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The Uncertainty Podcast

Miles K. Donahue
Theism
Fine-Tuning
Naturalism
Consciousness
Cosmology
Philosophy
Moral Realism
Kalam Cosmological Argument
Multiverse
Panpsychism
Epistemology
Time
Christianity
Fine-Tuning Argument
Philosophy Of Mind
Effective Altruism
Gender
New Testament Canon
Free Will
Many Worlds Interpretation

A philosophy Ph.D. student working his way, with the world's leading thinkers, through the problems of philosophy, religion, science, and the existential struggle with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - similar to Alex O'Connor, but more American. Who wants to come along for the ride? mileskdonahue.substack.com

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In my recent discussion with Ethan Muse, he made a case for the compatibility of God's perfect love and the doctrine of eternal conscious torment. Randal Rauser returns to the channel to respond. Are we far more wicked than we realize? Does any sin m... more

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This week's interview features...me! I have finally gotten around to answering all the questions you sent me when we hit 3,000 subscribers. Yes, this video is v late. Yes, it is v worth the watch. Prepare for a more informal, cheeky side of me.

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Philosopher Kevin Scharp discusses his experience working with A.I. agents, and what it portends for the future.

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To support the channel, do please oh please consider donating, either via PayPal or Bu... more

Lance Bush returns to the channel to discuss the need for empirical research in philosophy, whether philosophers even want to find the answers to their questions, and, of course, phenomenal conservatism (which is true, btw).

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Recent Guests

Kevin Scharp
Philosopher discussing AI, consciousness, and related topics
Independent philosopher / academic
Episode: #92 - A.I. Agents Are Here, and the Future Is Not Bright - Kevin Scharp
Ethan Muse
PhD student at Rutgers; converted to Catholicism; Catholic apologetics research
Rutgers University
Episode: #90 A Heated Debate on Hell, Catholicism, and Fine-Tuning - Ethan Muse
Matthew Vines
Author and theologian
Author of God and the Gay Christian
Episode: #87 Yes, You Can be Gay and Christian - Matthew Vines
Talia Bettcher
Philosopher and professor, discussed as a guest on the episode
Professor of Philosophy
Episode: #85 What Is a Woman? - Talia Mae Bettcher And Tomas Bogardus
Keegan Kjeldson
Ph.D. student discussing continental philosophy, with emphasis on clarity vs. literary style
Episode: #84 Continental Philosophy: Genius or Gibberish? - Keegan Kjeldson
Joe Schmid
Guest on the show discussing fine-tuning, philosopher
Episode: #83 Answering (Almost) Every Objection to the Fine-Tuning Argument
Lance Bush
Philosopher contributing to the debate on moral realism
Episode: #81 Are There Objective Moral Truths? - David Enoch vs. Lance Bush
David Enoch
Philosopher presenting moral realism and metaethical arguments
University of Oxford
Episode: #81 Are There Objective Moral Truths? - David Enoch vs. Lance Bush
Josh Rasmussen
Philosopher guest discussing contingency, grounding, and theism
Episode: #80 Something Exists; Therefore, God Exists - Josh Rasmussen

Host

Miles Donahue
Host of The Uncertainty Podcast, frequently leads discussions on philosophy of religion, mind, and cosmology.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Awesome

    Miles does an awesome job with these interviews. He always gets right to the point and is not afraid to go into the weeds. He is a clear reasonable thinker and often asks the questions that I would want to ask.

    Maybe he could have someone on to talk about universalism or religious pluralism. Or open theism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris Bandy
    United States9 months ago
  • Insightful and Unexpectedly Relatable

    Miles Donahue's Uncertainty tackles life's biggest questions—philosophy, religion, science—with sharp intellect and a uniquely personal flair. It’s deep, thought-provoking, and refreshingly human, with moments of humor that make even existential struggles (and IBS) surprisingly relatable. Perfect for curious minds craving both insight and authenticity!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anna [SOP]
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative

    Deep scholarly discussions hosted by an up and coming philosopher of religion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LandonMitchell0
    United States2 years ago

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Thoughtful, human and rigorous—humor keeps it relatable.
Miles keeps interviews tight and gets to the point quickly.
Informative, deep scholarly discussions hosted by an up-and-coming philosopher of religion.

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#92 - A.I. Agents Are Here, and the Future Is Not Bright - Kevin Scharp
Q: How might recognizing AI rights affect development and warfare?
If society adopts the view that AIs have rights, their deployment could be limited, influencing profit motives and the speed of weaponization, potentially constraining aggressive AI usage.
#92 - A.I. Agents Are Here, and the Future Is Not Bright - Kevin Scharp
Q: What fundamentally differentiates AI agents from single LLM-based chat systems?
Agents are programs that orchestrate multiple LLMs, have semantic memory, tool usage, and can operate across domains and environments, whereas a single LLM chat system is more of a stochastic text generator without built-in cross-tool coordination.
#93 Your Favorite Philosopher Answers All Your Questions - Miles K. Donahue
Q: How open are you to an entirely empirical approach to religion?
He advocates for an empirical, evidence-based approach as ultimately more persuasive than purely theoretical considerations, given the strength of the fine-tuning data and other probabilistic supports.
#93 Your Favorite Philosopher Answers All Your Questions - Miles K. Donahue
Q: What gives you the strongest reason to doubt Christianity or theism—what scares you most about the other side?
The problem of horrendous evils remains a major challenge; skeptical theism was once a strong reply but now he views it as overgeneralizing, requiring more nuanced responses to account for the vastness of suffering.
#93 Your Favorite Philosopher Answers All Your Questions - Miles K. Donahue
Q: What are some of your hobbies outside philosophy?
He talks about cooking in Oxford, coffee, wine and mead making in the past, and a prior home-brewing YouTube channel, illustrating a personal side that intersects with intellectual life.

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A thoughtful, inquiry-driven show that brings together philosophers, theologians, and thinkers to examine questions at the intersection of mind, religion, science, and ethics. Episodes often feature rigorous back-and-forth on topics like consciousness, cosmology, theism, moral realism, and gender theory, with a style that blends analytic rigor, accessible analogy, and occasional wry humor. A distinguishing trait is how conversations oscillate between high-level argumentation and practical implications for public understanding—often touching on how beliefs relate to culture, policy, and personal experience (including the host's own IBS). The lineup tends to attract guests who are established scholars or provocative interlocutors, producing b... more

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