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Undeceptions with John Dickson
Intelligible Universe
Aug 25, 2024
Peter Harrison, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Queensland, discusses the historical ties between Christianity and science. Astrophysicist Sarah Sweet and cosmologist Luke Barnes delve into the concept of a finely tuned universe, exploring the implications for both faith and science. They debate whether there's room for the supernatural within scientific inquiry and examine recent revelations about galaxies, shaped by technology like the James Webb Telescope. Together, they challenge conventional views on the interplay of science and religion.
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- The historical connection between early scientists and their Christian faith highlights how religion shaped the development of modern science.
- The shift towards scientific naturalism in the 19th century marked a significant redefinition of the relationship between the natural and supernatural realms.
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The Illusion of Transcendence
The discussion begins with theoretical physicist Sean Carroll's assertion that humanity has historically sought meaning outside of the physical realm. He argues that this belief in transcendence has been foundational but is now rendered obsolete by scientific understanding, which recognizes only the physical. Carroll emphasizes the need to abandon the notion of an imaginary supernatural realm and instead cultivate a naturalistic worldview, where science serves as the primary pathway to knowledge. This perspective raises the question of whether naturalism itself might stem more from philosophical assumptions than from empirical science.
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