The following topic isn’t related in any way to Japan, other than the fact that it is something I listen to during my walks and runs, and that I just happen to live in Japan. I guess you could say that since I got the link for this from Alan, who is another JET, that there might actually be a Japan connection, but I digress. The other day Alan suggested that I listen to a podcast called, “Point of Inquiry.” Now, the only way I am going to be able to accurately describe this broadcast is by showing you a section of their mission statement.
“The purpose of Point of Inquiry is to contribute to the public understanding and appreciation of science and reason, and their applications to human conduct, and to promote skepticism of the paranormal and supernatural claims, which often benefit from no scrutiny in our overly-credulous culture.”
This but a part of their mission statement. I recommend you read the entire thing here. Basically, what they attempt to do each week is to defend critical thinking and the scientific method by bringing in accredited people and having them discuss hot cultural topics. These topics can involve the paranormal, religion, or anything that might stimulate a feverish debacle. Somehow Alan knew that this was the one show that I would really enjoy. This week they had R. Joseph Hoffman on to discuss the ruckus behind The DaVinci Code. Get to the bottom of what all the kafufle is about. Don’t take my word for it. Get over there and subscribe to this podcast. It warms my heart to know that there are organizations out there protecting my right to critical thinking and open minded discourse.
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