Why Evil Matters: How Science & Religion Fumbled a Big One

by Alex Tsakiris

Why does science use quotes around “evil”? Why do we settle for religious answers? And if evil is around us, and maybe within us, what can we do about it? From an irreverent voice in alternative science reporting comes a novel look at a powerful force driving our culture. Alex Tsakiris shares what he's learned interviewing some of the world's most respected frontier scientists and spiritual thinkers. In a down to earth and sometimes brutally honest way, Alex examines why evil is brushed aside by our science-centric culture and how new developments in consciousness research might point the way to a more meaningful understanding of who we are. Filled with fascinating insights from leading experts in physics, philosophy, psychology, psi, religious studies, UFOs and the paranormal, this captivating book explores one of the great hidden forces shaping who we are and points towards how we might become our best selves. About the Alex Tsakiris is a successful entrepreneur-turned-science-podcaster. In 2007 Alex launched Skeptiko, which has become the #1 podcast covering the science of human consciousness. He has appeared on many popular syndicated radio talk shows and podcasts and is well-known within the parapsychology and near-death experience research communities. skeptiko.com Second Edition (Note from Alex Tsakiris): You may notice comments about horribly sloppy grammar and editing in the first edition of this manuscript. Unfortunately, it's true. An early, place-holder draft was accidentally released in November of 2020. The current version has been professionally edited and formatted. Please do let me know if received the early, unfinished edition. I will gladly refund your purchase or make sure you get the final version.

284 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 31, 2020

About the author

Alex Tsakiris is a successful entrepreneur-turned-science-podcaster. In 2007 Alex launched Skeptiko, which has become the #1 podcast covering the science of human consciousness. He has appeared on many popular syndicated radio talk shows and podcasts and is well-known within the parapsychology and near-death experience research communities.

Reviews

[John Herceg · Rating 4 out of 5]

An Important and Not Simple Conversation

Important because not enough people are engaging in the topic of evil. Not simple because of difficulties disengaging from religious context when talking about evil. Excellent discourse on the subject of extended consciousness. Glad I read it. Would recommend.