Humanism Now
Welcome to Humanism Now, the weekly podcast from Humanise Live. Tune in for the latest news, insightful worldwide guest interviews, and lively discussions on the most pressing questions of our time — all from a naturalistic, empathetic, and rationalist world view that marks out humanism. Join us as we explore ethical dilemmas, dissect current events, and engage in thoughtful conversations that matter.
Podcasting since 2023 • 29 episodes
Humanism Now
Latest Episodes
29. Faith to Faithless on Finding Community after Leaving High-Control Groups (part of Podcastathon 2025)
This special episode of Humanism Now is released as part of Podcastathon 2025, the world’s largest podcast charity initiative. We’re proud to dedicate this episode to Faith to Faithless, a programme by Humanists UK suppor...
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Episode 29
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28. Susie Alegre on the Algorithmic Assault on Human Rights: How AI Threatens Our Core Freedoms
AI technologies pose significant threats to fundamental human rights, reinforcing historical biases and power imbalances. This week, we are joined by Susie Alegre, international human rights lawyer and author, to explore the impact of ge...
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Episode 28
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27. Happy Human Lithuania on the Magic of Humanist Ceremonies & Growing Social Enterprises
Humanist ceremonies—weddings, namings, and funerals—are growing rapidly worldwide, offering non-religious, deeply personal ways to mark life’s most significant moments. Laimingas Žmogus (Happy Human) is a social enterpris...
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Episode 27
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26. Nathan Stilwell on the Need for Compassionate Assisted Dying Legislation & End of Life Care
Welcome back to Humanism Now for a special episode coinciding with the critical upcoming UK Parliament vote on assisted dying — a pivotal moment we've long campaigned for and debated. In this episode we hear how what the bill entails, wh...
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Episode 26
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25. Paul Harrison on Humanists in Business, plus Approaches to Activism Discussion
"It's difficult to think of an area of work life that isn't connected to humanistic thought. If you start with ideas around the dignity of each human, compassion, kindness, ambitions, ways to behave, being evidence-based and being equitable...
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Episode 25
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