

Can Science Find God? feat. Stephen Meyer and Michael Shermer
4 snips Jun 2, 2023
Dr. Stephen Meyer and Dr. Michael Shermer discuss the existence of God from a scientific perspective, exploring topics such as the potential of humans, metaphysical equality, fine-tuning for life, the origin of mind, deriving purpose, the nature of human beings and consciousness, the role of art and creativity, evidence for the Big Bang Theory, materialism, naturalism, and supernaturalism. They also touch on the speaker's personal journey towards belief in God.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Introduction to the God hypothesis
02:35 • 14min
The Potential of Humans and the Question of God
16:19 • 3min
Metaphysical Equality and Individual Freedom
19:45 • 14min
Exploring Emergent Properties and Questioning the Origin of Mind
33:56 • 2min
Deriving Purpose and Exploring Philosophical Positions
35:28 • 14min
Exploring the Nature of Human Beings, Mind, and Consciousness
49:51 • 2min
The Role of Art and Creativity in Human Experience
52:02 • 22min
Evidence for the Big Bang Theory and the Fine Tuning Issue
01:14:09 • 4min
Materialism, Naturalism, and Supernaturalism
01:17:46 • 17min
A Personal Reflection on the Journey Towards Belief in God
01:34:49 • 5min