How does the human brain accept rationality AND irrationality?  What are the mechanisms at play when it comes to the acceptance of religious beliefs and claims?  Are some people more predisposed to superstitious thinking than others?  What are the best approaches to help promote science, reason, rationality and evidence-based thinking? Joining us for this show will be Dr. Caleb Lack (<a href="http://www.caleblack.com" rel="noopener">http://www.caleblack.com</a>) a clinical psychologist and educator on psychology, critical thinking and science VS pseudoscience.  He writes the "Great Plains Skeptic" column on the Skeptic Ink Network (<a href="http://www.skepticink.com" rel="noopener">http://www.skepticink.com</a>) BOOK:  13 Reasons to Doubt:  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/13-Reasons-Doubt-writers-Skeptic-ebook/dp/B00LRFK548/" rel="noopener">http://www.amazon.com/13-Reasons-Doubt-writers-Skeptic-ebook/dp/B00LRFK548/</a> Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support</a>.

The Unholy Trinity Tour Part One: Matt Dillahunty

Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides.  A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.