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Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.
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Upcoming Events
Monthly Meeting - Don't Get Phished!
Monday, November 16, 2026, 6:30PM
The typos are gone. The awkward grammar is gone. The “Dear Sir/Madam” is gone. AI has given attackers flawless writing, perfect impersonation, and the ability to personalize thousands of scams at once. This 30-minute session looks at how phishing has changed and what still works to stop it. We’ll cover:
- How AI changed the game: polished, personalized emails built from public info like LinkedIn profiles and company websites
- Beyond the inbox: voice cloning, deepfake video calls, text message scams, and QR code phishing
- Real-world examples: the executive who was never on the call, and the “vendor” invoice that looked perfect
- Why old advice fails: “look for spelling mistakes” no longer protects anyone
- What actually works: verification habits, MFA, email security controls, and a culture where people feel safe reporting mistakes
Attendees will leave knowing what modern attacks look like and with a few simple steps they can put in place right away, whether they run a business or just have an inbox.
Our speaker is Scott “Scambuster” Gombar, founder and Chief Information Security Officer of Nwaj Tech, a Connecticut cybersecurity and managed IT firm that protects small and mid-sized businesses across the Northeast. He is a member of ISACA Greater Hartford, the CISSP Southern Connecticut chapter, and the New Haven County Bar Association. We meet for coffee and conversation at 6:30 PM followed by Scott’s presentation at 7:00 PM.
Board Meeting
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 7:00PM
All members of the Humanist Association of Connecticut are welcome to attend. If you have something to bring to the board or wish …
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Northern Social Dinner
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 7:00PM
We’ll be meeting again in Wallingford at Pacific Buffet & Grill (https://pacificbuffetandgrill.com/). Come join us for…
Humanist Explorations
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2:30PM
This is our monthly Humanist Explorations meeting. We meet at 700 Hartford Turnpike in Hamden for a presentation followed by a…
Annual Meeting and Winter Solstice Celebration
Monday, December 21, 2026, 6:30PM
This is our annual meeting, held on the third Monday of December at 700 Hartford Turnpike in Hamden.
It’s that time again…
Book Discussions
"Job: A Comedy of Justice" by Robert Heinlein
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 2:30PM
Our book for November is Job: A Comedy of Justice by science fiction author Robert Heinlein.
From Wikipedia: Job: A Comedy of Justice is a [1984] science fiction novel by American writer Robert A. Heinlein. The title is a reference to the biblical Book of Job and James Branch Cabell’s [early fantasy] Jurgen, A Comedy of Justice.
The story examines religion through the eyes of Alex, a Christian political activist who is corrupted by Margrethe, a Danish Norse cruise ship hostess – and who loves every minute of it. Enduring a shipwreck, an earthquake, and a series of world-changes brought about by Loki (with Jehovah’s permission), Alex and Marga work their way from Mexico back to Kansas as dishwasher and waitress…On the way they unknowingly enjoy the Texas hospitality of Satan himself, but as they near their destination they are separated by the Rapture – Margrethe worships Odin, and pagans do not go to Heaven.
“[A] fascinating and thought-provoking work – one to make you smile, to make you wonder, and to make you care!” – New York Times Book Review
Supplementary reading for the discussion is ***Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice ***by James Branch Cabell.
"Bad Company" by Megan Greenwell
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 2:30PM
Our book for December is Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream by journalist Megan Greenwell.
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Titles selected for our book discussions can be found in most local libraries or ordered from bookstores such as Barnes and Noble.
HAC is a chapter of the American Humanist Association and a UU Humanists local group.