The Lord of Spirits

Pananthropon & Pandemonium II: Live, In-Person Q&A

Oct 28, 2025
In a lively Q&A session, Fr. Stephen and Fr. Andrew tackle quirky and profound topics. They explore the historical Nottingham Cheese Riot and its Halloween relevance. Delving into language, they link ventriloquism to necromancy. The duo debates AI's role in consciousness and analyzes biblical interpretations, including the Psalm's connection to Hades. They question traditional views on eternal damnation and discuss Christ's voluntary death. Veneration of relics and libation practices also spark intriguing conversations, blending theology with historical context.
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INSIGHT

Ancestors, Wizards, And Ventriloquists

  • The Hebrew yideoni originally referenced ancestral spirits and occult knowledge before applying to human spiritists.
  • Greek translations rendered related terms as ventriloquist, linking necromancy to oracular speaking from the belly.
INSIGHT

Consciousness ≠ Intelligence

  • Intelligence and consciousness are distinct; being smart doesn't imply subjective self-awareness.
  • AI can simulate personhood more convincingly but cannot become truly self-aware like a living subject, per the hosts.
ADVICE

How This Live Q&A Works

  • Step up to the microphone if you want questions answered during a live Q&A; lines are formed in the aisles.
  • Share your name and where you're from before asking, so answers have context.
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