The Humanist Hook

In this podcast opener, I talk about the humanist aims of this series, and explore why learning to hold ideas in calmer tension is an important counterpoint to how we "do" discourse in much of our world.

Instead of focussing on the "hook", a highly cynical storytelling device with a fairly recent and context-driven history, what if we practised a more patient and reflective way of engaging with topics large and small?

Could we train ourselves out of the knee-jerk reactions currently cultivated by so much of our media? Learn to avoid leaping to snap judgments, and to avoid favouring "experts" who build their brand around making snap judgments, too?

Let's figure that out together, shall we?

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