Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying ex...
Don't let the "Jesus is Love" crowd fool you. The biblical god is pretty terrifying.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Tribes & Trigger Warnings: with Melanie Trecek-King
Post-election, it seems more critical than ever to ask how humans think...and why.http://www.thinkingispower.comArticles on trigger warnings: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/21677026231186625https://www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/do-trigger-warnings-work-intendedhttps://bigthink.com/thinking/trigger-warnings-pointless-anxiety/VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/umbedCGKcQgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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The Brick Wall Brain: Why Aren't Facts Changing Minds?
On October 27, 2024 in Knoxville, Seth Andrews gave a speech about beliefs, brains, and why data often doesn't make a dent. Here's the audio of that presentation.VIDEO of this speech: https://youtu.be/Z4UJuQHYhWgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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America: the Idiocracy
Your humble host has been having dark post-election thoughts. We explore those thoughts and hear from plenty of callers.VIDEOÂ of this streamPayPal donate link is HEREBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Contraduction: Fine-Tuning Arguments are Upside-Down (with Dan Barker)
Dan Barker is an ex-pastor, co-president of Freedom From Religion Foundation, and author of a new book which turns apologetics literally on its ear.GET THE BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Contraduction-Dan-Barker/dp/1839195975VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/yOegdJHBQv0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides. A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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