TheThinkingAtheist
The Thinking Atheist
Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides. A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Episodes
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Apr 4, 2023 • 48min
Can Someone Hack My Brain? (with Professor Nita Farahany)
Nita Farahany is a law and philosophy professor at Duke Univerisity. She's also an expert on bioethics, genomics, AI, and she's author of the book, "The Battle for your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology."VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/92HhsKv_dHIBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Mar 28, 2023 • 1h 7min
When the Future Feels Unfixable
Feeling overwhelmed about the state of the world? You are not alone.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Mar 21, 2023 • 57min
The Grief Vampires
Skeptic and debunker Susan Gerbic joins the show to talk about celebrity psychics who prey on the grieving and vulnerable. Her team has spent years exposing these "grief vampires," and we discuss.http://www.abouttimeproject.orgVIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/gEVcnhnoY7gBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Mar 14, 2023 • 40min
Episode Number 666
One show. An episode milestone. Three Satanists. What could go wrong? VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/62IQwWlQBVQBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Mar 7, 2023 • 49min
High on Oreos: Questions, Calls, and Lots of Sugar
Today's podcast is fueled by...cookies (and your calls). Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Feb 28, 2023 • 45min
Primates and Prejudice: with Dr. Frans de Waal
Frans de Waal is a world-reknowned primatologist, author, and educator with decades studying the animal kingdom. He joins Seth Andrews for insights about primate behavior in chimps, gorillas, bonobos, humans, and beyond. Frans de Waal info: https://bit.ly/3IIArQwVIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/KDXNv2CG5EYBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Feb 21, 2023 • 36min
Scared Straight? What "Troubled Youth" Programs Get Wrong (with Cyndy Etler)
Cyndy Etler is a life coach and author, focusing on struggling youth, and exposing many (often religious) "scared straight" programs doing more harm than good. VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/5gzbODFqGLABecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Feb 14, 2023 • 1h 5min
My Family Called Me a Baby Killer (and other listener calls)
In this week's show, it's rationality and humanity versus zealotry and bigotry...with plenty of listener calls.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Feb 7, 2023 • 48min
Thinking Is Power: Why Knowledge Is Not Enough
Melanie Trecek-King is a biology professor and founder of Thinking Is Power. She has a lot to say about science education...and why the facts simply aren't enough.VIDEO of this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bHLQXckjGnoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Feb 4, 2023 • 7min
The Man in the Gray Suit
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