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The Deconstructionists

Dr. Dan McClellan ”Data Over Dogma” pt. 1

May 29, 2023
Dr. Dan McClellan, a scholar in ancient Near Eastern studies, discusses combating misinformation about the Bible and religion using social media. They explore democratizing access to religion through technology and the challenge of condensing complex research into short videos. The podcast also shares a story of finding strength in unity despite rejection. Stay tuned for part 2!
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  • Meaning in texts is negotiated and can vary based on individual experiences and language understanding.
  • Our intuitive desires influence the meaning we generate from texts, prioritizing those that align with our beliefs and make them more meaningful.

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Meaning is Subjective and Negotiated

The podcast episode discusses how meaning is generated in our minds and can vary from person to person based on our experiences and understandings of language. The speaker emphasizes that we negotiate with the text to produce any meaning and that our subconscious plays a role in finding meanings that are meaningful and useful to us.

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