Astrology. Dangerous pseudoscience? Comforting salve in a cold capitalist world? Subjugated knowledge? It's all fun and games when you're looking up your Co-Star horoscope, but according to philosopher Theodor Adorno, even a playful belief in astrology encourages submission to the status quo--and promotes fascist thinking. In this can't-miss episode 32, Elli ... Show More
May 2022
44: Signs, Seances, and the Stars: Dark History of Psychics and Astrology
<div>What’s your sign, babe? How many times have you been asked that? How many times has someone blamed their behavior on the planetary alignment or the stars? It’s all astrology’s fault. But there is so much more to astrology than just the ~signs~. Today we go into the long hist ... Show More
43m 50s
May 2023
What’s Your Sign? Astrology's Modern Renaissance
Why is astrology having such a moment? The business of astrology — estimated to be worth more than $2 billion — is booming: apps, classes, conferences, startups. All being fueled by the social media age. This week Audie looks to the heavens with two world-renowned astrologers, Je ... Show More
30m 27s
<p><strong>Do zodiac signs dictate demeanors and destinies, or are horoscopes hogwash? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/professordaveexplains" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dave Farina</a> consults the stars about astrology with us here on Skeptical Sunday!</strong></p>
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