This is the talk I gave at Dragon*Con last year, which was itself an expansion on the talk I gave at TAM9. It’s about how to use emotions to your advantage when trying to promote a cause. I talk about Prop 8, the importance of social justice in getting people to like atheists, and how to be a dick in an effective way.
The powerpoint and notes for the presentation are here: http://freethoughtblogs.com/ashleymiller/2011/09/06/do-be-a-dick-sometimes-emotions-and-skeptics/
The interplay between emotion and reason can be really fascinating. It’s nice to see someone addressing the connection.
Damn, the comparison between the two commercials is hard to take. The first one fails on so many levels.
Oh wow — this is you! I was at that panel but completely forgot your name. Well fancy that! I hope you’ll be returning to Dragon*Con this year. If so, see you at the SkepticTrack.
-TTm
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