22 August 2017
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Robert Wright (Bloggingheads.tv, The Evolution of God, Nonzero, Why Buddhism Is True) and Dan Ariely (Duke University, danariely.com)
- Dan’s new book, “The Honest Truth About Dishonesty” . 00:10
- Why you shouldn’t trust your dentist . 05:06
- We think we’re honest—yet we cheat . 12:24
- The real reason religion promotes good behavior . 17:23
- Dan: We cheat much less than we could . 28:54
- The power of forgiveness . 33:09
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Culturally Determined
Radical or reactionary?
Doug Lain of Zero Books, publisher of Andrea Nagle’s Kill All Normies, explains how the alt-right differs from other forms of radical politics.
MeaningofLife.tv
Could a god work in quantum ways?
Robert Wright asks Brian Greene whether the laws of physics leave room for outside intervention. Plus: The surprising appeal of “many worlds”.
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Trump’s incredible shrinking credibility!
Heather Hurlburt and Daniel Drezner on how the president is getting in his own way. Plus: The end of the axis of adults.
The Glenn Show
Marking our moral evolution
John McWhorter argues that Confederate leaders like Robert E. Lee should be remembered, but not commemorated.
The Wright Show
Is there a method to Trump’s madness?
Journalist Sarah Posner on how Trump’s open hostility toward the media strengthens his base of support. Plus: Trump’s nightmare scenario.
Culturally Determined
How do you solve a problem like General Lee?
B.D. McClay, editor at The Hedgehog Review, contends that making the argument about Confederate monuments into a national debate is misguided.
The DMZ
Fighter pilots win wars, not elections
Bill Scher says that the surge in veterans running for office isn’t necessarily a boon for Democrats. Plus: Does biology beat culture?
MeaningofLife.tv
The surprising appeal of “many worlds”
Brian Greene explains why a bizarre-sounding interpretation of quantum physics is taken seriously.
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Is this really America?
Bill Scher explains why the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville both represents and rejects basic American values.
MeaningofLife.tv
Wrestling with determinism
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