261. Jim Al-Khalili on the Joy of Science
The Michael Shermer Show
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How Far Can You Go?
I'm an ontologist, not an epistemologist. I still think there are truths about the world. Something is either right or wrong. An event either happened or didn't happen. Ar if it's to do with morality and ethics, then, sure, it needs to be put into context. We can't just say, well, two plus two equals four. No one's going to contest that. And so when i say, you know, er, human suffering is bad, well, what about grieving? Youknow, greek grief is a form of human suffering. By not killing you, i'm ensuring my own survival. That's why we have debates. But discussions
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