Uncertainty
Uncertainty
Podcast Description
A philosophy graduate student working his way, with the world's leading thinkers, through the problems of philosophy, religion, science, and the existential struggle with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - similar to Alex O'Connor, but more American. Who wants to come along for the ride?
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as the intersection of philosophy and religion, scientific realism, fine-tuning arguments, the historicity of Jesus, and existential inquiries into belief systems. Specific episodes include debates on the resurrection of Jesus with Dr. Richard Carrier, an examination of anti-realism in science with Dr. Barry Loewer, and discussions on cosmic origins with various experts.
A philosophy Ph.D. student working his way, with the world’s leading thinkers, through the problems of philosophy, religion, science, and the existential struggle with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) – similar to Alex O’Connor, but more American. Who wants to come along for the ride?
William Lane Craig, Christian philosopher and apologist, returns to the channel to defend his use of cosmology in support of the kalam cosmological argument. In particular, we focus on recent critiques of his work from Daniel Linford, Phil Halper, Niayesh Afshordi, and others.
Video of this interview is available on YouTube.
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EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:06 Craig’s case for a cosmic beginning
02:55 “We don’t have a quantum theory of gravity”
09:24 Has Craig misunderstood probabilities?
15:44 Can you give a parody argument against a beginning?
20:23 Finite past vs. beginning to exist
24:08 The emergence of spacetime
28:05 The Malament-Manchak theorem
35:42 The BGV theorem and its limits
42:08 The generalized second law of thermodynamics
44:26 Sean Carroll’s model of an eternal universe
47:58 Why don’t all cosmologists agree about a beginning?
50:39 Does your scientific case require your philosophical case?
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