#133 Hank Green on God, Science, and Consciousness

Dec 7, 2025 · 2 hr 12 min · 127.2 MB

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Hank Green (⁠@hankschannel⁠) is one of YouTube's most beloved creators. One half of ⁠vlogbrothers⁠, he is also the co-creator and host of ⁠SciShow⁠ and ⁠Crash Course⁠.

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(0:00) Where Are All the Aliens?

(8:02) What Makes Humans So Special?

(18:44) Has the US Lost its Cultural Identity?

(30:57) Was Martin Luther Wrong About God?

(37:52) Is the World an Illusion?

(48:16) Should We Believe Our Illusions?

(55:22) How Objective is Science?

(1:01:03) Does Science Explain Anything?

(1:12:28) Could We Explain Cold to an Alien?

(1:23:26) The Hard Problem of Consciousness

(1:29:06) Will Computers Ever Become Conscious?

(1:37:20) Do You Have Two Brains?

(1:43:52) Should We Be Worried About TikTok?

(1:50:30) Hank’s Video Ideas

(2:01:02) What’s it Like Meeting Your Old Heroes?

(2:07:14) Being a YouTuber

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