Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
Big Bang Productions Inc.
Giving the Devil His Due: In Defense of Free Speech w/ Michael Shermer
1 hour 52 minutes Posted Aug 20, 2024 at 7:00 pm.
Intro
Abducted by aliens
Judging a book by its cover
Free speech and campus culture
How should we govern Mars?
Science, religion, and mortality
Scientists as public figures
Challenges of teaching at a university level
Meaning and purpose in the universe
Skepticism as a movement
Final thoughts
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If we can censor one person, we can censor everyone. Our freedom is strongly linked to other people's freedom ... Even those with whom we disagree. This idea has been explored in great detail by Dr Michael Shermer in his book Giving the Devil His Due. I had the pleasure of reading the book and discussing it with Michael in the early days of the pandemic. So here is a little throwback episode for you!Enjoy. —Key Takeaways: 
—Additional resources: ➡️ Check out Michael Shermer: 📚 Giving the Devil His Due: https://a.co/d/8q3Gzs1 💻 Website: https://michaelshermer.com/ —➡️ Follow me on your fav platforms:✖️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating 🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 📝 Join my mailing list: https://briankeating.com/list ✍️ Check out my blog: https://briankeating.com/cosmic-musings/ 🎙️ Follow my podcast: https://briankeating.com/podcast —Into the Impossible with Brian Keating is a podcast dedicated to all those who want to explore the universe within and beyond the known.Make sure to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices