OH MY GOD! Please, Alex, talk to Sam Harris next and discuss your problems with his "moral landscape." Please, like so he can see this.
@alfredogonzalez8735
5 жыл бұрын
Arctic Wolf ya and redpill Sam on veganism bc he has some nutritional dogma
@BalrogsHaveWings
5 жыл бұрын
Sam Harris, yes. Agreed.
@Matt-ww9wv
5 жыл бұрын
Is Sam Harris still relevant or respected? I thought he fell off into more conservative dogma?
@fr33thinker69
5 жыл бұрын
@@Matt-ww9wv other than his work against islam i dont know how much more i agree with him.
@stanjuan1178
5 жыл бұрын
@@Matt-ww9wv why on earth would you think that? Site e examples please. And I dont mean anecdotally. Post links to where Sam has said something that makes you believe this?
@CosmicSkeptic
5 жыл бұрын
It's not every day you get to talk to the man who invented the meme. TIMESTAMPS: 1:08 - Why do we need another book about atheism? 4:17 - Should we tailor our language to make our message more palatable? 9:42 - Christopher Hitchens 11:04 - Defining atheism and agnosticism 15:37 - Labelling children as atheists 18:50 - How can we ground morality without God? 26:30 - Animal rights 36:06 - Is theology ever useful? 41:15 - Is Richard Dawkins a philosopher?
@rodrigocastillo9825
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, but the only timestamp we need is 0:00.
@njorogan
5 жыл бұрын
Pin this.
@TalkBeliefs
5 жыл бұрын
What a coup! Well done Alex.
@jesserochon3103
5 жыл бұрын
I invented the meme, you fool. Not Dawkins.
@shubhanshjain
5 жыл бұрын
This podcast is really interesting. thanks for doing it Alex. Lots of appreciation and love for what you are doing for the community.
@bilboshaggins1231
5 жыл бұрын
Alex - Thanks for being here Richard - *Sat in his own home* smiles 😂😂😂
@fr33thinker69
5 жыл бұрын
I clocked that haha
@wizzard3994
5 жыл бұрын
Had to smile, too. "Thanks for being here... where you live..."
@gwahli9620
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being here (with us on this planet) i.e. existing. Which is a totally valid thing to say to Richard Dawkins wherever you meet him imo.
@fr33thinker69
5 жыл бұрын
@@gwahli9620 In that respect certainly but the fact of being in his house made me lol
@DS-uo1zy
5 жыл бұрын
where? XD ah i thought at the end but its right at the beginning that i skipped. haha
@wassimmousa3408
4 жыл бұрын
Richard is just surprised and happy all through the interview to see a young man asking these interesting questions. Alex way to go man I liked this prodcast alot
@jaihalai7674
5 жыл бұрын
Landmark in Alex’s guests. It’s just a shame Hitch isn’t with us to have come on the podcast
@nabeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal
5 жыл бұрын
fuck that's sad
@kierenmoore3236
5 жыл бұрын
Miss The Hitch ... :/
@obiwanduglobi6359
5 жыл бұрын
Let's be thankful Professor Dawkins still mops the floor! ;-)
@hannah1948
5 жыл бұрын
he is definately missed.
@ryant32u
5 жыл бұрын
Miss Hitch
@noah2354
5 жыл бұрын
Holy shit Dawkins is actually on your podcast that's really epic!
@xXBlackLizardXx
5 жыл бұрын
You did it you crazy son of a bitch, you did it!
@mrinternetguy3625
5 жыл бұрын
IKR!!
@neilforbes416
5 жыл бұрын
@stephen noonan What kind of dimwitted idiot are you! Richard Dawkins is the kind of person who'll treat with respect anyone who is sincerely interested in engaging him in conversation on religion or any other subject within his realm of knowledge, whether they agree with him or not. He WILL ridicule the belief of religion, because religion SHOULD, nay MUST be ridiculed, but he won't ridicule the person. I ridiculed you because I'm not Richard Dawkins and I don't suffer fools.
@barneysaggers1637
5 жыл бұрын
666th like. This feels awfully fitting considering what the video is.
@noah2354
5 жыл бұрын
@@barneysaggers1637 Nice.
@Txrje
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, Richard Dawkins on your podcast. You've come a long way since you started making your response videos, it's great to see you and your voice grow! Very excited to listen to this conversation. Keep it up!
@Txrje
5 жыл бұрын
@Хомяк Великий He did a response video 4 weeks ago, and I'm sure if another video comes up that's worth responding to, granted Alex has time of course, that he'll make another response video. Nothing indicates that he's completely stopped making response videos.
@kamaljreije4113
5 жыл бұрын
so said to see people end up in wrong place when they have no hope no future just like nothing
@Ibn_Abdulaziz_2
5 жыл бұрын
An athiest agreed with me that his athiesm justifies all evil. We talked about cannibalism and hitler vs jews. I said, in your polytheism, man was created by stardust particles which renders you worse than idolaters, because idolaters do not believe that their inanimate idols could create anything while you took inanimate particles as creators. Thus you are polytheist in Lordship. And then you believe that everyone will vanish into oblivion as stardust particles. So who was right between the cannibal vs his victim or hitler vs his victims? So he said that the people tarrying on earth decides it. And I said, what if they favoured cannibalism just like your culture justified homosexuality, transsexuality and pornography? Or if hitler won the war? Thus, athiesm is very dangerous. It renders the doing of good vain and worthless as it will eventually become equal with all the evil. And it justifies all the evil once it becomes equal with all the good in the end. Thus Allah did not allow athiests Jizyah status or protection. Because they are a menace bent on corruption and beautifying indifference, despair, nothingness and the thinking that this world exists in vain, injustice and with falsehood. Rather it exists with absolute truth, justice and meaning as Allah سبحانه وتعالى said: وَمَا خَلَقْنَا السَّمَاءَ وَالْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا بَاطِلًا ۚ ذَٰلِكَ ظَنُّ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا ۚ فَوَيْلٌ لِّلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا مِنَ النَّارِ And We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them with falsehood! That is the consideration of those who disbelieve! Then woe to those who disbelieve from the Fire! [Sad 38:27] It didn't matter if they deceived the whole world or just remained silent or even existed. Both outcomes means that everyone vanishes with one another as stardust in the end. No one had the truth, and there was no right and wrong. And they have no history or traces on the earth. You annihilate them, continuous Jihaad, even taking them as slaves is allowed. They have no rights in Islam.
@davidvarley1812
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ibn_Abdulaziz_2 why do bother with this youtube channel. Your words are falling on deaf ears and your argument is irrelevant to begin with. Atheists don't visit religious youtube channels to air their views, so why bother us. If you are interested in debate, athiest are happy to oblige but pointless dialogue isn't productive. As-Salaam-Alaikum
@davidvarley1812
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ibn_Abdulaziz_2 the most important Jihaad a Muslim can go on according to the Koran is intellectual. Focus on education and try to get those like me to understand your point of view. Assuming you have a point of view relating to the interview that is. As-Salaam-Alaikum
@chalkandrubble5702
4 жыл бұрын
Imagine being able to have a conversation with Richard Dawkins face to face! So proud of you, Alex.
@user-nb5sh4bl7h
3 жыл бұрын
Gregg Branden look it up
@buttkid3548
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. While he's sitting on G-maw's favorite chair, in the middle of the living room. Afghan quilt and all.
@stephaniefitness4113
Жыл бұрын
One day people will say that about Alex!
@ConsumeristScroffa
Жыл бұрын
I'm proud of Dawkins. Imagine talking to Alex face to face!
@TerryStewart32
Жыл бұрын
How old is Alex
@thatperson0013
5 жыл бұрын
I don't see or hear Dawkins often anymore. This video makes me verry happy.
@inertiaforce7846
5 жыл бұрын
He's getting too old, survived a heart attack just a few years ago.
@thatperson0013
5 жыл бұрын
@@inertiaforce7846 I heard it was just a minor stroke he almost completely recovered from by now. Only his voice changed a bit.
@thatperson0013
5 жыл бұрын
@@inertiaforce7846 But yeah he's getting old. As we all are. Still incredible he made time for this. I hope he watches this channel too in his free time.
@SpaceCattttt
5 жыл бұрын
@@thatperson0013 Sure, but it seems to me as though he's taking things veeery easy these days, so as not to repeat what happened before. He can't be yelling and screaming anymore. He's got to think about his blood pressure.
@krishnavamsi2030
5 жыл бұрын
@@SpaceCattttt Yea and let's for hope for the best. Can't lose another veteran
@bassman9261995
5 жыл бұрын
I loved Alex’s face when he thought Dawkins was saying he was better at writing than hitchens 😂
@greghelton4668
5 жыл бұрын
Samuel Feinstein they’re pretty close but Dawkins is a tad better. ;-)
@littlemalta3332
5 жыл бұрын
10:47
@anonymouszebra1239
5 жыл бұрын
Just got up to the bit and regardless on wether you agree or whatever LMAO 😂 that’s a great expression 😆
@treeforged9097
5 жыл бұрын
Dawkins is a better writer then Hitchens. Unfortunately Hitchens was more of a journalist so most of his writing is going to be completely irrelevant in the future if it is not already irrelevant. Some of Dawkins books on the other hands are actually classics that will be relevant hundreds of years from now unless something crazy happens like they actually scientifically disprove evolution.
@gabrielhebert2124
5 жыл бұрын
hahaha
@Raykushi
5 жыл бұрын
"Richard Dawkins, thanks so much for being here" "Of course I'm here this is my house"
@buttkid3548
4 жыл бұрын
lol
@CptGravel
4 жыл бұрын
@fynes leigh What?
@thejaneeyre
4 жыл бұрын
He thanked him for the interview
@TheMymimi100
4 жыл бұрын
"In his own lovely home" "Thanks for being here" xD
@chriskelly3481
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah That got me. 🤣
@keyboardevangelist
4 жыл бұрын
THIS IS THE END TIMES🔥🔥🔥.ENOUGH WITH ATHEISM FOOLISHNESS. YOU ARE ALL STUCK IN PLATO'S CAVE AND SATAN 'S MATRIX OF LIES. THE SPIRITUAL REALM IS REAL. REPENT OF YOUR SINS AND TRUST THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. YOU WILL BE SAVED FROM HELL 🔥 kzitem.info/news/bejne/w4yizKNmhHqdiZg kzitem.info/news/bejne/zq-X2KOinqRhqoI Jesus loves you ❤. Your soul is on the line😭😭
@endofoxygen9384
4 жыл бұрын
I’d rather go to Hell than be stuck in your heaven
@keyboardevangelist
4 жыл бұрын
@@endofoxygen9384 There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, "Thy will be done," and those to whom God says, in the end, "Thy will be done." All that are in Hell, choose it. Without that self-choice there could be no Hell..choose God. God loves you. He sent his only begotten son to be sacrificed to pay for your sins since he is a just God,Holy God and rose from the dead after 3 days. If you humbly pray repent and honestly turn away from your sins (read the 10 commandments) and put your trust in that Jesus christ. son of God , son of man did that for you as lord and saviour. You will be saved and be granted a gift of eternal life.. This might be the last time you read the gospel. Jesus is coming soon. Not as the sacrificed lamb of God🐑 but as King of kings🤴. The Judge of all mankind. Look around🔥🔥 the end is nigh. Jesus loves you❤
@jovian304
4 жыл бұрын
@@keyboardevangelist Is it a joke? I'm honestly confused.
@kkgauthier
5 жыл бұрын
There were moments when Alex raised points in contrast to Dawkins' statements, and the most extraordinary thing happened. The elder man calmly stated " you make an excellent point, perhaps you're right.", or something to that effect. He is simply the epitome of the reasonable gentleman.
@Draezeth
5 жыл бұрын
...as long as the one objecting shares his worldview.
@Cheximus
4 жыл бұрын
@@Draezeth bit of a sweeping statement lol.
@drmedwuast
4 жыл бұрын
That's not extraordinary in any sense. It's called being a reasonable human being.
@kkgauthier
4 жыл бұрын
@@drmedwuast Being a reasonable human being is unfortunately, not the norm, which was my point. It is sadly very rare.
@drmedwuast
4 жыл бұрын
@@kkgauthier Ok, I see what you're saying. I'm probably spoiled because I try to make sure to surround myself with people who value collaboratively finding out truths over being right.
@michalszerszen9638
5 жыл бұрын
Shame Hitchens isnt with us anymore to come on the podcast. Would be really awesome to see Stephen Fry on here
@greghelton4668
5 жыл бұрын
michal szerszen Hitchens is watching from. . . Probably not. Sorry Hitchens.
@MostlyLoveOfMusic
5 жыл бұрын
Derren Brown would be another good one; very much from the school of thoughtful rationalism, even if his professional "stunts"(?) and "tricks"(?) leave me frequently bewildered and that in itself would make for a great discussion
@gff655
5 жыл бұрын
@@MostlyLoveOfMusic Darwin Brown is pretty much of the opinion that suffering comes from trying to change the world as Darwin said in a Russell Howard interview. But Alex is pretty much in the persuasion of trying to change the world. So it would be interesting to hear their discuss the two ideas.
@mechazoic
5 жыл бұрын
Damn it! Why did you let Hitch die?! How could you take him away from us?! ...I have no idea who I’m yelling at right now 🥴
@gff655
5 жыл бұрын
@Hans Hanzo he did some debates with Christopher hitchens as well. Plus legend as it that Stephen fry knows why 42 is the meaning of life the universe and everything. As Douglas Adams and he was friends.
@gabrielrangel956
5 жыл бұрын
I'll always have a soft spot for Dawkins
@daduneverhad7527
5 жыл бұрын
I'll always have a hard spot for Alex
@YY4Me133
5 жыл бұрын
@Karl Jansen Such a well-reasoned, cogent argument. You really must write a book.
@MrExEssex
5 жыл бұрын
@Karl Jansen Someone says something I don't agree with: Insult him! Luckily there are other, articulate, people who can put together an argument. RD is one of them.
@phrygiandominant6989
5 жыл бұрын
@Karl Jansen It seems that you're confusing the word 'articulate' with something else completely. Dawkin's was wholly articulate, not only in this vid, but in every in every vid I've watched with him in it.
@phrygiandominant6989
5 жыл бұрын
@Karl Jansen In what?
@nothingiseverperfect
3 жыл бұрын
can’t believe this the same guy that created the word, “meme”
@sharismad
3 жыл бұрын
Lol he did?
@ivefa2872
3 жыл бұрын
@@sharismad yes
@foreverbooked2964
3 жыл бұрын
@@sharismad yeah
@jaybee2530
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, as in "meme theory".
@user-nb5sh4bl7h
3 жыл бұрын
Gregg Branden look it up
@ThinkingisImperative
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, I'm super happy for you. You've reached another level my man.
@dimbasick
5 жыл бұрын
Isn't it amazing that nowadays scientists of such level can simply record a talk for a freaking youtube podcast! No need for jourlalists, special interviews of some sorts, big halls and etc. All we need is Richard talking :) Good job man, and thank you Dr. Dawkins
@abelhovhannisyan6713
5 жыл бұрын
Культурный Дотер it is actually beautiful, but lets also not forget that youtube is actually educated more people now than average university in the world. I have learned more from just carefully choosing what to watch on youtube than all my 4 year of university course )) Ps: i love Dawkins from all his work and inspiration, and of course Alex who is a voice of my generation pushing us all young "dummies" forward.
@Draezeth
5 жыл бұрын
Richard Dawkins isn't a scientist actually. Doctorate of Philosophy.
@i.i.iiii.i.i
4 жыл бұрын
Let's not forget that radio has been around for quite some time :P
@1923dsa1
4 жыл бұрын
@@Draezeth He holds a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, and Phd. in Zoology from Oxford.
@SleepDaMouse-xd8dn
4 жыл бұрын
So why do people think Dawkins is hot shit again? Other than the dogma he puts out
@Npwn
5 жыл бұрын
Dawkins and cosmic skeptic together!!! This just made my day!! Nice one Alex!!
@adamplentl5588
5 жыл бұрын
Skeptic. Sceptic is something totally different.
@gemmamorris3882
5 жыл бұрын
Nick Pimenta epic 😊
@Npwn
5 жыл бұрын
@@adamplentl5588 thanks! Updated my comment with correct spelling
@60-second-HACKS
3 жыл бұрын
Being an old teacher on the brink of retirement, I'm never more happy than to see a bright young mind developing into a first-class, all-round talent and intellectual. Alex is great!
@UnashamedlyGodSquad
Жыл бұрын
I don't want to be an intellectual
@TimDeadmenVP
Жыл бұрын
@@UnashamedlyGodSquad That's why you're Adam.
@anneclaffey2843
9 ай бұрын
Us old teachers are always impressed by a smart youngster, one who can "rush in where angels fear to tread." Good on ya, Alex!
@franzkissel1369
5 жыл бұрын
Two generations of atheists in one room. I'm so happy right now. Go Alex!!
@jodinha4225
5 жыл бұрын
Franz Kissel being watched online by the next generation of atheists...
@byehaveagreattime7796
5 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling Alex could be the next Christopher hitchens or close to him
@imacat8476
5 жыл бұрын
@@byehaveagreattime7796 dawkins, hitchens, Sam why do these people get so much praise? There is little merely impressive about the stuff they say, maybe if you're a 12-15 year old.
@EpicWarrior131
5 жыл бұрын
@@imacat8476 Because they were some of the few with a loud voice on the forefront speaking common sense on religious topics. There are lots of philosophical and/or scientific gems from all of them.
@imacat8476
5 жыл бұрын
@@EpicWarrior131 A lot of their arguments on these topics are quite underwhelming. The only reason why you'd think otherwise and why there is little rebuttal against them that convinces you is because a lot of contemporary atheists blindly acknowledge such arguments as logical because atheism for them is the first form of politics they're exposed to. A lot of atheistic arguments are based on a liberal morality that criticises religion, which liberal morality is its own thing that most atheists know very little about. Like the opposition towards inequalities, societal roles, authoritarianism and etc etc. Sam is a smart guy but he is a victim of being under-researched when it comes to politics and theology (him studying it in university doesn't mean anything, his videos about his degree just shows how much he misinterpreted or incorrectly independently elaborated on a lot of the ideas presented to him in theology). The other thing is that Sam isn't just an atheist, he is also a liberal, his arguments against religion mostly consist on the basis of the liberal agenda which already has a lot of Inherent flaws unrelated to religion. They're praised because their basis of criticism is based on liberalism and very basic forms of it which is easily agreeable and understandable for most people, which on the contrary makes religion look a bit silly if you're quite an amature on the subject like pretty much all of the people that watch Sam are.
@DougieJR
5 жыл бұрын
I remember thinking to myself “it’s weird being a fan of a 16 year old” But good ideas are good ideas. Look at you now Alex.
@l91106
5 жыл бұрын
good ideas are good ideas regardless of age, i think its a product of evolution that we wont give weight to what someone younger has to say
@SleepDaMouse-xd8dn
4 жыл бұрын
You’re talking about someone spreading false info. I want you to never ask why when something bad happens. People like you doing shit like this and not caring to look deeper into the channels allows shifty people to move shit around and that’s why. Have fun
@midapita
4 жыл бұрын
@@SleepDaMouse-xd8dn huh...
@RingsOfSolace
5 жыл бұрын
I audibly said "holy shit, Skeptic's got Richard Dawkins on?" And a coworker said "who and who?" Lol. We're a niche group, but a proud one, dammit.
@fomoran
5 жыл бұрын
Thunderf00t is in another pickle concerning false dmca claim against a critical video of his. He ended the update with the video of Venomfangx reading the prepared statement about how wrong he was to mess around with dmca copyright law and Thunderf00t. If you weren't into KZitem atheism that video would have made no sense at all.
@kamaljreije4113
5 жыл бұрын
so said to see people end up in wrong place when they have no hope no future just like nothing
@lucioh1575
5 жыл бұрын
F
@jewbergfagonstein7304
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, gois. You are very special. Be proud of what we have given you.
@RingsOfSolace
5 жыл бұрын
@@kamaljreije4113 I'm two semesters from finally getting my degree and paid for it myself, except for tap and pell, and to top that I've spent time researching, planning, and overall making sure i can get into my desired industry. What's my point? Well, I do have a future. A real one. A tangible one. Not one that has to do with the false gods of the gullible. Frankly, as an ex true believing Christian, I say Christians are the ones who have no future. They mingle, evangelize and do care much for the life they live, because they see a life after. So no, I feel *sad for you, because you avoid the chance to make a difference on false hope that gets you nowhere, and will ultimately bring you nothing. If you're at all concerned with truth, well call me Jesus fuckin' Christ for putting it out there for you. You can practice your religion, have your faith, but the fact of the matter is that it's devoid of meaning and feints purpose.
@JonS
5 жыл бұрын
CosmicSkeptic, I met Prof. Dawkins tonight and mentioned you and this interview to him, as I had a follow-up question on the evolutionary basis of fairness and empathy as it might relate to extending rights to non-human species. Also, in the stage conversation, he talked about pronouncing atheism with emphasis on the first ‘a’ and spelling it a-theism. Your conversation with him has left its mark.
@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094
4 жыл бұрын
So did you talk about the rights of non human animals specifically farm animals with Dawkins? What was his response?
@mikeelliott886
4 жыл бұрын
@@andrewmartin6445 sorry, am I being dense but "the first A"? Is there not just the one A in 'atheism'.
@JonS
4 жыл бұрын
AnimalsAre BeautifulPeople I didn't ask him about that. He's not an ethicist, so I wouldn't think to talk to him that about that.
@saaprice
4 жыл бұрын
Why are they redefining terms? What’s wrong with agnostic?
@Pickle_Candy
4 жыл бұрын
Sam Price I mean, you watched the video, right? They started talking about that around the 11:04 mark.
@littlehouseinthebigapple5716
5 жыл бұрын
I love that Alex wasn’t pandering and asked hard/complicated philosophical questions. I really appreciated his manner of interviewing him.
@brettrobbins
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@littlehouseinthebigapple5716
4 жыл бұрын
Herald Orome you think? I have to listen back. Do you think he was being “difficult “? I’m going by how his other vids and from what I’ve seen he seems to keep that same energy with everyone 🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️🤔🤔 I’m totally open to looking again 🤷🏽♀️
@spygulturtle2322
4 жыл бұрын
@Herald Orome in a normal casual conversation, the insistence and intensity would be a bit rude, as it is inpolite to put a guest on the spot like that. However, I think the hard questions shows a certain level of respect. Asking easy questions would communicate "I don't think you can handle being challenged, so I will patronize you out of pity" So I think it was a display of respect, not of immaturity
@luciocastro1418
4 жыл бұрын
@@spygulturtle2322 Thats an interesting way of seeing it. Never thought of it that way
@brunoarruda9916
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I respect Alex for doing it. Dawkins was extremely disappointing, though. He can't properly ground his beliefs and apparently is not very interested on trying to do so. That would be OK if he wasn't constantly writing and speaking on the matter, but as he is, it's just embarrassing. He should stick to science and let philosophers do the public philosophical debate.
@HassanRadwan133
5 жыл бұрын
When I was still Muslim I saw Dawkins on TV (Root of all Evil) & although I joined in the sneering & dismissive comments of those around me, there was something inside me saying; 'Damn! He's right.' We should never forget what an amazing impact this man has had. Thank you, Richard. You & Hitchens will always have a special place in my heart.
@l.ronhubbard5445
5 жыл бұрын
Im so glad people like Dawkins can touch people from many different religions, especially Islam. Atheists such as myself from a Christian society face such little social consequences compared to those atheists leaving Islam. But atheism ties us all together. Atheism is truly multicultural and diverse
@ATipplingPhilosopher
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Hassan - interesting to see you here. Good comment.
@merajazeem1265
5 жыл бұрын
Oh Hassan, I admire you and Richard so much! Both of you have been such a candle in the darkness of my life, I can never thank you two and all other skeptics of religion, enough!
@djambox1439
5 жыл бұрын
Sheep
@Fatima_33
5 жыл бұрын
www.miracles-of-quran.com/index.htm Lmao you atheist fools are blind and are pseudointellectuals 0+0 cant equal 1 u goofs Quran is a miracle. This fool cosmicskeptic got destroyed by mohammad hijab and abdullah andalusi lmao sit down.
@JohnCena8351
5 жыл бұрын
You got Richard Dawkins on your Podcast?? Okay that's impressive. Keep up the good work!
@larjkok1184
5 жыл бұрын
That’s not his name.
@JohnCena8351
5 жыл бұрын
@@larjkok1184 I'm so, so sorry for the typing error.
@kəanıncupıdo
5 жыл бұрын
@@larjkok1184 Who are you talking to?
@slobodanzivkovic88
4 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic interview ... only because it is one of a very few where clearly there is an educated discussion taking place, and the questions being asked are deep, philosophical and challenging. Excellent.
@buttkid3548
2 жыл бұрын
Like asking Prof. Dawkins how we took a leak before we evolved to where we are now? Did we just hold it for millions of years. And act like your not impressed with his explanation of the evolution of the eye, and make sure you interrupt his beautiful explanation of how the human species evolved, with stories of how you found Jesus on a boat.
@donlegend4884
5 жыл бұрын
Richard Dawkins seemed truly impressed by Alex. The young man gave the professor more to think about. He was well composed and I noticed no sign of trepidation. Great job!
@evolutionisbull5h1t
5 жыл бұрын
So are you a super big Richard Dawkins fan? What type or level of atheist are you on the Dawkins scale that he mentioned in one of his books?
@donlegend4884
5 жыл бұрын
@@evolutionisbull5h1t I wouldn't call myself a big fan of Richard Dawkins. I have seen some of his debates but I haven't read any of his books. Unlike Dawkins, I'm skeptical of macroevolution. I guess it might have something to do with my engineering and computer science background. On the atheist scale, I would consider myself a 7.
@braindeadpikachu7061
5 жыл бұрын
Julian Borges Mmm..
@asia9188
5 жыл бұрын
Its been a while since Richard Dawkins appear on any video. ...great to see him back
@sageohio1864
5 жыл бұрын
Amen
@ineffablemars
5 жыл бұрын
he looks good, too
@CaroGomezCarrillo
5 жыл бұрын
"You are being too philosophical" - He said, to a philosopher.
@ReconNarwhal
5 жыл бұрын
Caro Gomez Carrillo To be fair, Dawkins is a scientist first so that’s kind of the primary part of his identity that shapes his ethical framework. He’s surely no stranger to philosophical inquiry, but he values practicality over remaining absolutely logically coherent if that would mean causing harm to the self or others
@CaroGomezCarrillo
5 жыл бұрын
@@ReconNarwhal oh yeah, sure. I was just stating that Dawkins said that to Alex, who is in fact, a philosopher.
@stanjuan1178
5 жыл бұрын
He said he was being to philosophical with regard to Richards view. In other words he is reading more into or making more out of what Richards wrote than what Richards intended. The philosopher is applying his own philosophical bent on what Richard wrote, and coming up with ideas that Richards never intended. It's a perfectly valid point. It's fine to be a philosopher. But let Richards words mean what he intended. Dont try to bend them with your own perspective. Accept what Richard meant and debate or talk about that.
@ReconNarwhal
5 жыл бұрын
Stan Juan Fair point. Misrepresenting someone’s position doesn’t do anyone justice.
@ReconNarwhal
5 жыл бұрын
Caro Gomez Carrillo Oh I got that it was an ironic joke, I was just leaping off it why I think he said that line (at least in part).
@subolqmdlg6892
4 жыл бұрын
38:54 Its just wonderfull for me to see Richard Dawkings at his age so open minded, Its really impressive. People always say that as you get older you become more and more closed minded, but he was so ready to accept this point that alex raises. Just inspiring. It shows how he really just cares about getting to the truth of everything. Great podcast, huge fan. Sorry for my not so good english.
@afsar_gunner5271
Жыл бұрын
Dawkin is bully who tries to bully religious people !! disgusting. I am guessing he has nothing better to do in life ? Dawkin if u have nothing else to do in life then try Knitting at home?
@iketyke7324
Жыл бұрын
Your English is perfect. Would never have thought it was your second language.
@lit2701
5 жыл бұрын
Your podcast is doing well considering all these famous people showing up :D.
@jamesscott5168
5 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure he meant thanks for being here, "here" being the podcast 'Cosmic Skeptic'.
@keyboardevangelist
4 жыл бұрын
THIS IS THE END TIMES🔥🔥🔥.ENOUGH WITH ATHEISM FOOLISHNESS. YOU ARE ALL STUCK IN PLATO'S CAVE AND SATAN 'S MATRIX OF LIES. THE SPIRITUAL REALM IS REAL. REPENT OF YOUR SINS AND TRUST THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. YOU WILL BE SAVED FROM HELL 🔥 kzitem.info/news/bejne/w4yizKNmhHqdiZg kzitem.info/news/bejne/zq-X2KOinqRhqoI Jesus loves you ❤. Your soul is on the line😭😭
@TheChannelling
5 жыл бұрын
Did you actually said "thanks for being here" when you where in his house? Lol!
@robotaholic
5 жыл бұрын
No, Richard is in UK and CS is at his own home. That's why he's wearing headphones and why Dawkins is speaking into that type of mic - nevermind, I was wrong. Sorry
@googlebarbaralernerspectre2581
5 жыл бұрын
Alex is putting Richard Dawkins down where he belongs. On the floor. LMFAO!
@DS-uo1zy
5 жыл бұрын
Hey you are in his Instagram story :)
@TheChannelling
5 жыл бұрын
I would have been so agitated to interview Dawkins in his house that I would have probably offered him some of his wine
@neilforbes416
5 жыл бұрын
@@googlebarbaralernerspectre2581 What an utterly STUPID thing to say! Alex is showing proper reverence to a brilliant man!
@kunalkashelani585
5 жыл бұрын
I miss not only Hitchens but also George Carlin..
@seanjones2456
5 жыл бұрын
On more than one occasion, I have wondered what George Carlin comments would have been made if he were alive while Trump was president.
@JoeySchmidt74
5 жыл бұрын
@@seanjones2456 Carlin would've been the busiest comic on the planet roasting the utter crap out of Drumpf.
@seanjones2456
5 жыл бұрын
@@JoeySchmidt74 Along with Trump's supporters too!
@kunalkashelani585
5 жыл бұрын
@@JoeySchmidt74 now no one in the world can ever say: 'now I have seen everything'!!!
@JoeySchmidt74
5 жыл бұрын
@@seanjones2456 Oh, indeed. The worst of it would be that he would "say what he means" like Trump, yet they wouldn't bat an eyelid to demand him to shut up saying that he doesn't believe in free speech!
@dariofrigo599
4 жыл бұрын
Next interviewee on the CosmicSkeptic: God!
@60-second-HACKS
3 жыл бұрын
Hitch died ... sorry to report. 😢
@mohammadgm8463
3 жыл бұрын
😂💔
@Lorenzo_That_Vegan_Dad
5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Alex, your hard work is paying off. How grand is this? In his home.
@Longtack55
5 жыл бұрын
Mountain comes to Mohammed :-)
@humayu89
5 жыл бұрын
@David Renwick.... The irony of your comment. Brilliant!
@womensrights3108
5 жыл бұрын
I don’t think Dawkins ever complimented his host like he did in this one. Bravo Alex. It is a badge of honour. 🌻
@descheleschilder401
4 жыл бұрын
Bravo Alex! You have shown to be a real parrot, who mimicks the songs sung by most scientists almost perfectly!
@emilykilburn6000
5 жыл бұрын
This is fascinating Alex, you are becoming a great interviewer as well as a philosopher in your own right! Good to have taught you at A-level (though you were clearly so far beyond our classes!) and to see you develop so brilliantly and humbly as a person.
@afsar_gunner5271
Жыл бұрын
Dawkin is bully who tries to bully religious people !! disgusting. I am guessing he has nothing better to do in life ? Hello Mr Scrooge Dawkin have u tried Knitting ?
@be2Gee
5 жыл бұрын
Dawkins is that guy you'd want to sit around a table with, in a nice wooden log house, on a cold stormful winter evening, next to a warming fireplace, eating dinner, while drinking a couple of beers, listening and laughing together.
@zeckybuzgheia6239
4 жыл бұрын
little gay there buddy
@iqbalmuhammad2920
4 жыл бұрын
Nope. Never.
@kingxxi8301
4 жыл бұрын
Wine instead of beer
@maddog9180
3 жыл бұрын
@@zeckybuzgheia6239 🤣🤣
@aa-to6ws
3 жыл бұрын
Is that an interview or a marriage proposal?
@rational_ilamos758
5 жыл бұрын
I'm a very simple man. I see Richard Dawkins. I like the Video without even watching it.
@lenar.1691
5 жыл бұрын
... thats... not really a good thing :D
@Chronically_ChiII
5 жыл бұрын
Ok Billi, sure, but then none of you can criticize people who instantly dislike without watching.
@larjkok1184
5 жыл бұрын
Just stop. So over this crappy line.
@danielbentley6000
5 жыл бұрын
Sound like most Richard Dawkins fanboys
@2dpoint780
5 жыл бұрын
would u change ur nick?
@maxsimes
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, that guy? Damn youre world famous now
@vicquinonez1966
5 жыл бұрын
Oh my non-existent god! I haven't seen Dawkins in any media since a loooooong time!! Hope he's doing well, I know the chap is getting up there in age and had at least 1 stroke and 1 heart attack. So here's to his old age treating him well and remaining on Earth with great health with us Non-religious folk for as long as possible. 🍺🍻⚛
@RobinPillage.
5 жыл бұрын
I didn't know about the heart attack. I know he had a stroke a couple years ago or so that took him out of commission for some time. He looks and sounds pretty much close to back to normal since the last time I saw him. edit: voice might be still not quite as strong as before but close if not. he sounded a little rough last time I saw and heard him.
@tme98
3 жыл бұрын
Why do I get a certain «off» feeling about Alex? almost as if he is very unsatisfied with everything.
@melodicnostalgic3823
5 жыл бұрын
I'm a great fan of Sir Richard Dawkins, From India :)
@redsox7897
5 жыл бұрын
From worshiping a cow to worshiping a man. That is one step up. Congratulation.
@theobserver8881
4 жыл бұрын
Has he been knighted?
@JR-ee4xf
4 жыл бұрын
@@redsox7897 Admiration is not worship
@VivienLawrence
4 жыл бұрын
@@redsox7897 I hope you know that not all Indians are Hindus
@60-second-HACKS
3 жыл бұрын
If that's an effort to have him knighted, I'll sign your petition.
@marcchristensen8559
5 жыл бұрын
Next Sam Harris. ;)
@adambamford5894
5 жыл бұрын
marc Christensen Alex vs Sam on morality would be amazing!
@richardgamrat1944
5 жыл бұрын
Better Graham Oppy
@marcchristensen8559
5 жыл бұрын
@@adambamford5894 Indeed it would be amazing!
@michaelsayad5085
5 жыл бұрын
@@richardgamrat1944 Agreed. As a Christian, I find Graham Oppy one of the only intellectually honest Atheists who defines Atheism correctly as the positive affirmation that God does not exist rather than a lack of belief or disbelief in God's existence as a means to try to avoid any burden of proof. Christians have a ton of respect for him.
@RuthwikRao
5 жыл бұрын
@@richardgamrat1944 Oppy, Erik Weilenberg, Felipe Leon, or the guys over at Real Atheology like Ben Bavar and Ben Watkins, etc are all great and arguably way more credible experts on current day serious atheist conversation than Sam Harris who while being way more popular is also perhaps one of the least engaged amongst the philosophical circle of the guys I mentioned, he's passed onto a lot of different other issues of politics and science on his podcast and rarely dicusses atheism anymore. But if you want to call one of THE best champions of atheism who's also rather well known, then definitely, Oppy would be the best choice!
@TheMinecraftSandbox
5 жыл бұрын
I think Dawkins is more focused on the scientific side of disproving religion rather than the philosophical side, he seemed slightly uninterested with some of the questions asked
@joshuaphilip7601
4 жыл бұрын
@Energised Voyages right but in his book he attempts to address the Philosophical side and makes many mistakes. I don't think the scientific side can actually say much on the topic "does God exist"
@DaveSmyth
4 жыл бұрын
I can understand that though. I regard beliefs in a god as such obvious nonsense that it's hard to justify spending time wading through the mental gymnastics called theology to better understand it. It's akin to studying the science behind flat earth theory or homeopathy.
@declandougan7243
4 жыл бұрын
@@DaveSmyth At the same time, it is a far more prevalent and damaging ideology. You'd certainly be better for trying to fight it.
@DaveSmyth
4 жыл бұрын
@@declandougan7243 I agree. And yet I'm torn. Dawkins view is that people like himself engaging with that ideology gives it credibility. It's similar to the situation of creationists saying to "teach the controversy" in schools. There just is no controversy to teach. However, I certainly admire Alex for his dedication to engaging and challenging these ideologies in such a steady and reasonable manner. I guess we will just have to wait and see if it makes any difference!
@joshuaphilip7601
4 жыл бұрын
@@DaveSmyth hah, that's just Dawkins mode of evading debate.. It's dogmatic thinking that is the problem and surely Atheists have, are, and will be capable of it. Early Christians through till medieval philosophers through till the scientific revolution were all Christians who were opposed to dogmatic thinking. Who was the father of modern Philosophy and methodological skepticism? A Christian.. When you encounter the top minds of both Atheists and theists you find they actually share a passion for moving forward, treating each other respectfully and a quest for truth. Dawkins (and the new Atheists) in an ironic twist have become the dogmatic religion the sought to destroy.
@keensley91
5 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how far you've come with your channel, having an interview with the legend Dawkins himself!
@FreakishlyTrue
4 жыл бұрын
He is a mere man who denies logic and reason and believes the world came from a big bang 🤣🤣🤣
@dannylad1600
3 жыл бұрын
@@FreakishlyTrue, but there's strong evidence that we came from a big bang. The more distance galaxies appear more red than the closer ones. According to the doppler effect that means the universe has been expanding since its formation proving that we came from one singularity. Religious Gods on the other hand, there is no evidence whatsoever of their existence. Therefore logic and reason lies more with believing in the big bang than it does with religious Gods.
@afsar_gunner5271
Жыл бұрын
Dawkin is bully who tries to bully religious people !! disgusting. I am guessing he has nothing better to do in life ? Dawkin if u have nothing else to do in life then try Knitting at home?
@jonrixbus
Жыл бұрын
@@FreakishlyTrue Are you one of those steady state theorists? How do you explain cosmic background radiation then?
@MegaSKyFall
5 жыл бұрын
holy shit , he actually got richard dawkins on the show , awsome.
@unicyclist97
5 жыл бұрын
Reading The God Delusion changed my life. I wish I could thank Dawkins in person but I'll settle for supporting his work by reading all his books.
@MJ-tj3nd
5 жыл бұрын
Joel Pearson have you read “ the Dawkins delusion “ by Alister McGrath as to asses fairly ? Or “Dawkins God “ ?
@Rozwarty
5 жыл бұрын
@@MJ-tj3nd The former is famously a ridiculously unsuccessful criticism of Dawkins' works. I've never heard of the latter, though, I just might read it.
@lenar.1691
5 жыл бұрын
I support everything he wrote about evolution. He is a great scientist. But please don't believe anything he wrote about philosophy. He doesn't know a thing about it. You can see it in his criticism of aquinas.
@unicyclist97
5 жыл бұрын
I read a variety of apologists, but none of them so far know how logic works.
@Valorince
5 жыл бұрын
@@lenar.1691 - well, yah, if you go to Dawkins for philosophical help, it's like going to Arizona for water.
@brianmusson1827
5 жыл бұрын
Alex your interview with Richard Dawkins was absolutely brilliant. All the time he kept saying ‘That is a good question ‘ You certainly are becoming a great interviewer and are on the same level as the interviewee. Well done! 👍
@drmedwuast
4 жыл бұрын
I've watched all Richard Dawkins interviews on KZitem, and he looked never so smitten with an interviewer as he did here
@MrLadyRaRa
4 жыл бұрын
He is finally talking with a young intellectual rather than some know-nothing pop star, talk show host, or zealot.
@farzini9448
4 жыл бұрын
Because he is in his own home
@SuperFerdie1965
4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure I would be too if I were talking to him.
@Geekybros111
4 жыл бұрын
I think he's happy to see that there is someone able to carry on the torch that he (dawkins) had fought so hard to light.
@BIGSUCCC
4 жыл бұрын
@@Geekybros111 well said
@Bazzo61
5 жыл бұрын
Having Richard Dawkins on your podcast perfecty reflects the respect you now have within the global atheist community. Another articulate and well presented video - well done! Looking forward to seeing you live in Winchester shortly.
@michaelsayad5085
5 жыл бұрын
Respect is devoid of any meaning on Atheism. Richard Dawkins agreed in this video that people don't have objective moral value, so respect is technically not due to either of them on your Worldview! So, I'm honestly curious, why do you show admiration for this behavior when you think it's objectively meaningless?!
@isaackemp2151
5 жыл бұрын
@@michaelsayad5085 Just because something is objectively meaningless on a cosmic level doesn't mean that it's subjectively meaningless. Which is to say that God or no God, Big Bang or no Big Bang, every feeling or thought that any of us might have isn't felt any less tangibly one way or another. Either way, love or lust or, in this case, respect (a result of evolution, of God, your pick) are both present and compelling no matter whether it matters in the grand scheme of things. Yours and others' actions have an effect on you both physically and psychologically that's felt on such a personal and individualistic level that it really doesn't matter whether there's objective meaning. Think about when you've had sex, had children, felt love, been in the company of people you genuinely enjoy, ect. In those moments (for the most part, at least some of the time), you're so caught up in living that your life's inherent value on a macroscale isn't even considered. TL;DR: emotions are felt on a physical level even if they're unimportant cosmically.
@michaelsayad5085
5 жыл бұрын
@@isaackemp2151 If we are objectively meaningless on a cosmic level then it doesn't matter how much pleasure or happiness I attain in this life or how much pain I endure. Regardless, it will all end the same in my inevitable non-existence.
@isaackemp2151
5 жыл бұрын
@@michaelsayad5085 Exactly. Objectively, it doesn't matter. It only matters subjectively. Which is also relevant in the question of whether much we do matters even if there is objective meaning and God exists. For example, if something irrelevant to your immortal soul (say, watching a favorite TV show or something similarly trivial) happens while you're alive on Earth, and if it doesn't really affect anything ever in the long run (as in it's unlikely that for most people watching Spongebob will effect whether they go to Heaven, let alone whether Jesus comes back and the world ends), then does it have any purpose objectively? Not really. Anything you do will be null after the Second Coming as long as it doesn't effect your eternal soul in a way that changes its (supposed) eventual outcome. Even if God is proven to exist much of what you do in your day-to-day life still lacks any meaningful impact overall. There are a million different ways that someone as a Christian might go through life while retaining and maintaining their faith. And given the fact that what gives Christians objective meaning is faith and the result of that faith, all of those million ways are inconsequential so long as that other single path leads to the same place. Which begs the question: why do anything at all that doesn't relate wholly to your going to Heaven? Why flirt with this girl, or paint this painting, or watch this TV show, or make this choice instead of this other choice that would lead you down the exact same path to eternal life, when the result is the same? The only possible answer is that you did this specific insignificant thing at this specific insignificant time not because it had any objective consequence, but because you felt like it. On a physical and psychological level it felt good, even if, for example, it was only some stick figure drawing you did when you were five, or anything similar. Regardless, it will all end in your inevitable eternal existence.
@michaelsayad5085
5 жыл бұрын
@@isaackemp2151 I think that if God exists momentary happiness is important, too. So, yes, the majority of the things we do on this earth aren't important in and of themselves but they are important to have because happiness is objectively good. Though, it is true that our main focus should be on heaven and getting others into heaven. This is what the purpose of our earthly lives are and this is why our earthly lives are embued with eternal significance. I don't think momentary happiness is important if God does not exist, however, I get your point that our momentary happiness ends up the same regardless of the truth from our point of view. Though, one could then make the argument that true happiness is not possible on earth without believing in God's existence and having a relationship with him.
@Rantttt87
5 жыл бұрын
Dawkins, “You’re getting to philosophical for me.” 😂😂😂
@denverbritto5606
4 жыл бұрын
Yea Dawkins is not great at philosophy lol
@andrewmartin6445
4 жыл бұрын
Do you, as an adult, seriously mix up the words 'to' and 'too'?
@-kanava2564
4 жыл бұрын
@@andrewmartin6445 Do you, as an adult, seriously comment something that petty?
@ceoofsololeveling45
4 жыл бұрын
- kanava do you, as an adult human being, really judge someone by correcting someone’s minor grammatical error?
@Peter-tx5dj
4 жыл бұрын
@@ceoofsololeveling45 Yes
@mabrown666
5 жыл бұрын
@CosmicSkeptic may I congratulate you in giving one of your heroes a hard time. Your questions were deep and probing and in a few cases, you actually stumped him. This wasn't a hostile interrogation and it wasn't a bunch of softballs. You engaged with him and he with you. So much better than what you see in the mainstream media. So much more depth. And who knows, in his next book he may give you a nod to you for the questions you first raised to him.
@keyboardevangelist
4 жыл бұрын
THIS IS THE END TIMES🔥🔥🔥.ENOUGH WITH ATHEISM FOOLISHNESS. YOU ARE ALL STUCK IN PLATO'S CAVE AND SATAN 'S MATRIX OF LIES. THE SPIRITUAL REALM IS REAL. REPENT OF YOUR SINS AND TRUST THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. YOU WILL BE SAVED FROM HELL 🔥 kzitem.info/news/bejne/w4yizKNmhHqdiZg kzitem.info/news/bejne/zq-X2KOinqRhqoI Jesus loves you ❤. Your soul is on the line😭😭
@mabrown666
4 жыл бұрын
@@keyboardevangelist According to Christians, it has been “this is the end times” for about two thousand years, and apart from some vague predictions about war and earthquakes, that are as prophetic as saying it’s going to rain, nothing has happened. So, I suggest you follow the advice of Matthew 24:36 “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” I will note that like most Christians, you equate threats with love. Is fear the only emotion you have? When it comes to determining reality, I find it useful to compare expectations against observation. In Plato’s cave, if what we see is but a shadow play then we would expect to be able to see the hand of the Puppeteer. If we live in God’s grace then we would expect to see the hand of God. There are two possible universes. In one universe everything that happens is the will of God. In the other universe events follow each other without any plan, lurching blindly from one event to another. If we look at natural disasters, sometimes the innocent are saved and sometimes they are not. Are God’s favoured people favoured by the universe? In every way that we would expect to see a difference between the God universe and the Godless universe, it is the one that matches the Godless universe that we actually experience. And if I was to forgo all experience and assume that the spiritual realm is real, and given that I follow more of the 614 commandments than most Christians, I will be punished for eternity for not accepting responsibility for a crime that was committed by my punisher. I’m sorry but that’s not a definition of good that I can accept. I know your fanfic has God as the hero, but the story just paints him as the straight up villain. The first two people this perfect designer created go scrumping. A crime so horrid that every other human ever created will have to be punished by eternal torture. Some might say that’s a bit of an overreaction. But this is the God that killed almost every living creature because people where bad in some undefined way (probably someone forgot to return a library book). The same God who obliterated Sodom and Gomorrah for other undefined badness, but saved the only good people, a father and his two incestuous daughters. But in his second book he did lighten the tone a bit, with the message of worship me or burn forever. So, even if I was to succumb to your belief, I just wouldn’t be able to accept your God as a good guy.
@keyboardevangelist
4 жыл бұрын
@@mabrown666 Satan is real. His greatest trick is deceiving many that he doesn't exist..he has spread his doctrine "Do what you want" so that you could end up in hell with him. Through the music and the movie industry, he cast a spell through his satanic occultic artist indoctrinating them astray from God's laws.. This is the end times🔥🔥.. Jesus is the only way ,the truth and the life.. repent of your sins and trust the gospel of Jesus christ. And you will be saved from hell🔥.. kzitem.info/news/bejne/om-e1Z5nsYeUdm0 kzitem.info/news/bejne/zq-X2KOinqRhqoI kzitem.info/news/bejne/o2mvq3yibZt1g3Y Jesus is coming soooon. Jesus is lord. Jesus loves you❤. Your soul is on the line.😭
@keyboardevangelist
3 жыл бұрын
@@mabrown666 You see a 1000 yrs is like a day to God. Jesus talked about a generation that would see Israel become a country again. It has being a little more than 75 yrs since Israel became a country.. We are in a point of history in which the mark of the beast technology is actually possible due to RFID chips and neural-link. You see the paper economic world as you know it is going to crash very soon. And only cryptocurrency will remain. The bible predicts this that without the mark of the beast they won't be able to buy and sell. The bible also predicts the One world religion. In which all religions will unite thinking all ways lead to heaven. But they are mistaken. Their only one way. You can see that currently the pope (the false prophet) is holding meetings with other religion about bringing peace and seperation of their divisions. The bible also predicts the likes of you. The mockers. The bible says he will come like a thief in the night . Like the days of Noah. You see Noah warned them but they mocked until the flood came and overtook them. I tell you a flood is indeed coming to this world the world has never seen. Born again Christians in US are having devastating nuclear fallout dream in the US ground. The destruction of the US in WW3 would lead the world to a New world order with one religion and one government. Satan's dream come true. To be worshipped by the entire world disguised as the Jewish awaited Messiah, the lord maitreya of the New age and the Mahdi of the Muslims. That is going to crash the crosses. But he is the anti-christ. Then the real Jesus will come back destroy the Antichrist reign and establish a 1000 yrs reign of true peace. Then the End will come.
@keyboardevangelist
3 жыл бұрын
@Donna English There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, "Thy will be done," and those to whom God says, in the end, "Thy will be done." All that are in Hell, choose it. Without that self-choice there could be no Hell..choose God. God loves you. He sent his only begotten son to be sacrificed to pay for your sins since he is a just God,Holy God and rose from the dead after 3 days. If you humbly pray repent and honestly turn away from your sins (read the 10 commandments) and put your trust in that Jesus christ. son of God , son of man did that for you as lord and saviour. You will be saved and be granted a gift of eternal life.. This might be the last time you read the gospel. Jesus is coming soon. Not as the sacrificed lamb of God🐑 but as King of kings🤴. The Judge of all mankind. Look around🔥🔥 the end is nigh. Jesus loves you❤
@rutexas7157
4 жыл бұрын
Alex, sorry man, but I can't look past the fact that not long ago you had a bad case of diaper rash and now you are lecturing us on the realties of the universe. How does that work?
@kathyheyne8610
4 жыл бұрын
Open your mind, Rutexas. Simple.
@rutexas7157
4 жыл бұрын
@@kathyheyne8610 evidently, this is exactly what you need to do!
@willjackson6522
5 жыл бұрын
I love how he just brushes past the fact that he is IN RICHARD DAWKIN’S HOUSE 😂
@fistbump8550
5 жыл бұрын
I'm sure Dawkins loves young boys in his house
@willjackson6522
5 жыл бұрын
Fist Bump wtf is that supposed to mean
@mattk6101
5 жыл бұрын
@@willjackson6522 don't even bother man. It's an obvious projection of the user's fears and feelings of inadequacy.
@KD-vb9hh
5 жыл бұрын
It's just a house. He's not a god!
@JWAM
5 жыл бұрын
@@fistbump8550 Yes you are making things up . He DOES think that child molesting is wrong. And calling him a child molester without any evidence of it ever happening is also wrong. Conclusion: You are wrong, and you ARE making this up.
@AWindy94
5 жыл бұрын
Richard Dawkins was a deep breath of fresh air for my mind, what a great interview!
@AWindy94
4 жыл бұрын
@fynes leigh lol "God"
@afsar_gunner5271
Жыл бұрын
Dawkin is bully who tries to bully religious people !! disgusting. I am guessing he has nothing better to do in life ? Dawkin if u have nothing else to do in life then try Knitting at home?
@coena9377
5 жыл бұрын
Alex, this is incredible. You've come so far, I love that I've gotten to see this community grow. I knew it was only a matter of time before you got one of the three living horsemen in an interview. You are amazing, keep up the good work.
@micahherrera
4 жыл бұрын
My favorite part is Richard Dawkins saying, “you’re being too philosophical.” Bless this man. Never afraid of rejecting a question he sees as silly.
@paulheinrichdietrich9518
3 жыл бұрын
He regards philosophical questions as "silly" because he is innocent of philosophy.
@paulheinrichdietrich9518
3 жыл бұрын
@Sthaman Sinha What is the Scientific method?
@user-nb5sh4bl7h
3 жыл бұрын
Gregg Branden look it up
@JD-pi2ce
Жыл бұрын
He is a pragmatist and he has the right and rationale to be one.
@jmegawarne
Жыл бұрын
It isn't silly, though, is it? The line of questioning cuts to the heart of how morality can be reliably determined. The consequences of a correct answer are profound.
@atheistmommy3710
5 жыл бұрын
You got Richard Dawkins doing interview for you??? I'm impressed. Really well done!
@afsar_gunner5271
Жыл бұрын
Dawkin is bully who tries to bully religious people !! disgusting. I am guessing he has nothing better to do in life ? Dawkin if u have nothing else to do in life then try Knitting at home?
@filmfrosk
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome guest! Did he get wine?
@caleb5234
5 жыл бұрын
YOU GOT TO TALK TO RICHARD DAWKINS! AND IN HIS OWN HOME! I am so jealous.
@j0hncon5tantine
5 жыл бұрын
@Caleb You seem like a big fan of Dawkins, what type of atheist are you? Did you read his book where he describes different types of atheists?
@caleb5234
5 жыл бұрын
@@j0hncon5tantine I'm agnostic athiest. I'm 6.9 on the Dawkins Scale. I dont believe in a god, but I cant say with certainty that there is no god, just as I cant say with certainty that fairies dont exist, or that there isnt a tea kettle orbiting around the sun. But religion was a very big part of my life, and I dont want to continue obsessing over it like I did. Like Dawkins, I love science and learning.
@tychophotiou6962
5 жыл бұрын
I don't think they are in the same house.
@jpe1
5 жыл бұрын
Tycho Photiou at 0:40 Alex says “[...] today I am joined (in his own very lovely home) by Professor Richard Dawkins.” I understand that the wording is a little ambiguous, but notice how Alex glances around when he says that line. Also, the audio prior to 3:05 sounds very much like it was recorded in the same room (by some third microphone somewhere) and then switches to the individual mics. So I’m reasonably certain Alex was at Richard’s house.
@j0hncon5tantine
5 жыл бұрын
@@caleb5234 Do you think there is any possibility for real scientific evidence that God is real or for evidence that would be valuable in a court case proving God is real? Do you have any questions about the Bible or world religions that you would like to ask me?
@miiimuu622
4 жыл бұрын
"You're being too philosophical" It's a shame that more people aren't willing to consider these "too philosophical" questions as Alex often does. It can be confronting diving into some of the more intangible or seemingly "irrelevant" philosophical questions but I would like to see more people entertain concepts that challenge them. You can ask whether rape is as arbitrary as the fact that we have 5 fingers without suggesting that one go rape someone. These are the most interesting questions.
@miiimuu622
4 жыл бұрын
Just to add that I still thoroughly enjoyed the conversation and that Dawkins had many interesting points.
@lucioh1575
4 жыл бұрын
That kind of reply "You're being too philosophical" is why Dawkins didn't get to efilism.
@MrLadyRaRa
4 жыл бұрын
@@lucioh1575 Why would he? He studies life... why would he ask whether we should all die or even be born?
@MrLadyRaRa
4 жыл бұрын
It is an interesting question. Yet Dawkins studies biology and I believe he didn't want to fall into the argument by nature that we are all born to rape because it is found throughout nature. He makes it clear that by experiencing suffering during rape, rape is impermissible.
@robertmills413
4 жыл бұрын
It really sounded to me like Dawkins was saying Alex was asking the wrong question, since the amount of fingers on my hand doesnt present a moral dilemma like rape does... it's a violent action compared to a mundane physical trait. No?
@sherlockholmes882
5 жыл бұрын
The way I understood it. Alex wanted more on Philosophical side whereas Professor Dawkins the 'science' side of atheism.
@Chronically_ChiII
5 жыл бұрын
Maybe, practical side?
@sherlockholmes882
4 жыл бұрын
@Studly Hungwell True that.
@sherlockholmes882
4 жыл бұрын
@Trolltician Well I meant something like, using hard science to make arguments.
@_CinnamonKitty
5 жыл бұрын
WOW what a guest to have! Respect for the both of you
@_CinnamonKitty
5 жыл бұрын
wow his home is nice :)
@ChocoDrum03
5 жыл бұрын
Man you've been getting some of the best possible guests ever on your show lately. I am really extremely happy for you and how your channel is doing, you obviously deserve every bit of the success and more in my opinion. As always thanks for the great content.
@zeus6878
4 жыл бұрын
Einstein - When asking about if he believed in God, Einstein answer was, "I believe in Spinoza's God, who reveals himself in the harmony of all that exists." This does not mean that he believed in God but more like keeping it open and straightforward to avoid confrontation with religious people and with respect for there beliefs. One last comment, I think, Alex O'Connor has a bright future and intelligent young man who has a brilliant mind. Cheers!
@solodolotrevino
4 жыл бұрын
He believed in the spirituality of existence in the same way Carl Sagan expressed it. The Latin word for spirit means “to breathe”. To be alive is to be spiritual. Zen monks and Taoists feel this without alluding to anything beyond the material.
@keyboardevangelist
4 жыл бұрын
THIS IS THE END TIMES🔥🔥🔥.ENOUGH WITH ATHEISM FOOLISHNESS. YOU ARE ALL STUCK IN PLATO'S CAVE AND SATAN 'S MATRIX OF LIES. THE SPIRITUAL REALM IS REAL. REPENT OF YOUR SINS AND TRUST THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. YOU WILL BE SAVED FROM HELL 🔥 kzitem.info/news/bejne/w4yizKNmhHqdiZg kzitem.info/news/bejne/zq-X2KOinqRhqoI Jesus loves you ❤. Your soul is on the line😭😭
@keyboardevangelist
4 жыл бұрын
@@globalcoupledances Satan's greatest trick is deceiving many that he doesn't exist😈.He is the real enemy of the human race👿. he has spread his doctrine "Do what you want" so that you could end up in hell with him inorder to get back at God after being cast down from heaven. Through the music and the movies industry, he and his demons have performed spells casted by his satanic occultic sold-out artists to indoctrinate the lest of us astray from God's laws and God's ultimate love and purpose for us.. This is the end times🔥🔥as prophecied in the bible..look outthere, The end is nigh🔥. Jesus is the only way ,the truth and the life.. repent🙏🏻 of your sins(read the 10 commandments)and trust the gospel of salvation of The lord Jesus Christ and as your lord and saviour in your heart. And you will be saved from hell.🔥🔥 and be granted eternal life in heaven. A free gift from God. Video recommendations. kzitem.info/news/bejne/om-e1Z5nsYeUdm0 (movies) kzitem.info/news/bejne/22eJumeon5Rjqqw (actors) kzitem.info/news/bejne/qXpv24Nje2Olkoo (music) kzitem.info/news/bejne/uWlprpdmnqSZgZw (starwars) kzitem.info/news/bejne/zq-X2KOinqRhqoI (the elite) kzitem.info/news/bejne/o2mvq3yibZt1g3Y (billieEilish) kzitem.info/news/bejne/w4eA3KJ8smaVZqQ (satan) Jesus is coming soooon. Jesus is lord🤴. Jesus loves you❤. Your soul is on the line.😭
@keyboardevangelist
4 жыл бұрын
@Peace Prevails This is the truth. John 14:6 The lord Jesus Christ answered "I am the way, THE TRUTH, and the life. No one comes to the father except through me". kzitem.info/news/bejne/lG2Q1IZqqYBhmWk kzitem.info/news/bejne/sqSuvalqanSciKQ
@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094
5 жыл бұрын
If Hitchens were alive today he would have done a double take upon seeing Alex - bc Alex looks and sounds so much like how he was 40-50 years earlier. That would've been an epic podcast
@elvine.e.6950
5 жыл бұрын
Dear Alex, I'm currently writing an essay on religion. Would you allow me to transcript part of this interview? Greetings from the Caribbean.
@CosmicSkeptic
5 жыл бұрын
Elvin E. E. Of course, go ahead
@MrMrstever
5 жыл бұрын
The way that Alex can not only hold his own but seems to offer corrections or points that his highly educated and respected guests have not considered is amazing. Alex is wise beyond his years
@shy-e6737
4 жыл бұрын
What an incredible episode! Richard Dawkins is such a great thinker, and Alex does a great work with his philosophical questions. "You are getting too philosophical for me"
@afsar_gunner5271
Жыл бұрын
Dawkin is bully who tries to bully religious people !! disgusting. I am guessing he has nothing better to do in life ? Dawkin if u have nothing else to do in life then try Knitting at home?
@SouthCircinus
5 жыл бұрын
Is this really from 2019? Dawkins looks really great!
@T1000-s4j
4 жыл бұрын
I love him so much. He's the last spokesperson for science who speaks the truth publicly.
@drmedwuast
4 жыл бұрын
He seems to be recovering very well from his stroke
@keyboardevangelist
4 жыл бұрын
THIS IS THE END TIMES🔥🔥🔥.ENOUGH WITH ATHEISM FOOLISHNESS. YOU ARE ALL STUCK IN PLATO'S CAVE AND SATAN 'S MATRIX OF LIES. THE SPIRITUAL REALM IS REAL. REPENT AND TRUST THE GOSPEL. OF JESUS CHRIST kzitem.info/news/bejne/w4yizKNmhHqdiZg
@keyboardevangelist
4 жыл бұрын
THIS IS THE END TIMES🔥🔥🔥.ENOUGH WITH ATHEISM FOOLISHNESS. YOU ARE ALL STUCK IN PLATO'S CAVE AND SATAN 'S MATRIX OF LIES. THE SPIRITUAL REALM IS REAL. REPENT OF YOUR SINS AND TRUST THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. YOU WILL BE SAVED FROM HELL 🔥 kzitem.info/news/bejne/w4yizKNmhHqdiZg kzitem.info/news/bejne/zq-X2KOinqRhqoI Your soul is on the line. Jesus is coming soooon. Jesus loves you❤
@SouthCircinus
4 жыл бұрын
@@keyboardevangelist It´s always the end times, yeah, ahahahhah. Make more use of reason and less of indocrination.
@Travisharger
5 жыл бұрын
I just say "Non-Theist", it's way less confusing.
@G8rfan61
5 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I will start using that term as well. It makes more intrinsic sense and is less confusing. In fact I'm going to steal that term and take credit for it. ;-)
@japanesemoosic6501
5 жыл бұрын
'a' as a prefix simply means 'without' or 'not' or 'non'. I think it's more useful to band behind a single term which is more accurate (atheist) rather than splinter into semanticly differing groups that are all the same thing. By not using the label 'atheist' you are adding to the confusion.
@G8rfan61
5 жыл бұрын
@@japanesemoosic6501 I know you were addressing the OP, but I wanted to acknowledge you have made some great points, and rethinking it through, I am convinced your are correct in your recommendation. Good job of convincing me! I'm rather stubborn. Peace.
@ninhil2
5 жыл бұрын
I am not an atheist. The same way I am no aeasterbunnist.
@japanesemoosic6501
5 жыл бұрын
@@ninhil2 But people believing in the Easter bunny doesn't have the same political and moral importance as religion does, especially in America, and therefore doesn't necessitate an 'a' prefix. The fact that otherwise competent people believe in 2000 year old tribal tales that call for evil things is a good justification for using the terms atheist, as it acts as an anchor for the sceptical community and summarises successfully our shared opinion: we have insufficient evidence to warrant belief in a God as the theists haven't met THEIR burden of proof. Therefore we are without Theism or, more simply, atheist.
@2gointruth
5 жыл бұрын
The best ever argument against religion, comes from the Lord God and through the voice of Jesus Immanuel. When he already warned us against religion almost 2,000 years ago! - We learn through him that all religions, including Christianity, are led by only fake prophets! He was sent to teach you and me and all of us, just how to pray to God (safely in the secret place) and how we must always live our lives, for the sake of true peace and humanity… “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” - (Jesus Immanuel, at Matthew 4: 19) - “God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” - (at John 4: 24) - With regard to all the priests and preachers of all religions that are now rife among us, he said this: “Beware of false prophets, men who come to you dressed up as sheep while underneath they are savage wolves. You will recognize them by the fruits they bear.” - (at Matthew 7: 15-16) - “Do not call any man on earth ‘father’; for you have one Father and he is in heaven. Nor must you be called ‘teacher’; you have one Teacher, the Messiah.” - (Matthew 23: 9-10) - “The thief comes only to steal, to kill, to destroy; I have come that men may have life, and may have it in all its fullness.” - (John 10: 10) - “Take care that no one misleads you: For many will come claiming my name…” - (Matthew 24: 4) - “Many false prophets will arise, and will mislead many; and as lawlessness spreads, men’s love for one another will grow cold. But the man who holds out to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the Kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the earth as a testimony to all nations; and then the end will come.” - (Matthew 24: 11-14) - “I am the way; I am the truth and I am life; no one comes to the Father except by me. If you knew me you would know my Father too.” - (John 14: 6-7) - “When you pray, go into a room by yourself, and shut the door. Pray to your Father who is there in the secret place; and your Father who sees what is secret will reward you. In your prayers do not go babbling on like the heathen, who imagine that the more they say the more likely they are to be heard. Do not imitate them. Your Father knows what your needs are before you ask him. This is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Your kingdom come; your will be done, on earth as in heaven, Give us today our daily bread, And forgive us the wrong we have done, as we have forgiven those who have wronged us. And do not bring us to the test, but save us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, for ever. Amen. For if you forgive others the wrongs they have done, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, then the wrongs you have done will not be forgiven by your Father.” - (Matthew 6: 6-15) - “Pass no judgement, and you will not be judged. For as you judge others, so you will yourselves be judged, and whatever measure you deal out to others will be dealt back to you.” - (Matthew 7: 1-2) - “Truly I tell you; if anyone obeys my teaching he shall never know what it is to die.” - (John 8: 51) - “Always treat others as you would like them to treat you: that is the Law and the Prophets. Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life and only a few find it.” - (Matthew 7: 11-12) - “I am the gate; anyone who comes into the fold through me shall be safe. He shall go in and out and shall find pasturage.” - (John 10: 9) - “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” - (Matthew 7: 21) - “I am the resurrection and I am life. If a man has faith in me, even though he dies, he shall come to life; and no one who is alive and has faith shall ever die.” - (John 11: 25-26) - “I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world” - (John 12: 47) - “Whoever then will acknowledge me before men, I will acknowledge him before my Father in heaven; and whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.” - (Matthew 10: 32-34) - “The disciples came and asked Jesus, ‘Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven?’ He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of Heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. If anyone causes one of these little ones-those who believe in me-to stumble, It would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to stumble! Such things must come, but woe to the person through whom they come!’” - (Matthew 18: 1-7) - “Though many are called, few are chosen,” - (Matthew 22: 14) - “An expert in the law, [a leading religious Pharisee] tested him with this question: ‘Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?’ He answered, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind. That is the greatest commandment. It comes first. The second is like it: Love your neighbour as yourself. Everything in the Law and the Prophets hangs on these two commandments.’” - (Matthew 22: 35-40) - “There is no greater love than this, that a man should lay down his life for his friends.” - (John 15: 13) - "Stay awake, and pray that you may be spared the test: The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." - (Matthew 26: 41) - “When he comes who is the Spirit of truth, he will guide you into all the truth.” - (John 16: 13) - “Teach them to observe all that I have commanded you. And be assured, I am with you always, to the end of time.” (Matthew 28: 20) - “One of the criminals who hung there also mocked and taunted him: ‘Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself, and us!’ But the other criminal rebuked him. ‘Have you no fear of God? You are under the same sentence as he. For us it is plain justice; we are paying the price for our misdeeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.’ And he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ He answered, “I tell you this: today you shall be with me in Paradise.’” - (Luke 23: 39-43) - “For it is my Father’s will that everyone who looks upon the Son and puts his faith in him shall possess eternal life; and I will raise him up on the last day” - (John 6: 40) - Yours always, in true Spirit and in our one given prayer, 2gointruth, Wednesday the 18th of September, 2019: - (Matthew 5:14-16) - Where every minute (of both day and night) can be a new beginning for any one of us. Let it always be you.
@2gointruth
5 жыл бұрын
Adam and Eve is a parable of metaphors. For example Adam means Man and Eve means Life. Where the Talking Serpent of Life, is the evil one within all men (Man) called unruly Temptation. Where we (all men) post puberty and adolescence, are no longer that young innocent and harmless child of whom we once were. We now have many (secretive) dishonest, immoral and unruly thoughts of Temptation, called Satan or the Devil and Lucifer, etc. However, most men are blind to themselves, in the way that Hitler was blind to himself.
@krumplethemal8831
2 жыл бұрын
Sam is great, he gets a lot of shit for his strong stance against muslims and seemingly intolerance for islam. I also dont fully agree with his hypothesis that suffering is bad. I think suffering has two good aspects to it. And possibly a third positive aspect. It is by suffering that we actually learn empathy for others. Also through suffering we obtain value in life as odd as that might seem on the surface but delving into it we appreciate life due to suffering. The third potential positive comes about through pain response, if you had no pain receptors which does rarely happen. You would injure your body so drastically that most whom have this condition rarely live past six years old due to infections caused by untreated injuries.
@krumplethemal8831
2 жыл бұрын
@Youcef B. A person who hasn't developed empathy for others is typically self centered, self absorbed and only concerned about their own suffering. This lesson usually has to be taught to toddlers or else they can grow up to be narcissistic and sociopathic..
@arcadiagreen150
5 жыл бұрын
Sees thumbnail. Me: EPIC!
@mirakovacs6981
5 жыл бұрын
I love how this is one of the few interviews where Richard was finally asked great, logical questions because usually he just explains the same things to theists who still dont understand
@TheB0sss
5 жыл бұрын
@Trolltician when you called atheism retarded in your own childish way? Did you read your own comment?
@MinamideSporlock
5 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the interview. Truly appreciate Dawkins’ ability to acknowledge points you make. Alex, I have enjoyed you from the start, but I think you need to be careful of coming off as smug. I hope you’re not “evolving” into an arrogant atheist. ;) The “I see” comment while looking down gets repeated many times and comes across this way. I just don’t want people to dismiss you because of this. Keep working and I look forward to the next one.
@stevey822
5 жыл бұрын
7u
@panagiotisoptional8009
5 жыл бұрын
Well said
@cantcode1001
5 жыл бұрын
This was exactly the issue I had with this interview. He gets invited into Dr. Dawkins' home for an interview, and instead of being respectful and considerate, he continually interrupts Dr. Dawkins and throws out those "i see..." moments. Alex sounds like he's repeatedly trying for "gotcha" moments, and is clearly competing with Dr. Dawkins as if they are debating rather than having a chat.
@the_luggage
8 ай бұрын
44 minutes of great conversation and a few seconds of Dawkins calling Alex pedantic and too philosophical 🤣 perfect I do believe Richard admired you, Alex, possibly greatly; nice one. It was almost as if he was satisfied that the mantle was being passed onto the next generations and that makes me happy, as I believe it did him 😊
@theocelot6772
5 жыл бұрын
I am a hundred years old so I guess this book isn't for me.
@TheOlzee
5 жыл бұрын
Are you really? Congrats!!
@tabulusrasa9118
5 жыл бұрын
I think hundred year old ppl belongs in a history museum.
@brukts3361
5 жыл бұрын
He was joking. There was a comment saying the book was for people from 14 - 99
@TheOlzee
5 жыл бұрын
Calvin Kipperman oh lol
@dimitrisdimitriadis4913
5 жыл бұрын
Oh my proverbial god, I thought you had outdone yourself with Peter Singer, and now Richard Dawkins himself? The man, the meme, the legend? I'm at a loss for words. Thank you for your content and work.
@thinkingthing4851
5 жыл бұрын
Holly crap! I would need 2 hours just to calm down before I could do the interview! What a amazing guest! Wow
@magnumopus.9466
4 жыл бұрын
I love Richard Dawkins not because of he is an atheist, but because his words and ideas are so superb. He is such a wonderful scientist who works harder to make the world understand we are the products of evolution. And the interviewer's questions were so relevant as well. Thanks for conducting such an amazing interview with Richard Dawkins..
@NotYurAverageJoe
5 жыл бұрын
I like how Richard clearly respects Alex’s intelligence and sees him as an intellectual peer, despite the fact that he’s the guest of honor.
@dawnbroker5156
5 жыл бұрын
Guest O'Connor
@o2xb
5 жыл бұрын
intellectual peer, really??
@NotYurAverageJoe
5 жыл бұрын
FloatingMan yeah I said peer not equal. The two words have different meanings you know. Michael Bay is technically speaking Steven Spielberg’s peer. “Peer” in this context means “someone who is similarly knowledgeable in the same field to the level that they are able to speak the same informed language, and actively engage with each other’s points. For example: you seem not to be my linguistic peer, but that’s not me saying I’m smarter than you- it just means we aren’t privy to the same information. So I do not mean that Alex is Dawkins’ intellectual EQUAL; although frankly, I don’t worship the man, and would reject the presumption that fame, credentials, or influential works necessarily indicate intellectual superiority.
@TerryStewart32
Жыл бұрын
He views him not necessarily as a peer. But an individual who is worthy of a conversation and merit his time and questions by been a cerebral force with questions that are analytical and rigorous as opposed to ideological and tabloid questions that exhaust his mind as opposed to enlighten his thinking and consider the premise of the questions that are been ask
@intellectualsolitudeproduc2865
5 жыл бұрын
Very pivotal moment in Alex's life as well as his channel. Great to see these two together! Life is now complete..
@intellectualsolitudeproduc2865
5 жыл бұрын
@The Bengalee Sceptic He also bumped into William Lane Craig.
@intellectualsolitudeproduc2865
5 жыл бұрын
@The Bengalee Sceptic Yes!!
@A-Milkdromeda-Laniakea-Hominid
5 жыл бұрын
You know you've arrived when Richard Dawkins is sitting in your living room.
@ryant32u
5 жыл бұрын
I assumed it was Dawkins living room.
@spanish_realms
5 жыл бұрын
Or, to be more correct, you're sitting in Richard Dawkins' living room.
@TheCheweeRevolutions
5 жыл бұрын
@@ryant32u it is
@A-Milkdromeda-Laniakea-Hominid
5 жыл бұрын
Either way lol. It's a very modest space, I assumed Alex rather than Richard but I guess I've been corrected.
@sovietbot6708
5 жыл бұрын
When I was a Christian, I refused to read the God Delusion because I saw it as blasphemy and automatically hated Dawkins.
@baslangereis
5 жыл бұрын
How about now?
@paulrourke7442
5 жыл бұрын
Do you now believe in the scientific impossibility that nothing created everything?
@spoonnoise8332
4 жыл бұрын
The Gaytheist ehhh you know it seems like you’re about to give more information in your sentence, but you just finished it saying you hated Dawkins, so do you still do, did you read the book or what happened?
@sovietbot6708
4 жыл бұрын
@@spoonnoise8332 I haven't gotten the chance to read it, but I don't hate him. My reason was purely religious.
@I0515-d4b
4 жыл бұрын
I'm Christian and I don't hate Dawkins. I just don't judge his arguments as very persuasive. 🤷🏽♂️
@rn6045
5 жыл бұрын
My logic loves this podcast but my OCD wants to spin Prof Dawkins chair straight so he's not twisting.
@rn6045
4 жыл бұрын
@Josef H. yes
@SaiyaraLBS
4 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks goodness i don't have OCD phew
@ceoofsololeveling45
4 жыл бұрын
R N 💀
@Nildread
5 жыл бұрын
24:40 "you're being too philosophical" I don't know why but I love this.
@tme98
3 жыл бұрын
You can’t possibly ask a philosophical question like that without properly explaining the grounds first. The point of language is to understand, not confuse.
@IvanValdez2010
3 жыл бұрын
@@tme98 the question was based ONLY on arguments made by Dawkins himself and the discussion before it. That particular question was the punchline. This is what I understood: Morality is something that evolved in us through natural selection. In other words, what we consider immoral/suffering is “bad” only because of how we evolved, morally. Rape is wrong today, again, because of how we evolved morally. Had we evolved differently morally speaking (like the anomalies / differences in finger number example), could we still consider rape as “bad” in that scenario? Dawkins said: yes, it would be bad because it causes suffering. Alex said: we only think of it as “suffering” because of how we evolved, but we could have evolved differently. (And this can go in circles). That’s what Alex was asking. I don’t think Dawkins did not understand; he understood. He meant that Alex was pushing logic to an extent that is too theoretical / too philosophical, and there not enough relevance to real life. But the logic is definitely there.
@sergioernestoolea3933
3 жыл бұрын
@@IvanValdez2010 and yet there is relevence, whether there are objective truths or not
@arianagrandaremix8858
3 жыл бұрын
@@IvanValdez2010 well it's simple actually and dwarkings explained it's an equivocation fallacy there is no way sentient beings without evolving pleasure and reducing suffering will evolve as it would be impossible from a sentient being to pursue suffering yet be the fittest to survive
@benwilkonski8635
2 жыл бұрын
@@arianagrandaremix8858 I think it’s more relevant to discuss suffering in terms of one organism inflicting it on another and whether or not empathy is inherently good beyond the fact that it evolved to allow human cooperation. Causing oneself to suffer isn’t necessarily bad in that it reduces one chances of survival if one does not believe that survival and reproduction are better than death and extinction. One needs to assume that life is better existing than not existing if any of these evolutionary advantages are to be considered “good”by virtue of increasing survival and reproduction odds. It’s difficult to make an objective argument that life is better than no life.
@louisehaley5105
5 жыл бұрын
I wish Cosmic Skeptic asked Dawkins this one; “If we can question the morality of eating animals, then why can’t we question the morality of experimenting on animals ?”
@bullymaguire2061
4 жыл бұрын
How do you choose between lives? The moral dilemma - is saving 5 people better than 1 when there's a train coming and you have a choice to make? By experimenting with rats, we are ensuring humanity's survival over the rats. We have learned how to cure diseases, better our health from the death of these rats. Ofcourse if there was an alternative, we would've chosen that, but however, as there isn't, we have no choice. Studies with monkeys, dogs, and mice led to the polio vaccine. Drugs used to combat cancer, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer's, hepatitis, and malaria would not have been possible without research with primates. Humanity, or the animals?
@BIGSUCCC
4 жыл бұрын
Because unlike eating animals, experimenting with animals is absolutely necessary for the conservation of human well being.
@dedopest3305
3 жыл бұрын
@@BIGSUCCC and also the amino acids in meat are helpful ;)
@firstlast-sm6hx
3 жыл бұрын
At least in theory testing animals could cause a greater overall benefit to mankind as opposed to meat eating which pretty much falls under entertainment. However, there are people who say that testing on animals really doesn't produce reliable results, and isn't as much of a benefit as we think it is. I'm not sure about this, but it's an interesting point. There is also the issue of speciesism where we are treating animals as a means to an end rather than ends themselves that have value. You wouldn't justify experimenting on a person against their will even if the potential benefit was astronomical. The hope now is that animal testing will be phased out as computer models become more useful. And I think that's probably as good as we can, and should do.
@dedopest3305
3 жыл бұрын
@@firstlast-sm6hx but wait a second? I thought they were no bad nor good in evolution, in other words no morals.... why is eating animals suddenly has a negative view...
@RaptorBot
5 жыл бұрын
Oh, I thought its a clickbait. But its real.
@teresawhite9628
5 жыл бұрын
Alex you are awesome but I have to admit I have a bit of a " crush " on Richard
@piabonto4630
5 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy that he published a book about atheism for young readers. I thought the God Delusion was too hard for me to comprehend. So, thank you Richard! Can't wait to get my copy! Much love and support!
@azuregriffin1116
5 жыл бұрын
I lost track of The God Delusion. I could understand it well enough, but I simply forgot to go back to it. It was interesting.
@piabonto4630
5 жыл бұрын
@@azuregriffin1116 Sure, it was. I understood a few parts but most of it was like a puzzle to me, haha. I'm just glad this book's out soon.
@azuregriffin1116
5 жыл бұрын
@@piabonto4630 I hope you enjoy.
@CatCaretakerID
3 жыл бұрын
Suffering isn't bad or good. It is something we like to avoid, but pain itself has a purpose - for example to let us know we have injured ourselves. Good and bad tend to be judgement words, but suffering is informative, and learning from it is necessary.
@paulhubbard252
5 жыл бұрын
This man has changed so many lives for the better he is a legion
@MrCmon113
4 жыл бұрын
*legend
@paulhubbard252
4 жыл бұрын
@@MrCmon113 corrected
@robertwegner8962
3 жыл бұрын
""What is your name?" Jesus asked. "Legion," he replied, because many demons had gone into him." Luke 8:30
@darcie7773
3 жыл бұрын
Legion indeed
@craigt2539
3 жыл бұрын
A"legion" seems like an appropriate typo with all the souls he has led to hell
@kierenmoore3236
5 жыл бұрын
Good to see 'the Big Dawk' looking so well! :) ... Professor Dawkins, Hitchens, Fry - some of my cultural/literary/scientific heroes ... :) Hail Sagan! :)
@seanjones2456
5 жыл бұрын
You know how the bulls**t alarm goes off when you hear some apologists speak? Well Richard Dawkins is the complete opposite, his honesty is astounding. Love the guy!
@ErikQuintanillaMusic66
4 жыл бұрын
Look how freaking sharp this guy dresses when he's literally just chilling at home.
@keyboardevangelist
4 жыл бұрын
THIS IS THE END TIMES🔥🔥🔥.ENOUGH WITH ATHEISM FOOLISHNESS. YOU ARE ALL STUCK IN PLATO'S CAVE AND SATAN 'S MATRIX OF LIES. THE SPIRITUAL REALM IS REAL. REPENT OF YOUR SINS AND TRUST THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. YOU WILL BE SAVED FROM HELL 🔥 kzitem.info/news/bejne/w4yizKNmhHqdiZg kzitem.info/news/bejne/zq-X2KOinqRhqoI Jesus loves you ❤. Your soul is on the line😭😭
@76blackwidow
3 жыл бұрын
@Comments Section Evangelist people like you make me want to worship the Devil.
@rajkinra23
Жыл бұрын
bro...richard dawkins just called you a sophisticated, educated philosopher. write that shit down and take it to the bank
@Notalloldpeople
5 жыл бұрын
Good to have more books from RD. My granddaughter has just started school and the school’s symbol is related to the Flood - so religious schools are still okay with genocide! We still have a way to go along the path to rationality...
@kimsland999
5 жыл бұрын
I assume its related to the mythical Ark and how everyone is in it together? But the Ark story is NOT about putting everyone on board. Its about washing away of humanity in the most abhorrent sadistic way (physical torture and a painful death). If I had my daughter in such a school, I would write to the school board and ask them why they were promoting discrimination and horror.
@kimsland999
5 жыл бұрын
@Trolltician His newest book Outgrowing God, may be suited to you. Although it is intended for teens to be able to read it without confusion, I'd suspect most deluded theists would gain from this, as outgrowing Santa is on par with it ;)
@Notalloldpeople
5 жыл бұрын
Kim Land if it were my daughter, so would I. In its literature the school openly celebrates that it will be teaching ‘Christian values’ which, no doubt, will be carefully cherry picked to avoid the nastier values and ignore that many of the values claimed predate Christianity.
@Notalloldpeople
5 жыл бұрын
Trolltician name calling isn’t an argument
@kimsland999
5 жыл бұрын
@@Notalloldpeople Oh your granddaughter. Then I agree its not right for you to intervene on such a level (its up to your kids, her parents, to do that). I was having a talk with my own daughter about this once. She said one of her friends was at a Christian run school with better education and more enjoyable/expensive field excursions. Whilst my daughter's school may be visiting the local animal sanctuary on a school field trip, the Christian school was advertising going to Italy or Africa or something! Anyway, one day her (Christian) friend came over to our house, and she presented the test she had on that day: Who loves you more: A) Your Pets B) Your Parents C) Jesus The girl had answered 'B', and her teacher had crossed it out and said: Jesus loves you more than anyone. I turned to my daughter and said: THIS is why you don't go to a Christian run school. Her friend didn't understand why I felt the Christian school teacher was clearly wrong. However, my daughter finally agreed that the Christian school, field trips and all, was not worth it. I have agreed with many people in the past that a religious school does provide better value for money. But at the cost of indoctrinating your children? NOT worth it. It was the subtle things: A child's sneeze was presented with, God Bless You. On her friend's school bag was a large sticker: Jesus loves. And at times of natural disasters, or a death in the community or similar, the young girl from the Christian school was informed to pray! There were MANY examples my daughter recognized over the months and years my daughters girl friend came over to our house, that was just fully against our own family values. Primarily being: I LOVED my daughter more than ANY mythical character, and thankfully she agreed with that. EDIT// Oh I just thought of another 'example' of the comparison of schools. Whilst I'm certainly not sexist, it seems the Christian run school had an overwhelmingly high amount of male teachers. I could not imagine my child if she was attending such an institution, screaming at me she wanted to go to Africa with a whole bunch of likely MEN priests who were also teachers! (usually a contradiction of terms). Definitely I 'saved' my child from a fate worse than death.
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