For the Birds Radio Program: Better Angels

Original Air Date: Oct. 4, 2011 Rerun Dates: Aug. 21, 2020; Sept. 6, 2019; Aug. 10, 2018; May 26, 2017; Sept. 18, 2015; Sept. 30, 2014; Oct. 4, 2013

What distinguishes humans from other animals? Some people think it’s that humans have a conscience. Laura Erickson believes it’s that humans are the only animals that choose to violate our conscience.

Duration: 4′58″ Related blog post with transcript