The great, the one, the only Joseph C. Schmid returns to the podcast to offer a comprehensive reply to (almost) every objection to the fine-tuning argument for theism. Ever worried about puddles? Inverse gamblers? Stalking horses? Boltzmann Brains? Alex Malpass? Well, fear no more: we define, describe, and dispel (or defend!) all these concerns and more. Not gonna lie guys, this is one of my favorite discussions so far. Hats off to Joe for being 10/10 great.

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EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Introduction

00:46:12 #1 The puddle analogy refutes the FTA

00:05:49 #2 Other forms of life are possible!

00:08:58 #3 The multiverse explains fine-tuning

00:53:08 #4 Electrons in love

01:16:06 #5 We couldn't have observed a non-fine-tuned universe

01:21:09 #6 Maybe the constants are metaphysical necessary!

01:33:38 #7 Our universe is hostile to life

01:42:00 #8 Alex Malpass and the stalking horse objection

01:47:54 #9 We cannot get a grip on divine psychology

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#83 Answering (Almost) Every Objection to the Fine-Tuning Argument