All right, this is the final installment in Jonathan Miller’s six-part documentary “The Atheism Tapes”. Here he talks with philosopher Colin McGinn.
Archive for October, 2008
The Atheism Tapes 6 of 6: Colin McGinn
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Podcast #32 – Potpourri and Feedback
Sunday, October 26th, 2008
In this episode we throw in a potpourri of items in the news or random events we think our subscribers will find interesting, plus we discuss some interesting listener feedback.
Atlanta Science Tavern hears E. O. Wilson
Sunday, October 26th, 2008
May I recommend the Atlanta Science Tavern? If you live in metro Atlanta, that is (if you don’t, do a little googling and you might find a science tavern active in your city). The AST is coordinated by the soft-spoken (and very tall) Josh Gough, and offers a great opportunity to hear accomplished researchers speak on subjects like astronomy, geology, biology, etc. in a friendly pub environment. How can you resist the Three “-ations”?: Education, Conversation, and Libation (there’s also Gustation, Mastication and Digestitation, but hey). The get-togethers usually attract around 25 attendees.
Podcast #31 – Eugenie Scott
Friday, October 24th, 2008
We talk to Dr. Eugenie Scott, executive director of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE) about the recent action by the Texas Board of Education [www.tea.state.tx.us/sboe] that places three creationists on the six-member committee that reviews science standards [link]. How damaging could this move be to the rest of the country?
Hammerheads for McCain, Unite!
Monday, October 20th, 2008You don’t have to be an idiot to vote for John McCain, but apparently it helps. Some of these people are truly ig’nant.
Solar System Quilt
Monday, October 20th, 2008
I can’t remember now where I first saw this, but this has been mentioned on other popular blogs. It’s a Solar System Quilt made in 1876 by Iowan Ellen Harding Baker. I have to add this to my list of Coolest Things I’ve Ever Seen (okay, I don’t really have such a list but maybe I should start one).
The Atheism Tapes 5 of 6: Steven Weinberg
Saturday, October 18th, 2008Okay, this is part 5 of 6 of Jonathan Miller’s documentary, in which he interviews prominent atheists. Here he talks to Nobel Prize winning physicist Steven Weinberg.
The Atheism Tapes 4 of 6: Arthur Miller
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008This is part four of Jonathan Miller’s six-part documentary, in which he interviews prominent atheists. This installment features distinguished playwright Arthur Miller.
Maher’s Religulous Approaches $7M
Sunday, October 12th, 2008Comedian/pundit Bill Maher’s anti-religion documentary Religulous topped $6.7M at the end of its second weekend of release, expanding from 502 screens to 568. (For those keeping score, Ben Stein’s creationist apologetic Expelled earned $7.7M in eight weeks on over 1,000 screens.)
What does CNN have against atheists?
Friday, October 31st, 2008Check out this clip from yesterday’s CNN. Some quick background: North Carolina Senator Elizabeth Dole (R) has been making a lot of hay out of the fact that Democratic challenger Kay Hagan attended a fundraiser organized by the Godless Americans PAC. (more…)
Tags: bill bennett, cnn, donna brazile, elizabeth dole, godless americans pac, kay hagan, wolf blitzer
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