We sit down with author and skeptic Michael Shermer (The Moral Arc; Skeptic) to talk about skepticism, morality and emotional reasoning when it pertains to beliefs,, conspiracy theories and politics.
Watch Reasons to Believe Documentary:
http://www.reasonstobelievefilm.com (http://www.reasonstobelievefilm.com )
Check out more on Michael Shermer at:
http://www.michaelshermer.com (http://www.michaelshermer.com )
Skeptic by Michael Shermer:
http://amzn.to/1JHQ3kZ (http://amzn.to/1JHQ3kZ)
The Moral Arc by Michael Shermer:
http://amzn.to/1WPmZtT (http://amzn.to/1WPmZtT)
16 Jan 2016
Dr. Caleb Lack: Outside of the Box Education and Secular Therapy
We get to sit down with Dr. Caleb Lack, who is featured in our upcoming documentary, A Reason To Believe, and discuss his new Ted Talk: Teaching Outside The Box as well as the Secular Therapist Project and his new book: Critical Thinking, Science, and Pseudoscience: Why We Can't Trust Our Brains (https://amzn.to/3GN4Cp5)
Reasons To Believe Documentary:
http://www.reasontobelievefilm.com (http://www.reasontobelievefilm.com)
31 Dec 2015
Delusions of Grandeur
Sometimes we have a perception about the world and ourselves that may not match reality. So how do we deal wth it when we come face to face with it?
17 Dec 2015
Ian McLaughlin: Addiction and the Brain
We talk anxiety and addiction and what is going on in the brain with neuroscientist Ian McLaughlin.
3 Dec 2015
Addressing The Elephants In The Room
Often times, when we are trying to understand the world and why we do the things we do, we forget to address some of the elephants in the room and the things we really need to talk about.
19 Nov 2015
In Groups Vs. Out Groups
In this episode of Reality Trip with Ben Fama Jr., we explore how the groups that we are a part of effect our perceptions of how we see and treat other groups.
5 Nov 2015
The Myth of Following Your Dreams
In this episode of Reality Trip with Ben Fama Jr., we explore the myths surrounded by following your dreams, and the misconceptions people have about doing so.
15 Oct 2015
Obedience to Authority
Why do we follow authority figures even though they may lead us down the wrong road? In this episode, we talk about obedience to authority and the reasons we should challenge them.
8 Oct 2015
Mental Illness and Mass Shootings
In the wake of the terrible shootings in Oregon, politicians and gun owners keep saying there is a mental health issue. But nobody wants to talk about it. Well, we do.
11 Sept 2015
Charles Chan Massey: The Personal Stories Project
We sit down with Charles Chan Massey to talk about the importance of stories in the LGBT community, especially in the wake of the Kim Davis controversy. Show Resources:
Personal Stories Project (http://personalstoriesproject.org )
One Million Kids for Equality (http://onemillionkids.org)
27 Aug 2015
Do the Facts Even Matter?
Do the facts even matter? Have you ever tried to present an argument based on facts, only for someone to blindly turn away or ignore it? Why do people choose to not look at facts?
13 Aug 2015
Stress, Suicide, Addiction and Spirituality
In this episode, we talk about stress and how it relates to suicide, addiction, and spirituality.
30 Jul 2015
Betsy Chasse: Philosophy and Spiritualism
In this episode, we sit down with director and author Betsy Chasse to talk about her new film documentary project Gotta Go In To Get Out, as well as philosophy, life, and what the hell is spiritualism?
For more information on Betsy Chasse, check out:
http://www.betsychasse.net (http://www.betsychasse.net)
Tipping Sacred Cows by Betsy Chasse (http://amzn.to/1WMRdBi)
What The Bleep Do We Know? (http://amzn.to/1ROxQkQ)
16 Jul 2015
Is Misinformation Driving You Crazy?
In this episode of Reality Trip, we go off on the spread of misinformation and how it's driving us crazy. Do you know people who believe in things like chemtrails or religion, and no matter how many facts you tell them that debunk their argument, they still believe it? We know the feeling.
2 Jul 2015
Interview with Lake Effect Series author Rue
In this episode, we talk to the Lake Effect Series author Rue and her unique story of two sisters who are on journey of self discovery that includes breakups, meltdowns and family secrets and exciting exotic adventures.
Check out:
It's Not My Favorite (The Lake Effect Series) (Volume 1) (http://amzn.to/1erimEX )
My Favorite Second Chance (The Lake Effect Series) (Volume 2)
For more information on Rue, visit:
http://www.ruescorner.com (http://www.ruescorner.com)
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