Andrew Copson

@andrewcopson

Humanist • Midlander • Quondam Classicist • Xennial | Chief Exec @Humanists_UK | Almost certainly not going to argue with you

East/West Midlands Borderlands

Joined February 2009

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Andrew Copson@andrewcopson · Mar 24

I'm on @bluesky where I'll be posting more regularly. Find me: bsky.app/profile/andrew…

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Andrew Copson@andrewcopson · Jul 23

Undermining science anywhere weakens our collective ability to tackle the global rise of anti-science and mass misinformation. Solidarity with scientists and researchers in the US! theguardian.com/us-news/2025/j…

andrewcopson's tweet card. President’s assault on science –particularly climate science – has led to unprecedented funding cuts and staff layoffs

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Andrew Copson@andrewcopson · Jul 23

As we stand on the precipice of creating ever more sophisticated artificial intelligence, Anil Seth's work challenges us to think deeply about what it means to be human, to be sentient, & these questions have never been more relevant. humanists.uk/2025/07/23/neu…

andrewcopson's tweet card. Humanists UK has announced that neuroscientist and bestselling author Professor Anil Seth will deliver the 2025 Voltaire Lecture on the topic of artificial intelligence and the science of conscious...

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Andrew Copson@andrewcopson · Jul 21

Great news for freedom of choice in Slovenia! reuters.com/business/healt…

andrewcopson's tweet card. Slovenia approved a law to allow assisted dying on Friday, joining an increasing number of countries giving terminally-ill adults the right to end their lives if they face unbearable suffering with...

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Andrew Copson@andrewcopson · Jul 21

Join the excellent @maddyogoodall on 19 October for a guided humanist history walk! bloomsburyfestival.org.uk/events/humanis…

andrewcopson's tweet card. Beginning at Conway Hall – the UK’s only surviving Ethical Society and its largest humanist research resource – join us

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Andrew Copson@andrewcopson · Jul 21

Launching the Humanist Heritage digital collection! A new resource beautifully uncovering 130 yrs of our movement's story. Testament to the enduring power of humanist ideas & the people who've championed them. humanists.uk/2025/07/18/hum…

andrewcopson's tweet card. Humanist Heritage is excited to announce the launch of a new digital collection, offering everyone the chance to browse archival materials showcasing the vibrant history of humanism, activism, and...

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Andrew Copson@andrewcopson · Jul 18

Welcome cross-party consensus that Freedom of Religion or Belief is a cornerstone of human rights & is now rightly central to the UK Government’s foreign policy agenda. Looking at cases like #MubarakBala, only right that persecution of humanists included humanists.uk/2025/07/17/mps…

andrewcopson's tweet card. MPs today challenged the persecution of humanists around the world, as part of a House of Commons debate on of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and UK foreign policy. MPs raised the case of...

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Andrew Copson@andrewcopson · Jul 17

Pleasure to welcome @jourdemayne & @AJWestAuthor as @Humanists_UK's newest patrons. Both bring unique voices & exceptional talents – Deborah with her incisive skeptical insights & AJ with his compelling storytelling. I look forward to working with them! humanists.uk/2025/07/17/hum…

andrewcopson's tweet card. Humanists UK is delighted to announce the appointment of two new patrons: skeptic and folklorist Deborah Hyde and novelist and media personality A J West. Deborah and AJ join more than 200 Humanists...

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Humanists UK@Humanists_UK · Jul 17

Final ep #WhatIBelieve out now with none other than Stephen Fry! From the uncomfortable truth of AI to the peril of being 'right' over being 'effective', it's a fascinating 40mins covering his beliefs/values. Here he is discussing the dichotomy of humanity bit.ly/45Se9rQ

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