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Center on Human Exceptionalism

The mission of Discovery Institute’s Center on Human Exceptionalism is to affirm and uphold the intrinsic nature of human dignity, liberty, and equality. In resistance to a growing movement against unique human personhood, we aim to revitalize a commitment to the traditional Western view of human rights and human responsibilities — summed up by the term “human exceptionalism.” Read more

Humanize

Stop ‘Outsourcing’ Unethical Science to Other Countries

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October 27, 2021}

It is long past time for an ethical house cleaning. Overseas breaches of moral propriety by U.S.-funded researchers, domestic companies, and American scientists make us all complicit in wrongdoing. It doesn’t have to be that way. If we close the door on outsourcing ethics, maybe those poor beagl

Did Fauci Fund Abusive Animal Experiments?: Wesley J. Smith; October 23, 2021

Anti-Conscience Mandates Force Doctors to Violate Their Religious Beliefs: Wesley J. Smith; October 21, 2021

Texas Welcomes Unvaccinated Organ-Transplant Patients Refused Care in Colorado: Wesley J. Smith; October 21, 2021

The Rights of Nature: Saving the Planet or Harmful to Humanity?: Wesley J. Smith; October 20, 2021

Donna Rice Hughes Warns about Obscenity Crisis: Wesley J. Smith; October 12, 2021

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Podcast

Dr. Ira Byock on Living Well, Dying Well, and Proper Care Throughout Life

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Tom Shakely
October 25, 2021}

Dr. Ira Byock, Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, joins Wesley J. Smith on Humanize. Dr. Byock is a leading palliative care physician, author, and public advocate for improving care through the end of life. Dr. Byock is an acknowledged visionary and pioneer in palliative care who has made important contributions as a clinician, author and Read More ›

Gary Francione on Animal Rights, Veganism, Abortion, and the Future

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Tom Shakely
October 18, 2021}

Is animal rights a subversive threat to human exceptionalism, or is it the next necessary step in society’s moral growth–as its adherents claim? Today’s episode of Humanize features a respectful conversation between Wesley and the animal rights philosopher Gary Francione, the leader of what is known as the “Abolitionist Movement,” that seeks to end all instrumental use of animals by Read More ›

Donna Rice Hughes of ‘Enough Is Enough’ on Porn, Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), and Healing Our Culture

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Tom Shakely
October 11, 2021}

Pornography has become a scourge in the United States. Today on Humanize, Wesley J. Smith speaks with internet safety and anti-obscenity activist Donna Rice Hughes. Donna and Wesley have a mature discussion about one of the great affronts to human dignity, which is pornography. Donna discusses the impact porn has on children—both as victims of child pornographers and as consumers Read More ›