Ray Scott Percival
Prominent critical-rationalist writer, editor, and filmmaker known for the book Myth of the Closed Mind and the documentary Liberty Loves Reason; active in Popperian forums and editor of The Critical Rationalist.
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Apr 15, 2026 • 2h 8min
Episode 137: Ray Scott Percival on Incurable Mind Viruses
Ray Scott Percival, a critical-rationalist writer and filmmaker behind Myth of the Closed Mind and Liberty Loves Reason, argues humans are truth-seekers and memes favor truth. He discusses how criticism, institutions, language, and cultural turnover shape idea competition. He contrasts memetic immunizing stratagems with testable science and explores why knowledge sometimes stalls then explodes.
Oct 15, 2024 • 2h 49min
Episode 95: On Morality, Moralizing, and Elephant Jockeys (Round Table)
In this lively discussion, Vaden Masrani, Ivan Phillips, Ray Scott Percival, and Lulie Tanett dive into the complexities of morality based on Jonathan Haidt's 'rider and elephant' metaphor. They explore how emotions shape moral reasoning and the role of rationality in education. The conversation also critiques the interplay between societal norms and individual moral frameworks, examining the challenges of navigating moral discourse, particularly in the age of social media. Their insights encourage listeners to reflect on the nature of knowledge, ethics, and the importance of diverse opinions.
