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October 10, 2024
Determinism Murders Virtue!
"Tell me what I'm missing: I don't think it's the position of determinists that the person they are debating is incapable of changing their mind. All they say is that your unenlightened perspective is simply the result of each thing that came before the conversation. Maybe it's that your lack of exposure to the right arguments resulted from not caring enough about the topic which resulted from a preference for video games resulting from a difficult childhood resulting from being born to the wrong people in the wrong place and time resulting from everything that produced people, places, and times. They say it's the same for their preference for you to believe as they do. Whether or not you will change your mind after debating them has been determined as well, but I don't see how any of that is inconsistent with their desire for the change. They are happy to be the atoms that will have inevitably done that for you or inevitably not. I imagine it as something like scratching an itch. I don't particularly care what led to whatever dust particle landing on me in an irritating way; I'm going to scratch at it. (Or maybe I won't if it's been determined I'll harbor a kind of contrarian but ultimately meaningless attitude about my predestiny!) Yes, we make what have evolved to feel like choices, but that too was all just determined somewhere in the unspeakably complex movements of matter and energy over time."
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Philosopher Stefan Molyneux explore the intersections of philosophy, personal challenges, and belief systems. He discusses the evolution of HR practices away from productivity and towards ideological compliance, questioning the influence of leftist ideologies on corporate efficiency. Through engaging calls, he shares insights from watching "Dear Liar," prompting a critique of societal conditioning versus individual talent.
Stef and callers delve into belief systems, drawing on Stef's atheistic perspective and the importance of logical reasoning over emotional conviction. The conversation navigates the themes of personal responsibility versus victimhood, encouraging listeners to embrace humility while confronting their realities. Concluding with personal narratives of overcoming struggles, Stefan invites further dialogue, urging an active pursuit of understanding and self-discovery through philosophical inquiry.
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The episode offers an in-depth conversation between Stefan and a 23-year-old caller struggling with feelings of emptiness post-conversion to Catholicism. The discussion reveals the caller's affluent but isolating upbringing, marked by the early death of his mother and the pressures to excel academically in music. The pandemic exacerbated his challenges, leading to a breakdown and withdrawal from music school. The conversation explores his anxiety, social awkwardness, particularly in romantic contexts, and his complex family dynamics, where differing ideological views have further isolated him. Stefan encourages the caller to reframe his perceptions of relationships and mental health, promoting social engagement as a means to combat isolation. The episode underscores the interplay between personal history, mental health, and the necessity of community and connections in overcoming feelings of purposelessness.
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Coming up to my 20th anniversary of being a public philosopher!
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