Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The great, the one, the only Joseph C. Schmid returns to the podcast to offer a comprehensive reply to (almost) every objection to the fine-tuning argument for theism. Ever worried about puddles? Inverse gamblers? Stalking horses? Boltzmann Brains? Alex Malpass? Well, fear no more: we define, describe, and dispel (or defend!) all these concerns and more. Not gonna lie guys, this is one of my favorite discussions so far. Hats off to Joe for being 10/10 great.
My first interview with Joe: youtu.be/f0woUX7oc4U
My second interview with Joe: youtu.be/OjydUE2OUSU
This interview is also available as a podcast:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/83-answering-almost-every-objection-to-the-fine/id1776277450?i=1000766667885
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3ZmEq4xPnq6stvnxh0qIev?si=79d6e14a51a44ac1
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/mileskdonahue/p/84-answering-almost-every-objection?r=1pf1v9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Check out my Substack where you can get a paid membership because you're awesome: mileskdonahue.substack.com
To support the channel, do please oh please consider donating via Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mileskdonahue.
Follow me on X: twitter.com/PhilosopherMKD
EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:45 #1 The puddle analogy refutes the FTA
00:05:49 #2 Other forms of life are possible!
00:08:58 #3 The multiverse explains fine-tuning
00:53:08 #4 Electrons in love
01:16:06 #5 We couldn't have observed a non-fine-tuned universe
01:21:09 #6 Maybe the constants are metaphysical necessary!
01:33:38 #7 Our universe is hostile to life
01:42:00 #8 Alex Malpass and the stalking horse objection
01:47:54 #9 We cannot get a grip on divine psychology
The great, the one, the only Joseph C. Schmid returns to the podcast to offer a comprehensive reply to (almost) every objection to the fine-tuning argument for theism. Ever worried about puddles? Inverse gamblers? Stalking horses? Boltzmann Brains? Alex Malpass? Well, fear no more: we define, describe, and dispel (or defend!) all these concerns and more. Not gonna lie guys, this is one of my favorite discussions so far. Hats off to Joe for being 10/10 great.
My first interview with Joe: youtu.be/f0woUX7oc4U
My second interview with Joe: youtu.be/OjydUE2OUSU
This interview is also available as a podcast:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/83-answering-almost-every-objection-to-the-fine/id1776277450?i=1000766667885
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3ZmEq4xPnq6stvnxh0qIev?si=79d6e14a51a44ac1
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/mileskdonahue/p/84-answering-almost-every-objection?r=1pf1v9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Check out my Substack where you can get a paid membership because you're awesome: mileskdonahue.substack.com
To support the channel, do please oh please consider donating via Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mileskdonahue.
Follow me on X: twitter.com/PhilosopherMKD
EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:45 #1 The puddle analogy refutes the FTA
00:05:49 #2 Other forms of life are possible!
00:08:58 #3 The multiverse explains fine-tuning
00:53:08 #4 Electrons in love
01:16:06 #5 We couldn't have observed a non-fine-tuned universe
01:21:09 #6 Maybe the constants are metaphysical necessary!
01:33:38 #7 Our universe is hostile to life
01:42:00 #8 Alex Malpass and the stalking horse objection
01:47:54 #9 We cannot get a grip on divine psychology
