Talks, Articles

AUTHORITARIANISM

March 24, 2022. “Authoritarianism: Can It Happen Here?” Talk to Current Issues group, Calgary Association for Lifelong Learners (CALL).

October 3, 2022. “Whither Democracy.” Panel presenter to CALL Cafe.

February 22, 2023. “Can It Happen Here? The Spectre of Authoritarianism,” talk to CALL members of the interest group: Human Conflict and its Impact.

April 24, 2023. “The Spectre of Authoritarianism,” for CALL interest group: Preparing to Vote.

CBC Radio Interview for Saskatchewan’s “Morning Edition,” Sept. 6, 2021
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-66-the-morning-edition-sask/clip/15864495-a-deeper-dive-dogmatism-causes-people-think-do

Judy Johnson is currently developing a theory of authoritarianism: Its features, causal influences, and preventive measures. We’ll keep you posted!

ARTICLES on DOGMATISM

Johnson, J. J. (2022) Alberta Views, March, 2022, briefly reviewed my novel, Thief of Reason.

Johnson, J. J. (2020) “Johnson, J. J. (2020). “The Perils of Dogmatic Certainty in Uncertain Times,” The Star, Dec. 26, Op-Ed, from  https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2020/12/26/the-perils-of-dogmatic-certainty-in-uncertain-times.html

Johnson, J. J. (2010). “Beyond a shadow of doubt: The psychological nature of dogmatism.” The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 149-161. The journal’s editors selected this article for the International Award for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences.

Johnson, J. J.(2010). “Much to gain from tempering dogmatism’s bark: There’s a lot wrong with being absolutely right, especially in politics.” The Edmonton Journal, Sept. 22, Op-Ed, from http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/ (Title is the editor’s).

Johnson, J. J. (2010). “Beyond a shadow of doubt: If we are to weed out the imposters of reason and confront dogmatism in public discourse, we need to understand it.” The Ottawa Citizen, Sept. 27, from Citizen Special, from http://www.ottawacitizen.com http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/.

Johnson, J. J. (2010). “Beyond a shadow of doubt: Political certainty in uncertain times. Posted on Truthout. http://www.truth-out.org/beyond-a-shadow-doubt-political-certainty-uncertain-times64925

Johnson, J. J. (2010) “Beyond a shadow of doubt: Political certainty in uncertain times. The Monitor. Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives. Dec.-Jan., pp. 38-39.

Johnson, J. J. (2011). “Jackboot religion and jackboot politics: Canadian researcher Dr. Judy J. Johnson takes us into the curious world of dogmatism and authoritarianism.” The Catholica, Mar. 02, from www.catholica.com.au/marketplace/promo/Johnson.php.

Johnson, J. J. (2011). “Dogmatism: Political certainty in uncertain times.” Troy Media, April 7, from www.troymedia.com.

Johnson, J. J. (2011) “Dogmatism: Political certainty in uncertain times.” Consortium News, from www.consortiumnews.com.

On Sam Harris’ podcast, “Ask Me Anything,” he gave an interesting answer to my question about dogmatism (Sept. 20, 2021).
https://www.samharris.org/podcasts/ask-anything-18/

Presentations on Dogmatism

Public Presentation: Is It Too Late To Teach An Old Dogmatist New Tricks?
Exploring Elderhood, Calgary, AB, December 8, 2020.

Conference presenter, What’s So Wrong with Being Absolutely Right: The dangerous nature of dogmatic belief. Apeiron Society, Calgary, AB, May, 2015.

Conference presenter, Dogmatism: A Scar on the Face of Reason. ReasonFest, University of Kansas, K.A.,February 11, 2012.

Conference presenter, Beyond a Shadow of Doubt: The Psychological and Sociological Manifestations of Dogmatism. International Social Sciences Conference, Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK. August, 2011.

Conference presenter, Dogmatism: A Scar on the Face of Reason, Center for Inquiry, Annual Leadership Conference, Buffalo, New York, June, 2011.

Conference presenter, Dogmatism: A Scar on the Face of Reason, Canadian Psychological Association, 72nd Annual Conference, Toronto, ON, June, 2011.

Public presentation, Value Differences Between Conservatives and Liberals. Town Hall sponsored by David Swann, MD and MLA for Calgary Mountain View constituency, Calgary,June, 2011.

Conference presenter, Dogmatism: A Scar on the Face of Reason, Center for Inquiry, Calgary Branch, University of Calgary, February, 2010.

Conference presenter, What’s So Wrong With Being Absolutely Right: Dogmatism in Higher Education. International Conference on Teaching Psychology. Kwantlen University, Vancouver, B.C., July, 2010.

Conference presenter, What’s So Wrong With Being Absolutely Right: Dogmatism in Higher Education. Annual conference of Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculties Association, Banff, AB,May, 2010. 

Conference presenter, What’s So Wrong With Being Absolutely Right: Dogmatism in the Helping Professions. Mount Royal University, Calgary, May, 2009.

Conference presenter, Dogmatism, Intolerance, and Racism. Kwantlen University, Surrey, BC, March, 2009. 

Public presentation, What’s So Wrong With Being Absolutely Right: The Dangerous Nature of Dogmatic Belief.  Medicine Hat College faculty and the general public. Medicine Hat, AB, May 2009.

Public Presentation Dogmatism: What’s So Wrong With Being Absolutely Right. Knights of the Round Table, Calgary, AB, April, 2009.

Public Presentation, Dogmatism in Politics: How Loud Is Its Bark?  Council of Canadians, Calgary, September, 2009. 

Guest on the CBC’s Wild Rose Forum, Calgary, AB, April 7, 2009.

Guest on radio QR77 Rutherford Show, Calgary, AB, April 10, 2009.

New York City, PBS interview by WBAI, Equal Time for Free Thought. Host, Barry Sneidman, March 29th and April 5, 2009.

Public Presentation, Fear, Dogmatism, and Global Conflict, for Ploughshares. Calgary, October, 2004.

Public Presentation, Fear, Dogmatism, and Global Conflict. For Council of Canadians, Calgary, September, 2004.

 Academic presentation, Fear, Dogmatism, and Global Conflict, Mount Royal University faculty and students. March, 2003.

Conference presenter, Psychological Correlates of Dogmatism. Professional Development Retreat, Mount Royal Faculty, Kananaskis, AB, May, 1997.

Conference presenter, Probing the Psychological Depths of Dogmatism. Annual conference of Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculty Associations, Lake Louise, AB. November, 1994.

Conference presenter, Beyond a Shadow of Doubt: The Psychological and Sociological Manifestations of Dogmatism. International Social Sciences Conference, Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK. August, 2011.

Conference presenter, Dogmatism: A Scar on the Face of Reason, Center for Inquiry, Annual Leadership Conference, Buffalo, New York, June, 2011.

Conference presenter, Dogmatism: A Scar on the Face of Reason, Canadian Psychological Association, 72nd Annual Conference, Toronto, ON, June, 2011.

Public presentation, Value Differences Between Conservatives and Liberals. Town Hall sponsored by David Swann, MD and MLA for Calgary Mountain View constituency, Calgary, June, 2011.

Conference presenter, Dogmatism: A Scar on the Face of Reason, Center for Inquiry, Calgary Branch, University of Calgary, February, 2010.

Conference presenter, What’s So Wrong With Being Absolutely Right: Dogmatism in Higher Education. International Conference on Teaching Psychology. Kwantlen University, Vancouver, B.C., July, 2010.

Conference presenter, What’s So Wrong With Being Absolutely Right: Dogmatism in Higher Education. Annual conference of Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculties Association, Banff, AB,May, 2010. 

Conference presenter, What’s So Wrong With Being Absolutely Right: Dogmatism in the Helping Professions. Mount Royal University, Calgary, May, 2009.

Conference presenter, Dogmatism, Intolerance, and Racism. Kwantlen University, Surrey, BC, March, 2009. 

Public presentation, What’s So Wrong With Being Absolutely Right: The Dangerous Nature of Dogmatic Belief.  Medicine Hat College faculty and the general public. Medicine Hat, AB, May 2009.

Public Presentation Dogmatism: What’s So Wrong With Being Absolutely Right. Knights of the Round Table, Calgary, AB, April, 2009.

Public Presentation, Dogmatism in Politics: How Loud Is Its Bark?  Council of Canadians, Calgary, September, 2009. 

Guest on the CBC’s Wild Rose Forum, Calgary, AB, April 7, 2009.

Guest on radio QR77 Rutherford Show, Calgary, AB, April 10, 2009.

New York City, PBS interview by WBAI, Equal Time for Free Thought. Host, Barry Sneidman, March 29th and April 5, 2009.

Public Presentation, Fear, Dogmatism, and Global Conflict, for Ploughshares. Calgary, October, 2004.

Public Presentation, Fear, Dogmatism, and Global Conflict. For Council of Canadians, Calgary, September, 2004.

 Academic presentation, Fear, Dogmatism, and Global Conflict, Mount Royal University faculty and students. March, 2003.

Conference presenter, Psychological Correlates of Dogmatism. Professional Development Retreat, Mount Royal Faculty, Kananaskis, AB, May, 1997.

Conference presenter, Probing the Psychological Depths of Dogmatism. Annual conference of Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculty Associations, Lake Louise, AB. November, 1994.

Conference presenter, Beyond a Shadow of Doubt: The Psychological and Sociological Manifestations of Dogmatism. International Social Sciences Conference, Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK. August, 2011.

Conference presenter, Dogmatism: A Scar on the Face of Reason, Center for Inquiry, Annual Leadership Conference, Buffalo, New York, June, 2011.

Conference presenter, Dogmatism: A Scar on the Face of Reason, Canadian Psychological Association, 72nd Annual Conference, Toronto, ON, June, 2011.

Public presentation, Value Differences Between Conservatives and Liberals. Town Hall sponsored by David Swann, MD and MLA for Calgary Mountain View constituency, Calgary, June, 2011.

Conference presenter, Dogmatism: A Scar on the Face of Reason, Center for Inquiry, Calgary Branch, University of Calgary, February, 2010.

Conference presenter, What’s So Wrong With Being Absolutely Right: Dogmatism in Higher Education. International Conference on Teaching Psychology. Kwantlen University, Vancouver, B.C., July, 2010.

Conference presenter, What’s So Wrong With Being Absolutely Right: Dogmatism in Higher Education. Annual conference of Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculties Association, Banff, AB,May, 2010. 

Conference presenter, What’s So Wrong With Being Absolutely Right: Dogmatism in the Helping Professions. Mount Royal University, Calgary, May, 2009.

Conference presenter, Dogmatism, Intolerance, and Racism. Kwantlen University, Surrey, BC, March, 2009. 

Public presentation, What’s So Wrong With Being Absolutely Right: The Dangerous Nature of Dogmatic Belief.  Medicine Hat College faculty and the general public. Medicine Hat, AB, May 2009.

Public Presentation Dogmatism: What’s So Wrong With Being Absolutely Right. Knights of the Round Table, Calgary, AB, April, 2009.

Public Presentation, Dogmatism in Politics: How Loud Is Its Bark?  Council of Canadians, Calgary, September, 2009. 

Guest on the CBC’s Wild Rose Forum, Calgary, AB, April 7, 2009.

Guest on radio QR77 Rutherford Show, Calgary, AB, April 10, 2009.

New York City, PBS interview by WBAI, Equal Time for Free Thought. Host, Barry Sneidman, March 29th and April 5, 2009.

Public Presentation, Fear, Dogmatism, and Global Conflict, for Ploughshares. Calgary, October, 2004.

Public Presentation, Fear, Dogmatism, and Global Conflict. For Council of Canadians, Calgary, September, 2004.

 Academic presentation, Fear, Dogmatism, and Global Conflict, Mount Royal University faculty and students. March, 2003.

Conference presenter, Psychological Correlates of Dogmatism. Professional Development Retreat, Mount Royal Faculty, Kananaskis, AB, May, 1997.

Conference presenter, Probing the Psychological Depths of Dogmatism. Annual conference of Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculty Associations, Lake Louise, AB. November, 1994.