Patterson in Pursuit
Steve Patterson
Philosophy in the real world. Interviewing intellectuals across the globe. Grappling with the biggest ideas. stevepatterson.substack.com
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Oct 5, 2025 • 9min
"But What's the Mechanism?"
The desire to understand mechanism has led scientists, doctors, and researchers into grave error—the “mechanism fallacy”—thinking that correlations are not causally connected if the mechanism is not understood. Get full access to Steve Patterson's Substack at stevepatterson.substack.com/subscribe
Sep 21, 2025 • 5min
Three Confirmed Paradoxes in Mathematics [Narration]
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Sep 14, 2025 • 59min
Ep. 112 - The Historical Novelty of the Trinity | Dr. Jared Ortiz
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Jared Ortiz, a Professor of religion at Hope College and founder of the St. Benedict Institute, dives deep into the marvels of the Trinity. He uncovers the historical significance of the Council of Nicaea and the theological debates surrounding it. The complexities of divine mystery and human comprehension take center stage as Ortiz highlights the challenges faced in articulating these concepts. Their conversation illuminates how early church discussions shaped the nature of Christ and the implications for modern faith.
Aug 31, 2025 • 4min
Intelligence and Pattern Recognition [Narration]
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Aug 24, 2025 • 7min
Everything in Discrete Space [Narration]
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Aug 17, 2025 • 1h 18min
Ep. 111 - Is Civilization Older Than We Thought? | Michael Button
There are too many anomalies in archaeology to ignore. Our paradigms will have to be revised.My conversation with Michael Button, a rising star from the next generation of scholars. Check out his YouTube channel here. Get full access to Steve Patterson's Substack at stevepatterson.substack.com/subscribe
Aug 9, 2025 • 4min
Geometry as Logic [Narration]
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Aug 3, 2025 • 7min
Mechanics before Ethics [Narration]
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Jul 27, 2025 • 8min
How to Deal with Spiritual Hierarchy [Narration]
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Jul 20, 2025 • 1h 30min
Ep. 110 - Fixing Calculus with Computers | Ryan X. Charles
Textbook calculus is wrong because it's fundamentally continuous. We can do better, and a discrete calculus might even change how we build computers. Interview with Ryan X Charles. Get full access to Steve Patterson's Substack at stevepatterson.substack.com/subscribe
