Scientific Literacy and Democracy: Bob Reuter on the 2025 Luxembourg Humanist Conference by The Humanist
Bob Reuter is a cognitive psychologist and an assistant professor in educational technology at the University of Luxembourg. He serves as president of the Alliance of Humanists, Atheists & Agnostics…
Let the children play by
As conflict wracks the globe, two exhibitions – “The Family of Man” and “Children’s Games” – offer a powerful vision of our shared humanity Read More New Humanist Articles and Posts
Beyond the Binary: Humanism, Gender, and the Fight for Inclusive Healthcare by The Humanist
Introduction: A System Designed to Erase When Alex J., a 27-year-old nonbinary person from rural Ohio, sought primary care, they encountered more than just clinical gaps – they faced systemic…
Meet the New AHA Interns: Gabriella Cohen and Daniel Schechter-Saavedra by The Humanist
Learn more about the AHA’s summer Education Interns! What drew you to humanism? Gabriella Cohen: I think the seeds for engaging in Humanism in a formal sense were planted when…
An AI model did something last month that no machine was ever supposed to do: It rewrote its own code to avoid being shut down! by John W. Loftus
By Mr. Rosenblatt, CEO of AE Studio. Wall Street Journal: An artificial-intelligence model did something last month that no machine was ever supposed to do: It rewrote its own code…
Book review: The Challenges of Democracy and the Rule of Law by
In his new book, Jonathan Sumption explores the different components – legal, institutional and cultural – that allow democracy to flourish Read More New Humanist Articles and Posts
Why People Suck at Charity by The Humanist
The English bourgeoisie is charitable out of self-interest; it gives nothing outright, but regards its gifts as a business matter, makes a bargain with the poor, saying: “If I spend…
Humanism in Children’s Literature by The Humanist
Pure literature is, at its core, humanistic. The formation of humanistic thought likely stems from multiple branches of human knowledge—philosophy, politics, and logic being among the most significant. Today, scholars…
Honest Sermons on the Gospel of Mark: Chapter 6 by David Madison
More cult expectations, and the embrace of magic/miracle folklore Devout Christians have always been coached by their clergy to believe—to accept without question—that the gospels tell the true story…
Atheists Respond to Narrow Catholic Charities Ruling by American Atheists
Washington, D.C. – In March, American Atheists filed an amicus brief in Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm that employees…