By David McKnight Humanists rightly value reason, evidence and critical thinking. But are these enough on their own? Drawing on recent neuroscience and a lifetime's experience in science education, David McKnight argues that perhaps the greatest challenge is not learning new facts but developing the capacity to rethink our assumptions. If humanism is to flourish, it must become not only a movement of reason but a movement of continual learning and adaptation. David is a retired science...

By David McKnight In this article, David reflects on decades of involvement in humanist and science advocacy, exploring how humanist ideas are communicated, who gets to shape them, and how participation, clarity and cooperation might help humanism connect more effectively with the wider public. David is a retired science teacher and a Nuffield Chemist. He has a BSc Honours degree in Metallurgy and a Master’s degree in Education from Reading University. Editor’s note This article reflects one...