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Parenting & Education, Pt 2
From a Naturalistic Humanist perspective, children are naturally curious, creative, and inclined to share. Presently, however, the way our children are parented and taught is strongly influenced by a misanthropic view and the dominator model. We assume that children are naturally uncooperative and in need of continuous extrinsic motivation.
Listen to show #47 below!
Parenting & Education
From a Naturalistic Humanist perspective children are naturally curious, creative and inclined to share, presently however, the way our children are parented and taught is strongly influenced by a misanthropic view and the dominator model.
We assume that children are naturally uncooperative and in need of continuous extrinsic motivation.
Listen to show #46 below!
NON-BELIEVERS IN A BELIEVING WORLD Pt 3
This week we continue our look at belief and disbelief. Why do we believe as we do? Are some beliefs inherently intolerant? Are nonbelievers intolerant towards believers? How can believers and nonbelievers treat each other with respect and kindness? Are there ideas that both believers and nonbelievers can share?
Please find audio for show #45 below!
NON-BELIEVERS IN A BELIEVING WORLD Pt 2
Over the past 10 years, the number of American atheists and agnostics has doubled. And the percentage of adults without religious affiliation is on the rise. But despite these demographic trends, being a nonbeliever can be challenging.
Are you a non-believer navigating through a believing world? Or perhaps you are a believer with non-believing family or friends?
Please find audio for show #44 below!
NON-BELIEVERS IN A BELIEVING WORLD
Over the past 10 years, the number of American atheists and agnostics has doubled. And the percentage of adults without religious affiliation is on the rise. But despite these demographic trends, being a nonbeliever can be challenging.
Are you a non-believer navigating through a believing world? Or perhaps you are a believer with non-believing family or friends?
Please find audio for show #43 below!
PROANTHROPY Pt. 2
Another concept central to Naturalistic Humanism is proanthropy — the idea that when humans get the developmental and life support they require they are naturally inclined towards being cooperative and caring, wanting to participate and contribute.
Sadly, despite voluminous supporting evidence, our society is premised on the complete opposite. The consequence of this confusion rationalizes extreme inequality and injustice.
What do you believe about human nature?
Audio for show #42 below!
PROANTHROPY
Another concept central to Naturalistic Humanism is proanthropy — the idea that when humans get the developmental and life support they require, they are naturally inclined to cooperate, care, participate, and contribute.
Sadly, despite voluminous supporting evidence, our society is premised on the complete opposite. The consequence of this confusion rationalizes extreme inequality and injustice.
Please find audio for show #41 below!
METAWARENESS II
When our understanding of the world is based on evidence and reason, it’s obvious that the way each moment unfolds is the inexorable result of all that precedes it — in Naturalistic Humanism, this idea is called metawareness.
Applied to humans, the implications of metawareness are revolutionary requiring that we reconsider the way we credit, blame, punish, reward, and apportion resources.
Metawareness helps us deal more effectively with everything we encounter supporting equanimity and a sense of serenity.
Audio for Show #40 can be heard below!
METAWARENESS
When our understanding of the world is based on evidence and reason, it’s obvious that the way each moment unfolds is the inexorable result of all that precedes it — in Naturalistic Humanism, this idea is called metawareness.
Applied to humans, the implications of metawareness are revolutionary requiring that we reconsider the way we credit, blame, punish, reward, and apportion resources.
Metawareness helps us deal more effectively with everything we encounter supporting equanimity and a sense of serenity.
Audio for Show #39 can be heard below!
Becoming Experimental
With erroneous information intended to enrage coming at us from all directions, it’s easy to become cynical. But cynicism can lead to distrust, alienation, and even acts of extremism. An experimental mindset is an effective way to avoid cynicism and feel more connected.
Learn about developing an experimental mindset and join the discussion with Arnell and Elaine in episode 38 below!