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.

Guest

David Livingstone Smith

David Livingstone Smith, Ph.D., is Professor of Philosophy at the University of New England in Maine and an award-winning author of ten books. For over two decades, his research has cantered on dehumanization, race and genocide. His book Less Than Human (2011) won the Anisfield-Wolf Award for Nonfiction, while On Inhumanity (2020) and Making Monsters (2021) earned widespread acclaim, with the latter winning the Joseph B. Gittler Award and was shortlisted for the Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize. Smith’s work has been praised by Cornel West, Timothy Snyder, Dorothy Roberts and Angela Saini and described in the Times Literary Supplement as that of “a philosopher seeking not just to interpret the world but to change it.” An interdisciplinary scholar cited across philosophy, history, law, psychology and anthropology, he is a frequent speaker at academic and public forums worldwide, has appeared in documentaries and was a guest speaker at the 2012 G20 summit.

https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com/

Guest appearance on:

48. David Livingstone Smith on the Psychology of Dehumanization - Roots, Rhetoric, Myths and How to Resist It