17 August 2016
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How neocons paved the way for Trump
Journalist Jim Lobe argues that some of Donald Trump's harshest critics have been inadvertently building a political base for him for decades.
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Making progress in ethics
Daniel Kaufman and Massimo Pigliucci, author of the new book The Nature of Philosophy, consider how utilitarianism has advanced over time.
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The psychology of victim blaming
Professor Liane Young describes the cognitive biases behind unfortunate thinking patterns. Plus: “They just hate us.”
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When does a robot become a slave?
Robert Wright and philosopher Susan Schneider consider the moral implications of conscious AI. Plus: Uploading consciousness.
Play this clip on MeaningofLife.tvWhy conservatives shouldn’t leave the GOP just yet
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis discuss whether it’s still possible to “deTrumpify” the Republican party. Plus: Is it okay to not vote?
Sending messages into the void?
Ben Perry and Emily Brewer consider the practice of prayer and what works for them. Plus: Is “religious violence” really religious?
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Space flight as therapy
Psychologist Annahita Nezami proposes using a cosmic virtual reality app for end-of-life care. Plus: Spiritual effects of space flight.
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Science vs. the humanities
Writer Eileen Pollack seeks common ground between two ways of knowing. Plus: Getting meaning from minutiae.
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Are the Dems the new “value voter” party?
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis discuss Hillary’s evolving strategy to defeat Trump. Plus: Did Sarah Silverman unite the DNC?
The DMZ
Why political narratives matter
Matt Lewis argues that the post-election story Republicans tell themselves will determine whether the GOP successfully modernizes. Plus: The possible damage of a protest vote.
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The metaphysical drama behind a human one
Religious scholar Vadim Putzu gives examples of Kabbalist interpretations of the Torah. Plus: The universe as a speech act.
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Many flavors of Quakers
Benigno Sánchez-Eppler on the diversity of practices and beliefs in the Religious Society of Friends. Plus: How war brought different Quakers together.
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Is it okay not to vote this time?
Matt Lewis argues that we do not have a moral obligation to show up at the ballot box in November.
Culturally Determined
Is pop culture less powerful than ever?
Daniel Kaufman on how a fragmented popular culture disempowers young people. Plus: TV as a social good?
The Glenn Show
Is it okay to be rude to cops?
