Steve Novella: The importance of skepticism toward alternative medicine
[14:46] Dr. Steven Novella is a faculty member of the Yale School of Medicine, a practicing neurologist, and the host of …
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The Science of Near Death Experiences
[8:13] Near Death Experience (NDE)… Scientifically explained. Lots of anecdotes claiming what seems to be ver…
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Religious Faith: Rational or Rationalization?
[26:47] There is strain between faith and reason, yet many people proclaim their faith. Why? What generates faith? God…
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Split brain: One side a believer in god, the other not!
[2:21] FREE WILL IS COMPLICATED…. Do we have it, yes or no? It’s more of a tricky yes, no blend ‘YNESO…
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Podcast – Sam Harris with Robert Sapolsky: The Biology of Good and Evil
[1:38:27] In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Robert Sapolsky about his work with baboons, …
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Sam Harris & Jordan Peterson 2018 – night 2 (with Bret Weinstein moderating)
[2:16:28] Sam Harris & Jordan Peterson – Vancouver – Second Night Moderated by Bret Weinstein 06/24…
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Robert Sapolsky on Life and Free Will
[10:39] Robert Sapolsky tackles the contemplation of how a future world would react when accepting that we do not h…
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Paul Bloom: The Science of Bias, Empathy, and Dehumanization
[4:49] Empathy moves us, but it may move us to make an unethical decision. Conversely, says Bloom, dehumanization is no…
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Stephen Woodford & Alex J O’Connor: Everyday Life Without Free Will
[47:46] Why hello all! I hope you’re well. So I’ve recently had the awesome opportunity to have two fantastic conve…
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Bruce Hood: Think You don’t Believe in the Supernatural? Think Again
[18:51] He asks the audience if they would wear a beautiful cashmere cardigan that he had collected, that was freshly wa…
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