Proscenium
By Reason Press
ProsceniumOct 16, 2019
Intermission
We have two bits of fundrasing audio to play for this intermission episode, the first is taken from a brief conversation Matthew had on an internet radio station called chat and spin, find them at chatandspinradio.com. They have a regular slot where supporters can tell their listeners about themselves. If you are an author, musician, podcaster, other content producer or simply someone who wants to financially support a not for profit radio station, then please follow the link and donate. The second is from our friend Sam, at When Belief Dies, he was a guest on Still Unbelievable in episode 27. The link to his go fund me page is below.
https://chatandspinradio.com/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/podcast-video-editing-equipment-for-wbd?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer
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Episode 12 - Belief vs Knowledge
David and Joe from Answers in Reason join us to talk Belief and Knowledge, what's the difference and is knowledge also belief?
To get in touch with David and Joe, use any of the Answers in Reason pages:
https://www.answers-in-reason.com/
https://www.answers-in-reason.com/series/fresh-air/
https://twitter.com/answersinreason
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Episode 11 - Talking Cosmology with skydivephil
Andrew and Matthew and joined by Phil Halper, who own the YouTube channel skydivephil where he posts excellent videos on cosmology.
Phil also wrote two chapters of our book Still Unbelievable! and has appeared on other podcasts, including Unbelievable?
Before the big bang playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry_pILPr7B8&list=PLJ4zAUPI-qqqj2D8eSk7yoa4hnojoCR4m
Cosmology playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4zAUPI-qqrC4ce700XI8JjeeC3l70NZ
QLC video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgwJmWXoWWI
Black Holes and Dark Matter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFJtDLR4bTo
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Episode 10 - Being Excellent with Chris Matheson
Andrew and Matthew are joined by Chris Matheson to discuss his latest book, The Buddah's Story and upcoming film Bill and Ted face the music. We also talk about his previous book, The Story of God. Links to Chris's books and the mentioned YouTube videos are below.
The Story of God: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Story-God-Biblical-Comedy-about-ebook/dp/B013AGFK8C/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&qid=1597221618&refinements=p_27%3AChris+Matheson&s=digital-text&sr=1-3&text=Chris+Matheson
The Buddha's Story: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Buddhas-Story-Chris-Matheson-ebook/dp/B08CL54RZ5/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1597221579&refinements=p_27%3AChris+Matheson&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=Chris+Matheson
Satan's Story: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Satans-Story-Postscript-God-ebook/dp/B01LW69FFN/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&qid=1597221640&refinements=p_27%3AChris+Matheson&s=digital-text&sr=1-8&text=Chris+Matheson
God's Art Museum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHxEz7E-d9w
The Garden of Earthly Delights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4jpYwQa64o
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Episode 9 - Talking Bayes
In this epiosde, Andrew and Matthew invite Dr Brian Blais back to talk about Bayes, what it is and how to apply it. Send any and all feedback to reasonpress@gmail.com.
The Local Maximum podcast episode with Brian Blais: https://www.localmaxradio.com/episode/119
Brian's Website: https://bblais.github.io/
Links to Brian's book Statistical Inference for Everyone :
https://github.com/bblais/Statistical-Inference-for-Everyone
https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/statistical-inference-for-everyone
UFO sightings linked to movie releases: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/8205424.stm
The Monty Hall problem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Hall_problem#:~:text=Suppose%20you're%20on%20a,3%2C%20which%20has%20a%20goat.
Monkeys choosing M&Ms study: https://science.slashdot.org/story/07/11/07/2340255/monkeys-and-cognitive-dissonance
Monty Hall error in Monkeys study: https://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/08/science/08tier.html#:~:text=After%20identifying%20three%20colors%20preferred,choice%20between%20two%20of%20them.&text=Like%20Monty%20Hall's%20choice%20of,information%20that%20changes%20the%20odds.
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Episode 8 - Let's Talk Racism - Two white guys chat with two black guys
This episode contains swearing, profanity, blunt talk about racism and laughter.
David from Skeptics and Seekers brings Chase along to join Matthew and Andrew for an open and frank discussion on racism.
Washington Post Police Shooting Database
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/investigations/police-shootings-database/
Project Implicit — Implicit Bias Testing
https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html
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Episode 7 - Brenden Weber - The Philosophy Guy
In this episode, Matthew talks with Brenden Weber from The Philosophy Guy podcast about consciousness, thinking, materialsim, panpsychism and more. Did you disagree with any points raised? Did you learn anything? Please send feedback to reasonpress@gmail.com.
The book that Brenden mentions during the conversation is: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Against-Reality-Evolution-Truth/dp/0393254690
To find out more about about Breden and to subscribe to The Philosophy Guy visit: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/
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Episode 6 - What Does It Mean To Think
Andrew is joined by Darren and Doug to discuss dualism, but the conversation rapidly turns to what it means to think at all. What do we know about thought? How does that apply to free will? Can sophisticated software think, and if so, does it make decisions like humans? The answers may surprise you, and the boundaries may not be as clear as you "think".
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Episode 5 - Lock down special - Teens Talk Exams and COVID19
Andrew and Matthew are sidelined for this special episode where we invite young adults to share their experiences, concerns and hopes in this time of global shut down.
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Episode 4 - Is Vegan Hard To Swallow?
Andrew and Matthew take a challenge and ask Alex J. O'Connor to come and talk about being Vegan. Alex makes a very strong case for going Vegan and clarifies why it's a lifestyle, not a diet. It was a genuine pleasure having Alex talk with us, he presents his case well and doesn't hold back from challenging existing norms.
We cover as much as we can, but we can't cover everything so if you want to hear more from Alex, submit comments and questions to reasonpress@gmail.com and we'll beg him to return.
Alex's YouTube channel is Cosmicskeptic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7kIy8fZavEni8Gzl8NLjOQ
The video Alex mentions is at Earthling Ed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnQL-brI-9I
Our theme music was written for us by Holly: https://soundcloud.com/holly-bishop
Episode 3 - What is Panpsychism?
In this 3rd episode of Proscenium, Andrew and Matthew invite Dr. Brian Blais and Prof. Philip Goff to discuss Panpsychism. What is it, why should we take it seriously and can we test it? To send feedback email us at reasonpress@gmail.com
Buy Philip's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Galileos-Error-Foundations-Science-Consciousness/dp/1846046017/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=77634469403&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7aPyBRChARIsAJfWCgLkkgADn_iSNknjEg_cvafIwV9kjwUeFoFojGJPAfLQMkoVTek9cCIaAsFDEALw_wcB&hvadid=381611807008&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9045659&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=4363389538117231407&hvtargid=kwd-716842592764&hydadcr=5055_1827803&keywords=galileos+error&qid=1581853245&sr=8-1
Brian's response to Philip's 'black and white Mary' thought experience can be read here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2crwv2jcv0b33hr/Response%20to%20Goff%20on%20Black%20and%20White%20Mary.pdf?dl=0
Our theme music is written by Holly, find more of her music here: https://soundcloud.com/holly-bishop
Episode 2 - Spotlight on Rev Steve Chalke MBE
REV Steve Chalke MBE is founder of the Oasis Trust. He joins Andrew and Matthew to talk about his life and goals, what motivates him and what it means for him to be a Christian. Steve's compassion comes across very strongly in this conversation. To learn more about Oasis and Steve's latest book, The Lost Message of Paul, visit these links. https://www.oasisuk.org/ , https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07S2X7V1K/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
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Episode 1 - Andrew and Matthew Discuss Politics
In this opening episode of Proscenium, recorded soon after the 2019 UK General Election, Andrew and Matthew talk about their political expectations and worries, what does the current political climate mean to them? Do they support Brexit? What are their hopes and concerns for the coming year? Listen to find out.
Special Podcast Announcement
This episode is a special announcement from Andrew and Matthew on the future of Ask An Atheist Anything and what comes next in our podcasting adventures.
Please listen to learn more about Proscenium and what we have planned, search your podcast feed for Proscenium to keep up with what we will be producing in 2020 and beyond.
Thank you for subscribing and for listening over the past year, our adventures are not over yet.
BB4: Episode 25: Atheist is Not a Noun
Episode 24: What made Sam go back to Christianity?
Andrew and Matthew chat with Sam about his early Christianity, why he abandoned that and called himself atheist for a while before going back to Christianity again. What ultimately convinced him and how is his Christianity different to that of his early years?
Episode 23: Talking Philosophy
For the PhilPapers site visit philpapers.org/
For more on Paul visit www.ryerson.ca/philosophy/facultystaff/bali-paul/
Episode 22: Dave Warnock - Dying Out Loud
During the conversation, Dave mentions the Final Exit Network. Visit www.finalexitnetwork.org/ to find out more about them and to support their work.
Episode 21: Rebekah, The Curious Atheist
Andrew Leaves Christianity: David from The Graceful Atheist podcast interviews Andrew
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Matthew Leaves Christianity: Interview with David from The Graceful Atheist
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Episode 20: Are Moral Values subjective?
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The Cosmic Skeptic episode on morality that is recommended during the show can be found here: cosmicskeptic.libsyn.com/4-rationality-rules-is-morality-objective
Episode 19: What is the value of Polemic?
This episode includes audio clips to demonstrate some of the points being discussed.
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Episode 18: Ask An Atheist Day Question show special - part 3 of 3
In this final hour long episode, Matthew, Andrew and Doug get to the end of the questions they've been answering for the Ask An Atheist Day special. Is our existence contingent and are there questions science can't answer? Do you agree with our answers? As always, feedback, questions, comments, challenges, and to come onto the show, find us at ReasonPress.net
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Episode 17: Outtakes from a recent recording
Episode 16 - Ask An Atheist Day Question show special - part 2 of 3
Episode 15: Easter Round Table with Skeptics and Seekers
Andrew and Matthew are joined by Dale and David from Skeptics and Seekers for another round table. This time fielding questions about Easter.
Episode 14 - Ask An Atheist Day Question show special - part 1 of 3
Matthew and Andrew are joined by Doug for a monster 4 hour session answering questions for Ask An Atheist Day 2019. In the first hour we address the fire at Notre Dame, questions on deconversion, precious beliefs and flying poop! Join us for the giggles. This is part 1 of 3.
Episode 13: The Burden of Proof, Bayes Theorem, and Molinism
In a fairly technical episode, Matthew and Andrew chat with Dale Glover from Skeptics and Seekers on a variety of topics having to do with the burden of proof. When we talk in a semiformal or formal setting, there are issues of burden of proof, who has the responsibility of proof, and how it changes hands. Along with this burden, we should consider what constitutes evidence, and who should provide it.
To take burden of proof seriously, we must consider the ways we establish that some bit of evidence is reliable and how we might come to think of some aspect of it as unconvincing. To do this, we talk about Bayes Theorem, Molinism, deduction, induction, and much much more.
Come along with us for a satisfying exploration of how skeptics and Christians differ and where they agree on the burden of proof and how to think about evidence.
Episode 12 - Can atheism explain Consciousness?
In November 2018 Ernest Massey wrote a blog post, for UK Christian website Premier, on consciousness and how it demolished his atheism, saving his faith. Andrew and Matthew have a fabulous conversation with him on the question of can atheism explain consciousness. Ernest demonstrates his honesty and his integrity in this discussion as well as his wonderful sense of humour. This is a perfect example of the kinds of conversation we at Ask An Atheist Anything wish to promote.
Find Ernest's blog post here: https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Unbelievable-blog/How-consciousness-demolished-my-atheism-and-saved-my-faith
The 9 minute video of David Chalmers discussing consciousness, that Andrew mentions during the episode, can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5DfnIjZPGw
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BB3 - Episode 11 - Do I adhere to scientism?
Matthew addresses the accusation of scientism. Do he, and atheists like him, adhere to scientism?
Episode 10 - Answering Questions on CARM Website
Andrew and Matthew tackle a list of questions for atheists from the CARM website from apologist Matt Slick. The list of questions can be found here: https://carm.org/atheism/questions-for-atheists2
The news story that Andrew mentions in one of his answers is this story: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/01/world/european-colonization-climate-change-trnd/index.html
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Episode 9 - Round Table 4 - The Christmas Discussion
Matthew and Andrew join David and Dale from Skeptics and Seekers for another Round Table. This time discussing Christmas for a comically depressing show. Is Christmas always a happy time and how does it change when people stop believing in the Christian god? There is also a surprise special guest appearance.
At the end of the episode, Andrew gives out hotline numbers for those in crisis; they are (US Suicide Hotline) 0800 273 8255, (US Secular Hotline) 844 368 2848, (UK Childline) 0800 1111, (UK Adult helpline) 0800 585858.
BB2 - Episode 8 - Do I Think Christians Are Stupid?
Episode 7 - discussing the kalam cosmological argument.
Episode 6: Round Table 3 - Child Birth, The Shroud of Turin, Statistics, and Much More
BB1: Am I closed to Christian claims?
Episode 4 - Round Table 1 with Skeptics and Seekers
Episode 1 - Why We Don't Believe
Episode 3 - The Beginning of the Universe