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TIME STAMPS & CALL NOTES

00:00 - Intro - Meet Eric's Mom!!
05:08 - Should Humans Stop Giving Birth? - Chaos (she/they) - UK
18:45 - Will Modern Parenting Solve War? - David (they/him) - NC
25:56 - A Cup of Tea, Therefore God? - Robert (he/him) - MA
42:46 - Do Atheists "Evangelize"? - Relic (he/him) - TX
1:07:41 - How Do I Escape Evangelists? - Wolfos (he/him) - TX
1:16:53 - Is “Community” A Bad Word? - madi (they/them) - NY

00:00
Eric's parents are in town and his mom stops by to say hello to all you wonderful internet people!

05:08
We’ve had our fair share of anti-natalist callers on this show, but this conversation gets deeper into the weeds. Is it OK to make a moral decision against having kids? Is it acceptable to make that decision for others? What are the limits of this philosophical concept and when does following it get ridiculous?

18:45
This is a quick call with a big claim: modern parenting creates a more rational, empathetic child, which is in turn decreasing war and violence in the world. Is that true? Eric and Vi have their doubts, but want to know your thoughts.

25:56
Aren’t apologetics Facebook groups fun? This caller wants help dissecting an argument given to him by a theist: if a cup of tea cannot make itself, the universe cannot either. That feels wrong, but what are the reasons for it? Vi lists off the numerous fallacies this argument falls into, while Eric approaches from a more diplomatic angle.

42:46
Repeat theist caller Relic says many atheists evangelize and are dogmatic in their argument tactics. Is this a problem that the hosts see as well, and how is Skeptic Generation trying to be different? Eric encourages a charitable understanding of others, and Vi explains why so many atheists may fall into “evangelizing” methods of communication due to previous religious indoctrination and training.

1:07:41
Have you ever gotten stuck behind the counter at your job being evangelized to for two hours? This caller has! The hosts agonize with him as he describes his cringey encounter, and provide suggestions on how to escape next time you get bogged down by someone wanting to talk about how much they love Jesus.

1:16:53
Why do online groups call themselves “communities”? Doesn’t that misrepresent how close or united they actually are? Madi asks for clarification, and Eric and Vi offer their guidelines for when a community is valuable and valid, and when it might be harmful or even abusive. How do you navigate a community you’ve built without relying on parasocial power dynamics? How do you find people you can rely on in real life simply by engaging online?
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