Paperclip Analogy and Purpose Critique

Greg and Tim review clips from a conversation between Greg, atheist Alex O’Connor, and Hindu Alok Kanojia, discussing why human beings flourish in a particular way, the foundation of meaning and purpose, the meaning crisis, Alex’s paperclip analogy, and more.   Topics:

1. Greg was on The Diary of a CEO with host Steven Bartlett, atheist Alex O’Connor, and Hindu Alok Kanojia. (00:00)
2. The biblical take on reality is the best explanation for the way things are. (06:00)
3. Is “death denial” behind our attempts to make meaning in our lives? (17:00)
4. Why is there a meaning crisis? (26:00)
5. Does the paperclip analogy disprove Greg’s claim that we find purpose in doing what we were created to do? (32:00)
6. Would you do anything meaningful if you thought everything would cease to exist tomorrow? (44:00)

Mentioned on the Show: 

• Greg on The Diary of a CEO
• The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between by Greg Koukl
• Get a free copy of a chapter from The Story of Reality
• #STRask podcast with Greg and Amy