We look at the place of humanism in Scotland and the impact of members of Humanist Society Scotland across the country.
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Humanitie Podcast is the regular audio update from Humanist Society Scotland hosted by Stuart Dougan. With new episodes every month, our podcast will give an insight into of the work that we do; from campaigning on important social issues, to providing humanist ceremonies across Scotland.
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Founded in 2018, the Pondering Primates podcast is a series of conversations about issues in philosophy, politics, religion, reason, and much else besides. It is brought to you by students of the University of Edinburgh Atheist, Humanist, and Secularist Society. The podcast's very own Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ponderingprimates/. Read the page details for information on the team and more! All views the hosts'/guests' own, not necessarily the Society's.
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Leave those kids alone: Religion in Scottish schools
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In this episode we take a look at the role that religion still plays in Scottish schools, and how we would like to see this change. Our podcast host is Young Humanists Scotland ambassador and Humanist Society Scotland board member Chelsea Szczypior. Thought for the Podcast is given by celebrant and school teacher Shona Sharp. Our Chief Exec is in c…
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This episode focuses on assisted dying and we hear from a range of people who support a change in Scottish law to allow the option of assisted dying for terminally ill, mentally competent adults. The podcast is hosted by Ally Thomson, director of Dignity in Dying Scotland, and opens with award winning Scottish author Andrew O’Hagan explaining why h…
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In this episode we hand the reins over to Humanists International. Humanists International board member and Ghanaian humanist and activist Roslyn Mould delivers a thought provoking opening segment. Afghan atheist Josef Moradi, and Ina Mossin from the Norwegian Humanists Association talk candidly about Josef's asylum journey, and podcast regular Bri…
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Recorded over late Summer and early Autumn, in this episode GCU lecturer in law Dr Andrew Tickell gives us his opinion on the Hate Crime Bill (please note some amendments have been agreed since this interview), Glasgow Skeptic's Brian Eggo talks us through the perils and pitfalls of personal biases, Humanists UK Chief Exec Andrew Copson outlines th…
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S2: Summer Special: Dr. Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens on Anwar al-Awlaki's western jihad
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In this unexpected addition to the series, Daniel speaks to Dr. Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens. Meleagrou-Hitchens is a lecturer in Terrorism and Radicalisation at King’s College London and Research Director of the Program on Extremism at George Washington University. He is an expert on extremist movements whose research on jihadism has taken him as …
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This episode follows volunteers from our Glasgow SteetCare team on their weekly route, why you shouldn't be scared of 5G phones, the impact of international humanism, and our regular thought for the podcast.By Humanist Society Scotland
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In which Daniel concludes the series, and his tenure as president of the Society, with a farewell message.
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S2 E21: Finale with a Philosopher- A.C. Grayling on Brexit, coronavirus, humanism, the history of philosophy, and more.
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Professor A.C. Grayling is a British philosopher and writer and Master of the New College of the Humanities in London. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and the Royal Society of Arts, a Vice-President of Humanists UK, and an honorary associate of the National Secular Society, he is a frequent contributor to magazines and newspapers such a…
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S2 E20- Andrew Copson: Humanism, Humanists UK, secularism, and writing
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Andrew Copson is the Chief Executive of Humanists UK and President of Humanists International. Andrew has represented humanist organisations to places such as the House of Commons and the United Nations and has contributed to many outlets including New Humanist, The Guardian, and New Statesman and has appeared on TV and radio many times. He is the …
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S2 E19: Peter Hitchens: coronavirus, dissent, conformity, Scotland, history, and literature
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Peter Hitchens is an English journalist and author who writes for The Mail on Sunday. Once a revolutionary socialist, he has long since been a Burkean conservative and Anglican Christian who believes that Britain has lost its way over the past century. He views British society as irredeemably fallen thanks to the decline of Christianity, marriage, …
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S2 E18: Conrad Hamilton part 2- a long digression on China (and some more on Jordan Peterson)
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In this episode, Daniel and Conrad discuss China and the Chinese Communist Party, the rights and wrongs of Chinese policy, democracy, freedom, revolution and much else. This second part of the discussion was an unplanned digression so it made sense to separate the conversation into two episodes; in the notes for the previous episode can be found de…
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S2 E17: Conrad Hamilton part 1- critiquing Jordan Peterson
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S2 E16: Psychology, fear, and more from Los Angeles with Dr Patrick Lockwood
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S2 E15: Seth Andrews- atheism, activism, politics, Trump, Game of Thrones, and more!
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S2 E14: Ben Sixsmith discusses conservatism, agnosticism, literature- and much else besides!
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S2 E13: Dr Nathan G. Alexander on the history of race and atheism
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S2 E12: Prof. Matthew McManus on Postmodern Conservatism and Jordan Peterson
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S2 E11: Aayushi Gupta on the Philosophy and Practice of Photography
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S2 E10: Prof. Richard Wiseman- science, skepticism, psychology, and more.
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S2 E9: Maryam Namazie- Apostasy, Blasphemy, Dissent, Islam, and Dancing
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S2 E8: Adam Ramsay- Open Democracy, fascism, and fundamentalism
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S2 E6: A Chat with Duncan Sutherland on Film and TV
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S2 E5: Halloween Special: Professor Chris French on ghosts and science
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S2 E4: A Conversation with Josep Martí Bouis
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S2 E3: Prof. Frank Cogliano on Thomas Jefferson- Live!
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S2 E2: Truth, Beauty, and Goodness: an open discussion between believers and non-believers- live!
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Season 2 (2019-2020) Episode 1: Dr Iona Italia- India, migration, Areo, and much more!
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Tom Ballantine, Chair of Stop Climate Chaos details why urgent action is needed now in Scotland to restrict a climate catastrophe.By Humanist Society Scotland
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Carina is a Scottish film director and winner of a 2018 John Byrne award. Carina studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, this discussion regards her film Ululation which tries to understand what it means to be between two cultures by spending time with the women in her Algerian family. The film is available at: https://vimeo.com/313344827…
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Mike Haines OBE is a campaigner challenging extremism and intolerance in society. In 2013 his brother David was working for a Humanitarian aid charity in Syria when he was kidnapped by ISIS. In 2014 David was executed by his captors who published video footage of his murder online. Since his brothers death Mike has set up Global Acts of Unity which…
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Prof AC Grayling at Humanist Society Scotland conference May 2019. Grayling presents his 'Roots and Fruits of Humanism' where he discusses the history of rational thought and the benefits of a Humanist outlook on life.By Humanist Society Scotland
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S1 Episode 7: On Spirituality with Rev Dr Liam Fraser- Live!
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S1 Episode 6: Milan Marcus of the Jewish Society
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S1 Episode 5: Nathan Sharp on Buddhism, gender, and more.
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S1 Episode 3: Julian Baggini on Global Philosophy- Live!
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Season 1 (2018-2019) Episode 1: Amrita's Life: Hinduism and Identity
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Episode #3 - Craig Campbell & Drew Smithsimmons - The Role of the Celebrant
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Craig Campbell and Drew Smithsimmons are both registered Celebrants with Humanist Society Scotland with years of experience. In this episode they discuss the role in detail, what makes a good celebrant and shed light on what people can expect from a Humanist ceremony.By Humanist Society Scotland
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Episode #2 - Dr. Claire Cassidy - Philosophy With Children
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Dr. Claire Cassidy is a lecturer in the Department of Educational and Professional Studies at Strathclyde University and is the Course Director for the Postgraduate Certificate in Philosophy wIth Children - the only course of its kind in the UK.By Humanist Society Scotland
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Episode #1 - Fraser Sutherland - What is Humanism?
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Humanitie is a podcast provided by Humanist Society Scotland that aims to look at the many ethical, rational and scientific issues that are tied within a Humanist outlook. Fraser Sutherland is the Campaigns and Communications Manager for Humanist Society Scotland and in this episode we look at what Humanism is, and what the main goals of the Humani…
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