How I Learned to Love the Multiverse
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The idea of a multiverse has captivated humanity for thousands of years (including two current major films about it). Do many worlds actually exist? What are the implications if they do? Rabbi Adam Jacobs speaks with Mary-Jane Rubenstein, Professor of Religion and Science in Society at Wesleyan University. Explore more at www.beyondbelief.blog 01:18 What is wisdom? 03:34 Does wisdom affect how we behave or only how we think? 6:34 Why does philosophy evoke rage in scientists? 10:39 Is God a logical inference of the fine-tuning argument? 14:25 Should the idea of the multiverse affect how we act? 19:35 Why do you lament the western approach to religion? 23:13 What is the difference between monotheism and pantheism? 30:21 Is math discovered or created? 35:57 Are our bodies good or bad for our spirituality? 38:40 Who is held back by the nature of their bodies? 41:00 How do you define the success of a religion? 43:51 What would be your message to religious leaders?
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Published 09/06/24
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