In this video, Antoinette Brim-Bell, CT Poet Laureate and Anita Peters, president of Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (CT) meet for the first time. Their delightful conversation covers a wide range of topics. They explore the importance of arts, poetry, and critical thinking in fostering community, understanding history, and promoting empathy. Antoinette Brim-Bell shares her insights on the role of poetry in human communication. This video will allow you to get to know Antoinette Brim-Bell. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

In this episode, we turn our attention to Dale Kutnik, futurist, global AI consultant and longtime HFFC member. Dale will take us into the future of AI and quantum computing. Dale is a senior VP emeritus and distinguished analyst at Gartner, who's worked with CIOs and senior business executives around the world to help them better manage and exploit technology and information to drive business transformation. But more importantly, to advise what is in store for them in the future. He's also an accomplished poet. writes haikus. He's an avid skier and tennis player.

The Connecticut Darwin Day Dinner science quiz has been a popular activity since the first of these annual events was held in 2008. The quiz covers a wide variety of scientific subjects including events in Charles Darwin’s life, evolution, astronomy, chemistry, and so much more. This video provides a discussion of the quiz answers from the 2026 Darwin Day Dinner. Mitch Kalmus, leader of the quiz team which also includes Natalia Castelo, Branco Matos and Paras Patel presents the answers. In this video, each question is presented and then a discussion of the answer follows. It is recommended that you pause the video as each question is presented and try to answer the question yourself. You may then continue the video to learn more about the answer. The link to the full Question Sheet is https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rwddo4DTRzMbPeaIzaucdp3vSYsUlWxw/view?usp=drive_link. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

Did you know that the same optical phenomenon that makes your cat's eyes glow red in a flash bulb photo was used in the first and second world wars to locate enemy submarines? CHJ member Dave Shafer will explain how this and many other optical effects are done when he will discuss his long, productive career in high-tech optical systems design. You will be amazed how he used a blend of imagination and calculations to create new designs and inventions. This video is excerpted from the Featured Monthly Speaker Program of the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (CT) on April 13, 2026. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

Michael A, with dozens of online addresses, is passionate about his online privacy. In this video you will learn what kind of data is being collected about you online, why you should be concerned and the best practices for protecting your online privacy. Download the summary sheet of best Practices: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10NKb5ZyDKAu9eTRzrQYaSD2XV-7aTzsI/view?usp=sharing. Michael A. is a Managing Director at Blue Owl Capital and member of the Information Technology Team. In his role, he is responsible for the technology and security aspects of the firm's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework. He partners closely with Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders to ensure Blue Owl's technology operations align with its regulatory, risk management, and strategic objectives. This program was presented to the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (CT) on February 10, 2025.

In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Noll is going to speak as Charles Darwin. He will discuss his discoveries versus the thinking of British and American scientists of his time. He will cover the scientific evidence gathered on the Beagle second voyage and its effects on 19th century science. This video is an excerpt from a presentation at a meeting of the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) on February 13, 2023. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

WSHU Public Radio and the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (HFFC) are proud to co-present this special Join the Conversation event with Akhil Reed Amar, livestreamed from WSHU’s Broadcast Center on Monday, November 10 at 7 p.m. Akhil Reed Amar — Sterling Professor of Law & Political Science at Yale University and one of the nation’s leading scholars on the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Originalism — discusses his new book, Born Equal: Remaking America's Constitution 1840–1920. He is joined in conversation by Nadine Strossen, New York Law School Professor Emerita and former national President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Together, they explore the constitutional transformations of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, what “born equal” means in America today, and how history shapes the nation’s ongoing debates over rights and democracy.

In this video, you will be entertained as humanist and humorist Herb Silverman tells his tale of how he caused an important change to the South Carolina State Constitution. The change overturned the prohibition of atheists from holding public office in the state. This video is excerpted from the Featured Monthly Speaker Program of the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (CT) on May 10, 2021. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

In this video, you will learn what you can do to help keep the separation between church and state. It is easy to get active to hold back the intrusion of religion into our schools, local and national government and other institutions. Your voice is important. The speaker is Rob Boston, Senior Advisor of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. This video is excerpted from a presentation to the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (CT) on September 9, 2024. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

This video answer common questions that Connecticut residents have about Community Choice Electric Aggregation. These questions were proposed live by the meeting attendees of the presentation by Peter Millman at a meeting of the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) on April 13, 2025. The opinions expressed in this video are the presenter's. HFFC does not necessarily endorse these opinions. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

In this video you will learn how states and towns can gain control over their electric costs. The presenter is Peter Millman, Vice President, People's Action for Clean Energy. This video is an exerpt from a presentation by Peter Millman at a meeting of the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) on April 13, 2025. The opinions expressed in this video are the presenter's own. HFFC does not necessarily endorse these opinions. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

In this video you will learn some tips and tricks for making a presentation on Zoom. This information will make your presentations better and make them more appropriate for better YouTube videos. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

Artist and scientist Beata Mierszwa explains how her video game can teach you how a cell works in your body. The game is designed for young people to learn more about biology. Beata Mierzwa is a molecular biologist working on cell division of animal cells. She combines two passions – science and art – to create unique and unconventional illustrations. Her beautiful and exciting drawings are designed to illustrate scientific themes with an artistic twist, and to highlight fundamental scientific aspects in an unconventional way. This video is an excerpt from a presentation by Beata Mierzwa, PhD at a meeting of the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) on March 10, 2024. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

In this video, you will learn about White Christian Nationalism from a humanist's point of view. The speaker is Rob Boston, Senior Advisor of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. This video is excerpted from a presentation to the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (CT) on September 9, 2024. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

Beata Mierzwa is a molecular biologist working on cell division of animal cells. She combines two passions – science and art – to create unique and unconventional illustrations. Her beautiful and exciting drawings are designed to illustrate scientific themes with an artistic twist, and to highlight fundamental scientific aspects in an unconventional way. This video is an excerpt from a presentation by Beata Mierzwa, PhD at a meeting of the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) on March 10, 2024. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

In this video you will learn what Religious Freedom Day is and how important it is to promote Religious Freedom in Connecticut. Christian Religious Nationalism is a dangerous movement that is attempting to restrict religious Freedom for humanists and other nonreligious people. The presenters in this video are Anita Peters, President of Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (HFFCCT), and Bob Duff, Connecticut State Senate Majority Leader. This video is an excerpt from a presentation by Bob Duff at a meeting of the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) on January 17, 2024. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

What are Dark Energy and Dark Matter? In this video you will learn what scientists are currently thinking about these mysterious forces. This video was recorded during a presentation by Dr. Lachlan Lancaster, Simons Fellow, Columbia University, at a meeting of the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) on December 11, 2023. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

In this video, you will follow the history of Astonomical science discovery from the Greek philosophers up until today. This discovery culminates with the understanding that there are unknown forces in the universe that need further study. These forces have been labelled dark energy and dark matter. This video was recorded during a presentation by Dr. Lachlan Lancaster, Simons Fellow, Columbia University, at a meeting of the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) on December 11, 2023. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

In this video, Bob Duff, CT Senate Majority Leader summarizes the state of Connecticut government and legislation. This presentation was made to the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County on January 16, 2024. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org

Chemical food additives can be dangerous. California has passed a law banning certain food additives. In this video, George Unser, HFFC Board member, discusses the possibility of similar legislation in Connecticut with CT Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff. Sen. Duff spoke to the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County on January 17, 2024. To receive occasional updates in the issue of food additive dangers and current legislative efforts to ban unhealthy additives, sign up with Secular Connecticut at http://eepurl.com/hpzFPf or use the QR code on your phone. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org

On the 2023 Summer Solstice, the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County Connecticut (HFFC) honored Cary Shaw for his ten years of leadership. In this video you will learn about Cary Shaw and the history of HFFC. You'll also have some fun. HFFC is a community of Humanists, atheists, freethinkers and nonbelievers in Connecticut. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

Are humanists atheists, agnostics or what? Do they believe in a supernatural being? Is there life after death? In this video, Rob Boston, a member of the American Humanists Association, responds to questions about what humanists believe and what his personal journey has been to become a humanist. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, nonreligious and nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

In this video, Rob Boston discusses what humanists would wish for in the future of the United States. He also gives guidelines for what humanists can do to make the changes needed for this future vision. Rob Boston is Senior Adviser at Americans United for Separation of Church and State. This presentation was given to the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (HFFC) on January 9, 2023. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics and other nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

In this video you will learn about the history of the US Constitution as the governing document of a secular country. The speaker, Rob Boston is Senior Adviser at Americans United for Separation of Church and State. This presentation was given to the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (HFFC) on January 9, 2023. You can find more information of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics and other nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org.

In this video you will learn about the basis for the Dobbs decision and the impact it is having on reproductive justice in the U. S. Our speaker, Priscilla (Cilla) Smith, is a Clinical Lecturer in Law, Associate Research Scholar in Law, and Director of the Program for the Study of Reproductive Justice of the Information Society Project at Yale Law School. Prior to joining the ISP, Smith was an attorney with the Center for Reproductive Rights. This video is one of a series of videos in which attorney Smith discusses Reproductive Justice law. You can find this and other videos of interest to humanists, atheists and other nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org/program-videos.

In this video you will learn about the Constitutional, Case law and other legal bases for reproductive justice in the U. S. The presenter, Priscilla (Cilla) Smith, is Director of the Program for the Study of Reproductive Justice of the Information Society Project at Yale Law School. Prior to joining the ISP, Smith was an attorney with the Center for Reproductive Rights. This video is one of a series of videos in which attorney Smith discusses Reproductive Justice law. You can find this and other videos of interest to humanists, atheists and other nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) website: HFFCCT.org/program-videos.

In this video you will learn about Buddha's teachings as presented by the venerable Shim Bo. He presented these thoughts to the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut). This video and other videos of interest to Humanists, atheists, skeptics and other nonbelievers can be found on our website at hffcct.org/program-videos.

In this video you will be able to challenge your mind about science. You can claim to be a genius if you answer 5 of 7 questions correctly. The ever popular Southern Connecticut Charles Darwin Day celebration wouldn't be complete without the quiz. This video and other videos of interest to Humanists, atheists, skeptics and other nonbelievers can be found on our website at hffcct.org/program-videos.

Recently, the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield county along with the Connecticut Coalition of Reason hosted two programs where the topic was Darwin and evolution. The presenter for one program was Matthew Sasaki, an evolutionary biologist and for the other program the presenter was James Prosak, an artist. This video combines excerpts from each of their presentations allowing us to compare their thinking. You’re going to be surprised at the result. This presentation was given at a Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (CT) meeting. You can find this and other videos of interest to humanists, atheists, skeptics and other nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County website: hffcct.org/program-videos.

In this candid and inspiring video, Connecticut Senator Gary Winfield talks about his life and the lessons he has learned. He describes the journey he has taken from growing up in public housing in the Bronx to becoming a major leader in the Connecticut legislature. Senator winfield addressed the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (CT). This video and other videos of interest to Humanists, atheists, skeptics and other nonbelievers can be found on our website at hffcct.org/program-videos.