The return of assisted suicide
As parliament prepares to vote on assisted dying, how can religious beliefs about our humanity meaningfully inform the debate? 4/10/2024
In Brief
How to invoke God in your Olympic medal speech
As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games draws to a close, Nick Spencer sums up the different ways Olympians have been doing God. 08/08/2024
In Brief
Trump, God, Power, and Providence
Following the assassination attempt on Trump, Nick Spencer comments on the subsequent religious rhetoric and behaviour 19/07/2024
In Brief
The role of religion, ethics, and values in politics.
Nick Spencer features on BBC Radio Scotland’s Sunday Morning with Tony Kearney, offering an ethical perspective on this week in politics 07/07/24
Articles
A humanist future for Europe
Following last week’s European elections, Nick Spencer unpacks the results, the rise of the far–right, and Europe’s humanist future. 11/06/2024
In Depth
How Can You Truly Know A Person? In conversation with David Brooks
Nick Spencer speaks with New York Times journalist David Brooks. 04/06/2024
PodcastWhat is a Life Worth? In conversation with Jenny Kleeman
Nick Spencer speaks with journalist and author Jenny Kleeman. 28/05/2024
PodcastWhy is mental health so bad among the young? In conversation with Abigail Shrier
Nick Spencer speaks with Wall Street Journal writer Abigail Shrier. 21/05/2024
Podcast
At the crossroads of religion and science
Historian, Christopher Harding, reviews Playing God for Engelsberg Ideas. 15/05/2024
ArticlesCan Animals be Persons? In conversation with Mark Rowlands
Nick Spencer speaks with University of Miami Professor, Mark Rowlands. 14/05/2024
PodcastShould You Choose to Live Forever? In conversation with Stephen Cave
Nick Spencer speaks with Director of the Institute of Technology and Humanity, Stephen Cave. 07/05/2024
PodcastWhen will AI evolve a soul? In conversation with Eve Poole
Nick Spencer speaks with Interim CEO Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland, Eve Poole. 30/04/2024
Podcast