Our Humanity, Naturally

Education

The Two Types of Patriotism

David Niose on April 30, 2022

Do we really need to "instill" patriotism?

Do we really need to "instill" patriotism?

Health

Insecurity Is the Real Enemy

David Niose on December 20, 2020

Is it time to rethink how we see economic insecurity?

Is it time to rethink how we see economic insecurity?

President Donald Trump

Trump-Appointed Judges Approve "Conversion Therapy"

David Niose on November 21, 2020

A discredited practice gets the green light from an appellate court.

A discredited practice gets the green light from an appellate court.

Intelligence

Are Americans Just Stupid?

David Niose on October 4, 2020

American culture sometimes seems to exude ignorance, but we aren't a nation of dummies.

American culture sometimes seems to exude ignorance, but we aren't a nation of dummies.

Conformity

We Are Wired for Moral Cowardice

David Niose on July 27, 2020

It takes true moral courage to stand up against the crowd.

It takes true moral courage to stand up against the crowd.

Politics

Predicting "Electability" Is Probably Futile

David Niose on February 24, 2020

Think you know who is "electable" and who isn't? Think again.

Think you know who is "electable" and who isn't? Think again.

Media

You've Been Conditioned for War

David Niose on January 11, 2020

Americans like to think of themselves as peaceful and benevolent, but we are taught from a young age to accept militarism as normal.

Americans like to think of themselves as peaceful and benevolent, but we are taught from a young age to accept militarism as normal.

Mindfulness

Does Mindfulness Mold Conformity?

David Niose on December 15, 2019

Mindfulness is promoted as revolutionary, but it's arguably just the opposite.

Mindfulness is promoted as revolutionary, but it's arguably just the opposite.

Diet

The "Secret" to Successful Weight Loss

David Niose on August 14, 2019

Can a reason-based approach get people to lose weight and keep it off?

Can a reason-based approach get people to lose weight and keep it off?

Career

Are We Ready for Less Work?

David Niose on February 17, 2019

We'll need new thinking as human labor becomes dispensable in the modern economy.

We'll need new thinking as human labor becomes dispensable in the modern economy.

Politics

Democrats Finally Acknowledging Secular Voters

David Niose on November 25, 2018

Nonreligious voters have long been a solid Democratic voting bloc, but the party has rarely acknowledged it. As the demographic has grown, that is changing.

Nonreligious voters have long been a solid Democratic voting bloc, but the party has rarely acknowledged it. As the demographic has grown, that is changing.

Career

The 'Humanity First' Candidate

David Niose on July 7, 2018

The Great Displacement will mean lost jobs for millions, an epic shift for society. One candidate says this can be a great opportunity, if we plan for it.

The Great Displacement will mean lost jobs for millions, an epic shift for society. One candidate says this can be a great opportunity, if we plan for it.

Politics

Colbert vs. Sessions: Who's Right?

David Niose on June 17, 2018

Jeff Sessions cites scripture to justify immigration policy, but does it really make sense to cite scripture to refute him?

Jeff Sessions cites scripture to justify immigration policy, but does it really make sense to cite scripture to refute him?

Politics

Make Room for Freethinkers on Capitol Hill

David Niose on April 30, 2018

The new Congressional Freethought Caucus is evidence of the growing visibility of the secular demographic in politics. Will it be a game-changer?

The new Congressional Freethought Caucus is evidence of the growing visibility of the secular demographic in politics. Will it be a game-changer?

Religion

Smile, There Is No Hell (Even the Pope Says So)

David Niose on March 31, 2018

The abolition of hell would reflect an attempt to adapt traditional religion to modern concepts of morality and justice.

The abolition of hell would reflect an attempt to adapt traditional religion to modern concepts of morality and justice.

Education

Death By Irony in Modern America

David Niose on February 18, 2018

As we watch another tragedy unfold, the inconsistencies of our culture are harder to avoid.

As we watch another tragedy unfold, the inconsistencies of our culture are harder to avoid.

Intelligence

Should You Look Forward to Being Useless?

David Niose on January 21, 2018

Technology is disrupting the workforce and creating an entire class of individuals who are productively "useless." Is this not a problem, but an opportunity?

Technology is disrupting the workforce and creating an entire class of individuals who are productively "useless." Is this not a problem, but an opportunity?

Media

'End Times' Beliefs Are Extreme, and Extremely Influential

David Niose on December 12, 2017

Should public policy be shaped to appease those who eagerly await the End Times?

Should public policy be shaped to appease those who eagerly await the End Times?

Health

Immortality—Who Will Get It, and Who Won't?

David Niose on November 12, 2017

If you think wealth disparity is bad now, just wait until awesome medical breakthroughs redefine the human condition—for some of us.

If you think wealth disparity is bad now, just wait until awesome medical breakthroughs redefine the human condition—for some of us.

Religion

Boy Scouts Still Shut the Door on Some Kids

David Niose on October 15, 2017

The Boy Scouts of America has gotten more inclusive in recent years, but this makes its exclusion of atheist children all the more conspicuous.

The Boy Scouts of America has gotten more inclusive in recent years, but this makes its exclusion of atheist children all the more conspicuous.