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Back to SearchHalf a Thousand Episodes: Still Chasing Truth
Episode 501
In our 501st episode, Michael Shermer takes a moment to reflect on his long journey with skepticism and what he learned recording half a thousand epi…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Faith Deficit: Does America Need a Spiritual Backbone?
Episode 500
What happens to American democracy if Christianity is no longer able, or no longer willing, to perform the functions on which our constitutional orde…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Psychology of Serial Killers
Episode 499
Dr. Rachel Toles, a licensed forensic psychologist, delves into the psychology of criminals, addressing the motivations behind some of the world's m…
1 year, 7 months ago
What if Death Isn't the End? The Science of Forever
Episode 498
Just as surgeons once believed pain was good for their patients, some argue today that death brings meaning to life. But given humans rarely live bey…
1 year, 7 months ago
What Are We Really Fighting Over? Understanding Outrage Through Moral Psychology
Episode 497
In this episode, Kurt Gray offers a groundbreaking perspective on the moral mind, challenging the assumption that liberals and conservatives have rad…
1 year, 7 months ago
How to Start a New Country
Episode 496
It's clear states, borders, and countries constantly evolve. But how do countries form? And what does it take to start a new one?
In this episode, Mi…
1 year, 7 months ago
How the Greatest Investors Win in Life and Markets
Episode 495
William Green delves into the lives of iconic investors like Buffett, Munger, and Templeton, unraveling how their approaches extend beyond financial …
1 year, 8 months ago
Evidence-Based Charity and Moral Psychology
Episode 494
In the U.S. alone, more than $400 billion are donated to charity each year—equivalent to two percent of American GDP. This generosity is wonderful, b…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Suggestible Brain
Episode 493
In The Suggestible Brain, cognitive psychologist Amir Raz delves into how suggestions can influence everything from wine preferences to memory and em…
1 year, 8 months ago
Rationality, Science Fiction, and Humanity's Future
Episode 492
Guy P. Harrison is an acclaimed author of nine thought-provoking books that encourage curiosity and critical thinking. In this engaging episode, he a…
1 year, 8 months ago