01.05.2024 - By Big Bang Productions Inc.
What is the purpose of the Universe? Why do we exist? And does the truth lie beyond traditional religion and secular atheism?
Here today, to discuss all these fascinating questions with me is leading philosopher of mind and returning guest Philip Goff! Philip is a British author, renowned philosopher, and professor at Durham University.
In his recently published book, "Why? The Purpose of the Universe", he explores meaning and purpose beyond Western thought, which is precisely what we’re doing today in this insightful interview. Tune in!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:27 Judging a book by its cover
00:03:46 What is panpsychism?
00:09:35 Consciousness and its relationship with physical reality
00:14:39 What’s wrong with God?
00:20:32 Agnosticism, free will, and addressing the problem of evil
00:28:09 Is antinatalism a slippery slope?
00:35:37 Fine-tuning and the inverse gambler's fallacy paradox
00:47:14 Do we have a use for purpose?
00:50:18 Outro
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