4 Lessons from My Failed Project as an Able-Bodied Ally
This past January I had an idea for a project. I work for a transition program in Berkeley, CA that provides life skills training and support for young people as […]
The Importance of Science Literacy – Even for Scientists!
Why is a public understanding of science important? It’s tempting to say: “how could it not be important, it’s science! The coolest thing in the world! Everything runs on science!”, […]
Sky Lanterns: A New Humanist Ritual
Humanist communities need more wonder. This isn’t the fault of humanist communities. Most religious communities also need more wonder. Most people need more wonder. (The words “awe” and “transcendence” could stand in for […]
The Pathfinders in Uganda: Humanism, Science, & Colonialism
At Kasese Humanist Primary School (KHPS) in Uganda the students have a formal debate once a week. One debate I witnessed as a teacher there had the proposition: “Science has […]
Darwin vs. Newton: A Poem
Of all the scientists to come, alive, or dead On the list of contributions, two names march ahead Newton and Darwin, forever supreme Best minds to roam Earth, lovely and […]
Buddhism & Humanism: Two Sides of the Same Coin, Part 1
Buddhism and Humanism are two geographical sides of the same philosophical coin. They’re twins with the same DNA, separated at birth, and brought up by different parents. The same dish […]
Black America & Radicalism: Thoughts on Malcom X’s Birthday
America preaches integration and practices segregation. – Malcolm X I’ve always been fascinated by how the 70’s were such an important time in terms of Black consciousness-raising, most of which […]
Harvard’s Black Mass: Histories of Borrowing, Not Mocking
By Hunter Dudkiewicz, Yale Divinity School Recently, the proposed “black mass”at Harvard University caused quite a stir. Catholic groups have expressed concern over whether a consecrated host will be used, or whether […]
Why I Went Back to Sunday Assembly: Thoughts on a Growing ‘Atheist Church’
Last Sunday, I woke up early, dressed myself in my nicest button down shirt and pants, and hurried down the street to church. It hasn’t been a routine of mine in […]
Why is Literature Important? The 3 Social Functions of Fiction
What’s the purpose of literature? Of fiction? Of course it’s enjoyable – it sweeps our emotions this way and that and allows us to ‘experience’ so much beyond our everyday life. […]
Applied Sentience 