Q and A

In this 3-part YouTube podcast, I answer a bunch of philosophical questions.

Part 1

• 0:00 Do you think machines can really be intelligent?
• 1:45 When do you think machines will be more intelligent than humans?
• 7:20 What is intelligence?
• 9:55 How can machines learn to balance priorities like humans?
• 15:55 How could we build consciousness if we don't yet understand it?
• 17:35 What components do you think are needed for conscious machines?
• 26:40 What does that mean for society?

Part 2

• 0:00 Do you believe in God?
• 6:10 What do you think reality is?
• 9:05 Do you think reality was created?
• 13:25 Do you believe in space aliens?
• 16:25 How do you decide when to listen to science vs. religion?
• 18:50 How could science say anything about the supernatural?
• 22:25 How do you explain the complexity of biological life?
• 24:10 Where are all the transitional fossils?
• 26:15 How did the first life form?
• 30:25 What caused the Big Bang?
• 32:15 Doesn't the Second Law of Thermodynamics prove the Universe had a beginning?
• 35:35 Do you believe in free will?
• 39:10 What is your basis for morality?
• 41:45 Do you really think society is alive?

Part 3

• 0:00 How do you determine what is true?
• 4:40 Don't you put faith in science?
• 8:40 How can a person be lying if they believe what they claim?
• 10:45 Do you suppose God will excuse your unbelief?
• 13:35 How do you explain spiritual experiences?
• 17:50 How can there be good without God?
• 21:50 Would you share why you believe what you believe?