Best Helen Pluckrose Podcasts (2024)

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Helen Pluckrose 2:28:56

9d ago2:28:56

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Helen Pluckrose has been a formidable voice in the cultural and intellectual debates surrounding critical social justice, liberalism, and free speech. I've admired her work for some time, particularly her rigorous analysis of the philosophical underpinnings of these movements. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Helen about her new…

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How to defeat wokeism, with Helen Pluckrose 50:40

16d ago50:40

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It's easy to say that "woke ideology" is a nonsense. It's much harder to say that when your job, your social status, or your friendships may be put at risk by doing so. We need a practical, principled approach to fighting back against wokeism. Enter Helen Pluckrose. Helen is a political and cultural author and speaker. She is the co-author of ‘Cyni…

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Helen Pluckrose — Principled Strategies for Surviving and Defeating Critical Social Justice

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss461_Helen_Pluckrose_2024_08_27.mp3 Download MP3 The stated goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are often reasonable, if not noble—to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Yet, as more and more people are discovering, DEI as commonly practiced isn’t a natural exten…

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Are We Confused About Social Justice? (Helen Pluckrose) 1:17:48

25d ago1:17:48

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The stated goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are often reasonable, if not noble—to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Yet, as more and more people are discovering, DEI as commonly practiced isn’t a natural extension of past civil rights movements or an ethical framework for opposing discrimination on the gro…

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461. Tatchell Defence & Gervais vs Hitler - Andrew's Rant 58:52

22m ago58:52

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Andrew explains why he didn't ask Peter Tatchell about paedophilia and talks about the abuse he is getting online. Then, he discusses How the Light Gets In Festival, Ricky Gervais and Hitler. Sign up to http://andrewgoldheretics.com And get The Psychology of Secrets here: https://amzn.to/4aqViT1 Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Insta:…

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460. Ex-Cop Exposes Two-Tier Policing Against Jews & Whites - Peter Bleksley 1:08:22

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Peter Bleksley is a renowned policing and crime expert seen on the BBC and as the Chief on Channel 4's Hunted. Support my show and get on my email list: http://andrewgoldheretics.com And get The Psychology of Secrets here: https://amzn.to/4aqViT1 Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics …

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Turning the tables on Will Kingston 1:11:48

2h ago1:11:48

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Comic and GB News Host Nick Dixon was on the show a few weeks ago. He returned the favour by inviting Will on his podcast, "The Current Thing," last week. This podcasting pyramid scheme turned out rather well – it was a fun conversation covering the US election, the latest Churchill controversy, and the Starmergeddon facing Britain. Follow Will Kin…

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Saul Perlmutter: Third Millennium Thinking 2:26:12

30m ago2:26:12

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Saul Permutter won the Nobel Prize for his eventual role in the discovery of dark energy. In 1996 when I was lecturing at LBL he bet me that he would show dark energy didn't exist. His group had been measuring supernova distances for years, in hopes of determining the deceleration rate of the universe. Instead, after recalibrating some of his earli…

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Taming Silicon Valley: Gary Marcus on AI’s Perils and Promise

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss469_Gary_Marcus_2024_09_17.mp3 Download MP3 On balance, will AI help humanity or harm it? AI could revolutionize science, medicine, and technology, and deliver us a world of abundance and better health. Or it could be a disaster, leading to the downfall of democracy, or even our extinction. In Tamin…

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Taming Silicon Valley: AI’s Perils and Promise 1:11:21

6h ago1:11:21

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AI could bring unprecedented advancements in science and technology, but Gary Marcus, in Taming Silicon Valley, warns it might also lead to democracy’s collapse or even human extinction. With Big Tech manipulating both the public and government, are we prepared for the consequences of AI’s unchecked power? Marcus urges that the choices we make toda…

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Taming Silicon Valley: Gary Marcus on AI’s Perils and Promise

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss469_Gary_Marcus_2024_09_17.mp3 Download MP3 On balance, will AI help humanity or harm it? AI could revolutionize science, medicine, and technology, and deliver us a world of abundance and better health. Or it could be a disaster, leading to the downfall of democracy, or even our extinction. In Tamin…

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459. How Woke "Luxury Beliefs" Develop - Rob Henderson 1:08:20

1h ago1:08:20

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The brilliant Rob Henderson is on to explain his theory of luxury beliefs. For example, defund the police is a typical woke belief that they have the luxury of not affecting them. Get Rob's mailing list: https://www.robkhenderson.com/ Get mine!: http://andrewgoldheretics.com And get The Psychology of Secrets here: https://amzn.to/4aqViT1 Andrew on …

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458. How Much Sex Trafficking Actually Goes On - With Jordan Harbinger 1:10:01

1h ago1:10:01

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This is from the brilliant Jordan Harbinger show, on which I worked as a conspiracy theory checker! I researched loads about the realities of sex trafficking, so please listen, and check out Jordan's brilliant podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-jordan-harbinger-show/id1344999619 Support my show and get on my email list: http://andre…

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Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker, and Michael Shermer Challenge Conventional Narratives

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss468_Pinker_Ridley_2024_09_13.mp3 Download MP3 From the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the rise of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives and Artificial Intelligence, in this episode Steven Pinker, Matt Ridley, and Michael Shermer challenge conventional narratives and explore how we c…

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Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker, and Michael Shermer Challenge Conventional Narratives 56:42

5d ago56:42

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From the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the rise of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives and Artificial Intelligence, in this episode Steven Pinker, Matt Ridley, and Michael Shermer challenge conventional narratives and explore how we can continue to move forward. They discuss the state of democracy, autocracy, and the lessons lea…

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Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker, and Michael Shermer Challenge Conventional Narratives

7d ago

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss468_Pinker_Ridley_2024_09_13.mp3 Download MP3 From the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the rise of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives and Artificial Intelligence, in this episode Steven Pinker, Matt Ridley, and Michael Shermer challenge conventional narratives and explore how we c…

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457. I Debate Peter Tatchell About Trans Ideology 1:36:58

1d ago1:36:58

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Here is my debate with civil rights champion Peter Tatchell, with whom I vehemently disagree about trans ideology. What did you think? Follow Peter here: https://x.com/PeterTatchell Support the show and get on my email list: http://andrewgoldheretics.com And get The Psychology of Secrets here: https://amzn.to/4aqViT1 Andrew on X: https://twitter.co…

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The grim rise of Islamic sectarianism, with Darren Grimes 49:01

5d ago49:01

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Talking about Islam is a dangerous business, but talk about it we must. The West is facing a civilisational moment, and tensions between Islamism and Western liberal democracy may well determine its future. Joining Will in these murky waters is GB News Presenter and the founder of the online video platform Reasoned, Darren Grimes. Follow Will Kings…

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Slavery, Enlightenment, and America’s Refounding 50:55

3d ago50:55

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Michael Shermer and Matthew Stewart explore the heretical philosophical roots of the American Republic, including Enlightenment influences and the Founding Fathers’ religious beliefs. They discuss Epicurean and ancient Greek ideas, slavery’s moral contradictions, and its role in causing the Civil War, with figures like John Brown and Frederick Doug…

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Matthew Stewart on Slavery, Enlightenment, and America’s Refounding

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss467_Matthew_Stewart_2024_09_10.mp3 Download MP3 Matthew Stewart is an independent philosopher and historian who has written extensively about the philosophical origins of the American republic, the history of philosophy, management theory, and the culture of inequality. His work has appeared in The …

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Matthew Stewart on Slavery, Enlightenment, and America’s Refounding

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss467_Matthew_Stewart_2024_09_10.mp3 Download MP3 Matthew Stewart is an independent philosopher and historian who has written extensively about the philosophical origins of the American republic, the history of philosophy, management theory, and the culture of inequality. His work has appeared in The …

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Origins Podcast: A Call For Support To Save A Family 24:50

4d ago24:50

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PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING NOW TO SAVE THIS FAMILY! There are many tragedies in Afghanistan, and thousands of people who need help. We cannot right all the wrongs, but we can save these 8 people. We can save a woman who fought for human rights and now faces execution in Afghanistan if she were to return. We can save 5 young girls who have no access t…

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Jeffrey Kripal — How to Think About Souls, UFOs, Time, Belief, and Everything

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss466_Jeff_Kripal_2024_09_08.mp3 Download MP3 From precognitive dreams and telepathic visions to near-death experiences, UFO encounters, and beyond, so-called impossible phenomena are not supposed to happen. But they do happen—all the time. Jeffrey J. Kripal asserts that the impossible is a function n…

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Jeffrey Kripal — How to Think About Souls, UFOs, Time, Belief, and Everything

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss466_Jeff_Kripal_2024_09_08.mp3 Download MP3 From precognitive dreams and telepathic visions to near-death experiences, UFO encounters, and beyond, so-called impossible phenomena are not supposed to happen. But they do happen—all the time. Jeffrey J. Kripal asserts that the impossible is a function n…

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456. Ghislaine Secretly Visited Prince Andrew All The Time! - Royal Protection Officer Paul Page 1:08:17

4d ago1:08:17

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Royal Protection Officer Paul Page gives us the inside scoop on life around Prince Andrew at the palace. Did Andrew KNOW Epstein was a convicted p*phile? Why did Ghislaine come 4x in one day? And why were officers asked not to record her arrivals? Follow Paul here: https://x.com/paulpag46852754?lang=en Support the show and get on my email list: htt…

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How to Think About Souls, UFOs, Time, Belief, and Everything 1:25:31

6d ago1:25:31

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From precognitive dreams and telepathic visions to near-death experiences, UFO encounters, and beyond, so-called impossible phenomena are not supposed to happen. But they do happen—all the time. Jeffrey J. Kripal asserts that the impossible is a function not of reality but of our everchanging assumptions about what is real. How to Think Impossibly …

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455. How Woke Infests People - Richard Grannon Interviews Andrew Gold 1:49:01

6d ago1:49:01

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Andrew Gold & Glassbox Media

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Michael Shermer — Pseudohistory Makes a Comeback on Tucker Carlson’s Show

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss465_Michael_Shermer_2024_09_06.mp3 Download MP3 During a two-hour interview with Tucker Carlson, Darryl Cooper made sensational claims about the Holocaust and World War II, with Carlson calling him “the best and most honest popular historian in the United States.” In this solo episode, Michael Sherm…

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Michael Shermer — Pseudohistory Makes a Comeback on Tucker Carlson’s Show

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss465_Michael_Shermer_2024_09_06.mp3 Download MP3 During a two-hour interview with Tucker Carlson, Darryl Cooper made sensational claims about the Holocaust and World War II, with Carlson calling him “the best and most honest popular historian in the United States.” In this solo episode, Michael Sherm…

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Pseudohistory Makes a Comeback on Tucker Carlson's Show 25:54

7d ago25:54

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During a two-hour interview with Tucker Carlson, Darryl Cooper made sensational claims about the Holocaust and World War II, with Carlson calling him "the best and most honest popular historian in the United States." In this solo episode, Michael Shermer takes a critical look at the pseudohistory and historical revisionism presented by Cooper on Ca…

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454. My Gender Hell is Irreversible - Charlie Bentley-Astor 1:15:11

8d ago1:15:11

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Charlie Bentley-Astor is a detransitioner who nearly transitioned into a boy. Like recent guest Ritchie Herron, she was manipulated by trans rights activists and woke ideology. But some of the things she did are irreversible. Follow Charlie on X: https://x.com/astor_charlie Support this podcast: https://andrewgoldheretics.com And get The Psychology…

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The plan to silence Britain, with Toby Young 50:10

15d ago50:10

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Free speech is under attack all over the Western world, but the assault may be the most sinister in the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer's authoritarian regime seems intent on chipping away at civil liberties until very few remain standing. To discuss the state of free speech in the UK today, Will is joined by journalist, commentator, and the Founder o…

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453. The Insane Psychology of Secrets & Cults - With Jordan Harbinger 1:35:55

9d ago1:35:55

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Jordan Harbinger interviews me (Andrew) about secrets, cults and murderers. His is one of the biggest podcasts in the world, and he’s allowed me to put this one out to you, so go get his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-jordan-harbinger-show/id1344999619 And get my book - now out in the US: https://amzn.to/4cPKiQr Support Her…

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Will Gervais — The Science of Disbelief: Understanding Atheism and the Evolution of Religion

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss464_Will_Gervais_2024_09_03.mp3 Download MP3 In his new book Disbelief: The Origins of Atheism in a Religious Species, Will Gervais, PhD., a global leader in the psychological study of atheism, shows that the ubiquity of religious belief and the peculiarities of atheism are connected pieces in the p…

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Will Gervais — The Science of Disbelief: Understanding Atheism and the Evolution of Religion

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss464_Will_Gervais_2024_09_03.mp3 Download MP3 In his new book Disbelief: The Origins of Atheism in a Religious Species, Will Gervais, PhD., a global leader in the psychological study of atheism, shows that the ubiquity of religious belief and the peculiarities of atheism are connected pieces in the p…

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The Science of Disbelief: Understanding Atheism and the Evolution of Religion 1:41:48

12d ago1:41:48

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In Disbelief: The Origins of Atheism in a Religious Species, Will Gervais explores the interconnected nature of religious belief and atheism in human psychology. Gervais proposes that understanding religion requires solving two evolutionary puzzles: the Puzzle of Faith, examining how Homo sapiens became uniquely religious, and the Puzzle of Atheism…

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452. The Crazy Woke Language Used in My University - Anna McGovern 56:03

11d ago56:03

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Anna McGovern is an anti-woke social commentator who speaks today about the crazy language used by students, as well as the mad reaction to trump, with many woke people wishing him dead. Support Heretics and get my writings: http://andrewgoldheretics.com Follow Anna on X: https://twitter.com/annamcgovernuk And get The Psychology of Secrets here: ht…

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The Road to Singularity: Ben Goertzel on AGI and The Fate of Humanity

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss463_Ben_Goertzel_2024_09_01.mp3 Download MP3 Dr. Ben Goertzel is a cross-disciplinary scientist, entrepreneur and author. Born in Brazil to American parents, in 2020 after a long stretch living in Hong Kong he relocated his primary base of operations to a rural island near Seattle. He leads the Sing…

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The Road to Singularity: Ben Goertzel on AGI and The Fate of Humanity

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss463_Ben_Goertzel_2024_09_01.mp3 Download MP3 Dr. Ben Goertzel is a cross-disciplinary scientist, entrepreneur and author. Born in Brazil to American parents, in 2020 after a long stretch living in Hong Kong he relocated his primary base of operations to a rural island near Seattle. He leads the Sing…

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The Road to Singularity: Ben Goertzel on AGI and The Fate of Humanity 2:25:38

12d ago2:25:38

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Dr. Ben Goertzel is a multidisciplinary scientist, entrepreneur, and author, originally from Brazil. He currently resides on an island near Seattle after living in Hong Kong. He leads prominent AI organizations like the SingularityNET Foundation, OpenCog Foundation, and the AGI Society, which hosts an annual Artificial General Intelligence conferen…

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