Can Empathy Be Engineered? Designing Humanist Tech in a Polarized World

In an era where digital platforms are often blamed for deepening societal divides, a pressing question emerges: Can technology be designed to foster empathy rather than erode it? As we navigate the complexities of a... Read More
HERB’S CORNER | Who’s Who in Hell

Who’s Who in Hell is a wonderful book, written by Warren Allen Smith. He served in World War II and referred to himself as “the atheist in the foxhole.” His military dog tag said “None” under... Read More
HUMANISM 101 | A Humanist’s Response to a Dangerous Mindset

It should come as no surprise to anyone reading this that most humanists are extremely distraught over the recent developments with our government. Many of us grew up in an era when we thought humanist... Read More
FIRST PERSON | Navigating Secular Spaces as a Puerto Rican, Black Atheist

As a Puerto Rican, Black, and atheist student, navigating secular spaces has often felt like stepping into uncharted territory. For many communities of color, religion is more than just a belief system—it is a cornerstone... Read More
The Ethics of Memory: White Christian Nationalism, Veterans, and Historical Erasure

Over the last few years, I have watched mostly from the sidelines as white Christian nationalism (WCN) has gained momentum and is now steamrolling its way through the American religious and political landscapes. The ideas... Read More
Ignoring Our History Won’t Restore Truth and Sanity

In a different world, an executive order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History” would be about funding research, expanding archival studies, improving educational institutions, and bolstering mental health resources. You’d think it would... Read More
In Reason We Trust

For many of us in the rationalist and humanist community, the focus on how we define ourselves often falls on the difference between developing and upholding the rational mind versus religious tendencies towards bias or... Read More