Science & Society

Josiah J. Shaver

What’s the point of science, anyway? This podcast explores existential questions about the role of modern science within our cultures, communities, and governments. We delve into the nexus of ethics, religion, Climate Change, truth, the Scientific Method, and deeper. Buckle your seat belt.

Episodes

  1. 05/08/2020

    005 - A Cosmic Cooperative: Abby Terris on Zen Buddhism and Science

    Mushin Abby Terris is the founder of the Corvallis Zen Circle (https://corvalliszencircle.com/) and a leader and mentor to many. In this episode we explore her personal journey to Buddhism, including suicidal thoughts, overcoming cancer, as well as her convictions about the purpose of science, the art of listening, the interdependence of everything, and more.  Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josiahjshaver/

  2. 04/20/2020

    004 - Make No Harm: Sami Al-Abdrabbuh on Muslim Science, Engineering and Ethics through History

    Sami Al-Abdrabbuh is a man of many talents and a gifted communicator. In this episode we discuss his perspective on astronomy, education, science, engineering and history as a Shi'a Muslim. He also briefly explains his current graduate research in emergency management, as well as some of his Muslim family legacy.  Sami is the chair of the Corvallis School Board and serves as the president of the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center and member of the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition steering committee. He is a doctoral candidate in the industrial engineering program at Oregon State University. He teaches engineering courses at the university including computational thinking, work systems engineering, engineering economics and project management. Sami was born in Tucson, Arizona and lived in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain before he called Oregon home.  All views and opinions expressed here belong solely to Sami in his personal capacity.

  3. 04/17/2020

    003 - Jellyfish Fights, Space Exploration, and Science in Heaven: Pastor Masami Yamamoto

    Hold on tight - this one's a wild ride. Pastor Masami Yamamoto serves at Estacada First Baptist Church (https://www.estacadafbc.org/) in Estacada, Oregon, a small rural town outside of Portland. Masami was my Youth Pastor growing up, and we've shared a lot of laughs, which continued in this episode. Check out our conversation about Masami's faith journey, extraterrestrial life, creation and evolution, the Tower of Babel, learning in Heaven, Biblical Environmental Stewardship, and more! If you like this content, please share, like, and write us a review! I'd also love to get some more interviewee recommendations!

  4. 03/01/2020

    001 - Science, Christianity and Anxiety: Pastor Seth Trimmer

    Hey! What's up! Pastor Seth Trimmer is the Lead Pastor of Grace City Church (https://www.gracecitychurch.org/) in Corvallis, Oregon. Check out what he has to share about science, climate change, Christianity, environmentalism, and biblical environmental ethics.

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What’s the point of science, anyway? This podcast explores existential questions about the role of modern science within our cultures, communities, and governments. We delve into the nexus of ethics, religion, Climate Change, truth, the Scientific Method, and deeper. Buckle your seat belt.

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  • Creator
    Josiah J. Shaver
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Josiah J. Shaver
  • Show Website
    Science & Society