December 5th, 2026
Mark MacLean
SkeptiCamp NYC Profile
| Biography: |
Mark MacLean is a Canadian author, speaker, and skeptic with a particular interest in critical thinking, human belief, and the psychology of how people change their minds.
He is the author of The Greatest Gift of All: A Reasonable Path From Religion To Humanism, which offers a practical, accessible framework for navigating what many consider a very challenging and personal topic. His approach emphasizes curiosity, common ground, and a focus on reasonableness to guide people through what is often seen as a (nearly) unsolvable puzzle. |
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| Location: |
Markham, ON, Canada |
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| Proposed Session Title: |
Is Religion a Solved Problem? |
| Session Description: |
Throughout history, humanity has confronted problems that once seemed impossibly difficult to understand or solve—from alchemy to infectious diseases. Through science, reason, and skepticism, we have gradually demystified many aspects of the human experience, turning once bewildering mysteries into increasingly well-understood problems.
In this talk, I'll examine where we stand on that same journey when it comes to religion and spirituality. How far have we come toward understanding—and perhaps even resolving—what has long seemed like an intractable human puzzle? And for those who still find themselves searching, I'll introduce a framework for thinking about these questions and navigating a path toward reasonable conclusions.
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