We think we understand the physical world but we do not. For example, some features of the world are derived from others, which makes the latter more fundamental and the...
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The stunning realization that there may be multiple universes has progressed from speculative metaphysics (or science fiction) to serious theoretical cosmology to data-rich...
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There are three questions that speak directly to human uniqueness and purpose. 1) Does intelligent non-human life exist anywhere in the universe?; 2) Given the fullness of...
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The three-way relationship among mind, art, and transcendence is shown to be specific and uniquely valuable; for example, how the mind appreciates art and what art does...
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Can science discover all truths? Or are there truths beyond science? What is science? A process? A way of thinking? How to get at the essence of science, discern how it...
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Episode 11
Season 16
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Why is there a world, a cosmos, something, anything instead of absolutely nothing at all? If nothing existed, there would be, well, ‘nothing’ to explain. To have...
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Dark matter, though it cannot be seen, may account for roughly one quarter of all the mass-energy of the universe. If it were not for the gravity of dark matter, galaxies...
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For centuries, science and religion have been battling, with science advancing, religion retreating. Is this proper? We follow the current battles. We propose no truce.
Season 06
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Metaphysics asks the most profound questions, seeks the deepest truths, examines the most general features of existence. What really exists? What’s fundamental?...
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A skeptic duels with a Christian theologian and a scientist who is a devout Muslim on whether or not belief in an all-powerful, eternal deity is truly compatible with...
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