Alex O'Connor
@CosmicSkeptic
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Darkening counsel by words without knowledge. Writer @unherd. Host: Within Reason Podcast.
Joined June 2011
Atheists are often told that they are plagued with a 'God-shaped hole'. Ayaan appears to have developed for herself a hole-shaped God. The trouble with political Christianity, for @unherd: https://t.co/LzzAAy1OHo
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I’ve made a short film. Look at the things around you: doors, bins, staircases, furniture, railings, doorhandles, windows. Do you like how they look, or not? Modern design has become boring, but it doesn’t have to be this way. The word “beautiful” is overused. We don’t need
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At last! The laws of our great nation are finally being strictly enforced at the border. For the @NewStatesman: https://t.co/sapnJHAXLk
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It is time to think clearly about our laws.
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Float where, exactly? If you ever want to chat, the offer’s still open.
So I’ve been seeing it float around the internet that there are only 2 words in Greek for “worship.” That being: προσκυνέω (proskuneō) and λατρεύω (latreuō). This, I’m afraid, either reveals that the people repeating either don’t know Greek themselves or are operating on an intro
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Brian says CFO. We say spokesperson. He says receipts. We say Ramp. RSVP to see who wins.
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While in the UK I did an episode for Alex O'Connor's YouTube channel and podcast (@CosmicSkeptic). It's up now (link below). Long and detailed. Alex organized it well. Topics: Evolution of brains & nervous systems, the octopus brain, consciousness and the self... 1/
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Episode 291 w/ Alex O'Connor (@CosmicSkeptic) is available now on YT & Spotify. If you haven't seen Alex's YT Channel, it is incredible. Highly recommend. We went deep on the Gnostic Bible, the meaning of life, Wes Huff's Gospel of Mark Theory & much more. (Links Below)
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My debate with David Wood, "Did Jesus Claim to be God?" premiers on YouTube at 4pm EST today. Will you be watching?
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Rated as philosophers, who wins this tournament? (My episode tackling it comes out on Sunday. Out now on Substack.)
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Send trolley problem memes (but make them actually interesting)
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Adults with neurodiversity can face mobility challenges that limit their independence & employment. See how Waymo could help.
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The first clip of me is from an unreleased section of my interview with @DrKippDavis
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Looks like I was correct that Joe Rogan's main takeaway from his Wes Huff episode was Wes' incorrect claim about the Isaiah Scroll. May seem minor but is clearly doing a lot of apologetical heavy lifting for Joe.
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Architecture being the only form of art which imposes itself daily upon everyone, new skyscraper designs ought be subject to some kind of official public approval.
The Planning Applications-Sub Committee has approved proposals for what will become the City’s tallest tower. Planned to be built between the ‘Gherkin’ and the Leadenhall building, the 74-storey (309.6m high) office tower known as 1 Undershaft will be a key addition to the
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MODERATOR: Are you willing to commit to NOT raise the sales tax? MIKIE SHERRILL: I'm not going to commit to anything right now. On Nov. 4, vote NO on Mikie Sherrill. ❌
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Tomorrow, December 12, I'm debating Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle live on YouTube, with Phil Halper. Set a reminder: https://t.co/OuMmMlezmJ
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Fantastic discussion between @ESOldfield Rowan Williams @Philip_Goff & @CosmicSkeptic respectful, honest, funny and grounded. Thank you @_JackSymes for hosting!
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.@cfrench17134. 1/2 Oh, I regret spending so *long* over walking out. I should just have gone with a quick word or two. But I initially expected .@cosmicSkeptic to make some effort to persuade me to stay.
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$10 for a clip of Donald Trump speaking intelligently on policy — @TheOmniLiberal thinks it’s impossible. What have you got?
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As an outsider from the UK listening to @elonmusk I struggle to understand why voter ID is so controversial, and why it isn't mandatory to present ID when voting. Destiny (@TheOmniLiberal) doesn't see it as a problem. Am I missing something?
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