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Alex O'Connor
An agnostic with interests in philosophy, religion, the Bible, and ethics. Subscribe for early access to the Within Reason Podcast.
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"The Chosen" Creator: How to do Jesus for TV
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Tickets: North America Tour 2026
I’m doing a small tour of six shows across North America in November 2026!
North America Tour - Ticket Access Tomorrow
I’m going on a tour of North America in November, and I want Substack supporters to have the first access to tickets!
NYT Columnist: Religion is an Obligation
Ross Douthat, until yesterday, was a columnist at the New York Times. Prior to this he served as a senior editor at The Atlantic, and a film critic for National Review. He is now a correspondent for 60 Minutes.
2 Million Subscriber QnA
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What’s the Point of Space Travel? - Chris Hadfield
Oftentimes in philosophy, the goal is to zoom out and a grasp of the bigger picture.
A Guide to 444 Theories of Consciousness - Robert Kuhn
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Introduction to Aristotle
Aristotle is, perhaps, the most celebrated and influential philosopher of all time. Student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great, Aristotle also provided a foundation for much of western philosophical thinking, particularly the scholastic tradition spearheaded by Thomas Aquinas.
Could Consciousness be an Illusion? - Keith Frankish
In all my discussions about consciousness, the position I have always most intuitively dismissed is illusionism. This is a view of consciousness defended by the late Daniel Dennett, and more recently by today’s guest, Keith Frankish.
How a Blind Man Sees the World - Tommy Edison
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The Heretics Who Got Too Close to God - On Mysticism
I have long since been convinced that the true heart of religion is experience.
Suno, AI Music Generation and the Ego - Adam Neely
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An Ancient Guide to Happiness - Epicurus on How to Live Well
Happiness is something people typically desire, but in many ethical systems it is one of the things which can get in the way of the good.
If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies. Nate Soares on Artificial General Intelligence
Last week I hosted Anil Seth to discuss whether AI will ever become conscious.
Why AI Will Never Be Conscious - Anil Seth
There is a lot of talk in both philosophical and technological communities about the possibility of artificial intelligence one day becoming conscious.
"I Should be Dead" - John Lennox on Suffering, God, and the Evils of Religion
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How To Be a Materialist AND a Panpsychist - Galen Strawson
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Philip Pullman on C.S. Lewis' Flaws, Improving Jesus' Story, and Philosophy in Fiction
Philip Pullman is one of England’s most cherished and celebrated writers.
Blaise Pascal: Philosopher, Mathematician, Genius.
If you have even a passing interest in philosophy or theology, you will likely have at least heard of Blaise Pascal.