About this episode

The episode discusses prediction markets, Herbert McCabe's views on the goodness of God, and various books and podcasts.

We chat about whether prediction markets are forbidden, Herbert McCabe on the goodness of God, some Mubis and some books. Faith Within Reason by Herbert McCabe, OP. Oslo, August 31st. Wendy and Lucy. Bring them Down. The Smashing Machine. Frost by Thomas Bernhard. Austerlitz by WG Sebald. Selected Writings of Walter Benjamin, Vol 2, Part One. What Maisie Knew by Henry James. Don also briefly mentions the podcasts Age of Napoleon and The Siècle.

Topics covered

• prediction markets
• theology
• books

Keywords

• Herbert McCabe
• Mubis
• Age of Napoleon
• The Siècle

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