Equal Time For Freethought

Harmonizing with Nature II

Humankind is frequently regarded as being in perpetual conflict with nature.  And while no other animal has transformed the earth so profoundly, humans are also life’s best hope.

Only humans can act as life’s agent who will transform life so that sentience, experience, and cognition will continue to flourish even when the home from where it originated becomes uninhabitable.

Pursuing this quixotic endeavor may humanity’s highest purpose.

Listen to show #53 below!

Harmonizing with Nature

Humankind is frequently regarded as being in perpetual conflict with nature.  And while no other animal has transformed the earth so profoundly, humans are also life’s best hope.

Only humans can act as life’s agent who will transform life so that sentience, experience, and cognition will continue to flourish even when the home from where it originated becomes uninhabitable.

Pursuing this quixotic endeavor may humanity’s highest purpose.

Listen to show #52 below!

The Loneliness Epidemic II

In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General called loneliness and isolation a “public health crisis” as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.  And, according to the Cigna U.S. Loneliness Index, nearly half of U.S. adults report experience loneliness on a regular basis.

So, in our high-tech age of hyper-connectivity, where virtually everyone has a cell phone in their pocket, what exactly is causing this public health crisis?  And what can we do about it?

Listen to show #51 below!

The Loneliness Epidemic

In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General called loneliness and isolation a “public health crisis” as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.  And, according to the Cigna U.S. Loneliness Index, nearly half of U.S. adults report experience loneliness on a regular basis.

So, in our high-tech age of hyper-connectivity, where virtually everyone has a cell phone in their pocket, what exactly is causing this public health crisis?  And what can we do about it?

Listen to show #50 below!

Surviving Tribalism II

In-group and out-group dynamics, and the larger phenomenon of tribalism, have been with humankind for millennia, yet never before have they posed the existential threat that they do today.

How can humankind resolve its differences before it’s too late, and how can Naturalistic Humanism help?

Listen to show #49 below!

Surviving Tribalism

In-group and out-group dynamics, and the larger phenomenon of tribalism, have been with humankind for millennia, yet never before have they posed the existential threat that they do today.

How can humankind resolve its differences before it’s too late, and how can Naturalistic Humanism help?

Listen to show #48 below!

Parenting & Education, Pt 2

From a Naturalistic Humanist perspective, children are naturally curious, creative, and inclined to share.  Presently, however, the way our children are parented and taught is strongly influenced by a misanthropic view and the dominator model.  We assume that children are naturally uncooperative and in need of continuous extrinsic motivation.

Listen to show #47 below!

Parenting & Education

From a Naturalistic Humanist perspective children are naturally curious, creative and inclined to share, presently however, the way our children are parented and taught is strongly influenced by a misanthropic view and the dominator model.

We assume that children are naturally uncooperative and in need of continuous extrinsic motivation.

Listen to show #46 below!

NON-BELIEVERS IN A BELIEVING WORLD Pt 3

This week we continue our look at belief and disbelief.  Why do we believe as we do?  Are some beliefs inherently intolerant?  Are nonbelievers intolerant towards believers?  How can believers and nonbelievers treat each other with respect and kindness?  Are there ideas that both believers and nonbelievers can share?

Please find audio for show #45 below!

NON-BELIEVERS IN A BELIEVING WORLD Pt 2

Over the past 10 years, the number of American atheists and agnostics has doubled. And the percentage of adults without religious affiliation is on the rise. But despite these demographic trends, being a nonbeliever can be challenging.

Are you a non-believer navigating through a believing world? Or perhaps you are a believer with non-believing family or friends?

Please find audio for show #44 below!