Kresta in the Afternoon – January 16, 2024 – Hour 1
Stacy Trasancos reviews the biggest scientific breakthroughs of 2023, Dan Philpott explains the connection between human rights and religion, and Al asks if we should consider a politician’s religion, or their virtue.
Why Human Rights need Religion
December 10, 2023 was the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It’s a document that would not have been possible without the remarkable consensus of religious leaders from around the world. We talk more with Dan Philpott about the importance of religion to Human Rights today.
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Kresta Comments: Should we consider a politician’s religion, or their virtue?
Last week we received a letter from a listener asking a question that is on many of our minds – what consideration should we give to a candidate’s personal religion and/or virtue before we cast a vote in their support? It’s an important question, and the answer has been debated for centuries of western political thought. Al shares his thoughts.
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The Biggest Science Stories of 2023
2023 was another year of discovery in the scientific community. Much of the discussion focused on the continued rise of AI and the wild popularity of chatbots like ChatGPT. Elsewhere, the UK approved CRISPR treatment for sickle-cell diseases and researchers began “mapping the brain.” Stacy Trasancos joins us with a review.
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What It Looked Like When India Landed on the Moon
UK first to approve CRISPR treatment for diseases: what you need to know
First integrated Human Lung Cell Atlas provides insights into lung diseases
Brain Atlas Paves the Way for New Understanding of How the Brain Functions
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