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This is an ethical culture/humanism podcast by Ethical Society of St. Louis social media intern, Adrien Gojko (pronous: they/them). Here, they explore themes in humanism and their relevance in our world.
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What's your intention? Engaging conversations that explore future-focused topics, technology, history, cultural and political trends -- and how they intersect with personal and family life. What are the core aims, drives, goals. We've been known to take a deep dive to get to the heart of the matter so be prepared to trade-in your snorkel-depth attention deficit for some conversational scuba gear. Of course, this is why we love podcasts, right? Film and music, clean energy, American history, ...
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Why We Believe Weird Things; Seth Andrews; 14-Jul-24
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Seth Andrews is a broadcaster, storyteller, author, activist, and public speaker best known as host of the popular website, podcast, and online community, The Thinking Atheist.
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Revolutionary Queer Joy; Ky Miller; 30-Jun-24
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Members of the LGBTQ+ community are frequently socialized in the context of “hard.” A copious amount of time is spent discussing how we face disproportionate levels of discrimination, higher rates of mental health challenges, and other hardships. However, we are more than the hurdles we face. Ky Miller will lead us through an exploratory celebratio…
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The Forgotten Trunk in the Attic; Galen Gritts; 23-Jun-24
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Missouri, like most states in the center of the U.S., has no extant tribes like some other states have. Therefore, the knowledge of either the history of Natives or the experience of contemporary Native Americans is one step further removed from people’s consciousness. Using startling facts as stepping stones to fascinating and forgotten stories, t…
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Father’s Day Platform; Amy Miller, MSW; 16-Jun-24
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As an analogue to our special Mother’s Day Platform last month, please join us for a special Father’s Day Platform. We will engage with reflections on themes of “fatherhood,” both what it is and what it could be: protection, wisdom, tenderness, strength. Interim Director Amy L. Miller will present a short talk while our musical guest will reflect m…
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Is Diet CULTure a cult?; Katie Thompson; 2-Jun-24
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Is Diet Culture actually a cult? And are most Americans signing on for an accidental membership in the cult? Is it possible that the majority of us have been indoctrinated with the powerful propaganda of this 90 billion dollar a year industry and we have little awareness that the same tactics used by high-control religious organizations and cults a…
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We Are the Leaders We Have Been Waiting For; Marvin Steele; 19-May-2024
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This presentation is driven by the necessity to seize the moment. The formula for flight is speed + thrust + lift – drag = Flight! Our region will never reach its full capacity unless we can mitigate the economic drag that plagues our Black and brown communities. That economic drag was caused by generations of (conscious and unconscious) disinvestm…
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Special “Mothering Day” Platform; Amy Miller, MSW, Interium Director, 12-May-2024
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Interim Director Amy L. Miller presents a special Platform honoring the values of unconditional positive regard, nurturing, love, and protection that are associated with the “mother,” (while leaving space for those who have complicated feelings about Mother’s Day).
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Climate Change – Culture Change; Jean Ponzi; 21-Apr-2024
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Facts, myths, and opportunities related to Earth’s climate and our species include key concepts of weather and climate, greenhouse gases, carbon footprints and policy options. St. Louis enviro-educator Green Jean Ponzi weaves these threads with perspective on human patterns and impacts toward finding paths to just, responsible action. Local example…
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In the Shadow of Empire: 100 Years of Settler Colonialism in Palestine; Sami Tayeb; 14-Apr-2024
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Contrary to common belief, the conflict in Palestine is not ancient nor is it religious. Rather, it’s the result of Western empires intervening to facilitate a settler colonial project in the Holy Land over the last 100 years. This talk will discuss the history of settler colonialism, what it looks like, and why it’s relevant when discussing Palest…
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Psychedelics - Hope or hype?; Joshua Siegel, MD; 7-Apr-2024
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An overview of psychedelic pharmacology and then a look into the clinical and neuroscientific data that have led to growing interest in psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted therapy.” Dr. Siegel will present the risks and challenges of psychedelics for treatment in mood and addiction disorders, and consider what impacts these treatments may have on…
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Missourians for Constitutional Freedom; Kennedy Moore; 24-Mar-2024
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This presentation will give a brief overview of the Missourians for Constitutional Freedom campaign. This campaign is to push a constitutional amendment that will end the cruel Missouri ban on abortion. Presentation attendees will hear more about the campaign, have an opportunity to sign the petition, and learn ways that they are able to plug in an…
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Pain, Power, Purpose: The Story of Us; Briana Morales; 17-Mar-2024
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Sixteen years ago, she was just a kid that didn’t want to live. Six years ago, she wasn’t sure if teaching was for her. 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year Briana Morales shares candid moments from both personal life and a career dedicated to working with youth furthest from justice in an alternative setting to illustrate how the love and compassion …
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Rev. Blackmon v. Missouri; Denise Lieberman; 10-Mar-2024
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The legal battle over abortion rights in Missouri underscores a fundamental clash between religious beliefs and constitutional principles. Laws such as H.B. 126, passed in 2019, impose severe restrictions on abortion access under the guise of religious conviction, disregarding the diverse religious perspectives within the state. This legislation, t…
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Redefining ex-felons, and why you should go to prison…to see a play; Julie Antonic; 3-Mar-2024
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Arts organizations such as St. Louis’ Prison Performing Arts have nearly eliminated recidivism for participants that continue after confinement in their Prison Performing Arts Alumni Theater Company. Through personal experience of going from nursing professor to drug addict, our speaker Julie Antonic will share how this arts organization transforme…
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The Light In Me Sees The Light In You; Amy Miller, MSW; 25-Feb-2024
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In a time of global strife, staying in touch with one’s own humanity and the humanity of others becomes ever more important. Join Interim Director Amy L. Miller to discuss healthy ways to communicate with each other, celebrate our differences, and be in community.
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Are We Alone?; Member Claude Bernard, PhD; 18-Feb-2024
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Recent research has shown that most stars have planetary systems, and that a non-negligible fraction of those planets are likely to be in the so-called “habitable zone,” where life may be possible. This makes the old question of “Are we alone?” more pressing: Does life exist elsewhere in the universe, and if so, is some of that life “intelligent” a…
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Patterns of Social Media Behaviors; Alison Tuck, MA; 4-Feb-2024
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Social media has become a large part of our everyday lives. As a society, we continue to devote an increasing amount of time to these online platforms, engaging with a wealth of information from our friends to celebrities, family members to politicians, cat videos to devastating world news. Increasing rates of social media use along with high rates…
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Strong Roots; Amy Miller, MSW; 28-Jan-2024
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The Pledge Campaign is the time of year when we dream about what the Ethical Society of St. Louis could be and do if we had all of our needs met, and strategize ways to meet those needs. We need strong roots to build a strong future. Now is the time to reinvest in the future of the Society and to imagine what we can create together. This Platform t…
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Would You Be Happier if You Were More Moral?; Would You Be Happier if You Were More Moral?; Jessie Sun, PhD; 21-Jan-2024
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Does the pursuit of morality come at a cost to personal well-being? Several conceptualizations of morality emphasize its role in regulating or sacrificing the pursuit of one’s own interests for the sake of others. This might imply that being and becoming more moral would be personally costly. In this talk, however, I present empirical evidence show…
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Towards Lifelong Thriving: Ten Holistic Practices that Support our Well-Being and Well-Becoming; Stephanie Malia Krauss; 14-Jan-2024
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What does it take to thrive in a world that is volatile and uncertain, unjust and unfair? How can you experience well-being in a world so full of suffering? Research in human development, potential, longevity, and learning indicate that thriving is a state of being that we can tap into throughout our day and across our lifetime — no matter what we …
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Fresh Starts and New Beginnings; Amy Miller, MSW; 7-Jan-2024
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The New Year is a time of celebration and renewal and optimism. What does it mean to have a fresh start? How do we reset our relationships when there has been damage to connections? How can we show up for each other and ourselves in a different and better way in the coming year? What are our hopes and dreams for the new year?…
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Self-Expression as Survival; Gabe Montesanti, author of Brace for Impact: A Memoir; 10-Dec-2023
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In Gabe's own words, they say, "The writer Gregory Orr believes, 'Poetry is about survival first of all. Survival of the individual self, survival of the emotional life.' It is my belief and experience that Orr’s statement applies to most creative pursuits, including various modalities of art and self-expression that have helped me move through and…
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Exploring Ugandan Humanist Education; Member Krystal White, servant-leader; 3-Dec-2023
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The Ugandan students and schools the Ethical Society supports are full of strength, resilience, and hope. Come learn about the recent developments at the Uganda Humanist Schools and leave inspired by the schools’ and students' promising futures. Note: The Ethical Society community currently supports 36 female high-school students with full boarding…
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Being Human Together: A Justice Choir Experience; 19-Nov-2023
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This performance experience features new and familiar music investigating the questions above and, hopefully, inspiring us to action in our St. Louis community. Enjoy music from the newest chapter of the international Justice Choir movement, Justice Choir STL. We are a radically inclusive community choir amplifying local justice movements through c…
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Shame; Amy Miller MSW, Interim Director; 12-Nov-2023
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As a last minute fill in for an ill presenter, Amy talks from her book chapter on shame.
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