Episode description
Episode description
Vi is hosting Skeptic Generation solo for the first time! What kinds of conversations do you want to have? Call them at 585-526-8774 or https://tiny.cc/callSG.___________________
TIME STAMPS & CALL NOTES
00:00 - Vi Is Flying Solo
06:05 - How Do You Argue The Tri-Omni God? - Nick (he/him) - TN
22:26 - What Is Identity? - Ottoa (they/them) - AUS
31:23 - Caller Has Proof of an “Unmoved Mover” - John (he/him) - WA
51:57 - Theist Admits The Crucifixion Was Morally Wrong - Gohan (N/A) - TX
1:20:12 - What Are Your Moral Imperatives? - Phoenix (they/them) - TN
1:29:03 - Superchats
06:05
Debating Christians is fun online, but when you’re dealing with family and friends, should you be trying to steelman their positions? This caller is wondering how to break down traditional arguments for God in a way that challenges theists to change their beliefs. Vi is skeptical that this is a more effective scenario in all cases.
22:26
How does identity get used in the otherkin community, and how does it differ from things like gender identity? This caller was part of last week’s roster and their call cut out, so they finish up the conversation this week.
31:23
This theist caller has a (very long) syllogism to prove an “unmoved mover” aka God. He walks Vi through it, but Vi has concerns upon reaching the conclusion. Primarily: the claim is that an immaterial thing can change material things. Is that possible? Isn’t this just a category error in sheep’s clothing?
52:57
Repeat theist caller Gohan wants to discuss the existence of Absolute Morality: a moral standard without ifs, ands, or buts. Vi walks through a few examples of Gohan’s version of Absolute Morality and… it turns out that killing for the greater good is always wrong. Even in the case of the crucifixion. Vi’s head may explode just a little bit.
1:20:12
What are Vi’s moral imperatives (if any)? Vi gives their two cents, but the conversation quickly dives into the problem of consequence: what happens to people who disobey Vi’s moral imperative? Do they drown in their giant coffee mug? Are they forced to watch Star Trek for all eternity? The question remains: Can we determine moral imperatives for anyone but ourselves?
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