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March 25, 2026April 7, 2026testing, article, internal

My first impressions of the New Enlightenment project

In an age when noise is mistaken for argument and outrage for conviction, the New Enlightenment Project stands apart – a […]

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February 8, 2026February 27, 2026public, article

Humanism as Resistance: Reclaiming Dialogue in Divided Times

Previously published in: humanistfreedoms The rise of modern individualism, scientific inquiry, and pluralistic thought did not emerge in Europe because Christianity was […]

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January 28, 2026March 28, 2026public, article

Humanism and Religion

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Perspectives for a New Enlightenment: Essays in Humanist Understanding

PART ONE I Humanism seeks truth from evidence and rational analysis. It engages in calm and open discussions that display a desire […]

January 25, 2026March 4, 2026public, article

Humanism, Democracy, and Freedom

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Perspectives for a New Enlightenment: Essays in Humanist Understanding

PART ONE Democracy in government essentially means “rule by the people” rather than rule by a monarch, aristocracy or dictator. Democracy is […]

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January 24, 2026February 17, 2026public, article

Humanism and Art

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Perspectives for a New Enlightenment: Essays in Humanist Understanding

PART 1 I Because humanists emphasize the importance of analyzing empirical evidence rationally it is sometimes thought that they are cold and […]

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January 23, 2026February 21, 2026public, article

Preface to Perspectives for a New Enlightenment: Essays in Humanist Understanding

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Perspectives for a New Enlightenment: Essays in Humanist Understanding

These discussion papers grew out of conversations among the members of the New Enlightenment Project. The original intention was to have them […]

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September 20, 2025January 30, 2026public, article

Antisemitism, the Left and 1967

This article by Lloyd Hawkeye Robertson is part of an anthology Unadorned: Conversations on Antisemitism that will be edited and published by […]

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August 20, 2025January 26, 2026public, article

Intelligent Design Adrift: A Tale of Hard Work with One Paddle

“The Act impermissibly endorses religion by advancing the religious belief that a supernatural being created humankind.” Supreme Court of the United States […]

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July 10, 2025January 26, 2026public, article

Be careful in asking an AI a question if you do not already know the answer

Lloyd Hawkeye Robertson I have been canoeing the Hanging Heart Lakes at the northern end of Prince Albert National Park since I […]

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June 17, 2025January 30, 2026public, article

Where Wayward Sons Wander To and Wonder Fro

Introduction How do loosely connected online communities shape young men’s views on gender and mental health, and what does scientific analysis say […]

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"Authoritarian or totalitarian systems—whether religious or political—cannot sustain scientific progress because science depends on criticism, dissent, and the institutionalization of…

A "this is not a pipe - or is it?" comment apologies to René Magritte One art concept that I…

In a pluralistic society where freedoms of critical thinking, thought, cognitive reasoning, increased consciousness and awareness are promoted - divisiveness…