Morrison and Macron; emotional debriefing; HBR on religious diversity

Published: Wed, 06/21/23

RSA Daily

For atheists, rationalists and secular humanists in Australia

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Rationale, the magazine of the Rationalist Society of Australia

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When I was in the corporate world, Harvard Business Review commanded respect with well-researched articles citing experienced experts. Not any more. Below, an example of an outright piece of lobbying by an interfaith group that HBR chose to publish. I spent years trying to build bridges with 'interfaith' groups - while they'll talk to one another, they just can't bring themselves to talk to atheists.

Lead stories

Scott Morrison hid plans from Macron to ditch French submarine contract, new book reveals

According to a new book, former Australian PM Scott Morrison said "not telling him Macron is not the same as lying to him". Charming, coming from a guy who is supposedly a committed Christian.

'Psychological debriefing' right after an accident or trauma can do more harm than good - here's why

The neverending notion that emotions are more important than rationality can be harmful: "The overwhelming evidence indicates the majority of people will adapt to traumatic events without any psychological intervention."

Where Religious Identity Fits into Your DEI Strategy

Companies generally avoid acknowledging religious differences at work because they fear doing so…

OH dear, Harvard Business Review publishes an article that recommends "changing your mindset from Religion is a risk to Religion is an asset" (an silly piece of outright lobbying written by Interfaith America, an organization that "inspires, equips, and connects leaders and institutions to unlock the potential of America’s religious diversity.") Rubbish - all companies need to do is ensure there is no discrimination based on religion or lack thereof.