EPISODE · Aug 10, 2025 · 1H 24M
The Universe Designed Itself - No God Needed | #45 Dr. Philip Goff
from The Uncertainty Podcast · host Miles K. Donahue
Philip Goff joins me to discuss panpsychism, cosmopsychism, and how these theories of consciousness have the potential to explain one of the most striking discoveries of modern science: the fine-tuning of the universe for intelligent life.Check out Philip's book, Why?: The Purpose of the Universe.To support the channel, do please oh please consider donating via PayPal or Buy Me a Coffee.Feel free to follow me on Instagram or Twitter.EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00:00 Introduction00:01:05 What is panpsychism?00:14:46 Panpsychism vs. idealism00:17:49 Why we should be panpsychists00:34:35 The combination problem00:40:12 From panpsychism to cosmopsychism00:48:40 The fine-tuning of the universe00:56:28 Cosmopsychism vs. theism01:10:45 What is the purpose of the universe?01:16:40 Debating William Lane Craig Get full access to Miles K. Donahue at mileskdonahue.substack.com/subscribe
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