Alex O'Connor
Philosopher and public intellectual (known as 'Cosmic Skeptic' online) who debated Glen Scrivener on whether Christian faith gave rise to modern values and appears in the transcript presenting objections and counterpoints.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 25min
Alex O’Connor vs Glen Scrivener: Epic Debate or Failure to Communicate? || SLP633
Alex O'Connor, philosopher and public commentator known for debating religion and secularism, joins to challenge Glen Scrivener's claims. They wrestle with whether Western values are a blossom of Christian history and if that idea can be disproven. The conversation zeroes in on the meaning of 'unthinkable' and 'unfalsifiable' and whether feminism, rights, and modern practices could arise without Christianity.
Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 17min
Glen Scrivener Pressed on his Debate with Alex O'Connor: Full Breakdown || SLP635
Alex O'Connor, philosopher known as Cosmic Skeptic, debates Christianity's role in shaping modern values. He and Glen parse whether Christian theology seeded ideas like human dignity, rights and consent. They revisit key debate moments, contested readings of scripture, and how cultural change unfolds over time.
