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Modern WisdomWhy Atheists Keep Finding God (in everything) - Alex O’Connor (4K)
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EPISODE INFO
- Released
- November 12, 2026
- Duration
- 1h 56m
- Channel
- Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Alex O’Connor is a YouTuber, writer and a podcaster. Expect to learn what shifts happened in Alex’s thinking these past few years, why you actually would ever want to time travel, why so many people are moving away from atheism, why consciousness is the biggest hole in the atheist argument, what meditation really does to your conscious mind, if there is a practical point to prayer, if watching porn is considered cheating, and much more... Get tickets to Alex’s North American Tour this month for an evening of discussion and audience questions on philosophy, God, religion, consciousness, and more: https://www.alexoconnor.com/tour. - Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription to the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Sign up for a free trial from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com - 0:00 Should We Debate With Compassion? 3:00 Is Philosophy Bringing People Back to Religion? 13:05 Are We Becoming Kinder in Our Criticisms? 19:34 Did Religion Exist 150,000 Years Ago? 27:54 Is Consciousness Impossible to Define? 42:24 Will Science Ever Answer These Questions? 50:12 Is Consciousness Evidence of God? 53:52 What Really Happens When You Meditate? 01:00:17 How Our Senses Construct Reality 01:13:47 What Lies at the Foundation of Reality? 01:22:05 How Are Consciousness and Religion Connected? 01:26:42 What Is Prayer Actually For? 01:31:36 Is Genetically Engineering Traits Unethical? 01:42:37 Does Fantasising About Someone Else Count as Cheating? 01:54:08 Where to Find Alex - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spotify.modernwisdom.com or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.modernwisdom.com Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
SPEAKERS
Chris Williamson
hostHost of the Modern Wisdom podcast.
Alex O’Connor
guestPhilosophy and religion commentator and creator known for discussions on atheism/agnosticism and arguments about God.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Alex O’Connor, Why Atheists Keep Finding God (in everything) - Alex O’Connor (4K) explores O’Connor on consciousness, God, science’s limits, and moral gray zones Alex O’Connor describes moving away from a confrontational “debate bro” posture toward humility and compassion, especially on questions like God and consciousness where he thinks certainty is unwarranted.
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