#5. Paul Davies & Emily Qureshi-Hurst: Is there purpose in the Universe? Exploring the weirdness of the cosmic and quantum realm.
About this episode
The episode explores the purpose of the universe through a discussion between an atheist theologian and an astrophysicist.
Is there a purpose to the largest thing of all - The Universe? And does the weird world of the smallest things - Quantum Physics - tell us anything about it?Atheist theologian Emily Qureshi-Hurst believes the evidence points to a purely physical reality. However, astrophysicist Paul Davies says there's a deeper meaning to the 'directionality' of our cosmos. In this mind-expanding conversation, they join Justin to explain the science they agree on... and work out where they differ. Find out more: https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/ Get early access and more when you become a supporter: https://justinbrierley.com/support-me/ Keep up to date, and receive free chapters from my books, by subscribing to the newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/get-justins-newsletter/ What did you think? Let me know by emailing: feedback@think.faith Watch this show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ For Emily Qureshi-Hurst: https://www.emilyqureshihurst.com/For Paul Davies: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/457920/quantum-20-by-davies-paul/9780241655801A production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
People in this episode
Host: Justin Brierley
Guests: Emily Qureshi-Hurst, Paul Davies
Topics covered
- purpose of the universe
- quantum physics
- cosmic realm
- atheism
- astrophysics
- science and spirituality
Keywords
- purpose
- universe
- quantum physics
- atheism
- astrophysics
- science
- spirituality
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Organizations: Think Faith, YouTube, Penguin
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