The 'Big Science' Bottleneck - John Horgan, Science Writer - DSPod #306

Today we're sitting down for a second conversation with acclaimed
science author John Horgan, to discuss the burning heart of
natural inquiry where science, philosophy, and spirituality
collide like waves crashing against the jagged rocks of the
unknown. We examine the ache of human progress, the way it builds
towers of steel but leaves people hungry for hope, connection,
and meaning. Through the lens of art, literature, and the stories
we collectively shoulder, we seeks a way to stitch together the
fabric of our fraying approach to understanding nature. Woven
into the dialogue is the struggle with morality, the chaos of
postmodern doubt, and the seeds of a gentler, brighter tomorrow.
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Progress vs. Moral Progress (00:15:02) Happiness v. Well-being
(00:26:09) Science and Utopian Purpose (00:35:06) Work &
Meaning (00:49:42) Literature's Influence on Perception
(01:07:22) Agency and Free Will (01:16:28) Spirituality,
Consciousness, and the Problem of Evil (01:25:35) The Nature of
War (01:39:11) Ethical Dilemmas in Science (01:47:19) Moral
Complexities (02:02:33) On Progress and Spirituality (02:09:31)
Cycles of History and Belief


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