The Strange Origins of Popular Superstitions

TheThinkingAtheist

The Thinking Atheist

Education, Society & Culture, Science

4.7 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 19 October 2021

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Don't walk under a ladder. Don't open an umbrella indoors. Beware the black cat. Knock on wood. This lighthearted show explores the origins of popular superstitions.

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0:00.0	Okay, here we go, standby.
0:01.6	3, 2, 1.
0:04.6	The thinking atheist, it's not a person.
0:07.6	It's a symbol.
0:09.0	An idea.
0:10.2	The population of atheists in this country is going through the rule.
0:13.6	Rejecting faith.
0:15.1	Perceiving knowledge.
0:16.7	Challenging the sacred.
0:18.4	If I tell the truth, it's because I tell the truth.
0:22.1	Not because I put my hand on a book and made a wish.
0:25.4	And working together.
0:27.0	For a more rational world.
0:28.8	Take the risk of thinking for yourself.
0:30.8	Much more happiness.
0:31.8	Truth, vision, wisdom will come to you that way.
0:35.4	Assume nothing.
0:37.1	Question everything.
0:39.2	And start thinking.
0:42.2	This is the thinking atheist podcast.
0:45.5	Hosted by Seth Anders.
0:47.5	Thinking about thinking.
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