Episode 43: David Brooks, Motivated Reasoning, ‘Bad’ Atheists, Carl Sagan

Written by in Broadcasts at April 27, 2011

Tom, Robin, Sam and Chris discuss this week’s topics in atheism, including an article in the New York Times by David Brooks, the concept of motivated reasoning, a discussion of atheistic proselytizing, and a look at the film based on the Carl Sagan book, Contact. Let us know what you think in the comments section below.

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Comments for this entry

Doug Greer

I have always hated David Brooks. It disappoints me that so many people take that guy seriously. I’m glad that you all are talking about creeps like Brooks. I’m casually studying the intersection of Free Market theology and Christian Calvinistic beliefs. It seems to me that most Libertarian and Conservative think tanks (CATO, Heritage, Heartland) out there share a version of Brooks belief system.

Also, as a fan of Carl Sagan I have to recommend the Symphony of Science: http://symphonyofscience.com/.

I like your show.

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