Awry in the Orient: some problems with Eastern philosophies
Much of the philosophical and religious thought that may very loosely be categorised as ‘Eastern’ endeavours to show…
‘F*** it, think freely!’ Interview with Brian Cox
Introduction Brian Cox was born in Dundee in 1946 and has been a star of stage and screen…
Rescuing our future scientists and engineers from quitting before they start
In my capacity as a science educator and speaker, I once sat across a table in front of…
From stardust to sentience: How scientific literacy can improve your ability to foster gratitude
It’s not uncommon to hear religious people refer to faith as a source of comfort. In fact, there…
Books from Bob’s Library #4: The Freethinker—over a century of issues now available as a digital archive
Books From Bob’s Library is a semi-regular series in which freethought book collector and National Secular Society historian…