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5. Emma Park, Editor of The Freethinker plus Humanism in Education & Science Communication

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This 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?'
Episode references:

About Dr. Emma Park:
🔗
Emma Park, Homepage
🐦 @DrEmmaPark on Twitter
📖 The Freethinker
📺 Pastafarianism: parody or religion? | Emma Park | CLH Talks

Emma's book references;

Upcoming CLH

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Music: Blossom by Light Prism

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Chapters

1. PART 1: AJ on Representing Humanists UK at New Scientist Conference (00:00:00)

2. Teaching Humanism in Schools (00:05:01)

3. Importance of Public Figures & Science Communication in the Understanding Humanism (00:12:48)

4. PART 2: Interview with Emma Park - Defining Freethought (00:18:55)

5. Importance of Free Expression of Ideas & Current Threats to Free Speech/Thought (00:32:41)

6. Status & Future of Non-Religious Movements in the UK (00:38:42)

7. PART 3: Free Thinking and Philosophy of Science (00:50:23)

8. Psychology & Challenges of Science Education & Public Communication (00:59:32)

9. Mailbag: Is Humanism a Religion? (01:04:28)

10. Event Previews and Outro (01:15:46)

41 episodes

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Content provided by Humanise Live | Hosted by James Hodgson. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Humanise Live | Hosted by James Hodgson or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

This 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?'
Episode references:

About Dr. Emma Park:
🔗
Emma Park, Homepage
🐦 @DrEmmaPark on Twitter
📖 The Freethinker
📺 Pastafarianism: parody or religion? | Emma Park | CLH Talks

Emma's book references;

Upcoming CLH

Send us a text

Support the show

Support us on Patreon
Advertising opportunities

Click here to submit questions, nominate guest & topics.

Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod

This Podcast is produced by Humanise Live.

Humanise Live makes podcasting easy for charities and social causes.

Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at www.humanise.live or [email protected]
Music: Blossom by Light Prism

  continue reading

Chapters

1. PART 1: AJ on Representing Humanists UK at New Scientist Conference (00:00:00)

2. Teaching Humanism in Schools (00:05:01)

3. Importance of Public Figures & Science Communication in the Understanding Humanism (00:12:48)

4. PART 2: Interview with Emma Park - Defining Freethought (00:18:55)

5. Importance of Free Expression of Ideas & Current Threats to Free Speech/Thought (00:32:41)

6. Status & Future of Non-Religious Movements in the UK (00:38:42)

7. PART 3: Free Thinking and Philosophy of Science (00:50:23)

8. Psychology & Challenges of Science Education & Public Communication (00:59:32)

9. Mailbag: Is Humanism a Religion? (01:04:28)

10. Event Previews and Outro (01:15:46)

41 episodes

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