Charnock and Brown: Eternity, being, and substance

"What is mind? No matter. What is matter? Never mind."In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of classical natural theology and modern technical minds. I’m sharing insights from my current readings of Stephen Charnock and John Brown of Haddington, weaving their timeless perspectives into a fascinating conversation I recently had with two ASU engineering students.We tackle the big questions that bridge the gap between physics and metaphysics:The Logic of Eternity: How can we rationally prove that something must have existed from all eternity?Defining Reality: What are the crucial distinctions between a property, an activity, a substance, and a being?The First Cause: How does the rigor of engineering logic hold up against the arguments of natural theology?Whether you're interested in the mechanics of the universe or the nature of the One who made it, there’s plenty of "mind over matter" to explore in this session.