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Title: ELECTRONIC SHADOW OF A DOUBT Issue: April 1995 Publisher: National Capital Area Skeptics (NCAS) Date: April 22, 1995
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Title: ELECTRONIC SHADOW OF A DOUBT
Issue: April 1995
Publisher: National Capital Area Skeptics (NCAS)
Date: April 22, 1995
This issue of the NCAS newsletter, "Electronic Shadow of a Doubt," covers upcoming events and initiatives relevant to skeptics and those interested in critical thinking.
April NCAS Meeting: The Rosicrucians
The main event for April is a presentation by Richard Dengrove titled "The Rosicrucians: Our Secret Masters?" Dengrove, who is the Librarian for the Food and Consumer Service of the Department of Agriculture and holds Master's degrees in Library Science and Sociology, will explore the history and evolution of the Rosicrucians. The presentation will discuss how their advertising appeals have shifted from reason in the 1950s, using Benjamin Franklin as an example, to current themes of reincarnation and cosmic consciousness. The talk will also touch upon the Rosicrucians' relationship with other beliefs, including the esoteric preachings of Solar Temple, and will reveal the "shocking admission of Rosicrucianism's first American promoter." The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 1995, at 2:30 PM at the Chevy Chase, MD, Library, located 1 mile inside the Beltway at MD exit 33, 8005 Connecticut Avenue. The event is free and open to the public.
Conference Announcement: "When Cosmic Cultures Meet"
The newsletter announces a significant conference dedicated to the "initial formal meeting of humans and another cosmic culture," titled "When Cosmic Cultures Meet." This event is scheduled to take place in Washington DC from May 27-29. It will feature 25 presenters from around the world, including notable figures such as Adigun Abe Abiodun (UN Office of Outer Space Affairs), Richard Boylan (Academy of Clinical Close Encounter Therapists), Keith Ferrell (Editor, OMNI magazine), Jaime Maussan (journalist, 60 Minutes of Mexico), and George Robinson (Assistant General Counsel, Smithsonian Institution). The conference venue is the Sheraton Washington Hotel, 2660 Woodley Rd, NW, Washington DC. For further information, interested individuals can call 703-534-8566 or write to The Human Potential Foundation, PO Box 6, Falls Church, VA 22040-0006.
National Science Foundation Initiative: Science and Technology Week
The National Science Foundation (NSF), in collaboration with the US Department of Education, is sponsoring National Science and Technology Week from April 21-29, 1995, under the theme "Explore New Worlds through Science & Technology." As part of this initiative, an email address, [email protected], has been established for posting questions related to mathematics, science, and technology. The NSF is seeking individuals with expertise in these areas to provide thoughtful responses to student inquiries. Volunteers interested in answering questions during the week are asked to contact Susan Chase at NSF via email at [email protected], specifying their areas of interest and availability.
The goal of this program is to stimulate greater interest in science among students and to help them understand that real science involves more than rote memorization, emphasizing its wonders, excitement, and rigor.
NCAS Board Elections and Volunteer Opportunities
The newsletter reminds members that it is election time for the NCAS Board of Directors, with ballots included in the mailing. It encourages members to consider expressing interest in serving for the upcoming year. The primary qualification for board membership is a belief in the importance of promoting critical thinking and a willingness to contribute. New members interested in NCAS projects are invited to leave a message on the NCAS hotline at 301/587-3827 for more information. The newsletter emphasizes the opportunity to "join the fun and help us get involved in some mind-stretching stuff."
Contact Information
Contact details provided include the NCAS HOTLINE at (301) 587-3827 and an ELECTRONIC BBS at (703) 280-1446.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The recurring themes in this issue are the promotion of critical thinking, skepticism towards unsubstantiated claims (as exemplified by the focus on Rosicrucians and the "When Cosmic Cultures Meet" conference), and the encouragement of public engagement in science and intellectual pursuits. The editorial stance is clearly in favor of rational inquiry, scientific literacy, and active participation in organizations that foster these values. The NCAS positions itself as a platform for exploring controversial topics from a critical perspective and for engaging the community in intellectual activities.