In this engaging conversation, Robert Lawrence Kuhn, creator of Closer to Truth and a neuroscience expert, dives deep into the nature of truth, faith, and logic. He discusses the differences between Eastern and Western approaches to understanding reality and consciousness. Kuhn shares insights on preparing for interviews with leading thinkers and the excitement of exploring scientific breakthroughs. The discussion unfolds the complexities of belief systems and emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives in the quest for understanding.
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Kuhn's Interview Policy Change
Robert Kuhn usually declines interviews.
He made an exception for this podcast due to increased interest in his personal views.
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East vs. West Philosophy
Western philosophy and Eastern philosophy have very different bases.
Eastern philosophy is more experiential, meditative, and involves insights difficult to share.
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Interview Preparation
Robert Kuhn and Peter Getzels meticulously prepare for Closer to Truth interviews.
They spend two months reviewing papers and send outlines to interviewees beforehand.
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This book delves into the fundamental question of existence, gathering perspectives from over 50 prominent thinkers, including Plato, Aristotle, Stephen Hawking, and the Dalai Lama. It explores various theories on why there is something rather than nothing, offering a broad spectrum of philosophical, scientific, and theological viewpoints.
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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:41 Why is Robert doing more interviews? 00:08:19 Soon to focus on Eastern modes of "knowing" and philosophies 00:18:40 The difference between the East and West in approach to answers / truth 00:22:46 Venerating verification puts you at odds with studying consciousness 00:26:24 How Robert prepares for each interview 00:30:33 Dealing with people emailing their Theories to you 00:42:33 Defining "truth" 00:46:20 Can one get closer to truth without knowing what truth is? 00:52:30 How to improve as an interviewer 00:55:47 Factors to weigh when conducting an edifying and entertaining interview 01:00:31 Which "logic" is correct? (classical v. intuitionist v. fuzzy v. etc.) 01:12:29 Faith in logic 01:14:37 Curt doesn't buy it when people say they "don't have faith" 01:21:18 Science, physicalism, idealism, and Bernardo Kastrup 01:27:21 If neither physicalism nor idealism can be refuted then it's faith to choose one 01:33:39 Both Robert and Curt find it hard to come to conclusions 01:40:08 Questioning Robert's faith 01:44:50 Is there a difference between faith in God and faith in driving a car? 01:51:59 Bede Rundle's argument against God 01:55:38 Alvin Plantinga's argument for God 01:55:38 Alvin Plantinga's argument for God 02:04:46 Why do intelligent people disagree extensively? 02:07:46 Is Robert any "closer to truth"? 02:10:55 How to keep all the Theories one's heard in one's working memory 02:14:07 Unedited podcasts vs. polished edited clips 02:15:44 [Pandaproducts] When is the Kastrup interview coming out? 02:16:33 [Andrea S] Why is there anything and not nothing? 02:21:00 [Steve Scully] Just because "something" exists, does this preclude "nothing" from existing? 02:22:07 [PF] Thoughts on UFO's / sightings / encounters? 02:22:41 [Pandaproducts] Thoughts on life after death / NDE's? 02:27:23 Demarcation problem 02:27:36 [Abdullah Khalid] Robert's best interview? 02:27:48 Who would you interview of the past? 02:27:57 Advice for Curt for Theories of Everything?
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