Absorbing the full reality of climate change will require more than a scientific approach. Some American Jews are showing how religious ritual can help us metabolize catastrophic grief while also pointing towards a future rebirth.Guests:-Jennie Rosenn, Founder &amp; CEO of Dayenu-Andrue Kahn, Central Synagogue-Malkah Binah Klein, Community leaderThis episode was produced by Liya Rechtman.﻿Zachary Davis is the host of Ministry of Ideas and Writ Large and the Editor-in-Chief of Wayfare Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Absorbing the full reality of climate change will require more than a scientific approach. Some American Jews are showing how religious ritual can help us metabolize catastrophic grief while also pointing towards a future rebirth.Guests:-<a href="https://dayenu.org/people/rabbi-jennie-rosenn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennie Rosenn</a>, Founder &amp; CEO of Dayenu-<a href="https://www.rabbiandruekahn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrue Kahn</a>, Central Synagogue-<a href="https://www.thrivingspirit.org/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Malkah Binah Klein</a>, Community leaderThis episode was produced by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/liya-rechtman-49048075/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liya Rechtman</a>.﻿Zachary Davis is the host of <a href="https://www.ministryofideas.org/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ministry of Ideas</a> and <a href="https://www.writlarge.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Writ Large</a> and the Editor-in-Chief of <a href="http://wayfaremagazine.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wayfare Magazine</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Illuminations Episode 9: Rituals for a Dying World

The story of Galileo has long been cited as evidence the Catholic Church is inherently opposed to scientific research. But in fact, astronomy has been built into the history of the Catholic Church – sometimes built literally into the churches themselves. GuestsGuy Consolmagno, Director of the Vatican ObservatoryAnn Blair, Harvard Professor of HistoryJohn Heilbron, Historian of Science Emeritus, University of BerkeleyStephen Barr, Professor Emeritus of Physics at the University of Delaware Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The story of Galileo has long been cited as evidence the Catholic Church is inherently opposed to scientific research. But in fact, astronomy has been built into the history of the Catholic Church – sometimes built literally into the churches themselves.  GuestsGuy Consolmagno, Director of the Vatican ObservatoryAnn Blair, Harvard Professor of HistoryJohn Heilbron, Historian of Science Emeritus, University of BerkeleyStephen Barr, Professor Emeritus of Physics at the University of Delaware Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Illuminations Episode 8: Watching Heaven

Scientific origin stories promise to tell us who we really are. But that deepest question of human existence can never fully be answered by science. GuestsErika Milam, Princeton UniversityCecilia Heyes, Oxford UniversityThis episode was produced by Simon Brown and Maria Devlin McNair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientific origin stories promise to tell us who we really are. But that deepest question of human existence can never fully be answered by science.  Guests<a href="https://history.princeton.edu/people/erika-lorraine-milam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Erika Milam</a>, Princeton University<a href="https://www.isca.ox.ac.uk/people/professor-cecilia-hayes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cecilia Heyes</a>, Oxford University This episode was produced by Simon Brown and Maria Devlin McNair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Illuminations Episode 7: Mirrors of Morality

A sense of divine destiny drove Americans to expand West. A similar spirit is behind the modern quest to conquer space. GuestsLois Rosson, Bergruenn Institute (Los Angeles)Catherine Newell, University of MiamiJoni Kinsey, University of IowaEpisode produced by Liya Rechtman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A sense of divine destiny drove Americans to expand West. A similar spirit is behind the modern quest to conquer space.  GuestsLois Rosson, Bergruenn Institute (Los Angeles)Catherine Newell, University of MiamiJoni Kinsey, University of Iowa Episode produced by Liya Rechtman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Illuminations Episode 6: Manifest Mars

God, we know, is outside space and time. But the need to date one faith’s most sacred feast drove a cutting-edge technological quest to accurately locate ourselves in time. GuestsSimon BrownPhilipp NothaftRobert PooleProducersSimon BrownMaria Devlin McNairVoice TalentBlair Hodges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

God, we know, is outside space and time. But the need to date one faith’s most sacred feast drove a cutting-edge technological quest to accurately locate ourselves in time.  Guests<a href="https://history.berkeley.edu/simon-brown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simon Brown</a><a href="https://www.asc.ox.ac.uk/person/dr-philipp-nothaft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philipp Nothaft</a><a href="https://www.uclan.ac.uk/academics/professor-robert-poole" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robert Poole</a> ProducersSimon BrownMaria Devlin McNair Voice TalentBlair Hodges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Illuminations Episode 5: Moveable Feasts

What’s the spiritual significance of quantum mechanics? One answer comes from the Dalai Lama - a surprising but genuine lover of scientific investigation. GuestsJose Perillan - Associate Professor of Physics and Science, Technology and Society and the Pauline Newman Director of Science, Technology, and Society at Vassar College Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s the spiritual significance of quantum mechanics? One answer comes from the Dalai Lama - a surprising but genuine lover of scientific investigation. Guests<a href="https://www.vassar.edu/faculty/joperillan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jose Perillan - Associate Professor of Physics and Science, Technology and Society and the Pauline Newman Director of Science, Technology, and Society at Vassar College</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Illuminations Episode 4: Quantum Buddhism

It’s common to feel that technology removes the magic of the world, but Hindu worshippers in Bangalore have shown that it's all in the approach. GuestTulasi Srinivas, associate professor of anthropology at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies at Emerson College. Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society and the Indian Sociological Society. Author of Winged Faith: Rethinking Globalization and Religious Pluralism, among other books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s common to feel that technology removes the magic of the world, but Hindu worshippers in Bangalore have shown that it's all in the approach. Guest<a href="https://emerson.edu/faculty-staff-directory/tulasi-srinivas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tulasi Srinivas</a>, associate professor of anthropology at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies at Emerson College. Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society and the Indian Sociological Society. Author of Winged Faith: Rethinking Globalization and Religious Pluralism, among other books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Illuminations Episode 3: Divine Technology

Do scientists ever reject science? Research data on the controversial topic of extraterrestrial life has met with resistance from some in the scientific community and openness from communities of faith. GuestsAvi Loeb, professor of astrophysics and cosmology at Harvard University, where he serves as the Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science. Author of Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth. Kate Dorsch, associate director of Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Pennsylvania .Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), longtime U.S. Senator (1987-2017) from the state of Nevada and former Senate Majority Leader (2007-2015. *The Senator died in December 2021.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do scientists ever reject science? Research data on the controversial topic of extraterrestrial life has met with resistance from some in the scientific community and openness from communities of faith. Guests<a href="https://astronomy.fas.harvard.edu/people/avi-loeb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avi Loeb</a>, professor of astrophysics and cosmology at Harvard University, where he serves as the Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science. Author of <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/extraterrestrial-the-first-sign-of-intelligent-life-beyond-earth-avi-loeb/15770600?ean=9780358645535" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth</a>. <a href="https://hss.sas.upenn.edu/people/kate-dorsch-0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kate Dorsch</a>, associate director of Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Pennsylvania .<a href="https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/20266" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV)</a>, longtime U.S. Senator (1987-2017) from the state of Nevada and former Senate Majority Leader (2007-2015. *The Senator died in December 2021.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Illuminations Episode 2: Beyond Belief

Have faith and science always been enemies? The story of Robert Hooke, a revolutionary working in the Scientific Revolution, exemplifies the ways in which Christianity has actually provoked scientific inquiry. Robert George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University.Patricia Fara, director of studies and affiliated lecturer at the University of Cambridge’s Department of the History and Philosophy of Science.Jim Bennett, Keeper Emeritus at the Science Museum, London and professor emeritus of the history of science, University of Oxford.Brother Guy Consolmagno, director of the Vatican Observatory and president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation.Stephen Barr, professor emeritus at the University of Delaware’s department of physics and astronomy.This episode was produced by Rosalind Rei and Maria Devlin McNair.Illuminations is supported by the John Templeton Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have faith and science always been enemies? The story of Robert Hooke, a revolutionary working in the Scientific Revolution, exemplifies the ways in which Christianity has actually provoked scientific inquiry. Robert George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University.Patricia Fara, director of studies and affiliated lecturer at the University of Cambridge’s Department of the History and Philosophy of Science.Jim Bennett, Keeper Emeritus at the Science Museum, London and professor emeritus of the history of science, University of Oxford.Brother Guy Consolmagno, director of the Vatican Observatory and president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation.Stephen Barr, professor emeritus at the University of Delaware’s department of physics and astronomy.This episode was produced by Rosalind Rei and Maria Devlin McNair.Illuminations is supported by the John Templeton Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Illuminations Episode 1: Experimental Methods

Illuminations is a limited series that reveals the untold friendship of religion and science. Through interviews and stories drawn from a range of cultures, faiths, and eras, this series reveals the unknown and unexpected histories of how religion and science have been entangled across time. We hear why the Dalai Lama loves quantum mechanics; why the Mormon faith inspires a search for extraterrestrial life; why the Scientific Revolution was catalyzed by a religious quest to uncover divine craftsmanship. These surprising narratives explode the myth that faith and science are destined to be enemies and reveal how they worked as mutual inspiration.Illuminations is produced by Zachary Davis, Maria Devlin McNair, Liya Rechtman and Nick Andersen. Script editing by Galen Beebe. Sound Design by Stephen Larosa. Artwork by Dan Pecci.Illuminations is supported by the John Templeton Foundation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Illuminations is a limited series that reveals the untold friendship of religion and science. Through interviews and stories drawn from a range of cultures, faiths, and eras, this series reveals the unknown and unexpected histories of how religion and science have been entangled across time. We hear why the Dalai Lama loves quantum mechanics; why the Mormon faith inspires a search for extraterrestrial life; why the Scientific Revolution was catalyzed by a religious quest to uncover divine craftsmanship. These surprising narratives explode the myth that faith and science are destined to be enemies and reveal how they worked as mutual inspiration.Illuminations is produced by Zachary Davis, Maria Devlin McNair, Liya Rechtman and Nick Andersen. Script editing by Galen Beebe. Sound Design by Stephen Larosa. Artwork by <a href="https://www.danpecci.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Pecci</a>.Illuminations is supported by the John Templeton Foundation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Illuminations Introduction

A podcast about the ideas that shape our lives. Hosted by Zachary Davis and produced at Harvard Divinity School.

Illuminations is a limited series from Ministry of Ideas that reveals the untold friendship of religion and science. Through interviews and stories drawn from a range of cultures, faiths, and eras, this series reveals the unknown and unexpected histories of how religion and science have been entangled across time. We hear why the Dalai Lama loves quantum mechanics; why the Mormon faith inspires a search for extraterrestrial life; why the Scientific Revolution was catalyzed by a religious quest to uncover divine craftsmanship. These surprising narratives explode the myth that faith and science are destined to be enemies. Illuminations is produced by Zachary Davis, Maria Devlin McNair, Liya Rechtman and Nick Andersen. Script editing by Galen Beebe. Sound Design by Stephen Larosa. Artwork by Dan Pecci.Learn more at ministryofideas.org/illuminations and find us on Twitter @ministryofideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Illuminations is a limited series from <a href="https://www.ministryofideas.org/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ministry of Ideas</a> that reveals the untold friendship of religion and science. Through interviews and stories drawn from a range of cultures, faiths, and eras, this series reveals the unknown and unexpected histories of how religion and science have been entangled across time. We hear why the Dalai Lama loves quantum mechanics; why the Mormon faith inspires a search for extraterrestrial life; why the Scientific Revolution was catalyzed by a religious quest to uncover divine craftsmanship. These surprising narratives explode the myth that faith and science are destined to be enemies. Illuminations is produced by Zachary Davis, Maria Devlin McNair, Liya Rechtman and Nick Andersen. Script editing by Galen Beebe. Sound Design by Stephen Larosa. Artwork by <a href="https://www.danpecci.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Pecci</a>.Learn more at <a href="http://ministryofideas.org/illuminations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ministryofideas.org/illuminations</a> and find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/ministryofideas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ministryofideas.</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Illuminations Teaser

Scientists discovered that some stars have heartbeats and that some of them can be used to measure the longest distances that exist.This episode was produced by Andrew Middleton  and Liya Rechtman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists discovered that some stars have heartbeats and that some of them can be used to measure the longest distances that exist.This episode was produced by <a href="https://twitter.com/EcoAndrewTRC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Middleton </a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ConstantLiya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liya Rechtman.</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Measure for Measure Episode 8: Star Ladder

Scientist Alfred Kinsey tried to differentiate human sexualities on a seven-point scale. In so doing, he brought us the basics of bisexuality. But the scale leaves a lot to be desired. Instead of a spectrum, Special Guest Kate Sisk leads us into a gay fog.GUESTKate Sisk (she/they/he) is a professional stand up comedian, amateur drag king, and co-host of the award-winning podcast, We’re Having Gay Sex.This episode was produced by Andrew Middleton and Liya Rechtman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientist Alfred Kinsey tried to differentiate human sexualities on a seven-point scale. In so doing, he brought us the basics of bisexuality. But the scale leaves a lot to be desired. Instead of a spectrum, Special Guest Kate Sisk leads us into a gay fog.GUEST<a href="https://www.katesisk.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kate Sisk</a> (she/they/he) is a professional stand up comedian, amateur drag king, and co-host of the award-winning podcast, <a href="https://werehavinggaysex.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We’re Having Gay Sex</a>.This episode was produced by <a href="https://twitter.com/EcoAndrewTRC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Middleton</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ConstantLiya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liya Rechtman.</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Measure for Measure Episode 7: Kinsey

The Intelligence Quotient is a measure of intelligence that has life-or-death consequences. Should we trust it?GUESTAlan Gouddis is a Partner with Sherman &amp; Sterling. He was recognized by The Legal 500 as a “Leading Lawyer” in M&amp;A Litigation Defense in 2021.  This episode was produced by Andrew Middleton  and Liya Rechtman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Intelligence Quotient is a measure of intelligence that has life-or-death consequences. Should we trust it?GUESTAlan Gouddis is a Partner with Sherman &amp; Sterling. He was recognized by The Legal 500 as a “Leading Lawyer” in M&amp;A Litigation Defense in 2021.  This episode was produced by <a href="https://twitter.com/EcoAndrewTRC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Middleton </a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ConstantLiya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liya Rechtman.</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Measure for Measure Episode 6: IQ

Taste is a subjective experience. We know this because eggs pickled in human urine, cheese with live maggots living in it, fertilized and mostly-developed duck eggs, rotten shark, calf blood and cheese whiz are all delicacies somewhere. But there is a flavor that we can measure and compare objectively. Kind of.This episode was produced by Andrew Middleton and Liya Rechtman.Special thanks to our taste-testers: Brian Sexton, Daniel Siegel, Grace Gouddis, Gregory Fredle, Lois Rosson, Maiya Zwerling, Michelle Tigchelaar, Simon Brown, and Val McGraw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taste is a subjective experience. We know this because eggs pickled in human urine, cheese with live maggots living in it, fertilized and mostly-developed duck eggs, rotten shark, calf blood and cheese whiz are all delicacies somewhere. But there is a flavor that we can measure and compare objectively. Kind of.This episode was produced by <a href="https://twitter.com/EcoAndrewTRC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Middleton</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ConstantLiya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liya Rechtman</a>.Special thanks to our taste-testers: Brian Sexton, Daniel Siegel, Grace Gouddis, Gregory Fredle, Lois Rosson, Maiya Zwerling, Michelle Tigchelaar, Simon Brown, and Val McGraw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Measure for Measure Episode 5: Scoville

We’d rate today’s episode a ten out of ten, five star, certified fresh, two thumbs up. But we can’t speak for its IMdB score.This episode was produced by Andrew Middleton and Liya Rechtman.Measure for Measure is a limited series from Ministry of Ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’d rate today’s episode a ten out of ten, five star, certified fresh, two thumbs up. But we can’t speak for its IMdB score.This episode was produced by <a href="https://twitter.com/EcoAndrewTRC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Middleton</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ConstantLiya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liya Rechtman</a>.Measure for Measure is a limited series from <a href="https://www.ministryofideas.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ministry of Ideas</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Measure for Measure Episode 4: Movies

We’re hitting up against the very nature of measurement: How can we best describe the world around us, in its infinite complexity, with finite measures? In other words, how hard are rocks?This episode was produced by Andrew Middleton and Liya Rechtman.Measure for Measure is a limited series from Ministry of Ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re hitting up against the very nature of measurement: How can we best describe the world around us, in its infinite complexity, with finite measures? In other words, how hard are rocks?This episode was produced by <a href="https://twitter.com/EcoAndrewTRC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Middleton</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ConstantLiya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liya Rechtman.</a>Measure for Measure is a limited series from <a href="https://www.ministryofideas.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ministry of Ideas</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Measure for Measure Episode 3: Mohs

Jews are ritually obligated to eat matzah during Passover. But how much matzah? Well, that depends on your views on the size of an olive. This episode was produced by Andrew Middleton and Liya Rechtman. Special thanks to Rabbi Natan Slifkin, founder of RationalistJudaism.com for his work on olives and biblical measurements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jews are ritually obligated to eat matzah during Passover. But how much matzah? Well, that depends on your views on the size of an olive. This episode was produced by <a href="https://twitter.com/EcoAndrewTRC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Middleton</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ConstantLiya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liya Rechtman</a>. Special thanks to Rabbi Natan Slifkin, founder of <a href="http://RationalistJudaism.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RationalistJudaism.com</a> for his work on olives and biblical measurements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Measure for Measure Episode 2: Olives

We love a good chart or graph but we think measurement is more complex and interesting than the data points. The fathom is a measure of depth from the surface to the ocean floorwhich is critical for navigating the Mississippi River and the Suez Canal. The fathom also shows us what’s beyond measurement: The unfathomable.This episode was produced by Andrew Middleton and Liya Rechtman.Measure for Measure is a limited series from Ministry of Ideas. The show is executive produced by Liya Rechtman, created by Andrew Middleton, and sound engineered by Greg Fredle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love a good chart or graph but we think measurement is more complex and interesting than the data points. The fathom is a measure of depth from the surface to the ocean floorwhich is critical for navigating the Mississippi River and the Suez Canal. The fathom also shows us what’s beyond measurement: The unfathomable.This episode was produced by <a href="https://twitter.com/EcoAndrewTRC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Middleton</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ConstantLiya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liya Rechtman</a>.Measure for Measure is a limited series from Ministry of Ideas. The show is executive produced by Liya Rechtman, created by Andrew Middleton, and sound engineered by Greg Fredle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Measure for Measure Episode 1: Fathom

Could you pick a white-breasted nuthatch out of a lineup? We explore the value - and limits - of birdwatching, categorization, and measurement.This episode was produced by Andrew Middleton and Liya Rechtman.Measure for Measure is a limited series from Ministry of Ideas. The show is executive produced by Liya Rechtman, created by Andrew Middleton, and sound engineered by Greg Fredle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could you pick a white-breasted nuthatch out of a lineup? We explore the value - and limits - of birdwatching, categorization, and measurement.This episode was produced by Andrew Middleton and Liya Rechtman.Measure for Measure is a limited series from Ministry of Ideas. The show is executive produced by Liya Rechtman, created by Andrew Middleton, and sound engineered by Greg Fredle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Measure for Measure Episode 0: Birds

One of the most thoughtful podcasts out there. Make more please!

Ministry of Ideas

Excellent show. The episode “Nothing Matters” blew my mind. 
Please please make more

So so good. Please make more

Religious people have played an important role in progressive politics in the US for its entire history. Contemporary leftists should look to build bridges and include religious voices in the pursuit of a more just and sustainable society.Guests: Elizabeth Bruenig, Washington Post columnist EJ Dionne, Washington Post columnist and Professor at Georgetown University Dan McKanan, Professor at Harvard Divinity School  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Religious people have played an important role in progressive politics in the US for its entire history. Contemporary leftists should look to build bridges and include religious voices in the pursuit of a more just and sustainable society.Guests:<ul> <li>Elizabeth Bruenig, Washington Post columnist</li> <li>EJ Dionne, Washington Post columnist and Professor at Georgetown University</li> <li>Dan McKanan, Professor at Harvard Divinity School</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Progressive Souls: Part I

Many think modernity is about the rise of science, the spread of democracy and capitalism, or the decline of religion or superstition. But those stories ignore the bigger picture about colonialism and race.Guests:Mayra Rivera, professor of Religion and Latinx Studies at Harvard University.Jared Hickman, professor of English at Johns Hopkins University. Author of the book, Black Prometheus: Race and Radicalism in the Age of Atlantic Slavery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many think modernity is about the rise of science, the spread of democracy and capitalism, or the decline of religion or superstition. But those stories ignore the bigger picture about colonialism and race.Guests:Mayra Rivera, professor of Religion and Latinx Studies at Harvard University.Jared Hickman, professor of English at Johns Hopkins University. Author of the book, Black Prometheus: Race and Radicalism in the Age of Atlantic Slavery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Myth of Modernity

Trust in government, media, organized religion, businesses and even democracy is at historic lows. But what if the answer to declining faith in institutions isn’t more hope, but more cynicism?Guests Sharon Stanley, Professor of Political Science at the University of Memphis and the author of The French Enlightenment and the Emergence of Modern Cynicism. David Mazella, Professor of English at the University of Houston and the author of The Making of Modern Cynicism  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trust in government, media, organized religion, businesses and even democracy is at historic lows. But what if the answer to declining faith in institutions isn’t more hope, but more cynicism?Guests<ul> <li>Sharon Stanley, Professor of Political Science at the University of Memphis and the author of The French Enlightenment and the Emergence of Modern Cynicism.</li> <li>David Mazella, Professor of English at the University of Houston and the author of The Making of Modern Cynicism</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Enlightened Cynicism

The decline of organized religion in the West has opened up new paths for individuals to pursue what once was once understood to be salvation.Guests Craig Calhoun, President of the Berggruen Institute and author of Rethinking Secularism Sean Kelly, Professor of Philosophy of Harvard University and author of All Things Shining Angie Thurston, fellow at On Being and author of How We Gather  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The decline of organized religion in the West has opened up new paths for individuals to pursue what once was once understood to be salvation.Guests<ul> <li>Craig Calhoun, President of the Berggruen Institute and author of Rethinking Secularism</li> <li>Sean Kelly, Professor of Philosophy of Harvard University and author of All Things Shining</li> <li>Angie Thurston, fellow at On Being and author of How We Gather</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Secular Salvations

Between the Buddhist doctrine of ‘emptiness,’ the Jewish idea of Ayin, and the quantum mechanical zero-point energy of a vacuum, it turns out there’s quite a lot to be said about Nothing.Guests Janet Gyatso, Professor of Buddhist Studies at Harvard Divinity School Daniel Matt, Scholar of Jewish Mysticism  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between the Buddhist doctrine of ‘emptiness,’ the Jewish idea of Ayin, and the quantum mechanical zero-point energy of a vacuum, it turns out there’s quite a lot to be said about Nothing.Guests<ul> <li>Janet Gyatso, Professor of Buddhist Studies at Harvard Divinity School</li> <li>Daniel Matt, Scholar of Jewish Mysticism</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Nothing Matters

Understanding race in America requires understanding its relationship to class.Guests Joshua Bennett, writer and poet Julian Bourg, Professor of History at Boston College Nancy Isenberg, author of White Trash   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding race in America requires understanding its relationship to class.Guests<ul> <li>Joshua Bennett, writer and poet</li> <li>Julian Bourg, Professor of History at Boston College</li> <li>Nancy Isenberg, author of White Trash </li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

White Balance

Contemporary diet culture is only the latest manifestation of a long history of religious fervor about food.Guests Isabel Foxen Duke, health coach Alan Levinovitz, Professor of Religious Studies at James Madison University Corrie Norman, Associate Director, Religious Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contemporary diet culture is only the latest manifestation of a long history of religious fervor about food.Guests<ul> <li>Isabel Foxen Duke, health coach</li> <li>Alan Levinovitz, Professor of Religious Studies at James Madison University</li> <li>Corrie Norman, Associate Director, Religious Studies at the University of</li> <li>Wisconsin-Madison</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Forbidden Fruit

Total faith in meritocracy leads to the dangerous belief that all social winners and losers are wholly deserving. Instead, we need an economy of grace.Guests Victor Tan Chen, assistant professor of sociology at Virginia Commonwealth University and author of Cut Loose: Jobless and Hopeless in an Unfair Economy  Thomas Frank, author of What’s the Matter with Kansas? and Listen, Liberal   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Total faith in meritocracy leads to the dangerous belief that all social winners and losers are wholly deserving. Instead, we need an economy of grace.Guests<ul> <li>Victor Tan Chen, assistant professor of sociology at Virginia Commonwealth University and author of Cut Loose: Jobless and Hopeless in an Unfair Economy </li> <li>Thomas Frank, author of What’s the Matter with Kansas? and Listen, Liberal </li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Demeritocracy

Who gets to define generational cohorts and do they obscure more than illuminate?Guests Neil Howe, author of Generations  Tony Tulathimutte, author of Why There’s No ‘Millennial’ Novel   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who gets to define generational cohorts and do they obscure more than illuminate?Guests<ul> <li>Neil Howe, author of Generations </li> <li>Tony Tulathimutte, author of Why There’s No ‘Millennial’ Novel </li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Generation Why?

We shouldn’t be dismissive of the popularity of children’s literature among adults, as it is often in these works of fiction that powerful themes such as death, love, and virtue are most deeply and imaginatively explored.Guests Christina Phillips Mattson, Scholar of Children’s Literature Casper ter Kuile, Ministry Innovation Fellow at Harvard Divinity School and co-host of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text MG Prezioso, Contributing writer for Harvard Political Review  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We shouldn’t be dismissive of the popularity of children’s literature among adults, as it is often in these works of fiction that powerful themes such as death, love, and virtue are most deeply and imaginatively explored.Guests<ul> <li>Christina Phillips Mattson, Scholar of Children’s Literature</li> <li>Casper ter Kuile, Ministry Innovation Fellow at Harvard Divinity</li> <li>School and co-host of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text</li> <li>MG Prezioso, Contributing writer for Harvard Political Review</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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