We are a collection of atheists in the Buffalo and Western New York area.  The group was started to promote positive atheism and to help bring atheists together in a friendly environment.  We also take a skeptical view on all pseudo-science and those who would dismiss critical thinking.  Join up, and get involved with like minded people right here in Buffalo and Western New York!

Our mission is simple: bring the local non-theist community together in a warm, welcoming way, where every member can speak openly and honestly about his or her lack of belief in supreme beings or deities without being judged and without the fear of reprisal or condemnation from society at large. Towards that end, we welcome all atheists, agnostics, skeptics, secular humanists, free thinkers, brights, and anyone else who embraces reason, logic, and critical thinking while rejecting the unsubstan …

Drinking Skeptically is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. Drinking Skeptically provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. Don't drink? Don't let that stop you from joining us! Some …

This is a group for everyone who has a strong sense of curiosity [that disregards the status quo or current cultural and social expectations] coupled with a strong love of reason and the scientific method.  Let's get together and share our passions and ideas. This is a place is for all who agree with Socrates who said "the life which is unexamined is not worth living". We are an inclusive and accommodating group, however people who are overtly religious or see the world through a black and whit …

Calling all science lovers, skeptics and critical thinkers! Meet like minded people in a positive social setting. If you think all things science and technology are the cat's meow and pseudoscience (e.g. homeopathy, psychics, auras) should be a thing of the past, this may be the place for you.  Join us for dinner, potlucks, picnics, field trips, gallery walks, movies, game nights and other fun filled activities! For more information about our group, click here.

If you think seriously about serious thinking; if you want to sharpen you brain activities; if you are eager to increase you cognitive abilities; if you are a seeker of mindfulness; if you want to inculcate thinking habits and dispositions; if you are looking for thinker friends; Innovative Thinking Club is the group which is suited for you. Welcome!

Since the beginning I've had a sense that there ought to be some discipline of cognition, some art of thinking, the studying of which would make its students visibly more competent, more formidable: the equivalent of Taking a Level in Awesome. - "A Sense That More Is Possible" Thinking and deciding are central to our daily lives. The Less Wrong community aims to gain expertise in how human brains think and decide, so that we can do it more successfully. We use insights from cognitive science, s …

This group is for activists looking to connect, learn, and join forces. No formal education in politics or prior activist experience is required. The two main goals of this group are: 1) to facilitate critical and multifaceted discussions and exchanges concerning the major problems people face locally, nationally and internationally, and; 2) to create a community of activists who will share their knowledge and experience and offer opportunities to take part in what they're doing. This group will …

The Centre for Inquiry Ontario is an educational charity which aims to foster a secular society by promoting reason, science, secularism and freedom of inquiry in every area of human endeavour. We do this through various programming such as lecture series, film screenings, book clubs, discussion groups, campus outreach, media, community and social services and many volunteer-run committees. CFI Ontario is one of many centres across Canada, all under the umbrella of CFI Canada. CFI Members get in …

WHAT ARE THE LONG TERM BENEFITS OF BECOMING CERTIFIED IN THE D.I.S.C MODEL OF HUMAN BEHAVIOUR? - ENHANCE YOUR CAPACITY TO TRULY CONNECT...  - TRAINS YOU TO SEE AND HEAR UNIQUENESS OF OTHERS - LEARN EFFECTIVE SKILLS - UNDERSTAND OBSERVATION BEHAVIOURAL PATTERNS - PROVIDES AND INSIGHT INTO YOUR OWN UNIQUE DESIGN - DISCOVER, EXPERIENCE AND APPLY EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES IN THE WORKPLACE - LEARN HOW TO SPEAK TO YOUR AUDIENCE

CFI Ontario's Toronto Atheists and Friends (TAaF) meetups are a fun and fascinating discussion group focusing on a range of topics within the realm of atheism. They're open to the public and everyone is welcome to join in! Meet other local atheists, skeptics, agnostics and freethinkers for conversation and drinks!

Less Wrong is a community of people who want to have fun and achieve big things. We're passionate about using the latest science to do this, in particular knowledge of cognitive biases - peculiar ways in which our brains consistently lead us astray. We believe that fighting against the truth is almost always harmful, and Less Wrong is a place where all ideas - however controversial or mind-blowing - will get a fair hearing. Less Wrong started off as an online community and has since emerged in l …

The Grand River Atheists Association [GRA] exists to serve the needs of the Atheist and non-religious community in the Kitchener/Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph area. The GRA strives to; - provide an accepting environment in which people can discuss belief systems and the harm religion has caused society, - speak out in instances where human rights are threatened by ideology, and - counter the negative stereotypes associated with atheism and non-belief. Also please check out: http://www. …

This group, organized by the RIT Insight Lab, is for many interests in areas such as Family Science, Educational Technology, Stepping Stones to Research, and Learning Landscapes. With events locally in Rochester, NY and across the Nation and World this group aims to Innovate Ways to Share Science with You and Your Community of Learners!

FINAL CLASS = Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 COURSE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

This group was made to find and connect people with a similar view on life. The view being that life is pointless, but it's ok that it's pointless. Just cause life is pointless doesn't mean that you have to be miserable and not want to live any more... You are a human, and humans enjoy and love certain things... The meaning of life has no effect on what makes you happy and what doesn't .. It's just a "being realistic" kind of view, since there is no good reason for a person to believe otherwise. …

The objective of the Hamilton Non-Fiction Book Club is to promote intelligent, friendly discussion about various non-fiction topics. We’re not reviewing the literary merit of the books, we’re debating the merit of the author’s position on the subject.

The first Unity Toastmasters meeting in January 2013 will be on the 10th of January at our new meeting place St Clements Anglican Church at 59 Briar Hill Ave just west of Duplex (there is parking available at the north end of the lot near Briar Hill but the parking entrance is at the south end of the lot) "Toastmasters International. Where leaders are made." We're very happy that you have chosen us to find out more about Toastmasters International and all that this amazing organization has to of …

This is a community for atheists and agnostics in the Erie area. Come and hang out with fellow non-believers. We discuss religion, philosophy, science, family, life, relationships, ethics, the weather, etc...

We are a non-prophet F.A.I.T.H. group (Freethinking Atheists Inspired To Humanism) Check out some of our past activities at our blog or on our Halton-Peel Humanists website

This group is for those who, though committed to living a life that embodies the Christian ideals, see the Bible as something more complex than simply the officially-declared infallible literal 'Word of God'. No formal religious training is required. All you need, is a sincere interest in understanding the truth about this iconic tome, including the historical, cultural, political and geographic factors that contributed to the content of it's numerous individual 'books' -- and, a willingness to …

Welcome to the Ontario Human Rights Collective (KWHRC) Thank you for taking the time to come and visit our community collective. The vision is not written in stone, it will grow and change as the members of our organizations come together and build collectivity. The Vision The vision of this group is to build a local community that: a) Raises awareness of local human rights issues, both in Kitchener-Waterloo as well as the rest of Ontario. b) Fosters an environment of mutual learning and knowled …

This is a group for drinks, food and informal discussion around all things skeptical: UFOs, ghosts, cryptozoology, alternative medicine, new age and new thought and pseudoscience. Hosted by the educational charity the Centre for Inquiry (www.cfiontario.org) under its Committee for the Advancement of Scientific Skepticism (CASS). CASS is a national, fast response team which critically examines scientific, technological and medical claims in public discourse. Working with our expert advisers we ad …

In the midst of all the things that are going wrong in the world, it’s difficult to keep from getting swallowed up in despair. Hope and optimism can spur creative work that will support positive change in the world (or at least positive change in our city/neighbourhood/work/home). Let’s recognize that big change is happening in our world and the only way to survive is to have hope. Let’s challenge our assumptions about who we really are, and why we are here. Let’s use the power of our social net …

Come Together For Health™ Improving access to affordable healthcare by promoting innovative technologies that transform healthcare. Health Technology Forum (HTF) is a platform for people worldwide who have a common interest in making healthcare better, more accessible and affordable. Our international  network of technology and healthcare entrepreneurs, developers, regulators, and providers are advancing the pace of healthcare innovation by engaging in exciting and productive dialogue between …

Causing a change with right questions, and discussions! Are you a Business Analyst that is changing the world around us one requirement at a time? Do you want to find out what other BAs are doing from different domains? Do you want to discuss why agile doesn't work all the time? Do you think Business Analysis is the most critical aspect of a process revamp? Do you think Business Analysts make this world a better place? Find out and discuss answers to these and much more beyond your imagi …

Many of us aspire to be creative in one form or another but we carry within us hindrances to either doing our work or releasing it out into the world. At times we may believe we're not good enough, that our work lacks meaning, isn't perfected, or we don't have enough talent and imagination to acheive what we desire. It may be that we fear criticism, failure and rejection, or perhaps resistant to change and success. Ultimately, the thoughts we think and the beliefs we hold, are what's holding us …

The Toronto Chapter of Disruptive Thinkers Toronto is Canada’s financial service capital, and a hub for many other industries. As such, it has attracted many former members of the military who have transitioned into the business community. Entrepreneurship is a critical aspect of any successful, growing economy in the 21st century. A strong community of persons with an entrepreneurial mindset has grown in Toronto, and is a driving force behind the city’s success. These two communities may mistak …