NonTheology

Continuing with part 2 of our series about evolution, we cover a special topic within evolutionary biology. We are joined by Dr. Gary Marcus to talk about the oft-overlooked evolutionary history of the human brain. Our discussion draws largely from some of the chapters of Dr. Marcus' book Kluge: The Haphazard of the Human Mind. Read it and love it. Dr. Marcus' book Kluge shows that our brain, like the rest of our bodies, has evolved not to function well, but to function well enough. Evolution works with what it has, and cannot start over with a better design, regardless of how much better a new design might be. As a result, our brains work with neuro circuitry which did not evolve to help us solve complex problems, or think critically. And yet we do (or, at least, our brains tell us we do). This presents interesting problems which might undercut our common notions of our own rationality. Dr. Marcus is a professor of Psychology at New York University, whose research covers neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, and molecular biology. He is also a best selling author and contributor to The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, as well as other important popular media. He is a top-notch writer, so check out his other books about psychology and neuroscience.

Continuing with part 2 of our series about evolution, we cover a special topic within evolutionary biology. We are joined by Dr. Gary Marcus to talk about the oft-overlooked evolutionary history of the human brain. Our discussion draws largely from some of the chapters of Dr. Marcus' book Kluge: The Haphazard of the Human Mind. Read it and love it. Dr. Marcus' book Kluge shows that our brain, like the rest of our bodies, has evolved not to function well, but to function well enough. Evolution works with what it has, and cannot start over with a better design, regardless of how much better a new design might be. As a result, our brains work with neuro circuitry which did not evolve to help us solve complex problems, or think critically. And yet we do (or, at least, our brains tell us we do). This presents interesting problems which might undercut our common notions of our own rationality. Dr. Marcus is a professor of Psychology at New York University, whose research covers neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, and molecular biology. He is also a best selling author and contributor to The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, as well as other important popular media. He is a top-notch writer, so check out his other books about psychology and neuroscience.

Continuing with part 2 of our series about evolution, we cover a special topic within evolutionary biology. We are joined by Dr. Gary Marcus to talk about the oft-overlooked evolutionary history of the human brain. Our discussion draws largely from some of the chapters of Dr. Marcus' book Kluge: The Haphazard of the Human Mind. Read it and love it. Dr. Marcus' book Kluge shows that our brain, like the rest of our bodies, has evolved not to function well, but to function well enough. Evolution works with what it has, and cannot start over with a better design, regardless of how much better a new design might be. As a result, our brains work with neuro circuitry which did not evolve to help us solve complex problems, or think critically. And yet we do (or, at least, our brains tell us we do). This presents interesting problems which might undercut our common notions of our own rationality. Dr. Marcus is a professor of Psychology at New York University, whose research covers neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, and molecular biology. He is also a best selling author and contributor to The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, as well as other important popular media. He is a top-notch writer, so check out his other books about psychology and neuroscience.

In celebration of Darwin Day, we embark on a short series about the theory of biological evolution. Gabe is joined by Dr. Zach to talk about the theory of evolution and natural selection. Dr. Zach is a microbiologist and secular activist in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and as you can tell from the episode, an entirely pleasant fellow.

In celebration of Darwin Day, we embark on a short series about the theory of biological evolution. Gabe is joined by Dr. Zach to talk about the theory of evolution and natural selection. Dr. Zach is a microbiologist and secular activist in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and as you can tell from the episode, an entirely pleasant fellow.

In celebration of Darwin Day, we embark on a short series about the theory of biological evolution. Gabe is joined by Dr. Zach to talk about the theory of evolution and natural selection. Dr. Zach is a microbiologist and secular activist in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and as you can tell from the episode, an entirely pleasant fellow.

Erik blesses the world with his magnum opus: a 30 minute long rant about the first three books of Genesis, covering creation, Adam and Eve, original sin, and slightly more! There was a brief interruption in the episode creation process so we could record another guest episode coming down the line. Look forward to it! It's worth noting that, just as Genesis describes God speaking the universe into existence, we too spoke this episode into existence.

Erik blesses the world with his magnum opus: a 30 minute long rant about the first three books of Genesis, covering creation, Adam and Eve, original sin, and slightly more! There was a brief interruption in the episode creation process so we could record another guest episode coming down the line. Look forward to it! It's worth noting that, just as Genesis describes God speaking the universe into existence, we too spoke this episode into existence.

Erik blesses the world with his magnum opus: a 30 minute long rant about the first three books of Genesis, covering creation, Adam and Eve, original sin, and slightly more! There was a brief interruption in the episode creation process so we could record another guest episode coming down the line. Look forward to it! It's worth noting that, just as Genesis describes God speaking the universe into existence, we too spoke this episode into existence.

A brief discussion of the Euthyphro dilemma: its history, formulations, and responses.

A brief discussion of the Euthyphro dilemma: its history, formulations, and responses.

A brief discussion of the Euthyphro dilemma: its history, formulations, and responses.

As a special Christmas/Solstice bonus, Dr. Richard Carrier joins us to talk about the resurrection of Jesus. We learned an awful lot and had a really god time making this episode, so we hope you enjoy it as well. Go check out Dr. Carrier's awesome personal site and blog to follow up! As our conversations so often do, we spoke on twelve-too-many topics, including the usefulness of public debates, the historicity of the patriarchs, being a nonbeliever in the field of early Christian history, Monty Python, the resurrection story and its historicity, the story of Lazarus, the reliability of the various texts int he bible, and hallucinations. Stick around as usual for the unofficial, tinsel-laced pre-show. Please excuse the periodic loss in signal fidelity of Dr. Carrier, the internet demons were out in force. Dr. Carrier was incredibly patient through the technical difficulties. I would recommend him for sainthood, if I actually thought that would be meaningful.

As a special Christmas/Solstice bonus, Dr. Richard Carrier joins us to talk about the resurrection of Jesus. We learned an awful lot and had a really god time making this episode, so we hope you enjoy it as well. Go check out Dr. Carrier's awesome personal site and blog to follow up! As our conversations so often do, we spoke on twelve-too-many topics, including the usefulness of public debates, the historicity of the patriarchs, being a nonbeliever in the field of early Christian history, Monty Python, the resurrection story and its historicity, the story of Lazarus, the reliability of the various texts int he bible, and hallucinations. Stick around as usual for the unofficial, tinsel-laced pre-show. Please excuse the periodic loss in signal fidelity of Dr. Carrier, the internet demons were out in force. Dr. Carrier was incredibly patient through the technical difficulties. I would recommend him for sainthood, if I actually thought that would be meaningful.

As a special Christmas/Solstice bonus, Dr. Richard Carrier joins us to talk about the resurrection of Jesus. We learned an awful lot and had a really god time making this episode, so we hope you enjoy it as well. Go check out Dr. Carrier's awesome personal site and blog to follow up! As our conversations so often do, we spoke on twelve-too-many topics, including the usefulness of public debates, the historicity of the patriarchs, being a nonbeliever in the field of early Christian history, Monty Python, the resurrection story and its historicity, the story of Lazarus, the reliability of the various texts int he bible, and hallucinations. Stick around as usual for the unofficial, tinsel-laced pre-show. Please excuse the periodic loss in signal fidelity of Dr. Carrier, the internet demons were out in force. Dr. Carrier was incredibly patient through the technical difficulties. I would recommend him for sainthood, if I actually thought that would be meaningful.