Podcasts about human exceptionalism

Modernity is dying within and around us, and we need to face that death with courage and compassion. Vanessa de Oliveira Andreotti, author of Hospicing Modernity, joins us. Highlights include:    How her mixed Indigenous and German heritage in Brazil exposed her to a complex mix of love and violence, deepening her understanding of how socialization and education can perpetuate harmful relationships; Why the ‘house of modernity', which is built on a foundation of humanity's separation from the rest of nature, is structured to ultimately fail; Why we need to ‘hospice modernity' both within and around us, without feeling overwhelmed or rushing for quick fixes, while making space for something much larger to emerge; Why we need to compost the ‘pedestal' sense of agency from modernity and its elevated sense of certainty and subject-object relationships and embrace a more intersubjective mycelial sense of agency;  Why ‘outgrowing modernity' will require us to prepare for a ‘well-died death' and a greater sense of emotional sobriety, relational maturity, intellectual discernment, and interspecies and intergenerational responsibility. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript:  https://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/vanessa-andreotti   OVERSHOOT | Shrink Toward Abundance OVERSHOOT tackles today's interlocked social and ecological crises driven by humanity's excessive population and consumption. The podcast explores needed narrative, behavioral, and system shifts for recreating human life in balance with all life on Earth. With expert guests from wide-ranging disciplines, we examine the forces underlying overshoot: from patriarchal pronatalism that is fueling overpopulation, to growth-biased economic systems that lead to consumerism and social injustice, to the dominant worldview of human supremacy that subjugates animals and nature. Our vision of shrinking toward abundance inspires us to seek pathways of transformation that go beyond technological fixes toward a new humanity that honors our interconnectedness with all beings.  Hosted by Nandita Bajaj and Alan Ware. Brought to you by Population Balance. Learn more at populationbalance.org Copyright 2025 Population Balance

The rhetoric of “hopium” is failing as ecological overshoot deepens. “Hopium”, a colloquial term that is a blend of the words “hope” and “opium” (as though it were a drug), represents a faith in technological and market-based solutions to address our multiple reinforcing crises, despite evidence to the contrary. We're living in the long defeat and we must own and confront it with courage. Award-winning essayist, Pamela Swanigan, joins us. Highlights include: How children's literature is full of reverence for nature but children's literature analysis done in the academy is dominated by the perspective of human exceptionalism; The role that Judeo-Christianity has played in promoting the worldview of human exceptionalism while destroying the millennia-old biophilic and animistic belief systems; Why Pamela was astonished that she won the Berggruen Prize Essay Competition given the magical thinking of human exceptionalism and techno-solutionism embodied by the attendees; Social reformer and US Commissioner for the Bureau of Indian Affairs John Collier's concept of the 'long hope'- that indigenous cultures and their nature-sacralizing beliefs could help humanity survive after the collapse of techno-industrial civilization; Why the delusional and pervasive rhetoric of hope among social change advocates (such as Jane Goodall and David Suzuki) defies evidence, and why we must embrace JRR Tolkien's concept of the 'long defeat' in order to courageously fight against ecological destruction and social injustice. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript:  https://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/pamela-swanigan   OVERSHOOT | Shrink Toward Abundance OVERSHOOT tackles today's interlocked social and ecological crises driven by humanity's excessive population and consumption. The podcast explores needed narrative, behavioral, and system shifts for recreating human life in balance with all life on Earth. With expert guests from wide-ranging disciplines, we examine the forces underlying overshoot: from patriarchal pronatalism that is fueling overpopulation, to growth-biased economic systems that lead to consumerism and social injustice, to the dominant worldview of human supremacy that subjugates animals and nature. Our vision of shrinking toward abundance inspires us to seek pathways of transformation that go beyond technological fixes toward a new humanity that honors our interconnectedness with all beings.  Hosted by Nandita Bajaj and Alan Ware. Brought to you by Population Balance. Learn more at populationbalance.org Copyright 2025 Population Balance

Sponsor special: Up to $2,500 of FREE silver AND a FREE safe on qualifying orders - Call 855-862-3377 or text “AMERICAN” to 6-5-5-3-2“When a country or a state legalizes assisted suicide or euthanasia, it can no longer call itself anti-suicide, because it specifically approves some suicides. ... It's a very dangerous movement that is normalizing this kind of approach to dying as opposed to natural death.”In this episode, I sit down with Wesley J. Smith, a lawyer, public speaker, award-winning author, and chair of the Discovery Institute Center on Human Exceptionalism.“We're seeing in Canada also the beginning of a situation where patients who have a tough time getting an oncologist because of such a long waiting list, ask to be killed because they can't get quality medical care,” Smith says.We dive into his work on bioethics and euthanasia, better known today as “medically-assisted suicide.”“Assisted suicide and euthanasia is a symptom, not a cause, and there's a deep nihilism that seems to have infected society on many levels,” Smith says.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

We're the architects of a future we'll never inhabit. In the face of today's global challenges, we must consider how our actions set the stage for those who will inherit the Earth after us. Are we obligated to act now for people we'll never meet? Do future generations even have rights? In today's episode, we discuss the spiritual implications of "now vs. later" — how short-term desires clash with long-term responsibilities. From environmental conservation to preserving cultural and moral values, we explore what it really means to leave behind a legacy. Does spirituality demand that we leave footprints in the sand, or seeds in the soil for a forest we'll never see? Throughout history, certain societies have embraced long-term thinking, while others have been crumbled by short-term gains. From Indigenous practices of sustainability to modern roles like the Future Generations Commissioner of Wales, long-term stewardship has always been a guiding principle. But it's becoming rarer in today's fast-paced world — just look at the instant gratification of consumerism or political leaders who make decisions solely based on election cycles. What is the price of constantly living for the present, and how does it stunt our collective growth? Can we design systems and cultures that help us rise above short-term thinking, even in the face of an immediate crisis?Even beliefs like reincarnation, which promise a second chance, can lead us to focus on personal ‘good karma' rather than the welfare of future generations. What does it truly mean to be a "good ancestor" when we're preoccupied with our own spiritual returns? We also cover some common spiritual practices, like meditation and manifestation, explaining which ones foster a mindset of sustainability and which may unintentionally encourage short-term thinking. Stewarding the future carries a heavy weight, both spiritually and emotionally. But the truth is that you are both an echo of the past and a whisper for the future. What kind of sound will your life make? *****************************************"Like the earth, let us help and share the burden of all. Like the water, let us flow untethered and quench the deepest thirst. Like fire, let us eliminate the unnecessary and unimportant. Like air, let us silently become a lifeline for all.”— Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee (from the book "Spiritual Ecology: The Cry of the Earth")*****************************************Episode Resources:Book: "The Long View: Why We Need To Transform How the World Sees Time" by Richard FisherBook: "The Clock of the Long Now: Time and Responsibility" by Stewart BrandBook: "Longpath: Becoming the Great Ancestors Our Future Needs" by Ari WallachBook: "Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fall or Succeed" by Jared DiamondBook: “Spiritual Ecology: The Cry of the Earth” by Llewellyn Vaughan-LeeBook: “The Ascent of Man” by Jacob BronowskiBook: “The Ethics of the Climate Crisis” by Robin AttfieldBook: “A Theory of Justice” by John RawlsBook: "The Discoverers: A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself" by Daniel J. BoorstinJournal Article: "Prospect Theory: An Analysis of Decision Under Risk" by Daniel Kahneman and Amos TverskyJournal Article: "A discounting framework for choice with delayed and probabilistic rewards" by George Ainslie*****************************************Podcast & Host Resources:Clairannoyance InstagramClairannoyance TikTokClairannoyance WebsiteMegan's InstagramMegan's TikTokMegan's WebsiteRyan's InstagramRyan's TikTokRyan's Website

In this enlightening episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast, we sit down with Erin Jones, an independent scholar, author, and certified dog behavior consultant with a PhD in Human-Animal Studies. Erin shares her fascinating journey, from her early days in horse show jumping to her work in aquariums, and ultimately, to her current research on the ethical dimensions of the dog-human relationship. We explore Erin's transition into dog behavior consulting, her academic pursuits, and her groundbreaking work on canine consent. Listeners will gain insight into Erin's experiences working with various animals, from California sea lions to African penguins, and her profound reflections on animal liberation and the role of ethics in animal training. Erin delves deep into the idea of human exceptionalism, discussing how this mindset affects our relationships with dogs, as well as the nuances of providing consent and agency to our animal companions. What You'll Discover in This Episode: Erin's unique career path from aquariums to dog behavior consultancy and her thoughts on animal ethics. The importance of understanding the concept of canine consent and how it can positively impact training and behavior modification. Erin's reflections on human exceptionalism and its implications for the treatment of animals in various contexts. Her personal stories about working with highly fearful dogs and how she incorporated principles of consent to help them thrive. Why This Episode is a Must-Listen: Erin Jones' expertise and thought-provoking perspective on the ethical treatment of animals offer valuable insights for trainers, behaviorists, and anyone interested in the deeper moral questions surrounding human-animal relationships. This episode challenges conventional thinking and provides a fresh lens through which to view animal training and welfare. Engage With Us: We invite you to subscribe to our podcast, share this episode with fellow animal enthusiasts, and join our community for ongoing discussions on ethical training practices and animal care. Links: www.meritdogproject.com.  Follow along on Facebook @MeritDog Book sales: US: Amazon Canada: Amazon Australia/NZ: Amazon UK: Amazon Global: Routledge Dogwise: Dogwise  

In Episode #37, host John Sherman talks with writer Peter Biles. Peter is a Christian who often writes from that perspective. He is a prolific fiction writer and has written stories and essays for a variety of publications. He was born and raised in Ada, Oklahoma and is a contributing writer and editor for Mind Matters. The conversation centers on the intersection between Christianity and AGI, questions like what is the role of faith in a world where no one works? And could religions unite to oppose AGI? Some of Peter Biles related writing: https://mindmatters.ai/2024/07/ai-is-becoming-a-mass-tool-of-persuasion/ https://mindmatters.ai/2022/10/technology-as-the-new-god-before-whom-all-others-bow/ https://substack.com/@peterbiles   Please Donate Here To Help Promote For Humanity https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/forhumanitypodcast EMAIL JOHN: forhumanitypodcast@gmail.com This podcast is not journalism. But it's not opinion either. This is a long form public service announcement. This show simply strings together the existing facts and underscores the unthinkable probable outcome, the end of all life on earth.  For Humanity: An AI Safety Podcast, is the accessible AI Safety Podcast for all humans, no tech background required. Our show focuses solely on the threat of human extinction from AI. Peabody Award-winning former journalist John Sherman explores the shocking worst-case scenario of artificial intelligence: human extinction. The makers of AI openly admit it their work could kill all humans, in as soon as 2 years. This podcast is solely about the threat of human extinction from AGI. We'll meet the heroes and villains, explore the issues and ideas, and what you can do to help save humanity. For Humanity Theme Music by Josef Ebner Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCveruX8E-Il5A9VMC-N4vlg Website: https://josef.pictures RESOURCES: SUBSCRIBE TO LIRON SHAPIRA'S DOOM DEBATES on YOUTUBE!! https://www.youtube.com/@DoomDebates BUY STEPHEN HANSON'S BEAUTIFUL AI RISK BOOK!!! https://stephenhansonart.bigcartel.com/product/the-entity-i-couldn-t-fathom JOIN THE FIGHT, help Pause AI!!!! Pause AI Join the Pause AI Weekly Discord Thursdays at 2pm EST   / discord   https://discord.com/invite/pVMWjddaW7 22 Word Statement from Center for AI Safety Statement on AI Risk | CAIS https://www.safe.ai/work/statement-on-ai-risk Best Account on Twitter: AI Notkilleveryoneism Memes  https://twitter.com/AISafetyMemes Matt Andersen - 'Magnolia' (JJ Cale Cover) LIVE at SiriusXM JJ Cale Magnolia Flagstaff, AZ 2004 TIMESTAMPS: **Christianity versus AGI (00:00:39)** **Concerns about AI (00:02:45)** **Christianity and Technology (00:05:30)** **Interview with Peter Byles (00:11:09)** **Effects of Social Media (00:18:03)** **Religious Perspective on AI (00:23:57)** **The implications of AI on Christian faith (00:24:05)** **The Tower of Babel metaphor (00:25:09)** **The role of humans as sub-creators (00:27:23)** **The impact of AI on human culture and society (00:30:33)** **The limitations of AI in storytelling and human connection (00:32:33)** **The intersection of faith and AI in a future world (00:41:35)** **Religious Leaders and AI (00:45:34)** **Human Exceptionalism (00:46:51)** **Interfaith Dialogue and AI (00:50:26)** **Religion and Abundance (00:53:42)** **Apocalyptic Language and AI (00:58:26)** **Hope in Human-Oriented Culture (01:04:32)** **Worshipping AI (01:07:55)** **Religion and AI (01:08:17)** **Celebration of Life (01:09:49)**

Join Fazale “Fuz” Rana in this breaking News of the Day episode of Stars, Cells, and God. Fuz reports on the work by a research team from Tianjin University in China, who, recently stole headlines when they announced that they developed a chip that used human brain tissue to control a robotics system. This remarkable breakthrough (called organoid intelligence) generates excitement and also raises some profound ethical and theological questions. In this episode Fuz explains: How this technology works Why researchers are pursuing the development of biocomputing and organoid intelligence Ethical concerns associated with this work Christian perspective on organoid intelligence Links & Resources: Lab-Grown Human Brain Tissue Used to Control Robot Organoid Intelligence (OI): The New Frontier in Biocomputing and Intelligence-in-a Dish A Christian Perspective on Living Electrodes Brain Organoids Cultivate the Case for Human Exceptionalism

In this conversation with Dr. Juanita Sundberg, we explore how our relationships with the more-than-human world are often shaped by our institutions and knowledge systems — which don't always honor the diverse cosmologies and relationalities of life. Juanita draws on her work with Indigenous communities and organizations as she highlights how our existence is determined not only by political and societal constructs of borders and boundaries, but by some of the most overlooked elements of the living world.What is the significance of unraveling colonial modes of relating? What does it mean to nuance the concept of “human exceptionalism"? And how do we collectively re-enliven and heal such senses of dissociation?Tune in and subscribe to Green Dreamer via any podcast app, and read our episode transcript and show notes at greendreamer.com.

For the last Humanize episode of the season, I thought it would be edifying to explore how the Discovery Institute’s institutional programs dovetail with the work of the Center on Human Exceptionalism. Who better to ask than our intrepid president, Steven J. Buri? Source

For the last Humanize episode of the season, I thought it would be edifying to explore how the Discovery Institute's institutional programs dovetail with the work of the Center on Human Exceptionalism. Who better to ask than our intrepid president, Steven J. Buri?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (05/23/2024): 3:05pm- On Thursday, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will hold a rally at Crotona Park in the South Bronx. Despite being a Democrat stronghold, the Bronx campaign rally is expected to draw thousands of supporters. 3:15pm- CNN Senior Data Analyst Harry Enten revealed that recent polling shows Donald Trump currently has 22% support among black voters—he was at 9% in 2020. 3:40pm- While appearing on CNN with Dana Bash, Democrat political strategist James Carville conceded that Joe Biden's campaign should be concerned about polling which consistently indicates Donald Trump may win a larger percentage of the black and Hispanic vote than any Republican president since Richard Nixon. 4:05pm- While appearing on Fox News, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) wondered why no prosecutor has held Dr. Anthony Fauci—or any other health official during the coronavirus pandemic—legally responsible for hiding evidence and/or destroying evidence pertaining to the origins of the COVID-19 virus. 4:10pm- During Wednesday's House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) grilled former Senior Advisor for National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Dr. David Morens about his decision to use a private Gmail account in order to avoid Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. 4:30pm- Wesley J. Smith—Chair of Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism & Host of the Humanize Podcast at Humanize.Today—to discuss his newest article for National Review, “How Collins and Fauci Shattered Our Trust in Public Health.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/how-collins-and-fauci-shattered-our-trust-in-public-health/ 4:50pm- Michael Keaton is back for Beetlejuice 2! Rich and Matt can't wait—but Henry says it's going to stink. 5:00pm- Harrison Fields—of The Heritage Foundation, Fields Communications LLC, & a Surrogate for the 2024 Trump Campaign—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's big campaign rally in the Bronx on Thursday. Fields reacts to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) claiming that the rally is merely an attempt to “trick” Bronx residents to vote Republican in November. He hilariously challenges AOC to hold a rally in conservative stronghold like Cape Coral, Florida—no one would show up! 5:20pm- Media Matters—a far-left organization which attempts to stifle speech—laid off members of its staff on Thursday. 5:25pm- While speaking with the Hudson Institute, former presidential candidate Nikki Haley stated she will be voting for Donald Trump in November. She added, “Trump would be smart to reach out to millions of people who voted for me and continue to support me and not assume that they're just going to be with him.” But Henry isn't fully convinced that it's a “real” endorsement…WHY!?!? 5:40pm- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) claimed that if Donald Trump were to win the 2024 presidential election, he would raise the price of gasoline to appease energy producers—allowing them to “price gouge.” 5:50pm- Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) failed to defeat “big sandwich”—now she's targeting big salami! 6:05pm- While speaking with MSNBC's Joy Reid, former Georgia special prosecutor Nathan Wade—who had an affair with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis—claimed that “workplace romances are as American as apple pie.” 6:30pm- Justin Murphy—Republican Primary Candidate for U.S. Senate—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his campaign. Can Republicans win the Senate seat currently held by Bob Menendez? You can learn more about his campaign here: http://www.jerseyjustin4senate.org/ 6:40pm While speaking in Paris, France, John Kerry insisted that the U.S. transition to “green energy” will happen regardless of who wins the 2024 presidential election.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- While appearing on Fox News, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) wondered why no prosecutor has held Dr. Anthony Fauci—or any other health official during the coronavirus pandemic—legally responsible for hiding evidence and/or destroying evidence pertaining to the origins of the COVID-19 virus. 4:10pm- During Wednesday's House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) grilled former Senior Advisor for National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Dr. David Morens about his decision to use a private Gmail account in order to avoid Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. 4:30pm- Wesley J. Smith—Chair of Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism & Host of the Humanize Podcast at Humanize.Today—to discuss his newest article for National Review, “How Collins and Fauci Shattered Our Trust in Public Health.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/05/how-collins-and-fauci-shattered-our-trust-in-public-health/ 4:50pm- Michael Keaton is back for Beetlejuice 2! Rich and Matt can't wait—but Henry says it's going to stink.

Wesley Smith graciously spoke at our 45th Annual Legislative Day hosted just last week on May 1. He shared new developments and his insights on defending against physician-assisted suicide. We then had the privilege of continuing the conversation on our LifeBeat podcast. Lawyer and award-winning author, Wesley J. Smith, is the host of the Humanize podcast and Chair of the Discovery Institute·s Center on Human Exceptionalism. In 2004, he was named one of the nation·s premier experts in bioengineering by the National Journal. In 2008, the Human Life Foundation named him a Great Defender of Life for his work against assisted suicide and euthanasia. Smith·s book, ·Forced Exit: Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide and the New Duty to Die,· has become a classic in anti-euthanasia advocacy. He has published hundreds of articles and appeared on thousands of TV and radio programs across the U.S. and internationally. Smith is often called upon by members of the legislative and executive branches of government to advise on issues within his fields of expertise.

“Assisted dying” – what is it, and what's the purpose? Wesley J Smith,  Chairman of the Discovery Institute Center on Human Exceptionalism, joins Trending with Timmerie.  (2:27) Frank called and wants the option to commit suicide. (15:45) What happens when society accepts killing as a solution to human suffering? (31:48) Soldiers at the service of Christ – inspiring words of St. Fidelis. (45:30) Resources mentioned :  Discovery Institute  https://www.discovery.org/p/smith/   Young, healthy women being euthanized in the Netherlands should be a warning for Canada https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/young-healthy-women-being-euthanized-in-the-netherlands-should-be-a-warning-for-canada/   28-year-old Dutch woman to be killed by assisted suicide after doctors deem her autism ‘untreatable' https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/28-year-old-dutch-woman-to-be-killed-by-assisted-suicide-after-doctors-deem-her-autism-untreatable/ Fertility care  NaPro https://fertilitycare.org/find-a-mc   NaPro Telemedicine https://naturalwomanhood.org/find-a-doctor/telehealth/ Conversations with Dr. Susan Caldwell https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=susan+caldwell  

0:00 - College Campus Protests   11:15 - CTA's “Second Chance” program   30:47 - PIT protestors can do the impossible: generate sympathy for Alec Baldwin   44:59 - Tucker Carlson theory on Nixon/Watergate   01:00:48 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights   01:02:48 - Senior fellow at the Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism, Wesley Smith: Normalizing Assisted Suicide Will Lead to a Duty to Die. Wesley is also the host of the Humanize Podcast. You can follow him on X @theWesleyJSmith   01:19:01 - Ted Dabrowski, president at Wirepoints, points to Chicago being at the bottom of the list for big cities and home growth/home value. Get Ted's latest wirepoints.org   01:34:42 - Robert Pozen, senior lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management and a former chairman of MFS Investment Management:   What Economists Miss About Inflation.    01:46:35 - Molly Ringwald: movies that made her famous couldn't be made today b/c “too white”   01:55:31 - Phil Oakley, veteran & event organizer, shares the details for Patriots Fest - a new nationwide music festival highlighting those who have fought for our country - which kicks off in Aurora on 5/18. For tickets and details patriotsfest.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people support responsible environmental policies but may be unaware of how radical the leading edge of the movement has become as an increasing number of activists support granting personhood rights to nature. Is nature rights a subversive threat to human exceptionalism and our thriving or is it the next necessary step in society's moral growth and key to preventing a catastrophic environmental collapse as its adherents claim? Let's find out. Wesley's guest is one of the primary founders of the nature rights approach. Thomas Alan Linzey, serves as Senior Legal Counsel for the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights, an organization committed to globally advancing the legal rights of nature and environmental rights. He is the co-founder of the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF) and is widely recognized as the founder of the contemporary “community rights” and “rights of nature” movements. Linzey is a cum laude graduate of Widener Law School and a three-time recipient of the law school's public interest law award. He is a co-founder of the Daniel Pennock Democracy School – now taught in twenty-four states across the country which has graduated over 5,000 lawyers, activists, and municipal officials – which assists groups to create new community campaigns which elevate the rights of those communities over rights claimed by corporations. Linzey is the author or co-author of several books on community activism and civil disobedience. He assisted the Ecuadorian constitutional assembly in 2008 to adopt the world's first constitution recognizing the independently enforceable rights of ecosystems, and is a frequent lecturer at conferences across the country. The Center on Human Exceptionalism is most pleased Linzey agreed to join the podcast, during which he and Wesley have a discussion not an argument. Center for Environmental Rights Nature Rights with Thomas Linzey | YouTube Rights of Nature: An Interview with Thomas Linzey | Bioneers Debate Between Wesley J. Smith and Thomas Alan Linzey on the Nature Rights movement | Discovery Institute War on Humans | Wesley J. Smith The return of nature worship | Acton Institute

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Again today is our host is Kerby Anderson! His first guest today is Wesley Smith. He welcomes Wesley, Senior Fellow at Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism, to talk about the push for human extinction. Kerby's second guest is Emma Freire. They'll discuss her article, “Collateral Damage” about COVID vaccine injury. […]

We chat with population ecologist, co-creator of the ecological footprint analysis, and one of the world's best big-picture ecological thinkers, Dr. Bill Rees. Bill explains how our blind faith in human exceptionalism, technological optimism, and neoliberal economics fooled us into disregarding ecological limits and brought us into a state of extreme overshoot. These same false stories enabled humans to use cheap abundant energy to convert nature and nonhumans into human artifacts, and rich nations to exploit the resources of other countries, while degrading the biophysical basis of existence. Continuing on this trajectory but with green-tinted glasses will be catastrophic. Nothing short of a co-operative, well-planned, orderly contraction of the human enterprise – economic activity, production, consumption, and population – is needed to align with Earth's productive and assimilative capacity. But, as Bill concludes – that which is “ecologically necessary is politically infeasible, while the politically feasible is ecologically catastrophic”. Can communities like ours, rooted in ecological wisdom and natural limits, act as lifeboats paddling strongly away from the eddies of the sinking Titanic to prepare for a post-industrial world? See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript: https://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/william-rees-2 ABOUT US The Overpopulation Podcast features enlightening conversations between Population Balance executive director Nandita Bajaj, researcher Alan Ware, and expert guests. We cover a broad variety of topics that explore the impacts of our expanding human footprint on human rights, animal protection, and environmental restoration, as well as individual and collective solutions. Learn more here: https://www.populationbalance.org/   

Wesley J. Smith, lawyer, award winning author, and Chair and Fellow at the Discovery Institute's Center For Human Exceptionalism joins Dr. George to explore the policies that have led to the homeless crisis. Wesley J. Smith is an award-winning author, international lecturer and public speaker. He left the full-time practice of law in 1985 to pursue a career in writing and public advocacy. He is the author or coauthor of fourteen books, including: Culture of Death: The Age of “Do Harm” Medicine Forced Exit: Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide and the New Duty to Die  Consumer's Guide to a Brave New World A Rat is a Pig is a Dog is a Boy: The Human Cost of the Animal Rights Movement The War on Humans Power Over Pain: How to Get the Pain Control You Need (co-authored with Eric M. Chevlen, MD) Additionally, Smith has published hundreds of articles and opinion columns. He covers issues such as the importance of being human (human exceptionalism), assisted suicide, bioethics, eugenics, transhumanism, legal ethics, medical ethics, and public affairs. Further, Smith is often called upon by members of legislative and executive branches of government to give advice on issues within his fields of expertise. He has testified as an expert witness in front of federal and state legislative committees and has counseled government leaders internationally about matters of mutual concern. [Humanize – Visit the Website & Listen to the Podcast] • [‘Housing First' Caused the Homelessness Catastrophe – Read the Article] • [Discovery Institute – Visit the Website] • [Wesley J. Smith – Follow him on Twitter]

The pursuit of human liberty, dignity and equality are just part of the ongoing efforts of Wesley J. Smith, Chair and Senior Fellow at Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism. Wesley joins us for an in-depth discussion on the focus of his work such as bioethical issues, particularly relating to conscience, patient protection, eugenics, suicide, gender ideology, medical ethics and law and policy. Intriguing! Wesley J. Smith | Discovery Institute

Join Fazale “Fuz” Rana and Jeff Zweerink as they discuss new discoveries taking place at the frontiers of science that have theological and philosophical implications, including the reality of God's existence.   Hominin Burials? Were modern humans the first to bury their dead deliberately and ritualistically? Or did hominins that preceded them in life's history also deliberately inter their dead? These questions bear on the concept of human exceptionalism and, for Christians, the scientific case for the image of God in modern humans.   In this episode, biochemist and Christian apologist Fuz Rana discusses recent work by a research team of collaborators from the US, Spain, Italy, and South Africa that relies on the use of machine learning algorithms to analyze hominin burials.   What did they discover? How do their insights impact the case for human exceptionalism?   REFERENCES: Hominin Skeletal Part Abundances and Claims of Deliberate Disposal of Corpses in the Middle Pleistocene   Additional Resources: Rabbit Burrowing Churns Claims about Neanderthal Burials Does Homo naledi Undermine the Case for Human Exceptionalism?   Viscous Fine-Tuning For decades, physicists have recognized that the fundamental constants of our universe (speed of light, fine structure constant, proton-to-electron mass ratio, etc.) appear finely tuned to make the environment suitable for life to exist. Typically, that fine-tuning has arisen in the context of making atomic nuclei or stars or planets. A recent paper shows how the fine-tuning of the fundamental constants applies even to the life-essential processes at work inside the cell.   REFERENCES: Constraints on Fundamental Physical Constants from Bio-Friendly Viscosity and Diffusion

Wesley Smith: Wesley who is Chair & Sr. Fellow at Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism  and also the producer of Humanize Today discusses the recent 11th Circuit Court of Appeal's decision to allow the Alabama law to outlaw medical gender affirmation to stand while it is being challenged by gender affirming extremists.  See: “Judicial Rationality: Court OKs Law Banning Transgender Puberty Blocking.”

0:00 - Amy & Mike take reaction to former President Trump's booking/mugshot in Fulton Co   20:00 - Have you bought your mugshot T-Shirt yet?   36:43 - Brandon “Bug” Hall, actor turned midwestern farmer, best known for his role as Alfalfa Switzer in “The Little Rascals” movie, discusses his struggles with abuse growing up on Hollywood movie sets. Bug will be speaking this Saturday at the No Turning Back Sound of Freedom screening with Bug Hall – 10:30 am Hollywood Blvd Cinema, 1001 75th St, Woodridge, IL,   56:60 - Scott “the cow guy” Shellady, Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, prepares for this morning's big speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Check out Scott's Market Day Report! 10:30am CT to 1pm CT- and The Cow Guy Close – 1pm CT to 1:30pm CT – both at RFD-TV   01:13:37 - Senior fellow at the Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism, Wesley J Smith:  Child Psychiatric Association Refuses to Hear Scientific Evidence Critical of ‘Gender Affirming Care'  Follow Mr. Smith on X  @theWesleyJSmith   01:28:02 - New York Post Columnist and Fox News Contributor, Michael Goodwin, on Trump's legal issues and The risks and rewards of taking down the ‘big guy' Joe Biden   01:44:06 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Mushroom Hour we are graced by the presence of Dr. Michael J. Hathaway - Professor of Anthropology at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Associate Member of the School for International Studies, and the Director of SFU's David Lam Centre for Asian Studies. He is a 2022 Guggenheim Fellow and author of What a Mushroom Lives For (2022) and Environmental Winds (2013). Hathaway is a cultural anthropologist with two central interests. First, he is deeply interested in China's place in the modern world, looking at how little-known dynamics there have created world-spanning effects in surprising realms such as feminism, environmentalism, and Indigenous rights. His aim is to disrupt the typical assumptions that globalization emerges solely from the West. Second, Hathaway is doing what he can to foster a transformation in scientific understandings based on colonial assumptions of the natural world. For a quarter-century, Hathaway has lived in, worked, and traveled in China and increasingly in Japan, where he has explored the entangled and emerging worlds of transnational environmentalism and Indigenous rights. More recently, Hathaway has been exploring hidden histories of Indigenous-led activism across the Pacific Rim and how they have shaped the contemporary world. Today we're going to dive into his newest book, “What a Mushroom Lives For”.   TOPICS COVERED:   Environmentalism and Indigenous Rights in China   The Mushroom at the End of the World   Matsutake World Research Group   New Relationships with Biology    Human Exceptionalism   World Making   Thinking Like a Mushroom   Umwelt   Matsutake's Economic Ecosystem   The Yi People & Their Fungal Economy   Entanglements of Yaks, Mushrooms, Barley, Trees and Public Policy   How Matsutake Continually Shapes Cultures and Economies into the Future    Efforts to Cultivate Matsutake   Can Shifting Ecological Worldviews Shape the Future?   EPISODE RESOURCES:    Michael J. Hathaway Website: https://www.michaeljhathaway.net/   "What a Mushroom Lives For" (book): https://www.amazon.com/What-Mushroom-Lives-Matsutake-Worlds/dp/0691225885Matsutake Worlds Research Group: https://people.ucsc.edu/~atsing/migrated/matsutake/    "The Mushroom at the End of the World" (book): https://www.amazon.com/Mushroom-End-World-Possibility-Capitalist/dp/0691162751   Jakob von Uexküll: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakob_Johann_von_Uexk%C3%BCll   The Yi People: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yi_people   Schizophyllum commune (AKA Splitgill Mushroom): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schizophyllum_commune   

Is your body engineered? Or did it evolve through impersonal, random processes over millions of years through natural selection? On this ID The Future, host Wesley J. Smith interviews engineer Steve Laufmann and physician Howard Glicksman about their recent book Your Designed Body. In their book, Laufmann and Glicksman evaluate the causal factors of Darwinism - heritability, random mutation, natural selection, and time - and find that they are both inadequate and incapable of producing the interconnected systems of the human body. "The systems that are required to make the human body work," says Laufmann, "are exactly the kinds of things that engineers design and build." Instead, they explain the body through the lens of engineering, showing that design is the most adequate mechanism currently available to explain how the origin of our amazing human bodies. Says Glicksman: "The more we understand how life actually works, the more the neo-Darwinian narrative becomes impossible." This is Part 1 of a two-part interview, originally airing on the Humanize podcast, a production of Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism. Source

In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Nick sits down with Tom Shakely, Chief Engagement Officer at Americans United for Life, to discuss the state of the pro life movement one year after Roe v. Wade was overturned, the history of subsidized birth in America, and why making birth free will promote a culture of life and strengthen families.#TomShakely #MakeBirthFree #BirthIndustry #Dobbs #RoevWade #Abortion #Life #FamilyTom Shakely is the Chief Engagement Officer at Americans United for Life, a global human rights leader advancing the human right to life in culture, law, and policy. He is also a Research Fellow at Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism. Tom is committed to advocating for the human person, the common good, and humane moral ecologies. He is an eighth-generation Pennsylvanian and Sons of the American Revolution life member. He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus and serves as a board president for the Mount Nittany Conservancy. Tom lives in Washington, DC with his wife.Learn more about Tom Shakely's work:https://tomshakely.com/about/https://aul.orghttps://twitter.com/TomShakelyReference: "The Forgotten History of America 'Making Birth Free'" by Allan C. Carlsonhttps://ifstudies.org/blog/the-forgotten-history-of-america-making-birth-free––––––Follow American Moment across Social Media:Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorgCheck out AmCanon:https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/Follow Us on Twitter:Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUSNick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheimAmerican Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Center in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings.Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's ID the Future, Science After Babel author David Berlinski continues discussing his newly released book from Discovery Institute Press. In this conversation with host Andrew McDiarmid, Berlinski explores a chicken-and-egg problem facing origin-of-life research, a blindness afflicting some evolutionists focused on human origins, and the mystery of why science almost flowered in ancient Greece, early Medieval China, and in the Muslim-Arab Medieval Empire, but did not, having to await the scientific revolution that swept through Europe beginning in the sixteenth century. Check out the endorsements and get your copy, paperback or e-book, at scienceafterbabel.com. Source

While it is commonly assumed that prevalent health issues like heart disease, obesity, and depression are uniquely human experiences, they exist across multiple species.Despite the undeniable connection rooted in our shared animal nature, a perceptible barrier remains between human and veterinary medicine and psychology, often driven by the notion of human exceptionalism.Barbara Natterson-Horowitz is a cardiologist, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at UCLA, a visiting professor in the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, as well as a New York Times bestselling author. Her latest book “Wildhood” examines the surprising parallels of adolescent humans and animals in navigating risk and social hierarchies, how to connect romantically, and how to live independently.Barbara and Greg talk about the importance of removing the blindfold of human exceptionalism and a cross-species approach to medicine and psychology, which includes veterinary and evolutionary perspectives, to gain valuable insights from other species.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:What are the core competencies of being an adult?54:24: Adolescence occurs across vertebrates, and even—we studied lobsters, crayfish, and so on—invertebrates. And that we decided to make the definition our own, and this was based on a number of studies that we did to figure out what are the core competencies of being an adult. And we said, "Okay, it starts with puberty. And it ends when an animal has mastered four core competencies, which are staying safe, learning to navigate social structures and hierarchies, learning to communicate sexually, not have sex because, as we say, copulation is easy, courtship is hard, and then finally learning to feed yourself and be independent.The connection between human and animal medicine57:47: If you ask physicians today what is the connection between human and animal medicine, they'll say infection; they'll say what is called zoonosis; and what they'll leave out are the connections around heart disease and psychiatry, which is mental health.What is most likely to kill wild animals?23:15: The risk of starvation is a clear and present danger when you look at what is most likely to kill wild animals. And there is some debate about what is the greatest danger. And it probably varies, but starvation, predation, and infection are definitely high up there. And the three interact. So starvation is a clear and present danger to survival.Recognizing biodiversity21:02: Part of biodiversity is physiologic diversity, and part of physiologic diversity is neurophysiologic diversity, and neurophysiologic diversity shapes behavior. So there's this continuity that I don't think most psychotherapists and psychiatrists are sufficiently aware of.Show Links:Guest Profile:Faculty Profile at UCLABarbara Natterson-Horowitz's WebsiteBarbara Natterson-Horowitz on LinkedInBarbara Natterson-Horowitz on TwitterBarbara Natterson-Horowitz on TEDMEDHer Work:Wildhood: The Astounding Connections between Human and Animal AdolescentsZoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health by Barbara Natterson-Horowitz & Kathryn BowersBarbara Natterson-Horowitz on Google Scholar

Wesley Smith: Wesley who is Chair & Sr. Fellow at Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism  and also the producer of Humanize Today discusses the dangerous and unethical trend where parents are being cut out of their child's health care.

Wesley Smith: Wesley who is Chair & Sr. Fellow at Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism  and also the producer of Humanize Today discusses the dangerous and unethical trend where parents are being cut out of their child's health care.

On this ID the Future from the vault, hear a segment from Discovery Institute Vice President John West's talk given at the Dallas Conference on Science and Faith, on how Darwinism has corroded Western culture. Here he examines the morally poisonous effects of Darwinism on marriage, sexual ethics, and religion, such that virtually anything can be defended as OK, and no particular culture's ethic is to be preferred over another. Humankind's spiritual purpose has likewise been eroded. Yet West closes with hope by pointing to moving examples of science in our generation uncovering more and more signs of intelligent design and purpose in nature. As West further notes, a new generation of researchers, including at least one Fulbright scholar, are Read More › Source

Ed Morrissey, host of "The Ed Morrissey Show Podcast" and Managing Editor at HotAir.com, fills in for Hugh from Central Texas. Ed discusses the news of the morning with John Hinderaker, co-founder of PowerLineBlog.com and president of the Center of the American Experiment, Wesley J. Smith, Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism senior fellow, Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Portfolios LP, as well as King Banaian of St. Cloud State University, Cam Edwards of BearingArms.com, and Christian Toto, editor of HollywoodInToto.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this ID the Future from the vault, Tod Butterfield interviews systems engineer Steve Laufmann about physician Howard Glicksman's 81-part Evolution News series, The Designed Body. Listen in as Laufmann reflects on the body's fight against equilibrium, the Goldilocks principal, and more. Then pick up the new book by Laufmann and Glicksman, Your Designed Body, which delves deeper into the exquisite engineering necessary for the operation of the human body. Source

On this classic ID The Future, John West, author of Walt Disney and Live Action: The Disney Studio's Live-Action Features of the 1950s and 60s, talks about Walt Disney's life-long fascination with evolution. By exploring various messages embedded in Disney's theme parks and animated features, from the Magic Skyway created for the 1964 World's Fair to the 1948 animated film Fantasia, we see Disney's recurring contemplation of evolution. Fantasia, in particular, provides an extended depiction of evolutionary history along with imaginatively rendered reflections on rationalism, materialism, and animism. At first blush Fantasia's “Rite of Spring” seems to promote Darwinian materialism, but as West explains, a closer look reveals considerable nuance and ambiguity. On the Magic Skyway, animatronics were used to tell stories of ages past, Read More › Source

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: With Republicans set to take control of the House in January, the GOP will chair all House committees. Congressman James Comer is heading up the oversight panel and plans to dig deep into the Biden family business. President Biden still maintains he knew nothing about his son's business dealings when he was Vice President. Mike Davis from the Internet Accountability Project, joins to share his reaction to this. Biden announced his plan to visit Sub-Saharan Africa, stressing that he is serious about increasing US attention on the continent. Meanwhile, a court has struck down a measure to expand euthanasia laws in the Netherlands. Activists wanted to make it legal for non-medical professionals to perform assisted suicide procedures. Author and Chairman of the Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism, Wesley Smith, joins to share his reaction to the Dutch court's decision and whether he thinks the country's euthanasia activists will let this go. Finally this evening, Pope Francis is inviting the faithful to have a "more humble Christmas" this year. Following the suggestion, the Santa Sophia Cathedral in Rome called for new and concrete support to the populations afflicted by the war. Theologian who is helping with the fundraising, Natalia Karfut, joins to tell us more about this initiative and why she wanted to be involved. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

In this episode, I speak with Jon Ardern, designer, artist and technologist. As Co-Founder and Director of Superflux he develops long term vision and strategy for the Studio alongside constant, and deliberate, prototyping and material investigation. Over the last 14 years Jon has developed pioneering design, technology and foresight projects, projects, and exhibitions receiving critical acclaim, awards, and press internationally. His work has been exhibited at the MoMA New York and V&A London on numerous occasions, and has won prizes from UNESCO and New York's Social Design Network. Find Superflux's manifesto here. We discuss:

Wesley Smith: Wesley who is Chair & Sr. Fellow at Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism  and also the producer of Humanize Today discusses the need to establish ethical guidelines around biotechnology as the advancement of this industry is already marching us toward some dangerous territory.

0:00 - Is LA's mayor race a preview for Chicago's?   11:26 - Since when are there 3 branches of Government in Illinois?   27:54 - Join Dan & Amy as they head to the Rainbow Club at Willard School in River Forest   43:19 - Dinesh D'Souza, critically acclaimed filmmaker and New York Times best selling author, shares the newly released book of his film  2000 Mules: They Thought We'd Never Find Out. They Were Wrong   58:30 - Senior fellow at the Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism, Wesley Smith, discusses the NHS Warning that Gender Dysphoria in Teens Could Be ‘Transient Phase' You can follow Mr. Smith on twitter @theWesleyJSmith   01:12:48 - Day in the Life of a Twitter employee   01:16:24 - Elly Fawcett-Neal, former staffer to Democratic state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, explains how she was wrongly fired in June after getting pregnant   01:30:42 - Kevin D. Freeman, host of Economic War Room on Blaze TV, on his new book  According to Plan: The Elites' Secret Plan to Sabotage America and are student loans a bribe? You can get Kevin's book at accordingtoplanbook.com use promo code EWR for buy one get one free!   01:42:38 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this ID the Future from the vault, host Mike Keas interviews Professor Emeritus Michael Flannery (U of Alabama-Birmingham) about evolutionist Kenneth Miller's book The Human Instinct: How We Evolved to Have Reason, Consciousness, and Free Will. Miller is prominent as a science educator and supporter of neo-Darwinian theistic evolution. Flannery, a historian of science, argues that Miller's attempt to defend human exceptionalism on neo-Darwinian grounds runs into fatal difficulties, as have similar attempts before. Flannery's companion article to this episode, “Kudzu Science: Ken Miller's The Human Instinct,” is here. Please consider donating to support the IDTF Podcast. Source

Today's ID the Future spotlights Darwinian racism, past and present. In this first half of a panel discussion at the 2022 Center for Science and Culture Insider's Briefing, Darwin Day in America author John West introduces the other panel members, teases an upcoming book, Darwin Comes to Africa, and discusses his experience visiting the Museum of Criminal Anthropology in Turin, Italy, where the work of infamous Darwinian criminologist Cesare Lombroso's racist ideas about evolution and race are on dramatic display. Then historian Richard Weikart, author of Darwinian Racism, debunks the popular media claim that white nationalist racism in America is a Southern evangelical phenomenon. Weikart shows that the most prominent white nationalists show little if any interest in promoting Christianity, Read More › Source

On this ID the Future, hear the concluding episode of I, Charles Darwin, in which author Nickell John Romjue's time-traveling Darwin returns to his family home and offers some final reflections on his eye-opening visit to the twenty-first century. Part 1 of the audio series is here. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here. Part 4 is here. To learn more and to purchase the book, visit www.icharlesdarwin.com. Source

Join Fazale “Fuz” Rana and Jeff Zweerink as they discuss new discoveries taking place at the frontiers of science that have theological and philosophical implications, as well as new discoveries that point to the reality of God's existence. Neanderthal Brains Are human beings unique and exceptional? A large collaborative team from Germany recently explored this question by examining the behavior of three proteins that play a role in cell division and are expressed at high levels in the developing cells of the brain's neocortex. As it turns out, the modern human versions of these proteins have small but significant differences in their amino acid sequences compared to the mouse, Neanderthal, and Denisovan versions. The research team determined that, because of these differences, the cell division process in human brain cells occurs much more reliably than in the corresponding cells in mice, Neanderthals, and Denisovans. This discovery points to differences in brain development in modern humans and Neanderthals, suggesting cognitive differences between the two. First Exoplanet  The James Webb Space Telescope recently imaged its first exoplanet, and researchers found that the telescope was ten times more sensitive than expected. What have we learned about this exoplanet, and how will those learnings inform the search for extraterrestrial life? Fuz and Jeff discuss these important topics in this episode of Stars, Cells, and God. References: “Longer Metaphase and Fewer Chromosome Segregation Errors in Modern Human than Neanderthal Brain Development,” Felipe Mora-Bermúdez et al., https://www.doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abn7702  Additional Resources: “Brain Organoids Cultivate the Case for Human Exceptionalism,” Fazale Rana, https://reasons.org/explore/blogs/the-cells-design/brain-organoids-cultivate-the-case-for-human-exceptionalism  “The JWST Early Release Science Program for Direct Observations of Exoplanetary Systems I: High Contrast Imaging of the Exoplanet HIP 65426 b from 2-16 μm,” Aarynn L. Carter et.al., https://arxiv.org/abs/2208.14990

In episode one of the second season of Humanize, Wesley J. Smith's guest is the internationally famous novelist Dean Koontz. Dean and Wesley discuss how he came to be an author, how life is filled with meaning, his art, the importance of human exceptionalism, the problem with transhumanism, and how Dean uses humor to further his plots and character development. Read More ›

In light of the unprecedented leak of the U.S. Supreme Court's draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, issues of human dignity and the human right to life are front and center in our culture. We speak today with someone who has worked at the intersection of human dignity issues for many years and across a range of institutions. Arina O. Grossu, M.A., M.S., is Founder and Principal at Areté Global Consulting and a Fellow with Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism. She focuses on the protection of human dignity, human rights, and the sanctity of human life from fertilization to natural death. Her areas of expertise include abortion, women's health, bioethics, conscience, pornography, sex trafficking, assisted suicide, and euthanasia. Arete Global Consulting https://areteglobalconsulting.com Arina Grossu at Discovery Institute https://www.discovery.org/p/grossu/

0:00 - Dan & Amy check in on Hunter and The Big Guy   14:32 - SPORTS & POLITICS: Worst.business.idea.ever   29:36 -Free smartphones and VA checkups at the Border   48:23 -  Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment and chairman of the Internet Freedom Coalition: Mask-Mandated Districts Had More School Disruptions. Follow Phil on twitter @kerpen   01:02:50 - Senior fellow at the Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism, Wesley Smith, brings attention to the HHS going “all-in on radical transgender ideology” You can follow Wesley Smith on twitter @theWesleyJSmith   01:19:28 - How has Howard Stern not been canceled?    01:36:51 - Washington Editor for The Spectator and Senior Blankley Fellow at The Steamboat Institute, Amber Athey, joins Dan & Amy in the Used to Work for Cumulus Club. Check out Ambers latest for Spector World here 01:50:11 - Bill Gertz, Washington Times national security correspondent, explains how Ukraine's military is winning with agile defenses, measured weapons use and fierce will. Check out Bill's most recent book Deceiving the Sky: Inside Communist China's Drive for Global Supremacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Hugh Ross and Fazale Rana as they discuss new discoveries taking place at the frontiers of science that have theological and philosophical implications, as well as new discoveries that point to the reality of God's existence.  Reference for mantle cooling: “Radiative Thermal Conductivity of Single-Crystal Bridgmanite at the Core-Mantle Boundary with Implications for Thermal Evolution of the Earth” by Motohiko Murakami et. al (article) References for chimpanzee behavior: “Does Animal Planning Undermine the Image of God?” by Fazale Rana (article) “Primate Thanatology and the Case for Human Exceptionalism” by Fazale Rana (article) “Field Experiments Find No Evidence that Chimpanzee Nut Cracking Can Be Independently Innovated" by Kathelijne Koops et al. (paper) “Cracking Chimpanzee Culture” by University of Zurich (article)  “Application of Insects to Wounds of Self and Others by Chimpanzees in the Wild,” Alessandra Mascaro et al. (article) “Chimpanzees Observed Applying Insects to Their Wounds” by James Gaines (article)  “Chimps Appear to Treat Others' Wounds Using Insects” by Natalia Mesa

On today's ID the Future, Human Nature author David Berlinski continues his conversation with host Wesley J. Smith. Here Berlinski reflects on the Jewish Holocaust, the destructive nihilism of the Nazis and the SS, and the shortcomings of Neo-Darwinism as an explanation for the diversity of life. Berlinski and Smith also discuss the increasingly widespread attacks on human exceptionalism, the growth of emotivism and why it's a problem, and the bizarre nature rights movement. This is the second and concluding part of a conversation borrowed, with permission, from Wesley J. Smith's Humanize podcast. Source