Science, secularism and new atheism have gained prominence in the marketplace of ideas. But outside of the academics, it seems like the supporters of these ideas on social media are not actually spreading rationalism. Have people become more rational? Or is there a significant element of tribalism against Islam and Muslims?
Social scientist Dr. Azim Shariff discusses the “Intellectual Dark Web”, pluralism as a pathway to counter reactionary discourse from both sides and the effect of social media on religion and civil discourse.
Azim Shariff is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on where morality intersects with religion, cultural attitudes and economics.