Podcasts about street epistemology

Steve Ghikadis is a Humanist Officiant, who conducts secular marriages, memorials, and many more meaningful life-affirming celebrations. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Education in primary, junior, and intermediate grades. Raised as a freethinker, Steve has been married to a Christian for over a decade. He and his wife, Cindy, believe in the importance of bridging the gap between believers and non-believers. Their two young children are being raised in an interfaith household and are free to choose their own path. He serves as an Ambassador for Humanist Canada, Recovering from Religion, and Sunday Assembly. In 2024, Steve was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for significant contributions to his community in Windsor/Essex, Ontario, Canada. Book Description: Humanism from the Heart by Steve Ghikadis is a heartfelt exploration of what it means to build bridges of understanding in a world divided by conflicting beliefs. Through personal stories and candid reflections, Steve shares his transformative journey—from struggling with religious apathy and growing resentment to embracing secular humanism, a philosophy rooted in empathy, reason, and meaningful connection.

All flourishing is mutual, that's a given. And yet the schisms in our culture, the tribal divides and limbic hijack seem to grow deeper and more powerful by the day. It doesn't have to be like this.  We do have the tools of connection, of genuine listening, of offering trust to gain trust and offering respect to gain respect, we just need to know how  - and when - to put them into practice.  If we're going to move forward into that future we'd be proud to leave behind, we need to start practicing these skills as if the world depended on them - because it does.  This week's guest is someone who practices and teaches the deep, transformative skills of conflict resolution daily.  Carm Aufderheide has a master's degree in conflict and dispute resolution (CRES), and qualifications in positive reinforcement dog training from the Karen Pryor Professional Dog Training Academy (KPA-CTP and CPDT-KA) and in Separation Anxiety from Malena DeMartini, bringing both to her consultations in her NorthStar Training Solutions in Oregon. Together, these put her right in the middle of quite fierce conflicts that rage around the dog training world over the various styles of dog training, most of which boil down to: do we use force or don't we?  This is a perfect microcosm of the greater macrocosm of our torn and wounded world and Carm brings her dual skills to this with grace and intelligence and a fierce compassion that is a joy to encounter.  I first came across Carm on the Functional Dog Collaborative podcast and was blown away by the clarity of her thinking, and her capacity to live true to her convictions. I made contact later that day and we set up time for the podcast.  That was roughly six months ago, when the world was a different place. Now, recording on the day of the Pope's death, as our reality spirals deeper into chaos, it feels ever more essential that we learn these skills.   Carm suggested a whole set of reading before we recorded and I have put a link to all the books, as well as Carm's NorthStar website in the show notes.   Northstar Training Solutions https://www.northstartraining.info/ Street Epistemology https://www.streetepistemology.com/Albert Mehrabian's 7-38-55 Rule https://www.rightattitudes.com/2008/10/04/7-38-55-rule-personal-communication/Carm on the Functional Dog Collaborative podcast Carm's Recommended readingHow Minds Change by David McRaneySupercommunicators by Charles Duhigg High Conflict by Amanda RipleyThe Book of Beautiful Questions by Warren BergerNever Split the Difference by Chris VossWe Can Work it Out by Marshall RosenbergIf you're interested in joining us at a Gathering, or in the Membership, please follow the links below: Accidental Gods Gatherings https://accidentalgods.life/gatherings-2025/Accidental Gods Membership https://accidentalgods.life/join-us/

In this episode, our Interlocuter explores his conclusion that it is better to vote for Trump because of his parents. Watch video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHWXHpBRbeo Learn more about Street Epistemology here: https://linktr.ee/StreetEpistemology Take the free self-directed course on Street Epistemology called Navigating Beliefs. Music provided by Jim Rhodes, with Dan Harris on lap steel. The intro and outro of this episode was narrated by Elliott.

Eric is making some big changes in his life, we're gonna find out just what that means for the show!As always, if you would like to talk about what you believe and why, please call 412- SKEPGEN (412-753-7436)  OR tiny.cc/skepgen to call online!If you'd like to get some extra features, early access, member discord and more, check us out on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/skepticgeneration___________________TIME STAMPS & CALL NOTES 00:00 - Intro and patreon update10:02 - Steve (He/Him) - OH - How do I talk to my child about going to church?23:40 - Raphael (He/They) - Hungary - Are anti-zionists racists? (bad audio)49:59 - Chase (He/Him) - ID - How confident are you that god isn't real?1:15:59 - Sober (He/Him) - CA - How do we find out what's true and what do we do after?1:29:00 - Will (He/Him) - TN - What are the teleological and ontological arguments? 1:40:22 - Christopher (He/Him) - SCT - Are the gods in the Torah, Bible, and Quran the same god?10:02Steve and Eric discuss a previous phone call where Steve got some advice from Eric regarding the topic of death. Steve had to have the same conversation again. Today, he wants to talk about his child going to church and becoming absorbed into it. They go on to discuss various facets of Steve's child going to church.23:40Raphael only hears people talk about zionism when they're using racially motivated speech. Him and Eric discuss how he identifies with the state of Israel, whether it's irrevocably linked to his faith, and how he feels about anti-zionism. Eric advises him to meet people where they are when talking to them.49:59Chase wants to talk about Street Epistemology and his confidence level in the god of Christianity being not true. He asks Eric how confident he is that the god of the bible doesn't exist and does a Street Epistemology session with Eric, who returns some epistemological inquiry to Chase.1:15:59Sober wants to follow up about the earlier caller with the Israel caller and determining the truth of reports of current affairs and hard choices that someone has to make after they have the truth. Eric and the Sober talk about how people put spin on things and how everything is colored by the people telling the story and this is why it's good to apply skepticism to things and find different viewpoints to get a well rounded understanding of things.1:29:00Will wants to know more about the teleological and ontological arguments and Eric falls on his face. The teleological argument is the watchmaker argument. The ontological argument is that a being that necessarily exists is greater than a being that doesn't necessarily exist.___________________Skeptic Generation is LIVE every Sunday at 11:00am-1:00pm CTCall on your phone: 412- SKEPGEN (412-753-7436)  Call online: https://tiny.cc/skepgenLove the show? Become a patron: https://tiny.cc/donatetoSG Join us after the show on Discord: tiny.cc/SGdiscordTo find out more, visit https://www.skepticgeneration.com Copyright © 2024 Skeptic Generation. All rights reserved.

Allison talks with author and researcher David McRaney about the nature of changing minds and how to get through to someone who seemingly won't bend their beliefs.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:What happens in our brains when we change our mindHow opposite opinions can connectWhat to do when you want to change someone's mindDifference between attitude, beliefs and valuesPersuasion techniquesImpact of social identities in changing mindsSHOW LINKS:Visit David McRaney's websiteFollow David on Instagram  Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.AllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.Schedule a FREE breakthrough call with me Want to take these ideas and apply them to your life? Let's do it!DOWNLOAD the free PDF - 40 Simple Ways to Add Energy To Your Day- get a quick burst of energy right now and KEEP IT!GET the Effectiveness Booster - Shift your priorities to what matters most in less than a minute!Reb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Personal Brand - need help building yours? Schedule a call with me here and let's discuss.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

The Street Epistemology International Board of Directors hosts their third SE Community Townhall to address concerns and answer questions from members of the Street Epistemology community. You can support or learn more about Street Epistemology International here: https://streetepistemology.com/sei https://linktr.ee/StreetEpistemology

Yesterday we had a fantastic live Q&A show where I got to give my most detailed breakdown of why Scientology TRs are just bad for most people, why creators and influencers need to be stopped from inciting violence, a rundown on Street Epistemology and a lot more. Enjoy!

University of Toronto Professor Leigh Revers and Peter Boghossian discuss challenges in STEM education, including the integration of indigenous science and the use of diversity criteria in academic evaluations. Leigh highlights the need for academic rigor and criticizes oversimplified teaching methods, emphasizing the importance of maintaining intellectual diversity in education. His experience with this is firsthand - this year, the University of Toronto Mississauga sanctioned him for using Spectrum Street Epistemology in the classroom.Leigh Revers is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Manage­ment & Innov­ation at the Univers­ity of Toronto Mississauga. Leigh on X Watch this episode on YouTube.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Effectively Handling Disagreements - Introducing a New Workshop, published by Camille Berger on April 17, 2024 on LessWrong. On May 25th, 2023, someone posted a review of How Minds Change on LessWrong. It talked about Street Epistemology, Deep Canvassing, and Smart Politics, ways of handling disagreements that open the possibility of rational belief progression through amicable discussions. Summarized quickly, they rely on active listening, sharing personal stories and socratic questioning. You can now learn all of those three techniques online, for free, in 4 hours, and in a Deliberate Practice setting. If interested, you can also learn them in an in-person workshop spanning anytime between 2 hours and a full weekend -just shoot me an email with the object EHD (at the time of writing, I'm based in Paris, France). You can enroll on the website (see bottom for subscribing to the mailing list), and join the discord server. About the workshop: What would you learn? When you find yourself in disagreement with someone on a significant issue, and they might not share your perspectives or even show resistance towards them, it's natural to seek a productive dialogue. The goal is to have a conversation that brings both parties closer to understanding the truth. However, jumping directly into counter-arguments often proves counterproductive, leading to further resistance or increasingly complex counterpoints. It's easy to label the other person as "irrational" in these moments. To navigate these conversations more effectively, I'm offering a workshop that introduces a range of techniques based on evidence and mutual agreement. These methods are designed to facilitate discussions about deeply held beliefs in a friendly manner, keeping the focus on the pursuit of truth. Techniques are the following: 4h version: Deep Canvassing Street Epistemology Narrative Transportation Cooling Conversations (Smart Politics) 12h version: All the aforementioned plus Principled Negotiation and bits of Motivational Interviewing Who is this for? I'm mainly targeting people who are not used to such interactions, or feel frustrated by them -as such, you might not learn a lot if you are already used to managing high-stakes interactions. In the specific case of Rationality/EA, this would allow you to : Expand the community's awareness by easing exchanges with outsiders e.g. if you are a professional researcher in AI Safety wanting to discuss with other researchers who are skeptical of your field. Carefully spread awareness about Rat/EA-related ideas and cause areas e.g. you are talking about EA and someone starts being confrontational. Improve the accuracy of LW's / EA's / -themes public perception e.g. if you meet someone in your local university or twitter thread who has beliefs about these themes you disagree with. Help people inside and outside of the community to align their beliefs with truth e.g. if you're leading a discussion about veganism during a fellowship. Please note however that this is not exclusively thought for or dispensed to the aforementioned communities. Why? It's important, as individuals and as a community, that we're able to communicate effectively with people who disagree with us. I'd like to offer an opportunity for people to practice some skills together, such as managing an angry interlocutor, creating contact with someone who might identify us as opponents, and discussing both respectfully and rigorously with people whose beliefs seem very far from ours. Why a workshop? All techniques can be learned online. However, a workshop is often an important factor in kickstarting curiosity for them, as well as a good opportunity to practice in a secure environment. I also wanted to create a way to learn these effectively through deliberate practice, something I hadn't met so far, b...

I apologize for the delay in getting my Critical Q&A live stream posted in podcast form this week. We covered some excellent territory this week including Scientology TV, going overboard after leaving a cult, how Street Epistemology would be great for Scientologists and a lot more. Enjoy!

The Street Epistemology International Board of Directors hosts their second SE Community Townhall to address concerns and answer questions from members of the Street Epistemology community. You can support or learn more about Street Epistemology International here: https://streetepistemology.com/sei https://linktr.ee/StreetEpistemology

Charlie and David use Street Epistemology to explore Charlie's confidence that Charlie has no unconscious bias during the Sound Epistemology Adventure Tour. Watch video of talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ_loUAl1r4 Sound Epistemology YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SoundEpistemology Street Epistemology-Related Links: https://linktr.ee/StreetEpistemology Take the FREE Street Epistemology course here: https://www.navigatingbeliefs.com/offers/oHkNXj62/checkout Date Recorded: 20 February 2024 Music provided by Jim Rhodes, with Dan Harris on lap steel. Narration provided by AZ.

Melanie Trecek-King from Thinking is Power interviews Anthony Magnabosco about Street Epistemology, critical thinking, education, and many other fascinating topics. Watch video of talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIb_rBiZxLg Thinking is Power Website: https://thinkingispower.com/ Street Epistemology-Related Links: https://linktr.ee/StreetEpistemology Take the FREE Street Epistemology course here: https://www.navigatingbeliefs.com/offers/oHkNXj62/checkout Date Recorded: 20 February 2024 Music provided by Jim Rhodes, with Dan Harris on lap steel. Narration provided by AZ.

My guest this week is Anthony Magnabosco, co-founder of Street Epistemology International. Street Epistemology is an approach to difficult dialogue aimed at helping individuals better understand why they believe what they believe. Anthony and co recently released a website called Navigating Beliefs, an easy way to learn how to do Street Epistemology. We discuss the evidence for the effectiveness of Street Epistemology, ongoing research on its effects, and concerns with the approach.Street Epistemology International: https://streetepistemology.com/seiNavigating Beliefs: https://www.navigatingbeliefs.com/Music by GW RodriguezSibling Pods:Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoidIf you enjoy the show, please Like and Review us on your pod app, especially iTunes. It really helps!Next Episode: TBD

Alex führte im Januar 2022 ein Gespräch mit seinem Freund Marcus über dessen Überzeugung: „Alles ist mit allem verbunden“. Anstatt mit ihm zu diskutieren, verwendete Alex die Gesprächsmethode „Sokratischer Weg“ (engl. „Street Epistemology“), um zu verstehen, wie Marcus zu seiner Überzeugung gelangt ist. In diesem Review-Video schauen wir uns das Gespräch gemeinsam an und analysieren, wie gut er sich an die Regeln des Sokratischen Wegs gehalten hat, was gut lief und was er hätte besser machen können. Im Panel waren: Alex Carl Gerald (Ascendancer) Janosch (Der_Prometheus) Rene Vielen Dank an alle, die Teil der deutschsprachigen Community sind! https://sokratischer-weg.de/ kontakt@sokratischer-weg.de Watch review video here: https://youtu.be/0xfxqaTi_Yc Watch original interview here: https://youtu.be/hVh_60xD_8M Street Epistemology Links: https://linktr.ee/StreetEpistemology Music provided by Jim Rhodes, with Dan Harris on lap steel. Narration provided by AZ.

Peter Boghossian and Reid Nicewonder, President of Street Epistemology International, are joined by one of their intellectual heroes, David Deutsch. The conversation begins with an exploration of the contagious nature of ideologies, where good intentions can lead to intellectual pitfalls. The three discuss the challenges posed by Social Justice ideology, scrutinizing its evasion tactics in the face of critique and the broader societal implications, such as corrupting peer-reviewed literature and hindering open discourse. Street Epistemology principles underscore the conversation as an antidote to hindering discourse. Other topics in this discussion include problem-solving, philosophy, the Fermi Paradox, cosmic exploration, and more!David Deutsch was born in Haifa, Israel, and pursued his physics studies at Cambridge and Oxford Universities. After spending several years at the University of Texas at Austin, he returned to Oxford, where he currently resides and works. More from David:WebsiteBooksTo learn more about Street Epistemology, take the free self-directed course, Navigating Beliefs, here.Watch this episode on YouTube.

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“There are people—a non-trivial number of people—who teach in the academy, many of whom have tenure, who have obtained their credentials fraudulently. They have lied, they have cheated on their PhD, and that is an extraordinarily serious problem on multiple levels.”As professor of philosophy at Portland State University, Peter Boghossian was known for challenging orthodoxies. Today, he uses his distinct “Street Epistemology” method to teach communication and critical thinking.“There is something about giving people the tools to ask really good questions. But not only are we not giving them the tools so they don't have the questions, but they're force-fed one answer, and particularly to moral questions. And the consequence of that is it becomes an ideology mill, where the goal is to replicate the dominant ideology—whatever is morally fashionable,” says Professor Boghossian.He is known for his role in the Grievance Studies Affair, where he co-authored a series of intentionally fraudulent papers that were published in well-known academic journals, exposing the corruption of scholarship in a number of disciplines belonging to the humanities.“My guess to you is, you're looking at 7-to-9 percent of dissertations in the humanities that are plagiarized. If I'm wrong, it's not because there are fewer, it's because there are far, far more,” says Professor Boghossian. “We have endemic corruption in our academic institutions. The only other question is what to do about it?”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Author and journalist Andy Ngo and Professor Eric Kaufmann participated in a Spectrum Street Epistemology exercise in London. The conversation starts with a claim about banning Muslim prayer rituals in public schools. It continues by asking whether the UK should impose a five-year moratorium on immigration, a current debate in the country. This opened up a broader conversation about immigration, cultural assimilation, and national identity. Finally, they examine the question of whether the UK should surrender its current way of life if a majority of the population becomes Muslim in the coming decades. Andy Ngo is the author of the #1 national bestseller, Unmasked: Inside Antifa's Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy. His articles can be found in The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Quillette, New York Post, Fox News, and other publications. Andy is Senior Editor at The Post Millennial.Andy's previous interview on Peter's channel Andy on Locals Dr. Eric Kaufmann is a Professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham. Originally from Vancouver, BC, Canada, he was born in Hong Kong and spent most of the last few decades in the UK. He is principally interested in cultural politics: ethnicity, national identity, left-wing ideology and religion, and has written extensively on these subjects. Eric's previous interview on Peter's channel Eric's website Watch this episode on YouTube.

Peter Boghossian joined two of his favorite Michaels for Spectrum Street Epistemology in Santa Barbara, California. Bestselling authors and esteemed public intellectuals Michael Shermer and Michael Shellenberger discussed a number of topics ranging from religion to alien life. Peter began with a claim that elicited points of agreement and disagreement: “Christianity is a better bulwark against ‘woke' than humanism.” This opens a discussion of nihilism, objective vs. subjective views of reality, and moral realism and pragmatism. They consider the primal (and political) rejection of free speech, history's moral arc, the limits of knowledge, and epistemic humility. Both gentlemen clarify their views on alien life and Mr. Shellenberger, a Christian, identifies the “most important” Biblical passage. Michael Shellenberger is an author, investigative journalist, and the founder & president of Environmental Progress, a nonprofit research organization. He also co-founded the California Peace Coalition, an alliance of parents of children killed by fentanyl and parents of homeless addicts. Michael is the author of “Break Through: From the Death of Environmentalism to the Politics of Possibility” (with Ted Nordhaus), “Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All,” and most recently, “San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities.” Peter and Michael published “Woke Psychopathology: A Taxonomy” in October 2023. Michael Shermer is the world's leading skeptic and Founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine. He hosts the podcast The Michael Shermer Show and is a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University where he teaches Skepticism 101. Dr. Shermer is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestsellers “Why People Believe Weird Things” and “The Believing Brain.” His latest book is “Conspiracy: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational.” Watch this episode on YouTube.

Peter Boghossian engages author Dr. Helen Joyce and professor Dr. Eric Kaufmann in Spectrum Street Epistemology. The discussion deals with gender ideology. The claims explore questions such as, "Anyone who conforms to the social construct of woman is a woman" and "If a child says they're trans at school a parent should be notified." The conversation broadened to whether gender ideology could be thought of as transcendental or quasi-religious, and the pair discussed some of the philosophical and religious underpinnings of this movement. At one point, Helen is asked to take the position of a pro-gender-affirming person, and she takes the opportunity to explain the various justifications that individuals use to support that position. Helen and Eric strongly disagree on whether it is possible to be confused about one's gender identity, and they attempt to guess the other's reasoning behind their position. Dr. Helen Joyce is a journalist, Director of Advocacy for Sex Matters, and author of "Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality." Her writing has appeared in The Daily Mail, The Evening Standard, The Times, And Critic Magazine. Helen's previous interview on Peter's channelHelen's website Helen on X Dr. Eric Kaufmann is a Professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham. Originally from Vancouver, BC, Canada, he was born in Hong Kong and spent most of the last few decades in the UK. He is principally interested in cultural politics: ethnicity, national identity, left-wing ideology and religion, and has written extensively on these subjects.Eric's previous interview on Peter's channelEric's websiteEric on XWatch this episode on YouTube.

Peter presents Stella O'Malley and Menno Kuijper with various claims about the current transgender movement. Stella, a psychotherapist and author, and Menno, a video creator who is gay, both share a similar gender-critical viewpoint. Though, they disagree on some points, notably on whether the term "trans people" should even be used. This leads to a discussion on the importance of language, especially regarding trans issues. Finally, they discuss autogynephilia and consent.Stella O'Malley is a psychotherapist, bestselling author, public speaker, and parent with extensive experience in counseling and psychotherapy. Her latest book, "When Kids Say They're Trans," offers a resource for parents who want their children to flourish, but do not believe that hasty medicalization is the best way to ensure long-term health and well-being. Stella is also the founder and Executive Director of Genspect, an international organization that advocates for a healthy approach to sex and gender. Stella on XStella's other books Menno Kuijper has earned the prestigious award, “Gay of the Year”.  He is a satirist and video creator whose content focuses on "a world overrun with gender woo" and how it undermines the rights and freedoms of women, girls, LGB people, and children.Menno's YouTube ChannelWatch this episode on YouTube.

In this episode, I speak with Anthony Magnabosco a founder and the current Executive Director of the nonprofit Street Epistemology International, an educational organization that is committed to addressing dysfunction in public and private discourse by encouraging rationality through civil conversation. Anthony has been involved with Street Epistemology since 2013, and has given dozens of talks and workshops at conferences and events domestically and internationally. Many of his conversations have been uploaded to YouTube and demonstrate how Street Epistemology can be applied to a variety of claims including ones that are spiritual, political, or societal.Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Highlights* What is Street Epistemology?* What have you learned from your experience of using Street Epistemology?* How do you think it relates to the original Socratic Method?  * How might it relate to psychotherapy?  * Do you think Street Epistemology has any therapeutic potential?* What do you think of variations of Street Epistemology like Hidden Claim or the Spectrum SE we see Peter Boghossian doing?* What do you think the future holds for the method? Links* Street Epistemology website* Anthony Magnabosco YouTubeThank you for reading Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life at donaldrobertson.substack.com/subscribe

Mark and David sit in front of the rooster and discuss where SE is today, the Sound Epistemology Adventure Tour, Hidden Claim SE, Claimless SE, and how we want to be remembered. ******** SE REVIEW SHOW AND 'WHAT IS SE?' CHECKLIST PILOT SATURDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2024 AT 8:00PM US CENTRAL Ever wondered what essential elements make an SE conversation impactful? Join us this Saturday for a behind-the-scenes analysis of an SE video. With our checklist, we'll explore the intricacies of SE, offering a learning experience like no other. LINK: https://www.youtube.com/live/jy-nmhllrIc?si=16AfhPMspNYu1X3G ******** To support the tour, donate here: https://venmo.com/u/tex21122002 PayPal email: tex21122002@yahoo.com Date Posted: 14 October 2023 Watch video of discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV_mkf0Vzf0 David's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SoundEpistemology Mark's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/beingreasonable For more information about Street Epistemology check out https://streetepistemology.com/

Today I interview Kevin Hansen from The Lion Design on what he believes, and why, about ChatGPT and artificial intelligence. In this interview, I did my best to deploy techniques from Street Epistemology in order to keep my opinion out of it. In order to dig deeper into what drives Kevin's beliefs, I compiled a list of his claims compared to the sources I found. Grab those notes here! Please be kind to all my guests, even if you disagree with them. We're here to break down beliefs and understand them better! Submit your questions for a future guest show: https://forms.gle/77dTNBgPaYywd4HKA Subscribe the Brimstone Newsletter: https://brimstonegoodfight.substack.com/ Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Spotify and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fablesofdeconstruction/message

Peter engages actor Laurence Fox and TRIGGERnometry host Francis Foster in a game of Spectrum Street Epistemology. The conversation begins with a claim about hiring airline pilots based on race, a topic that has been widely discussed in recent weeks after a door blew off in-flight on an Alaska Airlines plane. Other claims include dating someone who's transgender, immigration issues in the UK, and more!Peter asks Laurence and Francis to argue in favor of an opinion they do not hold. The pair leaned into the character of someone who holds beliefs opposite to their own, resulting in a more dynamic (and often funnier) conversation. Laurence Fox is a renowned actor, the leader of Britain's Reclaim Party, and host of the Laurence Fox Show. Francis Foster is a cultural commentator, well-known comedian, and former teacher of English and drama.Watch this episode on YouTube.

The Street Epistemology International Board of Directors hosts their first SE Community Townhall to address community concerns and answer questions from members of the Street Epistemology community. Navigating the Evolution of Street Epistemology https://www.patreon.com/posts/96505475 You can support or learn more about Street Epistemology International here: https://streetepistemology.com/sei

Kathy and David experiment with Hidden Claim Street Epistemology to explore Kathy's confidence in Kathy's hidden claim during the Sound Epistemology Adventure Tour. Watch video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6Dpg_SZC54 To support the tour, donate here: https://venmo.com/u/tex21122002 PayPal email: tex21122002@yahoo.com Standout videos, chosen monthly by Street Epistemology International, earn the title of Video of the Month. These videos are highlighted on the SE website's homepage, and creators can add a special badge to their video thumbnail. These videos receive promotion on social media, enhancing visibility and recognizing creators. Excludes Experimental SE videos. Link to the Video of the Month Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/sevotm-playlist The views expressed (or not expressed) here do not necessarily represent those of Street Epistemology International.

In this episode of The Tent Making Christianity Podcast, we dig deep into the archives to revisit the subject of street epistemology.  

In Fall 2023, philosopher and author Nina Power and cultural critic and polymath Carl Benjamin joined Peter for a Spectrum Street Epistemology exercise in Hampstead Heath, London. They explored controversial claims about a variety of socio-political and cultural topics. Nina and Carl have been on Peter's channel before, but this is their first Spectrum Street Epistemology episode. Peter's interview with Nina Power / Carl Benjamin Nina received a Ph.D. in philosophy from Middlesex University and an MA and BA in philosophy from the University of Warwick. She was a senior lecturer in philosophy at Roehampton University and has taught at various British universities. She is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a member of the British Philosophical Association. She co-hosts the podcast The Lack with Helen Rollins and Benjamin Studebaker. Carl Benjamin, AKA "Sargon of Akkad," is best described as a free-speech activist, staunch critic of identity politics, and champion of English Liberalism. When YouTube and Google shadowbanned his channel in 2019 for wrongthink, Carl continued creating content on Akkad Daily. In November 2020, he launched a new media venture: Lotuseaters.com.Watch this episode on YouTube.

Peter Boghossian engaged Billboard Chris, Francis Aaron, and Digital Gnosis in a conversation at Speakers' Corner, London. Peter presented a number of claims on the topic of gender transition, beginning with the statement on Chris' billboard: “Children cannot consent to puberty blockers.” Chris and a self-described “woke” participant find some points of agreement, but the discussion becomes heated on the topic of transwomen in female sports.“Billboard Chris” Elston is an activist for public awareness of child sex “transitions” and children's safety. Watch Peter's recent interview with Billboard Chris here. Billboard Chris is on X and Instagram.Watch this episode on YouTube.

Date Recorded: 29 November 2023 Watch Video of Talk here: https://youtube.com/live/hdk4ecEGyZ0 Street Epistemology-Related Links: linktr.ee/StreetEpistemology Members of the Navigating Beliefs team provide some behind-the-scenes insights in the writing of 'Module 2: Why Use Street Epistemology?'. Now available! Free! Sign up here: https://navigatingbeliefs.com/ Music provided by Jim Rhodes, with Dan Harris on lap steel. Narration provided by AZ.

Date Recorded: 22 November 2023 Watch Video of Talk here: https://youtube.com/live/W9Te5mhlCrg Street Epistemology-Related Links: linktr.ee/StreetEpistemology Members of the Navigating Beliefs team provide some behind-the-scenes insights in the writing of 'Module 1: What is Street Epistemology?'. Now available! Sign up here: https://navigatingbeliefs.com/ Music provided by Jim Rhodes, with Dan Harris on lap steel. Narration provided by AZ.

This is one of Peter's favorite conversations. Pastor Paul VanderKlay is incredibly thoughtful, sincere, and open. He brings meaningful conversation beyond the walls of his church in California. Paul became a well-known YouTuber for his faith-based commentary on the philosophy of Jordan Peterson. Paul's interest in sharing ideas among people who come from diverse backgrounds and beliefs inspired him to develop a conversation strategy called “Estuary” with his colleague, Pastor John Van Donk. Estuary groups now exist online and at locations around the world.Paul joined Peter Boghossian for a Spectrum Street Epistemology conversation in London. They explore topics related to the curiosities each has about the limits of the other's beliefs. Peter, an atheist, aims to understand Paul's perception of heaven, the value of non-Christian religions, and the importance of spiritual health. Paul is curious about the fissure in the atheist community, how an atheist would respond to a question from God, and if atheism would be necessary in a world without pain. Various claims provide moments of reflection for both gentlemen in this profoundly honest conversation.Pastor Paul VanderKlay serves the Living Stones CRC (Christian Reformed Church) in Sacramento, California. His podcast is available on YouTube and in audio format on various podcast platforms.Follow Paul:  Podcast Twitter/X Watch this episode on YouTube. 

Longtime friends Peter Boghossian and Dave Rubin met in London for a game of Spectrum Street Epistemology. They each presented claims of personal and global significance, ranging from the best states in the US to potential threats to gay rights. Several pointed claims were discussed regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and associated issues. Dave provides insight into his beliefs about anti-Semitism and the limits of free speech.Dave Rubin is the host of The Rubin Report, which was originally a segment on the progressive Young Turks Network (TYT). He co-founded the community platform Locals in response to censorship on Patreon. As a comedian, Dave interned on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and co-founded several comedy clubs in New York City. He is the bestselling author of “Don't Burn This Book: Thinking for Yourself in an Age of Unreason” and “Don't Burn This Country: Surviving and Thriving in Our Woke Dystopia.”Watch this episode on YouTube.

Triggernometry co-hosts Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster joined Peter Boghossian for Spectrum Street Epistemology (SSE) in London. The discussion was held in front of Middlesex Guildhall, the building housing the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Passers-by were welcome to join the discussion, and one did: Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, the co-director of March for Life UK. She participated in the analysis of claims regarding abortion rights. Konstantin Kisin is a Russian-British author, satirist, and cultural critic. He is the author of “An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West,” a bestselling book about free speech and cancel culture through the perspective of an Eastern bloc immigrant. Francis Foster is a cultural commentator, well-known comedian, and former teacher of English and drama. Before launching Triggernometry, he co-hosted the “Probably Offensive” podcast. Konstantin and Francis co-host Triggernometry, a podcast dedicated to free speech and open discussion of controversial topics. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Triggernometry co-hosts Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster joined Peter Boghossian for Spectrum Street Epistemology (SSE) in London. The discussion was held in front of Middlesex Guildhall, the building housing the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Peter offered more than a dozen claims to Konstantin and Francis, initially focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Topics include Hamas, “proportionate” military response, Israel's right to exist, anti-Semitism, the incitement of violence, and the limits of free speech. This is part one of the conversation. Konstantin Kisin is a Russian-British author, satirist, and cultural critic. He is the author of “An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West,” a bestselling book about free speech and cancel culture through the perspective of an Eastern bloc immigrant. Francis Foster is a cultural commentator, well-known comedian, and former teacher of English and drama. Before launching Triggernometry, he co-hosted the “Probably Offensive” podcast. Konstantin and Francis co-host Triggernometry, a podcast dedicated to free speech and open discussion of controversial topics. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Today I'm joined by Peter Boghossian to discuss the art of facilitating constructive dialogue in a polarized world. Peter explains Street Epistemology as a way to have civil conversations and help people calibrate their beliefs to the evidence and reasons they hold. He shares his experiences teaching in prisons and how it shaped his understanding of applied epistemology.Our conversation delves into the Socratic method, which is the foundation of street epistemology. Peter describes the five stages of the Socratic method and how it can be used to ask questions and test hypotheses. He emphasizes the importance of calibrated questions and the role of evidence in belief formation.Peter also discusses the challenges of having conversations about emotionally laden topics and dealing with ideological entrenchment. We discuss the concept of preference falsification and how it can hinder productive dialogue. The importance of perspective taking and asking open-ended questions is highlighted as a way to facilitate understanding and challenge deeply held beliefs.We also touch on the application of hostage negotiation techniques in difficult conversations, including those between parents and their children with ROGD (rapid onset gender dysphoria). Peter emphasizes the need for a consistent and principled stance, while also recognizing the importance of setting boundaries and removing toxic individuals from one's life. He shares his motivation for engaging in these conversations, which is rooted in the pursuit of truth and a genuine curiosity about why people believe what they do.Peter Boghossian is a Founding Faculty member at the University of Austin and the Executive Director of National Progress Alliance. Peter has a teaching pedigree spanning more than 25 years that focuses on the Socratic method, scientific skepticism, and critical thinking. Peter's dissertation explored increasing the moral reasoning of prison inmates and aiding their resistance to crime. His most recent book is How to Have Impossible Conversations, and his writing can be found in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Scientific American, Time Magazine, National Review, and elsewhere. His work is centered on bringing the tools of professional philosophers to a wide variety of contexts to help people think through what seem to be intractable problems.​Find Peter online https://linktr.ee/peterboghossianBooks mentioned in this episode: Feminism Against Progress by Mary Harrington How to Have Impossible Conversations by Peter Boghossian and James Lindsay The Gift of Violence by Matt Thornton, Peter Boghossian, et al Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss All books mentioned on this podcast can be found at sometherapist.com/bookshop or by following the embedded Amazon affiliate links. Purchases help support the show. Thank you![00:00:10] What do people mean when they say diversity, equity, and inclusion? [00:03:58] The Socratic method stages. [00:09:21] Acting accordingly. [00:14:20] Calibrated questions in hostage negotiations. [00:19:17] Preference falsification in beliefs. [00:22:30] Facilitating different moral perspectives. [00:26:21] Hostage negotiation strategies. [00:29:36] Lost friendships over ideological differences. [00:33:25] Nasty comments on social media. [00:35:10] Friendship and Red Lines. [00:39:54] Hostage situations and parental instinct. [00:43:41] The rise of homeschooling. [00:47:46] Illusion of consensus and vulnerability. [00:49:56] The difficulty of systemic problems. [00:55:11] Lost art of listening. [00:57:49] Making life-altering decisions. [01:01:26] Educating parents of trans identified youth. [01:03:22] Prediabetes and health concerns. [01:07:28] Evidence-based beliefs If you enjoyed this conversation, please rate & review it on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 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In this week's episode of the New Flesh Podcast, Ricky and Jon interview Reid Nicewonder. Reid is the creator and host of "Cordial Curiosity" - a YouTube channel that posts conversations about a variety of polarized topics. Reid follows a variation of the Socratic Method to expose and understand the ways in which everyday people come to have their strongly held beliefs. A Graduate from UCF film school, Reid is a cinephile and an avid science & tech enthusiast. Reid took the boys through a comprehensive street epistemology session where they explored the claim "public bathrooms should be segregated by sex?"---ARTICLES AND LINKS DISCUSSEDFind Cordial Curiosity on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CordialCuriosity---Find out more about Street Epistemology here:https://streetepistemology.com/---SUPPORT THE NEW FLESHBuy Me A Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenewflesh---Instagram: @thenewfleshpodcast---Twitter: @TheNewFleshpod---Follow Ricky: @ricky_allpike on InstagramFollow Ricky: @NewfleshRicky on TwitterFollow Jon: @thejonastro on Instagram---Theme Song: Dreamdrive "Vermilion Lips" 

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This week on RfRx, join us for a discussion of healthy activism with secular and progressive activist ObjectivelyDan. Dan will talk about what healthy activism is all about, sustainable ways to be an activist, and avoiding activism fatigue while still working on causes that matter. ObjectivelyDan is a content creator most known as the creator and primary host of Truth Wanted, a weekly call-in show that talks about what people believe and why. He is an advocate for Street Epistemology, a method for talking to people about their beliefs in an exploratory and constructive manner. Dan was once a Christian when he was first exposed to Street Epistemology, and is now an outspoken igtheist who dedicates himself to secular and progressive activism. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recovering-from-religion/message

Read the full transcript here. What is persuasion, and what is it not? How does persuasion differ from coercion? What is the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) of persuasion? How are the concepts of assimilation and accommodation related to persuasion? Motivated reasoning is usually seen as a cognitive bias or error; but what if all reasoning is motivated? Are we motivated more by physical death or social death? How much evidence would Flat-Earthers need in order to be convinced that Earth is round? What are "deep" canvassing and "street" epistemology? In what contexts are they most effective? Under what conditions is persuasion morally acceptable?David McRaney is a science journalist fascinated with brains, minds, and culture. He created the podcast You Are Not So Smart based on his 2009 internationally bestselling book of the same name and its followup, You Are Now Less Dumb. Before that, he cut his teeth as a newspaper reporter covering Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast and in the Pine Belt region of the Deep South. Later, he covered things like who tests rockets for NASA, what it is like to run a halfway home for homeless people who are HIV-positive, and how a family sent their kids to college by making and selling knives. Since then, he has been an editor, photographer, voiceover artist, television host, journalism teacher, lecturer, and tornado survivor. Most recently, after finishing his latest book, How Minds Change, he wrote, produced, and recorded a six-hour audio documentary exploring the history of the idea and the word: genius. Learn more about him at davidmcraney.com, or follow him on Twitter at @davidmcraney. [Read more]

Everyone has a set of beliefs. Increasingly, it seems like we wonder how so many people can hold opposite or contradictory beliefs -- puzzling if we think there's an objective reality. We have a great conversation with Mark Solomon, a clinical psychologist and the host of the Being Reasonable podcast, about Street Epistemology, a conversational method of probing why we believe what we believe. https://www.beingreasonableshow.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BeingReasonable Special Guest: Mark Solomon.

In this episode, Dan talks about igtheism, veganism, and the importance of deciding for yourself what you think and believe. ObjectivelyDan before he was ObjectivelyDan, on Anthony Magnabosco's Street Epistemology channel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpwxM2wNChE&list=PLh10RgQgGuM-2Ar_0-HDbamaZPJgRBCeh&index=2“Truth Wanted” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthWanted__________________________________________Find this episode, and others here:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2EHJGf8kGbSV9SRbqsfYKSApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-up-fundie/id1602008078Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad6ac91e-c2fb-47d6-8658-df8aed941eac/growing-up-fundiePatreon:https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjrBuzzsprout Subscriptions:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908164/supporters/newYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5QuI5etVfbJoTVAhbRGMkADiscord:https://discord.gg/XQNG4nD5Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/GrowingUpFundie/More about the host, Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.sydneydavisjrjr.comThink you might make a great guest, or know someone who would be?Apply for yourself, or nominate someone here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHiy8KYW38tyKUD6MbFmOwCKdeWVHAbIA9qst1RBQf4rRPXg/viewform?usp=share_link

BONUS EPISODE - This podcast is the conclusion of a special mid-week bonus interview with Pastor David Marini of Calvary Chapel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Pastor David just recently was interviewed by an atheist street epistemology practitioner and shares his experience with us on our next two episodes. We hope the insights learned from Pastor Marini's encounter can encourage, strengthen and guide other Christians who may encounter a street epistemologist in social media or in public.Daniel has been following the developments in the street epistemology community on and off since 2013. See Daniel's complete YouTube playlist of street epistemology critiques and reviews here.David Marini is the pastor of Calvary Chapel of Chapel Hill North Carolina. Pastor David planted this church with his wife Michele in 2003 and has been leading it ever since. The ministry philosophy that Pastor David has pursued over the past 20 years is to teach verse by verse, book by book through the entire Bible. Pastor David's ministry has placed great emphasis on foreign missions, especially to the country of India. His fervent desire is that the unreached and marginally reached peoples of Asia and Africa will have access to a true rendering of the whole counsel of God.Related Links: Free access to some related Watchman Profiles: Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Street Epistemology and its founder, atheist and philosopher Peter Boghossian, by Daniel Ray: watchman.org/SE  Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Atheism by Dr. Robert M. Bowman: watchman.org/Atheism Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Agnosticism by W. Russell Crawford: watchman.org/Agnostic Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

This is a special mid-week, two-part interview with Pastor David Marini of Calvary Chapel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Pastor David just recently was interviewed by an atheist street epistemology practitioner and shares his experience with us on our next two episodes. We hope the insights learned from Pastor Marini's encounter can encourage, strengthen and guide other Christians who may encounter a street epistemologist in social media or in public.Daniel has been following the developments in the street epistemology community on and off since 2013. See Daniel's complete YouTube playlist of street epistemology critiques and reviews here.David Marini is the pastor of Calvary Chapel of Chapel Hill North Carolina. Pastor David planted this church with his wife Michele in 2003 and has been leading it ever since. The ministry philosophy that Pastor David has pursued over the past 20 years is to teach verse by verse, book by book through the entire Bible. Pastor David's ministry has placed great emphasis on foreign missions, especially to the country of India. His fervent desire is that the unreached and marginally reached peoples of Asia and Africa will have access to a true rendering of the whole counsel of God.Related Links: Free access to some related Watchman Profiles: Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Street Epistemology and its founder, atheist and philosopher Peter Boghossian, by Daniel Ray: watchman.org/SE  Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Atheism by Dr. Robert M. Bowman: watchman.org/Atheism Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Agnosticism by W. Russell Crawford: watchman.org/Agnostic Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Pete Boghossian is a philosopher with little tolerance for nonsense, whose efforts to broadly encourage critical thinking using Socratic methods began early on. While doing his PhD, he worked with inmates to see if he could impact on their moral reasoning through a process of Socratic questioning.Viewing faith-based beliefs as delusional, he worked on ways to encourage believers to question their beliefs. Because of the inherent difficulties in having such conversations Peter later worked with James Linsdsay to produce a book entitled How to Have Impossible Conversations, outlining a series of techniques aimed at producing productive, rather than defensive, conversations. These techniques form a part of his current program of Street Epistemology, where he takes critical thinking and questioning out into the public, traveling around the country having a series of open conversations with people, and seeing if they are willing to change their beliefs. Peter became more well known among the public when, with Lindsay, and Helen Pluckrose, he wrote a series of spoof papers submitted to gender studies journals, designed to show what they regarded as the lack of true scholarship in that discipline. Then, most recently, he resigned his position at Portland State University in response to what he said was harassment from the administration, and its lack of commitment to free speech and open inquiry. All of these topics provided fodder for a fascinating discussion, which I hope you enjoy. As always, an ad-free video version of this podcast is also available to paid Critical Mass subscribers . Your subscriptions support the non-profit Origins Project Foundation, which produces the podcast. The audio version is available free on the Critical Mass site and on all podcast sites, and the video version will also be available on the Origins Project Youtube channel as well. Get full access to Critical Mass at lawrencekrauss.substack.com/subscribe

To the Founding Fathers it was free libraries. To the 19th century rationalist philosophers it was a system of public schools. Today it's access to the internet. Since its beginnings, Americans have believed that if facts and information were available to all, a democratic utopia would prevail. But missing from these well-intentioned efforts, says author and journalist David McRaney, is the awareness that people's opinions are unrelated to their knowledge and intelligence. In fact, he explains, the better educated we become, the better we are at rationalizing what we already believe. Listen as the author of How Minds Change speaks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about why it's so hard to change someone's mind, the best way to make it happen (if you absolutely must), and why teens are hard-wired not to take good advice from older people even if they are actually wiser.

Host Michael Taft speaks with author, science journalist, and psychology nerd David McRaney about what sorts of conversations actually cause human beings to change their minds; the fascinating on-the-ground research of groups like Street Epistemology and Deep Canvassers, the stories of people deciding to leave insular in-groups such as the Westboro Baptist church and 9-11 Truthers, the deep neuroscience behind "The Dress" phenomenon, the role of storytelling in human interactions, and much more. David McRaney currently hosts a bi-weekly, top-100 podcast about human judgment and decision-making, and recently created a documentary about IQ and genius and a television show about how to better predict the impact of technological disruption. His most recent book is How Minds Change, about the science, and the experience, of transformation.https://www.davidmcraney.com/You can support the creation of future episodes of this podcast by contributing through Patreon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greetings! Today we have the talented duo of Johnny Angel and Kenneth Leonard who will patiently present questions to callers that cause deep thinking about how to determine what is true.First caller is Ernie from CA who has proof of Jesus. It is because the Bible, which has always been true, talks about giants and we can find fossils of giants all over the world. Then there is Nimrod, who is why we have continents and the earth no longer has Pangea. Where is the connection between all this and god? When is it time to believe something is true? Why is the Bible a reliable source of truth? How do you know what Jesus said about anything? Did you know that the Rig Veda has been around longer than the Bible? Next caller is Sasha from OR who is exploring Reiki and Astrology as spiritual practices. Love is when you are operating through your heart chakra. How do you define spirituality, the concept of love, chakras, and energy? Can these things be measured by any kind of scientific instruments? Why is the medical industry not making money off of Reiki? How do you tell the difference between feeling the effects of these things and something your brain is doing? What is the experimental design for proving these claims? How do you know something exists other than tradition?Mark from MS no longer believes some of the things in the bible such as the original sin, 6,000 year old earth, and the flood, but still considers himself a Christian. He believes in a creator but it should not be taught in schools. Why are you still a Christian? What does it mean for someone to be a Christian? If you don't believe in original sin, what is the purpose of the crucifixion and resurrection? Why do you believe he died in front of his disciples? Is there independent extra-biblical evidence for this? What tools are we using to arrive at our conclusions? Drew from WA would like to know how to respond to friends when they get offended from being told that god isn't real. We say that we don't believe that god exists and ask for evidence. You want to produce a conversation, not a confrontation. If friends are using slurs or hurtful terms, you do not need to hang out with them. Look at some of Anthony Magnabosco's work and Street Epistemology for ideas on how to address this. You do not owe anyone an explanation of who you are. Aelora in OR has a question about advice heard from witches on TikTok that is inducing abortion by taking different herbs. People who have taken this advice ended up in the hospital or dying. They want to know about this in light of Roe Vs. Wade. This is one of the effects that magical thinking has on the mind. There are people that are science educators who listen for this kind of stuff and make response videos. Look for doctors on TikTok such as MD Aware, that address this and tag them so that it can be effectively dealt with.That is it for the show! Keep up the good work and support of our essential workers. See you next week!

In audio from Canadian Catholic's YouTube show, Greg interacts with YouTube atheist PineCreek Doug and others.   Topics: Interview: Greg interacts with YouTube atheist PineCreek Doug and others on Canadian Catholic's YouTube show (00:00) What is your view on Street Epistemology? (01:00) Do you think it's okay for atheists to ask Christians questions designed to make them doubt? (06:00) Do Christians take advantage of people in crisis when they evangelize them? (09:00) Is having a warm tingly feeling in your chest a good reason to become a Christian? (22:00) Since it's God's fault that I'm not a Christian, doesn't it follow that I'm going to Hell because of what God didn't do? (28:00) What does “good” mean? (45:00) What's your stance on evolution? (49:00) What do you think about Platonic Forms? (51:00) Couldn't you just respond back to Doug with a similarly emotional argument? (53:00) Do you think you had good reasons at the time of your conversion to Christianity? (56:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Ask Greg Koukl Anything – Canadian Catholic's YouTube show Questions from an atheist about using tactics in conversations with Christians – Greg's first conversation with Doug A Conversation with an Atheist – Greg's second conversation with Doug Is Christianity a Religion of Carrots and Sticks? – Greg's response to Doug's “carrots and sticks” claim  Related Links: Christians Don't View Jesus as a Means to an End by Amy Hall (another response to Doug's “carrots and sticks” claim