Are trigger warnings a helpful tool for avoiding potentially harmful distress, or the enabling of hypersensitivity and a victim culture?  We discuss trigger warnings and "safe spaces" in this (inevitably controversial) broadcast.  Guests include a few activists in the freethought movement, and psychologists Dr. Caleb Lack and Dr. Valerie Tarico. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: The Great Courses Plus  <a href="http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth" rel="noopener">http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth</a> Naturebox   <a href="http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheist" rel="noopener">http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheist</a> Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support</a>.

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Trigger Warnings and Safe Spaces

Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides.  A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.