Dr. Max Baker-Hytch argues that the evil God challenge can succeed only if the "symmetry thesis" holds, but this symmetry thesis breaks down in three distinct ways.  To explore Dr. Baker-Hytch's argument in depth, check out his paper linked below. 

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/papq.12304 

To hear a defense of the evil God challenge, check out my interview with Dr. Asha Lancaster-Thomas (TAC.17).  

For more of Max's work, check out his website below. https://www.theocca.org/author/max-baker-hytch/ 

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