Episodes (Page 3)
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Phil Halper and Niayesh Afshordi explore competing cosmological models about the origins of the universe and what preceded the Big Bang
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Simon Blackburn explains ethical emotivism, the non-cognitivist meta-ethical view that moral judgments express emotions rather than objective truths
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Sabine Hossenfelder discusses superdeterminism as an alternative interpretation of quantum mechanics that challenges conventional physics assumptions
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Rick Alan Ross draws from 500+ deprogramming cases to explain cult leader psychology and mechanisms of manipulation and control
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Helen Bond highlights the overlooked role of female disciples in Jesus' ministry and early Christian movement based on Gospel and historical evidence
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Sheehan Quirke (The Cultural Tutor) analyzes why modern romantic love struggles compared to historical frameworks and cultural traditions
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David Pakman outlines specific threats Trump poses to American democratic institutions, freedoms, and constitutional governance
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Marcus du Sautoy explores the philosophical question of whether numbers are discovered or invented, addressing mathematical ontology
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Dale Allison examines historical evidence for Jesus' resurrection through scholarly analysis of Gospel accounts and early Christian testimony
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Diarmaid MacCulloch traces Christianity's complex and often contradictory relationship with sexuality throughout church history
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John Lennox argues that science and scientific progress require theological foundations and are compatible with Christian belief
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Annaka Harris investigates whether consciousness is a fundamental feature of reality rather than an emergent property of matter
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Rhett McLaughlin recounts his personal journey away from Christianity and evangelical faith after childhood religious upbringing
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David Deutsch, physicist and father of quantum computing, discusses intelligence and cognitive capabilities
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Brian Greene discusses string theory and its implications for physics and cosmology
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Joe Folley and host rank 16 influential philosophers in a tournament-style debate format
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Penn Badgley discusses the ethical and religious tensions of portraying Joe Goldberg, a serial killer, while being a devout member of the Baháʼí Faith
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Jacob Hansen provides an insider's explanation of Mormon (Latter-day Saint) theology, history, and core beliefs
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Kipp Davis explains the Dead Sea Scrolls as ancient Jewish manuscripts from 3rd century BCE to 1st century CE discovered between 1946-1956 at Qumran
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Q&A episode celebrating 1.25 million YouTube subscribers with audience questions