13 December 2015
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Reality is not what you think it is
According to cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman’s theory of consciousness, the perceived world bears little resemblance to the real world.
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Chicago’s rotten police culture
In the wake of an officer’s indictment in the Laquan McDonald killing, legal scholar David Yellen argues that the Chicago PD has more than a “few bad apples.”
Can Rubio capitalize?
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis weigh whether Rubio will become the anti-Trump candidate. Plus: Should the GOP kick Trump out?
How Universal Sufis worship
Wahida Young, a minister in the Universal Sufi tradition, describes incorporating practices from different faiths into worship services. Plus: An introduction to Universal Sufism.
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The fake “view from nowhere”
Kevin Glass and Chris Matthews analyze the media’s real biases. Plus: Why the media skews left.
Political speech and political violence
In the wake of the Planned Parenthood shooting, Bill Scher and Matt Lewis consider links between heated rhetoric and violent individuals. Plus: San Bernardino and “prayer shaming.”
How the GOP establishment misread the base’s mood
Daniel Strauss and Henry Gomez explain. Plus: John Kasich vs. Donald Trump.
“What have you been proven right about over the last 10 years?”
For our tenth anniversary, we asked some of BhTV’s oldest friends to reflect on the past decade.
The liberal arts and a virtuous life
Daniel Kaufman and Massimo Pigliucci consider whether studying the humanities improves one’s character. Plus: Do the humanities make you a better citizen?
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Theology and therapy
Robert Wright speaks with Pamela Cooper-White, a pastoral theologian, about how clergy should counsel those in dire straits.
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Where will the energy unleashed by Trump go?
Heather Hurlburt and Daniel Drezner on what Trump’s fans will do if he loses the nomination.
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Could brain stimulation unlock savant-like abilities?
David Yaden and neurologist Roy Hamilton consider the possibility. Plus: The power of non-invasive brain stimulation.
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Why Norse Paganism appeals to some white supremacists
Philip Menchaca speaks to Ash Yezuita, a practicing Norse Pagan, about what racists get wrong about her faith. Plus: A path from atheism to Norse Paganism.
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The dark side of our moral sense
Steven Pinker explains how moral intuitions can be an “inner demon.” Plus: Why it’s so hard to put yourself in your enemy’s shoes.
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Ronald Reagan’s secret smarts
