Heterodorx Episode 175: Reality Bites
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Aug 14, 2025 Dive into a wild conversation featuring the absurdity of online shopping and quirky pet anecdotes. Explore the philosophical musings on existence and whether reality is shaped by perception. There's a humorous debate on the merits of different animation frame rates and a nostalgic trip through pop culture references like Spaceballs and Star Trek. The hosts tackle timely topics including the nature of gender identity, the significance of informal attire for Michigan weather, and the intricacies of human existence—all peppered with laughs and heartfelt moments.
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New Kitten Replaces Grief
- Nina adopted a foster kitten shortly after her cat Lola died and found immediate joy caring for the new cat.
- The kitten caused tension with her remaining cat Momo, including an incident of pooping in her laundry basket.
God As Universe Rules
- Corey argues 'God' can be thought of as the rules and causes of the universe rather than an intentional creator of each thing.
- He uses Conway's Game of Life as a metaphor for emergent complexity from simple rules.
Mosquito Question Stumps Witness
- Corey recalls a Jehovah's Witness conversation where he challenged why God would create mosquitoes and the visitor became flustered.
- He uses that exchange to argue God needn't intentionally create specific harmful creatures.
