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How can we make intelligent decisions about our increasingly technology-driven lives if we don’t understand the difference between the myths of pseudoscience and the testable hypotheses of science? Pulitzer Prize-winning author and distinguished astronomer Carl Sagan argues that scientific thinking is critical not only to the pursuit of truth but to the very well-being of our democratic institutions.

In this hugely entertaining sequel to the New York Times bestselling memoir An Appetite for Wonder, Richard Dawkins delves deeply into his intellectual life spent kick-starting new conversations about science, culture, and religion and writing yet another of the most audacious and widely read...

New York Times Bestseller From the New York Times bestselling author of An Altar in the World, Barbara Brown Taylor’s Learning to Walk in the Dark provides a way to find spirituality in those times when we don’t have all the answers. Taylor has become increasingly uncomfortable with our...

From the 1992 Rio Earth Summit to the 2009 Copenhagen Climate Conference there was a concerted international effort to stop climate change. Yet greenhouse gas emissions increased, atmospheric concentrations grew, and global warming became an observable fact of life. In this book, philosopher Dale Jamieson explains what climate change is, why we have failed to stop it, and why it still matters what we do.

"Stumbling in the Dark" is a podcast series that delves into the transformative power of words. Each episode explores texts that navigate the nuances of life's pathways offering listeners flashes of illumination on their personal journeys. These texts—ranging from poems and stories to essays and beyond—serve as tools for self-discovery and understanding, revealing the complexities of the human experience.As we unlock the secrets within these works, we also unlock our own internal landscapes—our joys, our pains, and the myriad subtleties that define us. Whether you're seeking insights ...

Delve into the shadowy corners of the mind with "Thoughts in the Dark." Join us as we try to navigate the intricate maze of human existence. Tune in and explore the silent reflections that keep us awake at night and the existential musings that define our humanity.

At Voices in the Dark we bring you powerful, mind- and soul-expanding conversations about real life psychology, philosophy, psychedelics, spirituality, social dynamics and much more. We're a podcast, a blog, and a community of likeminded individuals who want to become the best versions of themselves. We're dedicated to never stop Learning How To Human. Our mission is to entertain, provoke, inform, and make you question everything you think you know. Have you ever been on the wrong end of 'office politics'? Or lost out to less talented people who are better at 'playing the game'? Join us as we ...

In this heartfelt and soul-searching work, brimming with warmth, humor, and insight, the beloved Guardian columnist spends a year exploring how to pursue a rich and meaningful life, turning to the wisdom of the Stoics for insights into the deepest questions of existence. Like many people today...

From plain old doping to claiming a marathon victory despite having driven the middle section of the race, from match-fixing to diving for a penalty - cheating in sport is as old as sport itself. But what constititues cheating and where do we draw the line? Are some sports cleaner than others? Is cheating in one sport the same as cheating in another or does each sport's distinctive culture set different standards? Is there such a thing as a sport without sin? Or, indeed, a sporting competitor?