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Coming home: people, place and potential
By Dr George Locke In this article, George returns to her hometown of Pembroke Dock and finds herself reflecting not just on policy ideas...

Dr George Locke
Jul 31, 202512 min read


De-centring the town: have we reached the point of no return?
By John Hubbard John is a retired English teacher who has had a lifelong interest in architecture. He currently volunteers for the...

John Hubbard
Jul 31, 20258 min read


Community hubs: can they help regenerate town centres?
By Maggie Hall Maggie is a retired teacher of speech and drama, a former Chair of Brighton Humanists, a member of the Humanists UK...

Maggie Hall
Jul 31, 20255 min read


Beyond retail: reimagining town centres for connection and belonging
By Aaron the Humanist In this month’s exploration of the future of our town centres, Aaron shares a bold and human-centred vision of what...

Aaron the Humanist
Jul 31, 20256 min read


Adapt or die! Our city centres must evolve in order to survive
By Paul Benton Paul is an educational support worker and freelance writer from Peterborough, UK. In this lively and thought-provoking...

Paul Benton
Jul 31, 20254 min read


The Buddha: humanist, rationalist and social reformer
By Mohit Palagiri Mohit is a humanist and a political activist. In India, he writes for the English-language magazine Modern Rationalist...

Mohit Palagiri
Jul 31, 202515 min read


Links in the Chain: a human prompt, a profound response
By Owen Morton Reflecting on his forthcoming Tom White Memorial Lecture, the author presents a personal encounter with AI that began with...

Owen Morton
Jul 31, 20255 min read


Morality without bribes and threats: Why humanists reject the idea of a reward-and-punishment God — and what this means for our understanding of ethics
By Air Marshall Vir Narain (Retd.) Vir Narain, formerly Air Officer Commander-in-Chief, Indian Air Force Training Command, is currently...

Vir Narain
Jul 31, 20254 min read


The Algorithmic Soul: How digital systems are quietly shaping our sense of self, morality, and meaning
By David Falls In our increasingly post-religious age, technology is quietly stepping into the space once occupied by faith. Digital...

David Falls
Jul 31, 20257 min read


World Government by Superintelligent AI: Humanist Dream or Nightmare?
Dr Stephen Marshall in conversation with ChatGPT Stephen’s PhD was an early example of using neural networks in clinical decision...

Stephen Marshall
Jul 31, 202512 min read


A scientist responds to the Kalam Cosmological Argument
By Geoff Kirby Geoff joined the Civil Service in 1960 as a scientist and took early retirement in 1993. He then worked part-time as a...

Geoff Kirby
Jul 31, 202512 min read


From Faith to Naturalism: a personal journey
By Ron March Ron is a retired religious education teacher and a member of West Dorset Humanists. In this augmented version of a short...

Ron March
Jul 31, 20258 min read


The Climate Crisis and Other Animals
Book Review by Maggie Hall The Climate Crisis and Other Animals (2024) by Richard Twine is published by Sydney University Press. In this...

Maggie Hall
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Atheist’s Guide to Religion: why do Muslims ‘revert’ to Islam, not ‘convert’?
A new column on religious literacy by David Warden with some AI assistance I'd like to share two bits of learning about Islam with you....

David Warden
Jul 31, 20254 min read


In The Heart Of Manchester
A villanelle by David Seddon Gaze round and comprehend St Peter’s Square. Inhale it in the daytime and at night. Stand in this heart of...

David Seddon
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Begging Hymn
I beg for mercy, Lord most just, For all the wrong that I have wrought; For all my pride, for all my lust, For all my sin, for all my...

Matthew Robinson
Jul 31, 20251 min read


Editor’s welcome
John Lennon’s song “Give Peace a Chance” was released in 1969 as a single by the Plastic Ono Band under the Beatles’ Apple label. It was...

David Warden
May 31, 20252 min read


World Humanist Day: how will you be celebrating?
World Humanist Day, celebrated each year on 21st June, is a global observance that brings together humanists from around the world to...

Humanistically Speaking
May 31, 20251 min read


Gap year opportunity in the Himalayas
From Trisha Rogers Trisha has taught in the UK, Nigeria, Pakistan and South Korea. She was Vice Chair of the British Humanist Association...

Trisha Rogers
May 31, 20253 min read


Letter from Africa: humanist school charity walk
From Irumba Juma Siriwayo Juma is Managing Director of Katumba Parents Humanist Nursery and Primary School, Co-Director of New Hope...

Irumba Juma Siriwayo
May 31, 20254 min read
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