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Noam Chomsky on Consciousness, Sam Harris, Mandating Vaccines, Husserl, and Kripkenstein

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Skepticism and the Balance of Evidence in Extraordinary Claims

This chapter delves into the importance of skepticism regarding extraordinary claims, particularly miracles, through the perspective of David Hume. It highlights the clash between personal anecdotes of miracles and the rigorous standards of scientific inquiry, advocating for rational analysis in the face of miraculous assertions.

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