Angel Chasing (Ted Chiang's "Hell is the Absence of God")
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Angel Chasing (Ted Chiang's "Hell is the Absence of God") is the 206th episode of the Very Bad Wizards podcast, released on February 09, 2021. The opening segment is a discussion on . The main segment is a discussion on . The preroll contains the standard disclaimer and theme_music.
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Show Notes
David and Tamler return to the TCU (Ted Chiang Universe) to talk about his short story "Hell is the Absence of God." How would we behave if we had unequivocal proof of God, heaven, hell, and angels? Would that answer our questions about meaning and purpose and justice? Or would those same questions reappear in a different guise? Plus, the hard problem of breakfast, Jewish Space Lasers, and more… Sponsored By: GiveWell: Givewell searches for the charities that save or improve lives the most per dollar. Consider a donation this holiday season--your dollar goes a lot further than you might think! Promo Code: verybadwizards BetterHelp: You deserve to be happy. BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Connect with your professional counselor in a safe and private online environment. Our listeners get 10% off the first month by visiting Betterhelp.com/vbw. Promo Code: VBW Support Very Bad Wizards
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- The Hard Problem of Breakfast - Issue 88: Love & Sex - Nautilus
- Hard problem of consciousness - Wikipedia
- Hell Is the Absence of God - Wikipedia
- Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang [amazon.com affiliate link]
- Hell is the Absence of God (pdf)