23 June 2018
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Can we phase out suffering by tackling its genetic roots?
Robert Wright and transhumanist philosopher David Pearce consider the question.
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Not a “skin problem,” but a “sin problem”
Bill Black and Jemar Tisby discuss the role of racism in the “quiet exodus” of black Christians from white evangelical congregations.
Culture of personality
Stephen Asma, author of the new book Why We Need Religion, and Rami Gabriel discuss the possible evolutionary origins behind Donald Trump’s demeanor and popularity.
Critiquing Jordan Peterson’s philosophy
Robert Wright and philosopher Massimo Pigliucci discuss the ideas of the psychologist and self-help guru. Plus: What is the Logos?
Rethinking cultural appropriation
Fashion journalist Connie Wang explains how her thoughts about cultural appropriation have changed.
Why haven’t we heard from any space aliens?
Adam Frank, author of the new book Light of the Stars: Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth, speculates that climate change may be the “great filter” that stops extraterrestrial civilizations from reaching maturity.
Less politics, more Hail Marys
Ross Douthat, author of the new book To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism, speaks to Father William Dailey about the relevance of the Vatican to the lives of most Catholics.
A coalition built on difference
Dan Kaufman speaks with clinical psychologist and MeaningofLife commenter Richard Thompson, a.k.a. miceelf88, on the changing role of empathy in political discourse.
The Wright Show
Einstein and the speed of light
Robert Wright speaks with Jim Holt, author of the new book When Einstein Walked with Gödel: Excursions to the Edge of Thought, about how Einstein conceived his relativity theories.
Culturally Determined
2001 and Homer's Odyssey
Aryeh Cohen-Wade speaks with Michael Benson, author of the new book Space Odyssey, about the link between Kubrick’s science fiction masterpiece and the ancient epic. Plus: The fiction and fact of HAL 9000.
The Wright Show
Do the laws of physics permit us to travel back in time?
