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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

Donna Rice Hughes Warns about Obscenity Crisis

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October 12, 2021}

I have launched a new podcast through the Discovery Institute called Humanize — “where human rights meet human responsibilities” — in which I converse with thinkers and activists about issues germane to human dignity and our moral duties to each other, animals, and the environment.

A Philosopher Simply Invents Animals’ Concept of Death: Denyse O'Leary; October 11, 2021

A Mandate Martyr: Wesley J. Smith; October 9, 2021

Medical Journal: Impede Evictions for ‘Health Equity’: Wesley J. Smith; October 9, 2021

Discovery Institute Fellow Speaks at the D.C. 40 Days for Life Kickoff Rally: Arina O. Grossu; October 7, 2021

More Evidence of China’s Brutal Pogrom against Uyghurs: Wesley J. Smith; October 5, 2021

More posts ….

Podcast

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 ›

Bobby Schindler on Terri Schiavo, protecting at-risk persons, and true healthcare

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Tom Shakely
October 4, 2021}

This week on Humanize, Wesley interviews Bobby Schindler. Schindler came to international prominence when he and his family launched a multi-year legal and public campaign to save his sister, Terri Schiavo’s, life. After her death by court-ordered dehydration, the family launched the Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Network that advocates for the medically vulnerable, which Bobby currently leads. Wesley and Read More ›