#133 Hank Green on God, Science, and Consciousness
#133 Hank Green on God, Science, and Consciousness  
Podcast: Within Reason
Published On: Sun Dec 07 2025
Description: Get all sides of every story and be better informed at ⁠https://ground.news/AlexOC⁠ - subscribe for 40% off unlimited access.For early, ad-free access to videos, and to support the channel, subscribe to my Substack: ⁠https://www.alexoconnor.com⁠.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.TIMESTAMPS(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 YouTuberCONNECTMy Website: ⁠https://www.alexoconnor.com⁠SOCIAL LINKSTwitter: ⁠http://www.twitter.com/cosmicskeptic⁠Facebook: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/cosmicskeptic⁠Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/cosmicskeptic⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmicskeptic⁠CONTACTBusiness email: contact@alexoconnor.comBrand enquiries: David@modernstoa.co