Thanks for this, FDR. I'll definitely be checking it out after I've listened to Alex's latest interview with Tim Freke.
What is that tapping noise through the entire interview? Ugh.
It cleared up eventually.
Really good interview. I like Bernardo's idea of meaning that he also mentioned in his latest personal video. I have been chewing on that. I also like the idea that the larger reality is not self conscious. That self-consciousness is the purview of the localized mind. I'm not saying I believe it, but it makes an interesting idea to mull on. I think Rick brought Bernardo out a little more than usual, as he does for a lot of guests. Good time.
Likewise to all of what you say. This was my first episode of BatGas. I really like this Rick Archer fellow... I was wondering if perhaps he is a clinical psychologist or something. What is Rick's story? I have found no bio on their website.
Probably the best interview with Bernardo I've heard so far. I think I'm going to leave it a day or two and listen again because Rick got so much out of him. I'm at odds with the guy over his views on climate change, but credit where it's due, that was one hell of an interview.
I agree. It was a good one. I sometimes wonder how widely heard his message really is though. I know he's written a ton of books now and he churns out the quality web content. But are many people tuning in who don't already have sympathies toward his message? We all love to cheer on Bernardo and Alex. But is anyone hearing it? Like Bernardo talks about shaping the culture. I guess there is no other way to shape the culture other than getting your message out there. But who is listening?
I agree. It was a good one. I sometimes wonder how widely heard his message really is though. I know he's written a ton of books now and he churns out the quality web content. But are many people tuning in who don't already have sympathies toward his message? We all love to cheer on Bernardo and Alex. But is anyone hearing it? Like Bernardo talks about shaping the culture. I guess there is no other way to shape the culture other than getting your message out there. But who is listening?
Don't be so pessimistic, Chuck. If Bernardo manages to get a high-profile debate or two going with folk like Brian Cox, he might have an impact.:)
I guess I thought I was being kind of neutral and just wondering. I wonder if the big names like Dawkins are shaping culture, or just reflecting it? I've never read or listened to any of the big name atheists, nor seen them on television. (Unless they have been on Skeptiko.) And I'm pretty sure no one I know personally has either.
What is the social science that studies how contemporary culture is shaped? I'm curious about whether most of this stuff is shaping or just mirroring?
I guess I thought I was being kind of neutral and just wondering. I wonder if the big names like Dawkins are shaping culture, or just reflecting it? I've never read or listened to any of the big name atheists, nor seen them on television. (Unless they have been on Skeptiko.) And I'm pretty sure no one I know personally has either.
What is the social science that studies how contemporary culture is shaped? I'm curious about whether most of this stuff is shaping or just mirroring?