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What is humanism for?, with Professor Richard Norman – a moral compass in complex times?

What is humanism for?, with Professor Richard Norman – a moral compass in complex times?

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Professor Richard Norman, an eminent philosopher renowned for his contributions to ethical and political thought, will deliver the opening address at Humanists UK Convention 2025. His lecture, ‘What is humanism for?’, will form a cornerstone of the Convention’s Saturday morning programme, taking place at the Octagon Centre in Sheffield from 13–15 June 2025. Tickets for Humanists UK Convention 2025 are on sale now – and running low. Richard Norman, Emeritus Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Kent, is a leading contemporary philosopher focused on ethics, political philosophy, and humanism. His work examines core humanist principles and their relevance to modern social and political challenges. He is known for explaining complex ideas clearly to both academic and general audiences. His publications include On Humanism, Understanding Humanism (co-authored with Andrew Copson and Luke Donnellan), and Religion and Atheism: Beyond the Divide. This summer will see Richard publish two new books: What is Humanism For?, to be published in June, and Religion and Atheism in Dialogue, co-edited with Anthony Carroll coming in July. Richard is a …

Bugeye Mini EDC titanium floating dial compass from

Bugeye Mini EDC titanium floating dial compass from $33

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The Bugeye Mini is a modern, compact compass designed for contemporary explorers. It combines traditional navigation with advanced materials and design, making it a versatile tool for various adventures. Whether it’s a trek through the wilderness or a journey through the urban jungle. You’ll need a reliable tool to guide you, and the Bugeye Mini Titanium Floating Dial EDC Compass is just the thing. This compact compass is a must-have for anyone who loves to explore. It’s not just any ordinary compass; it’s a precision instrument that’s both tough and easy to use. At the heart of this compass is a 360-degree floating dial that provides quick and accurate readings. This feature is essential when you’re in a hurry and need to make swift decisions about your direction. The floating dial is designed to give you a clear orientation at a glance, which is especially useful in situations where time is of the essence. Early bird supporter pledges are now available for the radical project from roughly $33 or £28 (depending on current exchange rates), offering …

Labour has not got long to find its moral compass | Labour

Labour has not got long to find its moral compass | Labour

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When Francis Ryan asks “What is the point of Labour?” she is articulating the thoughts of many voters who have waited years for a sea change in the government and now fear that a Labour one under Keir Starmer will simply offer us Tory-lite (What’s the point of Starmer’s Labour if it won’t stand up for poor, sick or disabled people?, 12 March). She rightly identifies that Labour’s policy agenda seems to be shaped by a small group of rightwing newspapers, resulting in Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves parading around dressed in the sackcloth and ashes of fiscal responsibility. There is a fundamental flaw and inherent dishonesty in adopting this economic straitjacket while propounding the notion of growing the economy as the route to recovery and the rebuilding of public services. Starmer needs to be honest with the electorate that growing the economy will only improve the wealth and wellbeing of us all if it is accompanied by a redistributive tax regime, where those who prosper the most pay the most and additional tax revenues are invested in …

How to Make Values Your Compass in Life, Not Fear

How to Make Values Your Compass in Life, Not Fear

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Source: Anastasia Petrova / Unsplash Part 4 of the Anxiety Jedi Series. What would you do if I waved a magic wand and took away your anxiety? Try to really imagine this experience in your mind and body. A sublime pause where there is nothing to do, fix, escape, or control. Just a feeling of deep calm and spaciousness. Room for inspiration to open up. What actions would you take? How would you engage in your relationships? What course would you set for your future? When I asked my client Malaika1 these questions, she stared back at me blankly. At 28, she had spent much of her life struggling to manage social anxiety. She had a demanding job at a financial company but avoided the spotlight. She had a housemate and friends from high school, but she worried they found her “boring” and kept her distance. Life felt arduous and lonely. Understandably, Malaika’s goal for therapy was to get relief from her anxiety. Only then might she dream of something more for her life. This …

Grenfell disaster unmasks companies that have ‘lost their moral compass’ | UK | News

Grenfell disaster unmasks companies that have ‘lost their moral compass’ | UK | News

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Sandra Ruiz said the atrocity showed an “attitude of ­unaccountable power” that exists in companies which have “lost their moral compass”. Ms Ruiz, whose niece Jessica Urbano Ramirez was among 72 people killed in the blaze, spoke at Grenfell Testimony Week, which began in London yesterday. She addressed representatives from many of the organisations which bereaved family members hold responsible for what happened in June 2017. Addressing those present, Ms Ruiz said: “We need to see a change in how organisations are led. If you do not go back to your boardrooms to inspire them to make a commitment to memorialising Grenfell by making fundamental changes in their business models, ­putting people ahead of profits, then this will all have been worthless.” She described the fact that not all defendant organisations were present as showing “a total disregard for their responsibilities but also a total disregard for our loss”. The Grenfell disaster has shown that “many organisations, private and public, have lost their moral compass”, Ms Ruiz added. She said an “attitude of unaccountable power” …

Attorney Says He Quit Trump’s Legal Team Because ‘I Had To Follow My Compass’

Attorney Says He Quit Trump’s Legal Team Because ‘I Had To Follow My Compass’

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In his first interview since leaving Donald Trump’s legal team, attorney Joe Tacopina cited “personal reasons” and his “compass” as reasons behind his departure. “I left the team because it was just my time,” he told the Rev Al Sharpton on MSNBC Saturday in what he said would be his only interview on the matter. “I had to follow my compass and my compass told me my time there was done. There are a lot of personal reasons that went into that, things that I can’t and won’t discuss.” Tacopina represented the former president in his first trial last year against E Jean Carroll, a writer whom Trump was found liable of defaming and sexually abusing. Last week, a day before the start of a second defamation trial involving Carroll, Tacopina said he had stopped representing Trump “on all matters”. He filed notices seeking withdrawal of his law firm from Trump’s New York criminal trial and the appeal of the verdict in the first Carroll trial. Tacopina told MSNBC he would not elaborate on his …

Compass chief says Labour has expelled him and attacks party ‘tyranny’ | Labour

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Keir Starmer has been accused of presiding over a Labour party obsessed with “petty tyranny”, as the head of the centre-left pressure group Compass revealed he had been expelled as a member after 44 years. In a move that will reignite concerns of overzealous factionalism on the part of the Labour leader’s allies, Neal Lawson said they were determined to maintain a “domineering power” that had even left some MPs “cowed by the fear that they will be next”. Lawson, an ardent supporter of overhauling the voting system to introduce proportional representation, said he was driven out by “bullies” who had abandoned a longstanding acceptance of pluralism. Last week, he said he received a “cold and clinical” email that “broke my political heart” informing him he was being expelled for a tweet sent in 2021. Neal said he had shared a Liberal Democrat MP’s call for some voters to back Green candidates in the local elections, accompanied by his own suggestion that doing so represented “grownup, progressive politics”. Writing in an article for the Guardian, …

AI’s moral compass with a jack of all trades

AI’s moral compass with a jack of all trades

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Hello, and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show, where we niche down to a single person, think about their work and unpack the rest. This week, Natasha interviewed a Jack of all trades in the AI world with a focus on governance: Navrina Singh. Navrina is the founder and CEO of CredoAI,  a governance platform helping organizations monitor, measure and manage AI-introduced risks. We’re talking about: Navrina’s wedge into the world of AI, and when governance went from a lonely conversation to a global focus. We also spoke about her experience with Microsoft, the Biden responsible AI team, and writing the EU AI act. Regulation, responsible AI and getting over “AI hypocrisy” Casting fear aside as a motivator for change Navrina’s thoughts on recent news in AI, including GPT-4’s launch and Microsoft’s ethical AI team layoffs. As always, Alex, Natasha and Mary Ann will be back for our weekly news roundup on Friday, but you can follow …