The Uncertainty Podcast
by Miles K. Donahue
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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?
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- #104 Against Angels, Miracles, & Hell: Refuting Bad Theology - Both Sides Brigade · 1 h 49 minThe brilliant Substacker Both Sides Brigade joins me for a discussion about three hot topics in our corner of the philosophy of religion internet: the omission theodicy, the…
- #103 Catholicism, Popes, and Homosexuality: A Defense - Noah McKay · 1 h 36 minNoah McKay, a philosophy Ph.D. student at Princeton, joins me to discuss his recent conversation to Catholicism, Catholic miracle evidence, whether the Bible predicts a…
- #102 An Unheated Discussion on Science, Probability, and Induction - Mike Titelbaum · 1 h 21 minMike Titelbaum, author of the two-volume "Fundamentals of Bayesian Epistemology," dissects the use of probability in philosophy, philosophy of religion, science, and everyday…
- #101 We Must Save Science from Quantum Mechanics - Emily Adlam · 1 h 2 minEmily Adlam discusses the problems facing several interpretations of quantum mechanics: principal among them, the probability problem. Prepare for discussion of self-locating…
- #100 A Heated Discussion on Science, Probability, and Induction - John Norton · 1 h 5 minIn the hundredth episode of this podcast, I discuss the use, and misuse, of probability in science and philosophy with John Norton. Prepare for a contentious conversation about…
- #99 An Oxford Philosopher Investigates the Meaning of Life - Tim Mawson · 1 h 26 minTim Mawson, professor of philosophy at Oxford, discusses the contours of the newly emerging philosophical investigation into the meaning of life. What does it mean to say that…
- #98 Every Argument for God, Refuted - Kevin Scharp · 2 h 13 minKevin Scharp comes back on the podcast to discuss William Lane Craig’s eight-part case for the existence of God: contingency, cosmology, mathematics, fine-tuning, consciousness…
- #97 Why Belief in the Soul Makes Sense - Ralph Stefan Weir · 1 h 35 minRalph Weir answers all my questions about the mind-body problem, how we define "physical," whether I can conceive of philosophical zombies, and where panpsychism fits into all…
- #96 Does God Exist? - Michael Huemer vs. Joshua Rasmussen · 1 h 38 minYou do NOT want to miss this debate on the perennial question that human beings have wondered about for thousands of years: does God exist? Josh presents both a cumulative case…
- #95 Does Buddhism Teach Annihilation? And Other Questions - Emily McRae · 1 h 22 minEmily McRae, professor of philosophy at the University of New Mexico, offers an overview of Buddhist philosophy. In particular, we discuss the different traditions within…
- #94 Everything Wrong with the Case for Eternal Hell - Randal Rauser · 1 h 34 minIn my recent discussion with Ethan Muse, he made a case for the compatibility of God's perfect love and the doctrine of eternal conscious torment. Randal Rauser returns to the…
- #93 Your Favorite Philosopher Answers All Your Questions - Miles K. Donahue · 35 minThis week's interview features...me! I have finally gotten around to answering all the questions you sent me when we hit 3,000 subscribers. Yes, this video is v late. Yes, it is…
- #92 - A.I. Agents Are Here, and They’re Genuinely Frightening - Kevin Scharp · 56 minPhilosopher Kevin Scharp discusses his experience working with A.I. agents, and what it portends for the future. Video of this interview is available on YouTube. To support the…
- #91 Philosophers Don't Want to Solve Philosophy (and other hot takes) - Lance S. Bush · 1 h 27 minLance Bush returns to the channel to discuss the need for empirical research in philosophy, whether philosophers even want to find the answers to their questions, and, of course…
- #90 A Heated Debate on Hell, Catholicism, and Fine-Tuning - Ethan Muse · 1 h 39 minEthan Muse and I spar over the problem of evil, cosmic fine-tuning, infallible popes, and the doctrine of eternal conscious torment. Video of this interview is available on…
- #89 Michael Huemer's New Argument for Atheism · 1 h 53 minMichael Huemer, philosopher at U.C. Boulder, joins me for a wide-ranging discussion of arguments for and against the existence of God, with special focus on his new argument for…
- #88 Can There be Evidence for God? | Eight Philosophers Debate · 2 h 39 minIs it even possible to have empirical evidence for God's existence? What if the stars realigned to spell out "I exist! Sincerely, God." Wouldn't THAT count as evidence for God?…
- #87 Yes, You Can be Gay and Christian - Matthew Vines · 1 h 14 minMatthew Vines, author of God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships, joins me to discuss the revised version of this now classic texts. Has…
- #86 From Toad Venom to Jesus: Cross-Examining Philip Goff · 1 h 23 minI discuss and debate the merits of drug-induced experiences for one's religious beliefs, the difference panpsychism makes, the distinction between God's essence and energies, and…
- #85 What Is a Woman? - Talia Mae Bettcher And Tomas Bogardus · 1 h 47 minTalia Mae Bettcher and Tomas Bogardus join me to debate the question, "What is a woman?". Is gender biologically grounded, socially constructed, or something else entirely? If…
