Belief vs Evidence-Based Thinking
Beliefs and evidence-based reasoning are not the same, but sloppy thinkers and people who confuse science with faith often mess this up. In this clip,… Read More »Belief vs Evidence-Based Thinking
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Faith and Critical Thinking
Is the faith we have in religious concepts or ideology the same as our faith in, say, something like gravity or love? It’s an interesting… Read More »Faith and Critical Thinking
Where Does Religious Fervor Come From?
In this clip, we take a detailed look at religious fervor and why people can feel such deep and intense emotional experiences in religion and,… Read More »Where Does Religious Fervor Come From?
Delusions, Beliefs and the Truth
In response to a simple question, I went on a bit of a tear about delusions, beliefs and our perception of “the truth.” Enjoy!
Should You Respect Awful Beliefs?
We all have our own views and ideas about the world and how it should be. How do we handle people who have opposing or… Read More »Should You Respect Awful Beliefs?
The Nature of (and Problems with) Belief
In this clip, I talk about how our beliefs work and why they can be such powerful forces to drive our behavior and how this can sometimes be a problem even when we are positive that our beliefs are true and good. Enjoy!
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