Are emotions really separate from rationality? Is trusting science similar to religious faith? Do poetry and mythic archetypes disclose a reality beyond the material world? What might characters like Mr. Spock reveal about logical thinking?
For this week's Bonus, Julian explores the relationships between scientific and religious world views through the lenses of emotions, metaphors, and the brain. He draws on clips from neuroscientist Antonio Damasio, philosopher Julia Galef, linguist George Lakoff, biology professor Robert Sapolsky, and neurologist Vilayanur Ramachandran.
Show Notes
This Time With Feeling: David Brooks and Antonio Damasio
40/40 Vision Lecture: Neurology and the Passion for Art
George Lakoff - How Does Philosophy Illuminate the Physical World?
The Straw Vulcan, Julia Galef Skepticon 4