SFU's Philosophers' Café has a number of upcoming talks on "burning issues of the day" including one on "Thinking," which seeks to locate how thinking begins, when it's counter-productive and where our best thoughts come from. Professor Dr. Michael Picard will moderate the discussion on Jan. 10, at 1 p.m., at 2250-515 W Hastings St. A talk on "Moral panics" - for things such as drugs, alcohol or sex - can be as ubiquitous as the issues they respond to. Another talk Jan. 9 will look at how moral panics are caused, whether they serve a purpose, if they can be rational and if they promote analysis of issues or disguise them. It's moderated by SFU communications professor Dr. Roman Onufrijchuk at 7 p.m. at False Creek Community Centre.
