Nihilism Now: Politics After Atheism
(AR+IO) Eisel Mazard
A podcast about the politics of atheism, about atheist perspectives on politics, and the nihilist critique of both, in the era following after the failure and dissolution of "New Atheism" as a movement.
AR+IO abbreviates the motto "Active Research and Informed Opinion", providing consistent numbering for all of the episodes (AR+IO-001, etc.) hosted by Eisel Mazard across many different podcasts, and united by one Patreon. Eisel is better known as Zel from Ashdod, and was formerly known as the voice (and author) behind the (banned) youtube channel à-bas-le-ciel.
AR+IO abbreviates the motto "Active Research and Informed Opinion", providing consistent numbering for all of the episodes (AR+IO-001, etc.) hosted by Eisel Mazard across many different podcasts, and united by one Patreon. Eisel is better known as Zel from Ashdod, and was formerly known as the voice (and author) behind the (banned) youtube channel à-bas-le-ciel.
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Nov 25, 2024 • 1h 3min
Christianwashing Atheism: Slavoj Zizek, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Richard Dawkins, Jordan Peterson, Ken Wilber.
The podcast dives into the concept of 'Christian-washing' of atheism, questioning the sincerity of figures like Zizek and Peterson. It connects Marx's philosophy to classical literature and debates biblical influences in modern thought. Post-9/11, it critiques Dawkins' and Harris' responses on morality, revealing gaps in advocacy for atheism. The discussion also reflects on the harms of childhood conditioning, and it emphasizes the need for a unified atheist movement that challenges traditional religious narratives.
