TheThinkingAtheist
The Thinking Atheist
Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides. A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
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Nov 6, 2013 • 1h 18min
A Manual For Creating Atheists (with Dr. Peter Boghossian)
Is there a method or manual for creating atheists? Is that even a proper way to phrase our goal(s) as proponents of science and reason? What is the Faith Virus?In this show, we speak with Dr. Peter Boghossian, Instructor of Philosophy at Portland State University and author of the book, "A Manual For Creating Atheists,"BOOK: http://www.amazon.com/Manual-Creating-Atheists-Peter-Boghossian/dp/1939578094/ref=zg_bs_12764_5 Peter's TAM talk: http://www.richarddawkins.net/news_articles/2013/10/26/peter-boghossian-authenticity-tam-2013-youtube Peter Boghossian's Conversation with Richard Dawkins: http://www.richarddawkins.net/news_articles/2013/10/24/richard-dawkins-in-conversation-with-peter-boghossianPlus, your calls and emails (podcast@thethinkingatheist.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Oct 29, 2013 • 1h 6min
Rational People, Irrational Fears
We are skeptics. We are proponents of science. But we are also human, susceptible to the odd phobia and irrational fear.Perhaps it's a shadow in the corner of the bedroom. Spiders, snakes or other slithery creatures. Certain sounds, people or places.In this Halloween-themed show, we explore some of the interesting irrational fears and phobias that plague us.Email yours to podcast@thethinkingatheist.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Oct 22, 2013 • 1h 5min
Ghost Stories 2013
It's the Halloween season, and it's time for another fun, frivolous evening of ghost stories and spooky tales about things that go bump in the night.Happy Halloween.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Oct 15, 2013 • 1h 10min
The Richard Dawkins Interview
This podcast sponsored by http://www.evolvefish.comINTERVIEW VIDEO: http://youtu.be/aS0sjzUmIEkOn September 24th, Richard Dawkins' new book, "An Appetite For Wonder: the Making of a Scientist" released worldwide. Four days later in Washington DC, Dawkins sat down for a one-hour conversation with Seth Andrews to talk about a variety of subjects...including childhood, music, evolution, apologist "fleas," Christopher Hitchens and the memoir itself.This is the audio of that conversation.Time Zone Converter: http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tzcBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
