Equal Time For Freethought Unknown

In our society, violence in increasing. Along with the violence, not incidentally, we have a growing mental health crisis which is still not getting the attention, understanding, and funding needed to help those adversely affected by this profoundly sick society (to echo the sentiment of the late philosopher, Jiddu Krishnamurti). While there are several ways … Continue reading "Show 604: Dr. Stephen Porges on the PolyVagal Theory"

We live in a society where the education system is crumbling. It’s not been enough for the powers that be to dumb-down the public schools for many reasons, mostly centered around capitalism and keeping the populous from learning enough information to effect progressive social change (rather than to be merely obedient automatons). When Progressives and … Continue reading "Show 603: Alfie Kohn on Education; Ted Schick on Critical Thinking and Skeptism"

We can point to many potential causes for the crises we currently face—from capitalism and classism, racism and right wing ideology… to just the fact that we live in a dominance-based society born of myths of rugged individualism and the idea that some lives matter more than others. And they’d all be true. But how … Continue reading "Show 602: Darcia Narvaez on Building a Healthy Human"

In anticipation of the upcoming Easter holiday (April, 4, 2021), ETFF celebrates with a special look at immortality.  Featuring- an interview with the foremost advocate for radical life extension and chief science officer for the SENS foundation, Aubrey de Grey; a video essay called ‘Why Die’; our annual Jesus vs. the Easter Bunny debate; and more! … Continue reading "Special Repeat: ETFF’s Easter Immortality Special w/ Arnell Dowret"

For some time now, we have been having discussions with social and “natural” scientists about the state of our various societies – especially in the U.S. – in an attempt to better understand what we really are as a species, where we went wrong, and how we can find our way towards a healthier, more … Continue reading "Show 601: Riane Eisler and Douglas Fry on Nurturing Our Humanity"