Logic and Bullsh*t in the Age of Ai

Schedule

Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

150 Skinner St | Nanaimo, BC

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Dr Kirk Mc Dermid will discuss how we can avoid the "epistemic void" of Ai, that we confuse for truth.
About this Event

Dr. McDermid will explore the key differences between liars and bullshitters—because they truly aren’t the same—and how understanding this can empower us to better navigate the noise from both humans and bots!

Dr McDermid has over 2 decades of teaching and educational leadership roles at the University of Western Ontario and Monclair State University (New Jersey, USA), as well as teaching at Royal Roads University and currently teaches at Camosun College and MidIsland Elder College in Nanaimo . He is a philospher who specializes in philosophy of science, epistemology, metaphysics, critical thinking and curricular reforms that centres the learner.


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Come hang out with us at the Green Olive for tasty food and drinks at 6:00 pm before the 40-minute presentation, followed by a fun 20-minute Q&A with our awesome keynote speaker!

What could be better than soaking up wisdom from an industry expert while enjoying a drink at the bar?


DOORS OPEN AT 5:45PM



Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Mix and Mingle
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:40 PM
Keynote Speaker--Dr Kirk McDermid Speaks
🕑: 07:40 PM - 08:00 PM
Question and Answer Period
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Where is it happening?

150 Skinner St, 150 Skinner Street, Nanaimo, Canada

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CAD 17.40

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