SkeptiCamp Winnipeg 2011: Free Will: What is it? and Do we have it?

Gem Newman graduated with distinction from the University of Manitoba with a B.Sc. in Computer Science, specialising in Artificial Intelligence. He founded the Winnipeg Skeptics in 2010, and more recently he co-produced a short documentary called "The Nonbelievers' Beliefs" with fellow skeptic Scott Carnegie. He blogs at WinnipegSkeptics.com, StartledDisbelief.com, and occasionally at SkepticsOnThe.Net.

The text of this presentation is also available on the Winnipeg Skeptics blog:
http://winnipegskeptics.com/2011/09/17/free-will-what-is-it-and-do-we-have-it/

The Winnipeg Skeptics is a local organisation that focuses on the promotion of scientific skepticism. The group hosts monthly Drinking Skeptically events, in addition to regular group outings, awareness campaigns, and an annual SkeptiCamp. For more information:

Blog: http://winnipegskeptics.com
Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/WinnipegSkeptics
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WinnipegSkeptics

SkeptiCamp is an open conference celebrating science and critical thinking. For more information please visit http://www.skepticamp.org.

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