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Today I'm joined by existential risk expert Phil Torres! Phil wrote a book called The End, in which he detailed out several different ways that humanity might become extinct. Phil has written several fascinating articles for a few different online publications, and he's here to talk about some of the ideas he has explored in … Continue reading AS256: Super AI and Terrorism, with Phil Torres → The post AS256: Super AI and Terrorism, with Phil Torres appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

I'll come right out and say it: David Smalley was badly mistaken in his legal analysis of a settlement (find the article here) and when he was corrected by an actual lawyer, he doubled down and got personal and insulting. That lawyer happens to be Andrew Torrez, one of my favorite guests of the show … Continue reading AS255: How To Be Wrong Better → The post AS255: How To Be Wrong Better appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

It's time for part 2 with Eli and Travis on gun control. After they're done, I offer a few thoughts on the debate. Thanks so much for listening! The post AS254: Eli vs Travis Part 2 appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

Everyone's favorite Christian movie critic and Atheistically Speaking master debater, Eli Bosnick, is back at it defending a strong anti-gun position against listener Travis. Atheists actually tend to be quite split on this issue, as made clear by the comments I get on both sides. So, I'm very happy to be hosting a dialogue between … Continue reading AS253: Eli vs Travis on Gun Control → The post AS253: Eli vs Travis on Gun Control appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

First up is some commentary on a common misconception about my Trump arguments. I do not think PC culture is blame to Trump. There's a comment of disagreement I keep getting that I deal with in the first part of this episode. The second part is an interview with Al Laiman from the Inciting Incident … Continue reading AS252: Commentary; Inciting Incident → The post AS252: Commentary; Inciting Incident appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

Recently a hashtag went viral called #IStandWithHateSpeech. While that might seem to be on its surface a pretty insensitive statement, it perhaps voices a legitimate concern with EU hate speech laws. Here to help us wade through the details is everyone's favorite legal correspondent, Andrew Torrez! Here's a news story that describes it a bit: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-1937_en.htm The post AS251: Andrew Torrez on Hate Speech appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

In a world of knee jerk reactions and the desire for easy scapegoats, I hope to bring you some balanced analysis on the shooting. Many different contributing factors coalesce here – Islam, homophobia, homophobia in Christianity, gun control, masculinity. What are we to make of all these? Well, listen in and I hope we can … Continue reading AS250: Thinking Clearly on Orlando → The post AS250: Thinking Clearly on Orlando appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

I've got those dirty bastards Tom and Cecil back for more! We talk about whether or not Hillary can get more done than Bernie would have, and whether PC culture has led to Trump. After the dudes are gone I address some of the response I got to the Ania debate over ableist language. It … Continue reading AS249: Tom and Cecil, Part 2 → The post AS249: Tom and Cecil, Part 2 appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

The dudes are back! Tom and Cecil are in the house, and we're talking everything politics. What do they think about Bernie or Bust? Are they #neverTrump? Also, how do they feel about free college? Find out, and of course, enjoy a heaping helping of profanity and off-color jokes! If you'd like to hear part … Continue reading AS248: Cognitive Dissonance Or Bust → The post AS248: Cognitive Dissonance Or Bust appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

Here's the somewhat more contentious part 2 you've all been waiting for! In this one, Ania is a bit more critical of some of the ableist aspects of society, including language used by your host. We got into a hearty debate on the issue, and then I comment on it after. I'm very, very curious … Continue reading AS247: Ableist Language with Ania Bula → The post AS247: Ableist Language with Ania Bula appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.