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I'll always remember what Ian McEwan said on the #WhatIBelieve podcast about the power of books to open the universe a little wider & make us more alive to kaleidoscopically tiny things. It's true! Reading helps children (& adults!) foster imagination, understanding, & empathy.

This is great news.
Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England
Exclusive: Chancellor also set to unveil plans to get young people back into work in party conference speech
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September 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
humanists.uk
S7 of #WhatIBelieve out now! EP1 with Labour peer & lifelong humanist @alfdubs.bsky.social. From a childhood encounter with discrimination in 1940s UK to finding himself unexpectedly part of history as a hospital patient on the day the NHS began, he shares stories from his fascinating life.
May 22, 2025 at 7:40 AM
andrewcopson.bsky.social
Delighted but also saddened to be concluding another wonderful season of #WhatIBelieve & to have the fabulous Adam Kay as our final guest. The podcast continues to celebrate the rich tapestry of humanist values & beliefs that shape our society.
humanists.uk/2023/11/16/h...
November 16, 2023 at 12:53 PM
andrewcopson.bsky.social
‘… It's grown incredibly... more than 40% of the top ten million websites use WordPress in some way.' @mikelittle.com in #WhatIBelieve 📚 humanists.uk/whatibelieve/
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Inspiring and thought-provoking What I Believe is a series of interview essays with high-profile non-religious people in the public eye, around the theme of ‘What I Believe’, which is to say, delving ...
humanists.uk
December 20, 2024 at 1:10 PM
andrewcopson.bsky.social
'We are citizens of an ocean planet. We call it a blue planet but nobody ever looks at the blue, and it's far more than just where the fish live. What's underneath [it's surface] is the engine that's driving Planet Earth.' ~ @helenczerski.bsky.social in #WhatIBelieve 📚 🌊
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Inspiring and thought-provoking What I Believe is a series of interview essays with high-profile non-religious people in the public eye, around the theme of ‘What I Believe’, which is to say, delving ...
humanists.uk
December 17, 2024 at 3:21 PM
humanists.uk
Today's the day! Pick up your livestream tickets to celebrate the launch of our new book #WhatIbelieve with @profaliceroberts.bsky.social and @nataliehaynes.bsky.social this evening at 19:30. humanists.uk/events/what-...
What I Believe: an evening with Alice Roberts and Natalie Haynes
humanists.uk
December 11, 2024 at 10:42 AM
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May 22, 2025 at 7:50 AM
andrewcopson.bsky.social
Timely antidote to nationalist populism: What I Believe contains interviews with over 30 well-known humanists who discuss their beliefs: from reason, science and truth to freedom, equality and justice.

It's out *tomorrow* and will hopefully cheer you up! humanists.uk/whatibelieve/
Pre-order 'What I Believe' today!
Inspiring and thought-provoking What I Believe is a series of interview essays with high-profile non-religious people in the public eye, around the theme of ‘What I Believe’, which is to say, delving ...
humanists.uk
November 6, 2024 at 12:50 PM
andrewcopson.bsky.social
Keep your eyes peeled tomorrow for EP1 with all round good egg, Alf Dubs: Labour peer, campaigner, and former child refugee. We chat about escaping the Nazis, memories of the NHS 'the day it all began', and xenophobia in 1940s UK. #WhatIBelieve humanists.uk/what-i-belie...
'What I Believe' | Listen to the new podcast from Humanists UK
A new weekly podcast series hosted by Andrew Copson, interviewing contemporary humanists about the values, convictions, and opinions they live by.
humanists.uk
May 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
andrewcopson.bsky.social
Interview with epidemiologist and @humanists.uk patron Kate Pickett on society and equality. Featured in #WhatIBelieve 📚 humanists.uk/whatibelieve/
December 20, 2024 at 12:12 PM
humanists.uk
The latest episode of our #WhatIBelieve podcast is out now, featuring @evoswami.bsky.social. Anjali talks to @andrewcopson.bsky.social about evolution, deep time, the immensity of the universe, and the importance of the humanist perspective in troubled times.
humanists.uk/2025/07/14/p...
‘Part of something immense’: Anjali Goswami on humanity’s place in time – What I Believe podcast
The latest episode of Humanists UK’s podcast What I Believe features palaeobiologist and Humanists UK patron, Professor Anjali Goswami.
humanists.uk
July 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM
andrewcopson.bsky.social
‘…It's a very sobering thing to have happened to you. I think it probably left me with an enormous dynamic to grab life by the throat.' @Humanists_UK patron Sandi Toksvig in #WhatIBelieve 📚 humanists.uk/whatibelieve/
Order 'What I Believe' today!
Inspiring and thought-provoking What I Believe is a series of interview essays with high-profile non-religious people in the public eye, around the theme of ‘What I Believe’, which is to say, delving ...
humanists.uk
December 20, 2024 at 12:06 PM
humanists.uk
If you enjoyed @evoswami.bsky.social's inspiring #DarwinDayLecture in 2023 — whether on YouTube or in person — you might also like this wide-ranging interview with her for our #WhatIBelieve podcast.

A compelling voice in public life, and a thoughtful advocate for both humanism and STEM.
andrewcopson.bsky.social Andrew Copson @andrewcopson.bsky.social · Jul 10
Wonderful speaking to @evoswami.bsky.social for the latest episode of #WhatIBelieve. From the importance of humanity’s interconnectedness with the world to how a childhood encounter with a tiger led the course of her career, it’s another uplifting episode peppered with lots of humanist nuggets!
humanists.uk Humanists UK @humanists.uk · Jul 10
New ep of #WhatIBelieve with palaeobiologist Prof @evoswami.bsky.social out now. Powerful look at the intersection of deep time science & humanist philosophy. Anjali's take on humanity’s interconnectedness with the world, 'social nihilism', and why dogs make such great companions. bit.ly/45Se9rQ
July 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
2heartswellness.bsky.social
I believe in a heart-centered approach to patient care.

#WhatIBelieve #HeartCentered #HolisticHealth #YouDeserveIt 💕 #Wellness
August 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
andrewcopson.bsky.social
‘…It's a very sobering thing to have happened to you. I think it probably left me with an enormous dynamic to grab life by the throat.' @humanists.uk patron Sandi Toksvig in #WhatIBelieve 📚 humanists.uk/whatibelieve/
Order 'What I Believe' today!
Inspiring and thought-provoking What I Believe is a series of interview essays with high-profile non-religious people in the public eye, around the theme of ‘What I Believe’, which is to say, delving ...
humanists.uk
December 20, 2024 at 12:11 PM
andrewcopson.bsky.social
Interview with @humanists.uk patron @stephenfry.bsky.social on uncertainty, AI, and human nature. Featured in #WhatIBelieve 📚

humanists.uk/whatibelieve/
December 18, 2024 at 11:57 AM
humanists.uk
New episode of the #WhatIBelieve podcast featuring journalist and political powerhouse Ian Dunt, exploring the uncomfortable truths of liberalism, the rise of populism, and the tension between freedom to act and freedom from oppression. @iandunt.bsky.social humanists.uk/what-i-belie...
‘Liberalism is really the only political philosophy that will sit there and tell you the truth... Our job isn't to promise Utopia... It's just to try and soothe the edges of human conflict, to just try and make it a little bit more moderate, a little bit calmer, a little bit more generous, a little bit less violent, less aggressive, less black and white. And that attitude – it's never something that people want to man the barricades for – but it is, as it happens, a true appraisal of human affairs and the way that we can actually improve people's lives.’
June 5, 2025 at 10:04 AM
andrewcopson.bsky.social
An interview with Rebecca Goldstein, philosopher and novelist, on knowledge and what matters, featured in #WhatIBelieve 📚 humanists.uk/whatibelieve/
December 17, 2024 at 2:05 PM
andrewcopson.bsky.social
Interview with musician and @humanists.uk patron, @frankturner.bsky.social, on creativity and connection. Featured in #WhatIBelieve 📚 humanists.uk/whatibelieve/
December 19, 2024 at 1:14 PM
andrewcopson.bsky.social
Interview with writer, historian, and patron of @humanists.uk, SI Martin, on history and variety. Featured in #WhatIBelieve. 📚

humanists.uk/whatibelieve/
December 19, 2024 at 3:08 PM
humanists.uk
But before we get started, here's a little bit about our new book #WhatIBelieve. It's a short and inspiring collection, featuring interviews with over 30 humanists, including well-known figures such as Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig, Jim Al-Khalili, Alice Roberts, and many more.
Order 'What I Believe' today!
Inspiring and thought-provoking What I Believe is a series of interview essays with high-profile non-religious people in the public eye, around the theme of ‘What I Believe’, which is to say, delving ...
humanists.uk
December 11, 2024 at 7:31 PM
humanists.uk
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Season 7 of #WhatIBelieve, our podcast exploring the beliefs of humanists in the public eye. The first episode is out tomorrow, and we're equally delighted to announce that Stephen Fry is the season 7 headliner 🎉🎉

humanists.uk/2025/05/21/s...
Stephen Fry to headline seventh season of Humanists UK’s ‘What I Believe’ podcast
Humanists UK is delighted to announce that the seventh season of What I Believe – its hit podcast delving into the beliefs and values of well-known humanists – will premiere this Thursday (22 May).  T...
humanists.uk
May 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
humanists.uk
The #WhatIBelieve podcast examines the beliefs and values of well-known humanists – campaigners, artists, writers, and entertainers in the public eye. All ideas, values, and beliefs are open to question, and the podcast covers enormous ground. Listen here: humanists.uk/what-i-believe
'What I Believe' | Listen to the new podcast from Humanists UK
A new weekly podcast series hosted by Andrew Copson, interviewing contemporary humanists about the values, convictions, and opinions they live by.
humanists.uk
June 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
2heartswellness.bsky.social
I believe in my patients and clients.

#WhatIBelieve #TeamWork #Respect #TrustInPatients #ChineseMedicine #HealthCoaching #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness
November 6, 2025 at 3:29 AM
andrewcopson.bsky.social
If you’re not familiar with #WhatIBelieve, it’s a podcast made by Humanists UK (& hosted by yours truly) interviewing humanists in the public eye about the values, convictions, & opinions they live by. It’s now on its sixth season & we’ve had 55 guests to date! humanists.uk/what-i-belie...
'What I Believe' | Listen to the new podcast from Humanists UK
A new weekly podcast series hosted by Andrew Copson, interviewing contemporary humanists about the values, convictions, and opinions they live by.
humanists.uk
November 2, 2023 at 3:36 PM