Rational Realm Podcast
1) Religious Trauma: Identity and Relationships
In part two of this five part series, Caroline Winzenried will take a deeper dive into the complexity of navigating relationships and identity after leaving religion. Strained or severed ties with lov...Show More
2) The Hidden Toll of Religious Trauma
A clear picture has begun to emerge in the field of mental health of the toll that certain harmful, high-control religious practices can take. In 2011, Dr. Marlene Winell coined the term "Religious Tr...Show More
3) Philosophy of Mind and Theism
Theism is the position that an immensely powerful immaterial mind created and governs the universe. But what is an immaterial mind? In this talk, James Fodor considers this question in the light of co...Show More
4) 21st Century Stoicism: Stoic Cosmopolitanism
Joe Bullock will help us explore how Stoic philosophy can guide us toward a more compassionate and interconnected world. In this session, we'll be focusing on Stoic Cosmopolitanism and the concept of ...Show More
5) Sam Harris on Free Will
Sam Harris' little book on Free Will was published in 2012, gaining a receptive response from scientifically-minded followers. In this first part of a two part series, Allan will put Harris' two key a...Show More
6) Reconnecting with Emotions: The Power of Curiosity
In this three-part series of talks, professional counsellor, Caroline Winzenried, explores the intricate ties between religious teachings and emotion. In this third and final presentation, Caroline ta...Show More
7) Spiritual Bypassing: The Dangers of Disconnecting from Emotions
In this three-part series of talks, professional counsellor, Caroline Winzenried, takes us on an exploration of the intricate ties between religious teachings and emotion. In this second presentation,...Show More
8) The Emotional Landscape of Religion: Emotions as "Good" or "Bad"
In this three-part series of talks, professional counsellor, Caroline Winzenried, takes us on an exploration of the intricate ties between religious teachings and emotion. In this first presentation, ...Show More
9) 21st Century Stoicism: Developing Character, Living with Purpose
Stoicism has played a major role in shaping ethical considerations for over two millennia, profoundly influencing religious doctrines and renowned philosophers. Despite its frequent misinterpretations...Show More
10) Philosophical Implications of Artificial General Intelligence
Progress toward the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has been accelerating in recent times. While much is contested about if and when AGI will be achieved, and even about what it i...Show More