Monthly Archives: July, 2014

Population and Poverty

Father Castro, a church executive, recently mentioned, "100 million population, it's good for the economy. Ibig sabihin niyan meron tayong workers,...

FF Podcast (Audio) 45: Do Selfies Cause Demonic Possession?

Filipino Freethinkers Podcast (Audio) 45 - Do Selfies Cause Demonic Possession?

This week, we talk about the children from San Fernando, La Union, who were supposedly possessed by demons after taking selfies under a plum tree.

FF Podcast 45: Do Selfies Cause Demonic Possession?

This week, we talk about the children from San Fernando, La Union, who were supposedly possessed by demons after taking selfies under a plum tree.

A Filipino for Palestine

As a Filipino, the struggle of Palestine for independence strongly resonates with me. Being used as a pawn by regional powers;...

Possession by Indoctrination

On July 20, 2014, five students were possessed by evil spirits because they took selfies near a duhat tree. Allegedly, several...

Why Most People Suck at Love

*Reflections on Yann Dall'Aglio's TED TALK presentation, "Love — you're doing it wrong." I've always been interested in the idea of attraction....

FF Podcast (Audio): Dan Ariely (Conversations for a Cause)

Dan Ariely
Conversations for a Cause is a series of interviews with celebrity freethinkers, part of an online donation drive to support ongoing Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) relief and rehabilitation efforts.

This week, we talk with Dan Ariely, psychologist/behavioral economist and the author of Predictably Irrational. We ask him about attractiveness, cheating, and the value of human irrationality.

A Conversation with Dan Ariely

This week, we talk with Dan Ariely, psychologist/behavioral economist and the author of Predictably Irrational. We ask him about attractiveness, cheating, and the value of human irrationality.

Quit Predicting the World Cup: An Idiot’s Introduction to Football and Statistics

As much as possible, I avoid making predictions about which team will win the World Cup. First of all, I’m not...

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