Richard Carrier, PhD
@richardcarrier.info
Godless polyamorous author & speaker. Philosophistorian. Longform blogger. Destroyer of bad epistemologies. Drinker of whiskey & sensible wine. You can find all things me at richardcarrier.info (books, classes, blog).
Although short answer is no (Rachel Wilson is a headliner and an MDD regular, but a conservative Christian anti-feminist), it would be fair to say MDD events are predominately a dudefest and right-leaning. Which tend to go together. Usually fails the Bechdel test. But it's meet them where they are.
November 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Although short answer is no (Rachel Wilson is a headliner and an MDD regular, but a conservative Christian anti-feminist), it would be fair to say MDD events are predominately a dudefest and right-leaning. Which tend to go together. Usually fails the Bechdel test. But it's meet them where they are.
Yes. I’m getting very annoyed by this trend. They are choosing words for clicks and algorithms and not truth in content. Exactly the thing they said they would not do to distinguish themselves from mainstream media. They just became mainstream media: rigging content for views rather than truth.
October 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Yes. I’m getting very annoyed by this trend. They are choosing words for clicks and algorithms and not truth in content. Exactly the thing they said they would not do to distinguish themselves from mainstream media. They just became mainstream media: rigging content for views rather than truth.
You’re talking about Joseph Smith who is the analog to Peter (and Paul, Brigham Young). Jesus is Moroni. Placing him on earth happened a generation later. The evidence is in the studies!
October 8, 2025 at 12:25 AM
You’re talking about Joseph Smith who is the analog to Peter (and Paul, Brigham Young). Jesus is Moroni. Placing him on earth happened a generation later. The evidence is in the studies!
Correction: Tuesday. I had the wrong day. ☺️
October 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Correction: Tuesday. I had the wrong day. ☺️
Yes. I'll announce it on my social media (including Bluesky) as soon as I have the URL.
October 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Yes. I'll announce it on my social media (including Bluesky) as soon as I have the URL.