Thinking Religion Podcast
1) Frankenstein's AI Monster
The episode began with a discussion about AI tools and their impact on research and employment, including experiences with different web browsers and their ecosystems. The conversation then evolved to...Show More
2) Thinking Religion 172: Matthew Klippenstein
Matthew is back to talk about artificial intelligence, ancient constructs of aid, panpsychism, science and the humanities, and formation of religious texts.Mentioned:PanpsychismMatthew SegallThe Blind...Show More
3) Whale Talk and Walnut Trees
In this contemplative field recording beneath a black walnut tree, Sam reflects on the language of the more-than-human world. What if whales aren’t singing—but speaking? What if cedars holding hands a...Show More
4) Thinking Religion 170: Why Science Class Never Felt Right 🪐
A physics teacher’s confession and the call of a wilder truth.For nearly two decades, I taught high school science — physics, environmental science, life science — and believed I was helping students ...Show More
5) Thinking Religion 169: The Theology of Trees
Episode One of the next season of Thinking Religion Rooted In Mystery Ecological Intentionality Backyard Walnut TreesConnections and Awareness
6) Review of The Past Before Us
Reviewing The Past Before Us with a meditative reading prompt and the connections between Moʻokūʻauhau and Gullah inferences about genealogy, the land, and western academia.
7) Thinking Religion 168: Tribalism and Identity with Matthew Klippenstein
Episode Summary In this episode of "Thinking Religion," Sam is joined by Matthew Klippenstein to discuss a wide range of topics, including cultural differences, the development of early Christianities...Show More