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Recorded:Apr 14    Posted:Apr 16, 2010
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Bloggingheads.tv | Apr 16, 2010 | James Poulos & James Pinkerton

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The universe as a speech act

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Religious scholar Vadim Putzu explains the role of language in Jewish contemplative practices.

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The psychology of victim blaming

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Professor Liane Young describes the cognitive biases behind unfortunate thinking patterns. Plus: “They just hate us.”

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The DMZ

The long-term damage of a protest vote

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Bill Scher says a vote for Jill Stein could permanently weaken the Democrats.

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When does a robot become a slave?

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Robert Wright and philosopher Susan Schneider consider the moral implications of conscious AI. Plus: Uploading consciousness.

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The DMZ

Why conservatives shouldn’t leave the GOP just yet

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Bill Scher and Matt Lewis discuss whether it’s still possible to “deTrumpify” the Republican party. Plus: Is it okay to not vote?

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Many flavors of Quakers

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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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Sending messages into the void?

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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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The DMZ

Is it okay not to vote this time?

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Matt Lewis argues that we do not have a moral obligation to show up at the ballot box in November.

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Space flight as therapy

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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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Culturally Determined

Is pop culture less powerful than ever?

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Daniel Kaufman on how a fragmented popular culture disempowers young people. Plus: TV as a social good?