigLychee: Oh-so ancient mystical oriental wisdom provides new take on Israel-Gaza conflict...
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What is better than Skeptics in the Pub? Skeptics in the Pub Quiz! Yes that's right, for the first time ever we are holding a Science and Skepticism themed Pub Quiz! Join us 7pm 31st Oct at Flaming Frangos! Full details and RSVP can be found here:
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Why is scientific knowledge special? Is Popper's falsifiability criterion the final word? Join us on the 26th Sept 7pm for our next meeting of Skeptics in the Pub Hong Kong with an introduction to the Philosophy of Science! Sign up and RSVP now:
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Reminder - this is tomorrow night Tues 29th August! RSVP now - hope to see you there!
Our next Meetup will be an "Introduction to Scientific Skepticism" talk by @AndrewADavidson Andrew will describe what it is, isn't and introduce some tools to upgrade your thinking! Full details and RSVP here: Sign up now!
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