Introduction

What I believe was the title of two separate essays by the philosopher Bertrand Russell and the novelist EM Forster in the early 20th century. These two humanist activists set out their approach to life, their fundamental worldview, in a way that was accessible to all. Susan Blackmore is a psychologist, lecturer and writer researching consciousness, memes and anomalous experiences. She's a TED lecturer and often appears on radio, television and podcasts. Most importantly, she's a patron of humanists UK.