Philosopher Andrew Norman discusses the root cause of mass irrationality. Why are ideologies poisoning public discourse? Why is extremism on the rise? How did we get here, and what can we do about it? We can inoculate minds against unhinged thinking. Andy Norman is the director of the Humanism Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Mental Immune Collapse
08/15/2021
Andrew Norman
Foundation Beyond Belief
08/08/2021
Tiffany Ho
Presentation by Tiffany Ho about the Foundation Beyond Belief. How can we end poverty, promote well-being, and foster economic growth in ways that exemplify humanist values? Ms. Ho is the foundation’s executive director. Her research centers on the intersectionality between gender, ethnicity, and culture. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D.
Pacific Coast Coalition for Seafarers
08/01/2021
Jessie Braverman
Presentation by Jessie Braverman. Seafarers have been among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have been stranded at sea. How can we support their fight for dignity, rights, and welfare? Jessie Braverman is the chairperson of the Pacific Coast Coalition for Seafarers.
North by Shakespeare
07/25/2021
Michael Blanding and Dennis McCarthy
Presentation by Michael Blanding and Dennis McCarthy. Blanding discusses his recent book “North by Shakespeare: A Rogue Scholar’s Quest for the Truth Behind The Bard’s Work” -- based on research conducted by McCarthy -- who used special software to investigate the background to Shakespeare’s plays — leading to an enigmatic 16th-century courtier, Thomas North. Blanding is an investigative reporter. McCarthy is an independent researcher.