Philosophical YouTuber Alex O'Connor and Dr. Jordan Peterson dive into belief, skepticism, the Bible's historical nature, AI in epistemology. They explore the meaning of cosmic skeptic, diverse beliefs about God, physicality of God, truth in historical narratives, and the complexities of belief and skepticism in Christianity.

Alex O'Connor discusses the rise of political Christianity and its appeal among public intellectuals and Gen Z. They explore themes such as choosing to believe in God, the failure of new atheism, missing gospels, and the political dimension of Christianity. The conversation delves into the impact of Christianity on political worldviews, Western civilization, and challenges in modern society.

Alex O’Connor is a YouTuber, writer and a podcaster.Grappling with difficult moral questions is a part of human life, but in the age of Wikipedia and ChatGPT, are we now outsourcing our morality? Are people becoming less moral over time?Expect to learn why Peter Hitchens really does not like Alex, whether ChatGPT can be convinced of the existence of God, what the non-identity problem is, if Nihilism will make a comeback, the impact of the debate around free will, how much we can trust the historical accuracy of the bible and much more...Sponsors:Join Gymshark66 at gym.sh/modernwisdom66Get $150 discount on Plunge’s amazing sauna or cold plunge at https://plunge.com (use code MW150)Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first box at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout)Extra Stuff:Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/booksTry my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdomEpisodes You Might Enjoy:#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: https://tinyurl.com/43hv6y59#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: https://tinyurl.com/2rtz7avf#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: https://tinyurl.com/3ccn5vkp-Get In Touch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcastEmail: https://chriswillx.com/contact- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcaster and debater Alex O'Connor engages in a dialogue with Gavin Ortlund on the argument from divine hiddenness. They discuss topics such as divine love, non-resistant non-belief, unanswered prayers, the unique relationship with God, testimonies for God's existence, the human longing for certainty, and the importance of embracing the possibility of God.

Discussing the societal impact of questioning religion and exploring the parallels between modern movements and religious fervor. Critiquing public figures like Elon Musk and Greta Thunberg on free speech. Delving into creating personal meaning in a post-religious context and the influence of emotions on decision-making and ethics.

Join John Vervaeke, a cognitive science and philosophy scholar, alongside Alex O'Connor, a philosopher and former atheist advocate, as they explore finding meaning in a secular world. They dive into the historical role of religion in shaping purpose and the challenges of modern existence. Personal stories highlight the struggle for fulfillment, while discussions on non-propositional knowledge reveal new paths to connection. The duo emphasizes the need for dynamic systems and grassroots movements to forge new narratives in the absence of traditional beliefs.

Alex O'Connor, aka Cosmic Skeptic, discusses his changing relationship with new atheism and why he's reevaluating his early takes on Christianity. They explore the decline of the new atheism movement, the evolving perceptions of atheism and religion, and how personal experiences play a role in belief in God. The episode also includes a bonus interview with Alex discussing his YouTube channel and podcast.

Alex O'Connor, CosmicSkeptic, challenges traditional interpretations of Adam and Eve's story on the meaning of death and the Fall in Genesis. They discuss the consequences of disobedience, the symbolism of death and disintegration, and the importance of leadership in maintaining unity and purpose.

Philosopher and writer Alex O'Connor discusses the impact of the 'death of God' on society's quest for meaning, the role of religion in shaping society, the unique values of Christianity, navigating religious beliefs in parenting, critiquing atheism, and exploring personal purpose versus finding meaning within a larger narrative.

Alex O'Connor is a philosopher, podcaster & a YouTuber.Philosophy is hard. Ethics are hard. Working out what is moral is hard. Today we get to put our mental muscles to the test with some of the most challenging thought experiments in moral philosophy.Expect to learn why brain tumours might be a good way to learn what is actually moral, whether ethics is just an expression of emotion, whether we can kill someone to stop them nuking a city, why it might be best to just not have any more children, whether an expensive education is cheating, what it means to say that someone is morally responsible for their actions, why Alex wore a suit to a boat party and much more...Sponsors:Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/Get 15% discount on the amazing 6 Minute Diary at https://bit.ly/diarywisdom (use code MW15) (USA - search Amazon and use 15MINUTES)Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied)Get 30% discount on your at-home testosterone test at https://trylgc.com/modernwisdom (use code: MODERN30)Extra Stuff:Watch Alex on YouTube - https://youtu.be/gcVR2OVxPYwSubscribe to Alex on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/CosmicSkepticTo support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom-Get in touch.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcastEmail: https://chriswillx.com/contact/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices