The Quaker Cosmologist | George Ellis | Feed Your Head

Rabbi Adam Jacobs discusses science, religion, and philosophy with Dr. George Ellis, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at the University of Cape Town. 02:22 What can a non-scientist appreciate most about the scientific endeavor? 04:34 Isn’t more grains of sand just a bigger pile of sand? 08:03 Is the whole greater than the sum of its parts? 11:20 Is evolutionism sufficient to produce complex information? 13:53 What is the philosophy of evolutionism? 16:07 Why is it important to conduct research in science and religion? 19:35 What do you believe as a Quaker? 22:18 Are you frustrated by the limitations of the human brain? 24:36 Do ordinary experiences have a greater meaning? 28:57 Is Aristotle correct regarding causation? 33:46 What bothers you about intelligent design? 37:30 Do non-physical things exist? Full write-up and extras: http://www.feedyourhead.blog Learn more about Dr. Ellis visit https://royalsociety.org/people/georg... Follow for new interviews on mysticism, creativity, and altered states. 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment with your favorite insight 🔔 Subscribe for more deep-dive conversations #science #brainscience #brain #neuroscience #cognitivescience #emotions