Archive for October, 2015

On School Shootings and School Prayer

On School Shootings and School Prayer

Debunking witless memes is a thankless job, but someone’s got to do it.

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A Tale of Two Interviews: Megan Phelps-Roper and Paul Bloom

A Tale of Two Interviews: Megan Phelps-Roper and Paul Bloom

I highlight two recent podcasts from the Sam Harris catalog: an inspirational chat with an ex-Westboro member, and an unpacking of a psychologist’s controversial take on empathy.

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