Best Humanist Society Scotland Podcasts (2024)

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Leave those kids alone: Religion in Scottish schools 44:06

2y ago44:06

44:06

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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Assisted Dying 42:55

3y ago42:55

42:55

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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Humanists International Takeover 30:26

3+ y ago30:26

30:26

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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Does it make you smile? 31:58

3+ y ago31:58

31:58

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 1:23:12

4y ago1:23:12

1:23:12

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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Dèan Gàire 24:49

4y ago24:49

24:49

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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S2: A Coda and a Farewell 4:02

4+ y ago4:02

4:02

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. 1:04:18

4+ y ago1:04:18

1:04:18

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 30:40

4+ y ago30:40

30:40

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 49:08

4+ y ago49:08

49:08

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) 55:15

4+ y ago55:15

55:15

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 1:15:01

4+ y ago1:15:01

1:15:01

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S2 E16: Psychology, fear, and more from Los Angeles with Dr Patrick Lockwood 58:02

4+ y ago58:02

58:02

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S2 E15: Seth Andrews- atheism, activism, politics, Trump, Game of Thrones, and more! 1:08:32

4+ y ago1:08:32

1:08:32

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S2 E14: Ben Sixsmith discusses conservatism, agnosticism, literature- and much else besides! 1:26:38

4+ y ago1:26:38

1:26:38

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S2 E13: Dr Nathan G. Alexander on the history of race and atheism 32:04

4+ y ago32:04

32:04

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S2 E12: Prof. Matthew McManus on Postmodern Conservatism and Jordan Peterson 59:51

4+ y ago59:51

59:51

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S2 E11: Aayushi Gupta on the Philosophy and Practice of Photography 38:47

4+ y ago38:47

38:47

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S2 E10: Prof. Richard Wiseman- science, skepticism, psychology, and more. 11:49

5y ago11:49

11:49

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S2 E9: Maryam Namazie- Apostasy, Blasphemy, Dissent, Islam, and Dancing 14:22

5y ago14:22

14:22

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S2 E8: Adam Ramsay- Open Democracy, fascism, and fundamentalism 39:48

5y ago39:48

39:48

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S2 E7: Helen Pluckrose 51:55

5y ago51:55

51:55

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S2 E6: A Chat with Duncan Sutherland on Film and TV 25:07

5y ago25:07

25:07

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S2 E5: Halloween Special: Professor Chris French on ghosts and science 51:34

5y ago51:34

51:34

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S2 E4: A Conversation with Josep Martí Bouis 50:02

5y ago50:02

50:02

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S2 E3: Prof. Frank Cogliano on Thomas Jefferson- Live! 45:26

5y ago45:26

45:26

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S2 E2: Truth, Beauty, and Goodness: an open discussion between believers and non-believers- live! 54:04

5y ago54:04

54:04

5y ago49:24

49:24

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S1 Episode 6: Milan Marcus of the Jewish Society 45:14

5+ y ago45:14

45:14

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S1 Episode 5: Nathan Sharp on Buddhism, gender, and more. 1:10:31

5+ y ago1:10:31

1:10:31

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S1 Episode 4: Feminism 1:01:04

5+ y ago1:01:04

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S1 Episode 3: Julian Baggini on Global Philosophy- Live! 59:30

5+ y ago59:30

59:30

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S1 Episode 2: European Identity- Live! 45:49

5+ y ago45:49

45:49

6y ago56:51

56:51

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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