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The Fine-Tuning Argument for God’s Existence | Aaron Zimmer (with Nathan Bray)

Aug 11, 20241 hr
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Episode description

Is intelligent design the best theory for how perfectly calibrated our universe is? How does God as an explanation compare with competing theories, like the multiverse?


Perhaps we can understand the fine-tuned complexity of the universe in the same way we understand the fine-tuned complexity of AI creations? 


Tune in for a profound discussion on the innovative potential of combining human intellect with AI.


[00:00] Guest Introduction


[00:17] Thought Experiment


[03:19] The Fine-Tuning Problem


[07:05] Questioning the Designer


[08:21] Fundamental Existence and Axioms


[11:12] Evaluating Rival Explanations


[18:57] The Complexity of the Universe


[27:15] The Mystery of the Constants


[30:17] Scientific Knowledge and Fine Tuning


[31:21] Intelligent Cause vs. Multiverse Theory


[33:25] Challenges to Multiverse Theory


[39:31] Probability and Divine Psychology


[43:12] Naturalistic Mysterianism vs. Theism


[53:11] AI and the Appearance of Intentionality


[59:40] Conclusion

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