E85 - Alex O’Connor: Philosopher Reflects On Death, Atheism, Morality & Meaning
Know Thyself27 Feb 2024

E85 - Alex O’Connor: Philosopher Reflects On Death, Atheism, Morality & Meaning

Today we are joined by the Cosmic Skeptic, Alex O'Connor, for a fascinating look into philosophy, atheism, and the pursuit of an ethical life. Alex has gained recognition for his unique perspective on reality, which he interprets through the lenses of materialism and agnosticism. This makes for an intriguing conversation as André and him engage in a deep dive into various topics.

The discussion revolves around their viewpoints on God, religion, consciousness, and morality. They dissect the potential dangers of intellectualizing and its impact on our understanding of the world. Furthermore, they tackle an interesting question: can the study of ethics lead to an individual becoming more ethical in their actions?

Alex also shares his thoughts on near death experiences, artificial intelligence, and facing the fear of death.


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Timecodes:

0:00 Intro

1:36 What it Means to Live a "Good" Life

5:37 Defining Meaning and Purpose

9:34 What Makes Something Bad or Good

14:15 The Balance of Open Mindedness

16:03 Atheism & Theism: Where's the Line?

18:30 Is God Dead? Being an Agnostic vs Atheist

21:10 The Ignorance of Belief

24:35 Distinguishing Between Wisdom & Knowledge

30:35 What is God?

34:41 How Studying Theology Changed Alex's Perspective

39:53 Religon & Tribalism: Why We're Afraid of Opposing Opinions

45:35 What It Looks Like to Live Ethically

49:44 The Danger of Over-Intellectualizing

58:37 Materialism Facing off with Consciousness

1:03:09 Are Near Death Experiences Real?

1:08:38 Why The Fear of Death is Valuable

1:24:09 The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

1:26:38 Why He's Changed His Mind on Consciousness

1:28:18 Making the Most of Our Lives

1:30:19 Conclusion

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Alex J. O’Connor is founder of the “Cosmic Skeptic” YouTube channel, podcast and blog, platforms dedicated to the publication of philosophical ideas and debates in an accessible format.


A graduate of philosophy and theology from St. John’s College, Oxford University, Alex is an international public speaker and debater, having delivered addresses across multiple continents at conferences, universities, and local drinking groups, as well as debated ethics, religion, and politics with a number of high-profile opponents before college audiences, on radio talk shows and on national television.


Alex’s online videos have been collectively viewed around fifty million times, attracting over 500,000 people to subscribe to his regular content. He has produced videos with notable experts in respected fields, such as Peter Singer, Richard Dawkins, Bishop Robert Barron, and William Lane Craig.


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicskeptic/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CosmicSkeptic

Website: https://cosmicskeptic.com


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Sadhguru is a mystic, yogi, visionary & NY Times best-selling author. He started one of the largest volunteer run non-profit organizations in the world called The Isha Foundation. Sadhguru's teachings have drastically improved my life for the better and I wish for his wisdom to impact the lives of as many people as possible. I find that his explanations on various life’s topics are not only refreshing but revealing. You can feel the resonance of his words to be describing reality the way it is - not just by his opinion or belief. What does true liberation and self-realization feel like? How do we escape the cycle of Samsara & realize our true nature - therefore ending suffering? We discuss these topics and more: - How to gain true clarity in life- What is real self-transformation- How your beliefs keep you blind- Where to begin on the spiritual path- Various meditation practices- Psychedelics - do they help or hinder?- The privilege of voting - The impact of pornography   Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 5:06 - Sadhguru's enlightenment story 16:21 - How to gain clarity 26:55 - Feeling lost? 35:13 - Understanding the human experience 40:34 - Animal suffering &  the pursuit of happiness 55:28 - Social media - the time is now for awakening. 1:04:10 - Q&A Begins 1:04:38  - The balance of being and doing 1:16:35 - Honoring native indigenous people 1:26:11 - PSYCHEDELICS: help or hinder? 1:37:43 - Meditation: maintain the connection. 1:50:33 - VOTING: A privilege 2:00:37 - Indigenous people's pain 2:05:16 - Pornography & sex traffickingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to The Know Thyself Podcast

Welcome to The Know Thyself Podcast

In the modern age, we have access to unlimited information at our fingertips. However if we do not take advantage of this gift, it will become our curse. We can harness the potential of all of this available knowledge to wake up to our own light or let the darkness of ignorance continue to run the show. Most people are sleepwalking through life, chained to their perceived limitations and inevitably miss the bliss of what it means to be human.   The Know Thyself Podcast is a place to dive into the perennial questions of life, and in doing so, reveal ancient wisdom applicable for these modern times. Each week the host André Duqum connects with various teachers, spiritual leaders, doctors, heart-led creators and storytellers on topics such as the true nature of ‘Self’, consciousness, philosophy, health optimization, and personal growth.   These conversations are aimed at supporting individuals on their awakening journey, how to reduce human suffering and providing actionable tips for experiencing a truly liberated and fulfilling life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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