Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change
Humanism Now is the weekly podcast for everyone curious, interested or actively engaged in secular humanism. Each Sunday, host James Hodgson—founder of Humanise Live—welcomes scientists, philosophers, activists, authors, entrepreneurs and community leaders who are challenging the status quo and building a fairer, kinder world.
Together we unpack today’s toughest ethical questions—using reason and compassion instead of dogma—and champion universal human rights and flourishing. Expect in-depth interviews on today's pressing issues, from climate action, protecting freedoms, equality & justice to AI ethics and cosmic wonder. Every episode delivers practical take-aways for living an ethical, purpose-driven life while discovering more about ourselves, others and the universe.
Whether you’re a lifelong secular humanist or simply curious about a naturalistic worldview, hit follow for insight-packed conversations that challenge ideas, celebrate human potential and inspire positive change. Join our global community working toward a fairer, kinder and more rational world—for this generation and the next.
Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change
Latest Episodes
79. Meet strangeness with kindness - Kestral Gaian on the role of representation, community and politics in fiction
"It's really about what happens when kindness is the first response to strangeness." — Kestral GaianWhat does it take to stay human in a world that often forgets what that means? This episode explores storyte...
78. "No Hope But Peace and Justice" - An Israeli and a Palestinian in Dialogue
"Many in society saw the news and understood there's no hope for peace. But I understood there's no hope but peace." — Yaniv AkninWhat does humanism actually ask of us when we confront the Israel-Pal...
77. Ethical Volunteering with Kimberly Haley-Coleman - Building Bridges Through Community Led Service
"It's amazing how enduring humans can be with their willingness to look for good." Kimberly Haley-Coleman is the founder and executive director of GlobeAware, a nonprofit building ethical, community-led vo...
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