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Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change5. Emma Park, Editor of The Freethinker plus Humanism in Education & Science CommunicationThis week on Humanism now, Mark & AJ join the panel to discuss the role of science communication & humanism in education, with insights gathered from the New Scientist Conference. Dr. Emma Park, Editor of The Freethinker, provides a deep dive into the essence of freethought & the consequences of placing any views on an untouchable pedestal. Emma shares insights into the relationship between freethought & free speech, challenges to these freedoms & reviews the current status of non-religious movements. We end with our listener question: 'Is humanism a religion?'2023-10-221h 17
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change4. Jamie Woodhouse on Sentientism plus Humanist Approaches to Asylum PolicyThis week's episode focusses on humanistic approaches to both human and animal rights issues. Following recent proposed changes to the UK's asylum policy, AJ, Audrey (Assoc. Black Humanists) & James explore humanistic perspectives on immigration, climate change and the role of empathy in approaching global political issues.In our guest interview with Jamie Woodhouse of Sentientism.info, we explore how animals rights should be incorporated into Humanism, the goals of the growing Sentientism movement and Jamie's views on AI, lab grown meat and defining 'Sentience'....2023-10-111h 23
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change2. Prof. Christopher Cameron on Black Freethinkers plus Ending Conversion TherapyAudrey Simmons, co-lead of the Association of Black Humanists joins James & AJ this week to discuss her personal journey and the unique challenges for the Black community in the UK when it comes to embracing humanism. AJ provides an update on the proposed ban of conversion therapy in the UK. Despite the government's commitment to a ban, delays, and recent news of the draft bill's cancellation have sparked a wave of demonstrations. Together, we stand in allyship with the campaign to ban conversion therapy and discuss how you, our listeners, can join the movement. 2023-09-171h 09
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change1. Roslyn Mould, Humanists International & Why Humanism Now?What does it truly mean to be a humanist in today's world? In this episode, James & AJ from Central London Humanists discuss their personal journeys and why start a humanism podcast now? Plus guest interview with Rosyln Mould, Vice President of Humanists InternationalSend us a textSupport the showSupport us on Patreon Advertising opportunitiesClick here to submit questions, nominate guest & topics. Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod YouTube Instagram...2023-09-121h 09