I'm thinking of religion vs. atheism these days (long story), and I found this an interesting dialogue between the patron saint of New Atheism and the founder of TED (who apparently was raised evangelical).https://samharris.org/podcasts/the-ted-interview/ …
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I haven't tuned into Harris into a while, so this is a fleeting impression, but I felt he came off as tone-deaf and reading from scripted arguments. Like many brainy atheists, he enthrones reason as the new deity, and assumes it'll stand in serviceably for Yahweh/God/Allah.
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@TEDchris conversely, understands the multifaceted role that religion plays in human life, and how it can positively influence human behavior in a way that cerebral arguments cannot. Plus, it can provide stories around which to build a life that materialist capitalism cannot.2 replies 1 retweet 22 likesShow this thread -
The same atheists who smugly decry 'sky fairies', once they've left the realm of empirical claims (i.e. science), calmly go about their lives believing in collective delusions like 'money' or 'democracy' with faith-like assurance.
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This is very Talebian. Out of interest, what is your beef with him?
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Eh, he gets quantitative finance very wrong IMO. Though I like his more recent stuff.
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