Sunday Speaker: John C. Wathey, The Phantom God

John C. Wathey, The Phantom God

Many books have been written about the brain and these beliefs, but most have strayed from the scientific method. In this talk I will take a more rigorous approach, emphasizing two big ideas. One is religious compulsion, while the other is religious phantoms. Here we’ll explore how the brain handles embodiment and the fascinating illusions that happen when the circuitry of embodiment goes awry.

HSGP will be giving away Dr. Wathey's new book, "The Phantom God" to an attendee of the talk! We'll collect names at the door and from the Zoom participant list and will randomly select a winner. We will then contact the winner and arrange delivery or shipment of the book.

Phantom God on amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-God-Neuroscience-Reveals-Compulsion/dp/1633888061/

Phantom God at publisher's site: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781633888067/The-Phantom-God-What-Neuroscience-Reveals-about-the-Compulsion-to-Believe

Doors open at 9:00 am for optional buffet breakfast ($5 donation) and socializing. Presentation begins at 10:00 am.

If you can help with set-up, clean-up, and/or by bringing a breakfast casserole, please go to SignUpGenius HERE

A Children's Program is available during the Speaker Meeting. Go to a separate Meetup to RSVP for your kids HERE.

Prefer to join us remotely?

1. Zoom Link: HERE
2. YOUTUBE: You can watch live (15 second delay), or you can watch later. LINK HERE

Need help? Email humanist@hsgp.org before the day of this meeting.
The Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix presents its Sunday Speaker meetings twice a month on Sunday mornings. Meetings are free and open to the public.

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Thank you!

COVID-19 safety measures
Event will be indoors
The board has voted to resume all in person meetings at the Humanist Community Center, effective immediately, based on Covid Act Now recommendations, with the following requirements.

-Consider vulnerable populations
-Masking welcome where desired and appropriate
-Vaccinate as recommended
-Stay home if you are not feeling well
-Personal opinions and choices respected