Truth Wanted

Hello Truth-Seekers and welcome to another episode of Truth Wanted. This week Objectively Dan is joined once again by the USA’s favorite deity, Jesus H Christ!

Barrie the Kiwi is first up, he’s got an alien abduction/medical emergency metaphor for us. JC suggests that traumatic experiences could lead to false memories, and Dan probes Barrie for details. Verbally, of course. JC admits to an odd fetish, you’ll have to listen to find out, no spoilers! Barrie’s also got a UFO story, but sadly, is interrupted before he can finish (probably by aliens).

Steve is next, who has a new philosophical argument for… rabbits? I’m as confused as Dan. It takes a lot to bewilder a deity, but Jesus Christ! Is. We’re gonna move along, thanks for the call Steve!

Marcus is a new atheist who’s received a letter from his mother, claiming that she’s had a revelation from God. Jesus has no record of this intervention, and tells us that heaven has a “no indirect revelation” policy. Good to know, Lord. Marcus thinks there’s a chance this could be for real, and Dan has a tarot card analogy that seems more likely than miracles. Many of us have been there too, remember that we humans are pattern seekers, and coincidences are just that, and nothing more.

Our final two callers have crawled out from beneath a bridge, taken a break from extorting billy-goats, and graced us with their nonsense. Strap in!

Douglas in Canada thinks that the McCarthy era addition of In God We Trust to American currency is proof of God. Douglas is also unaware that this is a recent addition. He throws some childish insults at Jesus, which is entirely un-Christian, and our hosts play with their food for a brief moment before Douglas runs away. This man does not represent Canada.

Alex in Cali is off the road, and off the rails. We begin with the accusation that our guest is not the REAL Jesus… pretty sure we all knew that. Alex coins the term “self-exist,” presents a few ridiculous false dichotomies, is thoroughly owned by our hosts, and runs back beneath his bridge. Stick to goats dude.

Well that was fun! Tune in next week, when two lowly mortals will continue their side-quest for the truth! The main quest is donuts.

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Hello, all you truth seekers and welcome to today’s episode of the Truth Wanted where our host MD Aware, is joined by Vino!

Raymond from FL is our first caller tonight. This week, they claim to have devised a scientific experiment specifically designed to detect the voice of God. The experiment is flawed because the way events are determined and categorized isn’t objective. How do we determine when an event starts and ends? How do we reproduce the caller’s testing methodology without a consistent set of variables?

Next up is Otangelo. Today’s script submission tackles the concept of DNA being an intelligently programmed code. Maybe “tackles” isn’t quite the right word.

Up next is Wesley from WV who has come to talk about...something. Today we learned that the King James Bible is the real one because God says so and that MD Aware is a frog wizard.

Next is James from ME who has some biology questions for our hosts regarding genes and chromosomes, and how they relate to speciation. Chromosome count doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with an organism’s ability to breed. There are members of the same species with different chromosome counts that can breed, just as there different species with the same chromosome count that cannot.

Next up is K from a mysterious bunker in the swiss alps. Anyways, the caller wanted to share a story about how their friend started believing in ghosts after they experienced something they didn’t have an explanation for.

Next is Martin from CO who has some sexy alien stories to share with the audience. (Not alien sex stories mind you, we save those for Thursdays.)

Finally, Kyle from IN calls in to ask how and why anyone should trust government-provided information when there is a history of governments lying to their citizens. While there are many small lies, unless there is substantial, damning evidence showing some massive coverup exists like those depicted in many popular conspiracy theories, then belief in those rabbit hole labyrinths isn’t justified.

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Hello Truth Seekers, and welcome to another episode of Truth Wanted! This week, ObjectivelyDan is joined by MD Aware!

First up tonight is Liam from LA who wants to discuss the topic of Red Mass, and by extension the necessity of the separation of religion and government. Thanks for bringing this to attention. They definitely are something to be given a closer look.

Next up is Trey from FL who asks our hosts for concrete evidence and reasoning for mask wearing. They, like most of us, are exhausted from trying to explain to others why caring about those around you should be reason enough, and want to actually be able to close the argument as cleanly as possible.

Stephanie from ME calls to continue the conversation on conversion therapy’s harm, as well as to share their own experiences with anti-lgbtq indoctrination.

Next is Phil from TX who recounts his experience as a moderate christian when his church was infiltrated by evangelical fundamentalists, and how this encounter started him on his path to deconversion.

Next is Raymond from FL who feels that we only look at what something is and its purpose without just considering the fact that it is.

Finally, Maurice from AL recently tested positive for HIV, but doesn’t know why they did. It would be a good idea to do more tests and make sure that it wasn’t a false positive, while also being careful not to prematurely make conclusions.

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Hello Truth-Seekers and welcome to another episode of Truth Wanted. This week, Fox Mulder returns to aid Objectively Dan on his quest for truth. Hmm? Correction, It’s Ross Blocher of the Oh No Ross and Carrie podcast!

First up is a returning caller, it’s Tony in Mexico, asking about the dangers of Scientology. Ross compares their hard sales tactics to hi-pressure timeshare tactics, and gives us a glimpse into how Scientology sells themselves to new candidates. We get a brief history of the faith, before Dan flat-out recommends against attending a “new members” seminar. Careful Tony!

Next is Bob from Colorado, he claims that psychics at two different times and fairs gave him a similar past life regression story. Bob was a Vietnam-era sniper, and tells us that he has an interest in marksmanship and ballistics. Fascinating coincidence? Ross suggests cold reading techniques may be at play here. Bob’s psychics also told him he would marry a General’s daughter, and he’s married two. Ross thinks Bob had more to do with his marital outcome than the psychic, and all three agree that if you discount the 95% of predictions that weren’t accurate, the remainder isn’t that impressive. Even a broken clock is correct twice a day!

Our Patron of the week is calling! Sheila is an atheist, but still has some superstitious idiosyncrasies, and wants to know why she might be holding on to these. Dan points out that humans are creatures of habit, and habits can be tough to shake. Ross offers that pattern seeking is a human trait, a trait that science and superstition share. Keep that inner dialogue going, and keep asking questions Sheila. You’re never too old to grow as a person, all the best, thank you for supporting the show!

Sprout from Canada is looking for tips on how to investigate like Ross and Carrie do on their podcast. Ross recommends taking notes, and approaching any topic with an open mind. We’re not debunkers, we’re truth seekers! Both hosts recommend being kind, funny, and original. Can’t wait to see what you come up with Sprout!

Jenn in Australia believes that in a past life she was a tree, killed by a strangler fig, and offers her fear of this particular plant as evidence. Jenn does seem to be aware of how preposterous this sounds, but asks our hosts to examine their phobia. Ross points out that consciousness can’t exist without a brain, and since plants don’t have brains, we’d need a mechanism for how a tree’s experience transfers to a human. We think there’s another explanation for this phobia Jenn, and perhaps you do too. (Show Notes Writer: This plant is terrifying, no judgement here Jenn).

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The Atheist Community of Austin Holiday Trivia Challenge - Quarter Finals Part 1 - Year End Special.

We are pre-recording this challenge so that we could give you something interesting to watch over the holidays, but also give our hard working hosts and crew some time off to spend with their family and friends.

This will be a 5 part series, with one episode appearing on each of our AEN Network shows. The schedule is as follows:

The preliminary rounds will consist of 5 questions each, and was aired on Thursday, December 23rd at 7pm Central. You can watch the episode now by going to tiny.cc/acahtc1

The second two Quarter Final rounds will consist of 7 questions each, and will be shown on Talk Heathen on Sunday, December 26th at 1pm Central: http://tiny.cc/ytth

The two Semi-final rounds will consist of 7 questions each, and will be shown on The Non-Prophets on Sunday, December 26th at 3pm Central: http://tiny.cc/ytnp

The Championship round will consist of 7 questions, and we will have a Consolation round consisting of 3 questions. These will both be show on The Atheist Experience channel on Sunday, December 26th at 4:30pm Central: http://tiny.cc/ytaxp

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Truth Wanted Episode 4.50 with ObjectivelyDan and ExXtian Erin

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Hello Truth-Seekers and welcome to another episode of Truth Wanted. This week’s guest comes from across the pond, Mr. Richard Gilliver!

First up is Kyle in Indiana, and we’re gonna talk about the multiverse, and how infinite universes may include ghosts, gods and the supernatural. Richard doesn’t think many universes must include magic, but we can’t rule it out. It’s tough to judge the properties of universes we don’t belong to. Dan thinks physical constants could be different, but reserves his opinion of the supernatural until we have evidence of it here, in our little backwater.

Second we have Peter in Canada, who’s wants to talk about abortion and has decided life begins at six weeks. Peter also states that a heartbeat = human life, two conflicting assertions. Our hosts point out that consent to sex is different from consent to pregnancy, and Peter comes out of left field with an assertion that the pro-choice movement is out to eliminate black people, and that Dan has been brainwashed. We’re gonna move on before this gets cray cray.

Starman in Arizona has a hot take on cryonics. He believes that one’s opinion on a singular issue forms a worldview, and wants our hosts to offer an opinion on how mortality affects morality. Richard asks why this single contentious issue necessarily informs our views. If we lack information on the end result of a burgeoning technology, how can we make a judgement as to whether it’s a good idea?

Mark wants to ask, if people knew what was coming, would they opt out earlier? How does one react when faced with their own mortality? Richard offers his perspective on end of life care, and his experience with his father. Dan finds purpose through activism.

Strap in for Biblical in Australia, and he’s serving up a word salad that’s heavy on Biblical croutons. Richard chews on these cronchy bits by asking for a demonstration that a god even exists, and Dan’s gonna go ahead and drop the call, after offering a Biblical example of how Yahweh got beat by some chariots.

Setuf is once again going to offer a weak argument from the pro-life camp. We’re not going to waste a lot of time on this, get a uterus and give us a call Setuf.

That’s our show tonight folks! Stay frosty out there, have a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hannuhak, a Craaazy Kwanzaa, and ya know… just enjoy your time with family, no matter what you believe.

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Hello Truth-Seekers and welcome to another episode of Truth Wanted. We have a special treat this week as Objectively Dan is joined by Anthony Magnabosco!

We’ll kick it off with Aelora in Oregon, who is curious what Street Epistemology has to offer for someone with a mental health issue. Anthony thinks that by helping others, you help yourself, and practicing SE with others will ingrain the process into one’s own introspection. Both hosts agree that the process is not a therapy method and urge caution, but encourage the pursuit of truth as a path to wellbeing. We wish you a healthy recovery Aelora!

Second we have Barrie in New Zealand, who wants to talk about how applicable the process of SE can be to other facets of life, in schools, with street preachers, and especially with followers of a particular zealous church in NZ. Anthony recommends steering away from contentious issues in the interest of building trust. Be a mirror, ask questions, and let your interlocutor reveal why they believe what they believe in a long form conversation.

Jake in Texas wants to talk to his father about political views. Anthony wants Jake to take a broader approach, asking questions like “When was the last time you changed your mind” instead of getting into social issues. Dan points out that the goal of SE should never be to change someone’s mind in a single conversation. We’re planting seeds here Jake, especially with family.

Next we have Philipp in Germany who wants to know if there’s a point where a person becomes unreachable. Dan thinks assuming a person can’t change their mind isn’t constructive, and reminds us that people can surprise you. Anthony asks Philipp to try roleplay, ask the people in your life that think others can’t be reached to steelman those people. Get some practice in!

Queer Atheist asks if “new atheism” and big names like Dawkins and Harris are harming the movement. Dan refutes the idea that a handful of people can represent such a wide demographic, and reminds us that getting atheists to agree on anything is like herding cats. Atheism is just a response to one claim, people can be wrong on plenty of other things. Anthony agrees that big names have played a role in bringing atheists to the forefront and removing stigma, but outdated views can’t speak for the ever-evolving zeitgeist of the 21st century.

That’s a wrap folks, stay safe, ask questions, and think for yourselves! See you next week!

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Truth Wanted 03. for August 12, 2020 with ObjectivelyDan.

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Welcome back to Truth Wanted! Tonight Puck’s special guest is Krafty Keelah.

First up is Walt, who has a Theory of Everything predicated on assumptions and conjecture. While this is a great conversation to have over a beer, Walt’s hourglass hypothesis is just that, a hypothesis. Speculation and curiosity are the parents of discovery, do some tests and get back to us!

Second we have Jason from Indiana, who’s had some tough conversations with fellow mental health professionals promoting pseudoscience and homeopathy. Krafty offers some great tips on how to maintain professional integrity in a field that doesn’t always have a yes or no answer.

Next up is Jon in Canada, who believes that vaccine mandates violate bodily autonomy, and wants to draw a comparison with abortion. Krafty wisely points out that a person’s choice to have an abortion does not put public health at risk, there’s a huge difference there. Jon equates regulation to communism, and our hosts take a few minutes slapping that argument around.

Spicoli in Florida offers an interesting perspective on how toxic nationalism contributes to vaccine hesitancy and other social issues. Krafty has some great commentary on how any myopic worldview is dangerous, and offers a uniquely Irish perspective on American exceptionalism.

Muhammed wants to ask our hosts about morality and legality, is it wrong to steal to feed your family? What values trump others? How do we decide what’s most important? This is a great conversation about how we as individuals and societies decide what matters to us.

Tony in Mexico thinks that pharmaceutical companies may be disguising side effects in the interests of profit. While our hosts agree that profit is huge to these corporations, they also point out that these companies are competing against each other to have the “best” vaccine, and if money is their big motivator, it’s in their best interest (and ours) to minimize harms from their product.

Finally, Steven is going to talk about Christian mental health services. Krafty, coming from a very religious nation, talks about how excluding any method in favour of one that espouses your favourite imaginary friend is unethical.

That’s our show tonight folks! Keep seeking veracity through tenacity and perspicacity!

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