Atheist Debates - Surprise!

[@paulpinecone2464]

Beard. Eye patch. Dispenses sage wisdom. Disparages blood sacrifice religion. As I suspected. Matt is Odin.

[@NinJestre]

He must've learned he was owed money when he sacrificed the eye for knowledge

[@hobobobobo2065]

Wise. Mmmk

[@frankpentangeli7945]

I was thinking Blackbeard, but Odin is ok too. Was expecting an "AAAAAHHHHRRRR MATEY!" when the video first started.

[@thequeenofnod7338]

@@frankpentangeli7945 But his beard is gray xD

[@frankpentangeli7945]

@@thequeenofnod7338 Well, Blackbeard in his later years I guess.

[@LetoATX]

Matt, I'm a truck driver. And you nailed it. I (subconsciously at this point) judge every vehicle just like I would a person and act accordingly. Loved it.

[@LetoATX]

Also I think you look great as a pirate but I hope your eyes get better soon.

[@turdferguson3400]

Isn't every vehicle technically a person because there's a person inside?

[@LetoATX]

@@turdferguson3400 no. A UAV is by definition unmanned and a vehicle. :)

[@seitisetsoh4991]

Same, I figured out watching the "body language" of cars early on, it really helps

[@hsw268]

@@turdferguson3400 So how many "persons" is a bus, train, plane etc when they're completely full & when there's only the operating crew on board, & when there's no one on board?

[@Virtualblueart]

Matt seems to be slowly changing into Atheist Odin. Next up: 2 ravens on his shoulders.

[@davidgreen424]

Thought and Memory , Hugin & Munin

[@jamesleighdavis138]

Matt…thank you for all you’ve taught me over the years. Get well soon!!!

[@machintelligence]

"Humor is the reward we get for mental debugging." Dan Dennett from his book on jokes.

[@wjpperry1]

Goddammit, this isn't the best way to give us the news. You make a difference, that's more than good enough. Love you bro.

[@olinwilliams]

Matt, I must say, this is one of the most sweet-hearted things I ever heard

[@gusangulo3992]

Hope your eye is okay Matt! I appreciate your pushing Christians to actually think, and helping people come out of fake Christianity. Still praying that the Lord would do a work in your life and give you a new heart. God bless

[@bobs182]

God is an atheist, he doesn't think he had a creator.

[@b4ph0m3tdk9]

Thx for going into your eye problem in such a seemless flow of points.

[@davidtipton514]

Thanks for this, Matt. I do need to make some adjustments in my expectations of reality: if I anticipate a particular situation at work and recognize that is does occur regularly, I won't be so "surprised" when it comes up. So glad for everything you've done...I've been a fan for about ten years now.

[@NicolasMedtner]

This was a supremely well taught lesson in critical thinking. Such a simple concept, yet so much to learn from it. Thanks so much, Matt!

[@Tall_Nugget]

I’d love to see you talk about times you were surprised by a caller or in a debate. Would make a cool follow up :)

[@hobobobobo2065]

I'd love to hear a caller who is sober and graduated high school

[@the-trustees]

When driving (on the highway at speed) the safest move is to find a speed (close the limit) that results in most vehicles passing you, or not passing you ending up alone most of the time. Patience and this rule make highway driving about as safe as can be. 😀

[@Poggy]

Idk how relevant it is but reminds me of an Alfred Hitchcock quote: Let us suppose that there is a bomb underneath this table between us. Nothing happens, and then all of a sudden, “Boom!” There is an explosion. The public is surprised, but prior to this surprise, it has seen an absolutely ordinary scene, of no special consequence. Now, let us take a suspense situation. The bomb is underneath the table and the public knows it…In these conditions this same innocuous conversation becomes fascinating because the public is participating in the secret.

[@alicelaybourne1620]

He was the King of Dramatic Irony....Love Hitch!

[@OCDTraci]

Love this. What I don't love is all the health issues you've been having lately, Matt. We need you to be ok.

[@hobobobobo2065]

I think it's hilarious 🤣 and ironic God is letting satan chew him up one piece at a time. Nom nom nom

[@lewbands]

That's Jesus cursing him for blasphemy

[@ericmork630]

@@lewbands perhaps this was sarcasm, but if not...everyone experienced health problems sooner or later. Did Jesus curse them all?

[@lewbands]

@@ericmork630 cursed Jesus gets the last laugh suckers

[@kittyfeline6857]

Right, cause no religious people ever suffer health problems, so blessed🙃

[@comradequestion4206]

I do love how Matt the magician unknowingly cited an example of actual sleight of hand in his baseball example.

[@cheesburgr]

I tell my martial arts students, "I try to keep an open enough mind that I'm surprised as little as possible." This was a nice vid

[@ericconard7718]

Brilliant! You communicated these points so accessibly. Think I’ll show this to my kiddos and have a talk with them about it. Thank you for the great content.

[@zacharylehocki]

Well it doesn't Surprise! me that Atheist Debates put out another great video. This one had insight and good advise in it, well done Matt!

[@Vulporium]

Thanks so much for the content you make. I've had quite a journey out of religious thinking, and have taken on a love/hate relationship with being wrong on things. Because I try to learn and know, better, reality and the nature of things. I've for sure held the mentality of being right, and not questioning if I was sure, or where I heard things. I make sure to look things up before I make claims, and listen to people more sincerely, either considering possibilities rationally, or seeing past insignificant claims. I love debating however, It's a chance to be right, or to stop being wrong. A win-win so long as it's calm.

[@danjohnson8138]

I couldn't figure out why the ball kept getting bigger ............ But then it hit me.

[@GayorgVonTrapp]

I used to drive a Prius .. a nice smooth riding car that I enjoyed getting excellent economy from. But for sure, on the way to and from work, there were certain cars that would risk life and limb just NOT to be behind me. You guessed it … Audis, Beemers and Mercs. They couldn’t compute in their brains that it was acceptable to be behind me, even though I maintained (and exceeded) speed limits. Lol. It works both ways.

[@bluevayero]

I lost it at "take care, see you later" 🤣

[@Xamaza]

God damn it matt, I DIDNT expect it. Made me laugh out loud thank you.

[@Mouse_007]

Matt I really enjoy these little talks you're doing and I'll subscribe so I don't miss any. They are more suited to my learning style than watching you get frustrated at theists. I'm glad these showed up on my recommendations, I really didn't know how thoughtful and giving you could be, probably because I've only ever seen you in a debating mode. Keep up the good work!

[@Smartiebob317]

Thank you Matt. I was Surprised to see an Atheist Debates video on Saturday on a Labor Day weekend holiday. 🤔

[@thomashugus5686]

Always wish u the very best my friend!

[@ST0IC]

For Yahweh's sake, fix that eye-patch strap 🤣 Great video as usual, Matt!

[@norcodaev]

Indeed, I know my boss fairly well so I wasn’t surprised in the slightest when the asshole came to work a few weeks back, knowing he had covid, and didn’t tell anyone. I think ya’ll can guess what happened next, lol.

[@chrishollandsworth6700]

Good content. We don't always approach these things with actual analytical thought, so its nice to have the point elucidated.

[@LucasChoate]

Lovely video. I hope your eye gets with the program

[@SurfRockitt]

Matt, I appreciate your openness and honesty about your health issues. I am a new T2 diabetic (new as in recognized) who is trying to navigate metformin and insulin dosing. Oh, and diet, lifestyle and exercise habits. fml, but in a good way, I guess?

[@Bbarfo]

I hope your double vision is a simple cure and I'm sure a thorough eye exam is being ordered. I suffered from that back in 2008 due to developing a detached retina that was caused by a small tumor (ocular melanoma) that grew smack in the middle of my left eye. I had to wear a patch for a while and eventually had to have my left eye removed. Life goes on as normal though. Good luck to you with this situation.

[@OP-1000]

I am sure that is reassuring for him to read that…😳

[@Bbarfo]

@@OP-1000 Still not as bad as the brain tumor scenario when it comes to vision issues.

[@danielzunigagutierrez6300]

Thanks for letting us know the situation with your eye, Dilla. Hope you get well soon.

[@dq2727]

Words of wisdom to digest. Thank you Matt.

[@VaughanMcCue]

I recall a Mr Bean video where he anticipated a lovely birthday card through the mail. He was positively delighted and surprised about who had sent it to him. Of course, the idiot posted it to himself.

[@AUTUMN-DARK]

Fight with all you have and do your best and all you can to get healthy Matt. Please.

[@monsterinhead214]

I'll be surprised when Matt is revealed to be a Time Lord with Energy attached.

[@gabrielbernosky5548]

I wish I could subscribe to you twice, Matt. Rockin the patch, dude!

[@celticlightning9703]

I always had that predictive body language reading. I've done that very well and have even improved. I always wondered what the technical word is for such a skill. I tried looking it up but kept getting this supernatural explanation or something a little off of the actual description. When I tried to explain that to someone they would say something stupid like could you predict what the lottery numbers are going to be. It's not that. I'm glad Matt actually talked about having that life experience to read someone's next move type of deal.

[@lieslceleste3395]

“Prescient”?

[@celticlightning9703]

@@lieslceleste3395 I wouldn't ever find that word. It was always stuff like premonition, etc. Supernatural nonsense sprinkled with psychological terminology. Thanks!

[@lieslceleste3395]

@@celticlightning9703 Stuff like that always drives me nuts. Now that I’m getting old, I can’t quite remember and then it takes forever to search using the right keywords to find what I want.

[@celticlightning9703]

@@lieslceleste3395 😂 Yeah know what you mean. Some things you have to narrow down your description. And if you put in a common keyword you'll get everything but what you're looking for.

[@crookedtool]

The word is "kinesics."

[@swinde]

To me, one of the fascinating things about body "motor skills" is the simple task of walking across a room with a full glass of water. Walking creates many disturbances that would cause the water to slosh out at the top, but your elbow and shoulder cancels out these motions and the water stays in the glass. Another example is when you are carrying a bag suspended below your arm. You can walk and keep the bag mostly stationary below your hand with the same action that keeps the water from spilling in the first example. However if your arm is not free to make these adjustments, the bag will swing back and forth as you walk.

[@tapiocaweasel]

its like when chickens keep their head still when you move them

[@markallen8022]

I had double vision after a car accident where I had a head injury. An optic nerve was pinched. I went to a an ophthalmologist who wanted to fit me with glasses for it. I got a second opinion and the 2nd doctor indicated I needed to exercise my eyes and learn how to deal with the pinched nerve. I did they exercises over the next three months and now I have no double vision. Of course, I am not sure if you have the same problem. Good luck with fixing your eye problem.

[@jursamaj]

My 2 closest co-workers have a serious problem with jump-scares. They are *very* easily scared, to the point of accidentally scaring each other, or even scarring themselves. And of course, some other co-workers love to take advantage of that. They are constantly amazed that I almost never even react to attempted jump-scares. They just don't 'get' situational awareness. No, Gracie didn't scare me. Even tho I wasn't looking that direction, I heard her making little noises as she approached. Also, it probably helps that I don't feel a need to be constantly talking.

[@ProtovoxMedia]

Matt, you’re important to me. I hope you’re doing well today and better tomorrow. I wish you well. Please take care.

[@berosi]

As always: Well said Matt!

[@FriendlySkeptic]

I'm surprised you took the time to do this and even more surprised I stayed with it to the end waiting for the usual Dillahunty delight..

[@sophistichistory4645]

Regarding surprises.....Enrico Fermi wrote that when testing a hypothesis by experimentation, there are only two possible outcomes. If the results support your hypothesis, you've made a measurement. If the results contradict your hypothesis, you've made a discovery.

[@avi8r66]

When I rode motorcycles daily my safety relied on predicting, as well as possible, what the cars around me would do at any given time. I was much more in tune with it being so exposed than while driving a car, whether that was due to necessity or due to better visibility I don't really know.

[@JMaNRegZ]

I love your poignancy and your overall command of the English language in general. Keep doing the "Lord's work" (teehee i'm kidding) owning fundamentalist D-Bags. love it

[@ominous-omnipresent-they]

The video you referenced about the baseball player and the interviewer was part of a commercial, if I'm not mistaken. I, too, thought it was legit, but that doesn't appear to be the case.

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

10:14 - I'm autistic and I am surprised every single day by the wild and wacky scenarios allistic people manage to infer from the most simple, non-nuanced, factual response. I'm not surprised that they do it, but my GOD the assumptions are OUT there, sometimes. Unfortunately, you're right - it DOES make it really hard to be around people because that constant negation and gaslighting, of being told that what you thought/ meant/ said actually meant the complete opposite of the words you spoke, and the fear of people getting irritated or annoyed at you for no discernable reason - that stuff can all mess with your head a whole lot. Which is a big part of why autistic people like routines and sameness.

[@jeffholland3502]

- You and I walk a very similar life.

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

​@@jeffholland3502 I found that it helps to find other like-minded folks (pun intended). It turns out that other autistic people tend to "get" you more easily than allistic ones, as a whole. I actually have friends now I found my neurokin, as it were. Thankfully, not all researchers are willing to label us as "broken" allistic people, and some research has been done demonstrating that the communication issues are two-way (even if it all gets laid at the door of the autistic person), termed the "Double Empathy Problem". Then, of course, there are the ones that found autistics were no more likely to go against their morals for money in private than in public (unlike allistic people) but that was somehow a negative because we're too inflexible when it comes to the things we believe...! Who knew that selling out on your morals was a GOOD thing?

[@jeffholland3502]

@@JustAnotherBuckyLover - We, the autistic, are bad for not selling out even when no one is watching? . . . That's fucked up. . . . Personally, my inflexibility remains until new evidence suggests I need to reevaluate. My mind can be changed. But I do require a good case. . . . I'll stop preaching to the choir.

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

@@jeffholland3502 LOL right? Exactly this. It's such nonsense.

[@Ikonicre_Moonshield]

9:45 You're incorrect that some people expected that joke. Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition! As we all know, their chief weapon is surprise; surprise and fear, fear and surprise.... and ruthless efficiency.... In fact their *three* weapons are fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency...and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope.... Their *four*...no... *Amongst* their weapons.... Amongst their weaponry...are such elements as fear, surprise.... I'll come in again...

[@paulnolan4971]

Love ya Matt. I hope you're on the mend. You do look badass though. Like you been fighting in the 'Agnostic Wars' lol

[@ZMSportsnShorts]

Matt's worried about Anne Heche ending up in his living room.

[@mind-of-neo]

Oh thank God. Metaphorically of course 😉. I was just hoping to find out whatever happened to your eye is temporary. May you feel better soon

[@akizeta]

Despite my crack about sacrificing your eye to the Norns I made in the comments for another video, sending you good vibes for a recovery.

[@catherinepowers2750]

So well done! Thank you!

[@damyr]

To me, it's a big surprise that it's so easy to be accused to be transphobic and/or racist on literally no basis in reality.

[@ksmit]

Totally awesome opinion piece. Love it and want more.

[@teleiosdawyz4044]

Surprise diminishes with eternity. This is why eternity terrifies me.

[@jameskohlman301]

You really rock that eye patch, Matt.

[@wjpperry1]

Thank you Matt. That's all I got to say....thank you.

[@dja-bomb6397]

Predictably insightful, and, as expected, I learned something.

[@mobilegamersunite]

Odin Matt! I love it!

[@richardmccart7426]

Is The Atheist Experience ever going to go back to the original studio audience format?

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

If you are a responsible motorcycle rider and ride frequently, you become hyper aware of your surroundings and what other drivers can do. Then if you drive a car after riding, you become a better and safer driver.

[@cerberaodollam]

Due to upbringing reasons (VERY sheltered, Eastern European working class AFAB white kid), my expectations are often all over the place and wildly unrealistic in different directions. This video is seriously helpful and somewhat triggering at the same time :D

[@Jay-ate-a-bug]

On a positive note: Matt can now fit in really well at Pastafarian Rallies. Arrrrrrrrr!

[@Linda-pg3so]

Thanks, Matt.👍🏻? Keep resting that eye. Cheers🇦🇺.

[@sydneywinbush4535]

I hope Matt gets better

[@deathesapprentice]

Makes me think of the Terry Prachett character of Wen the eternally Surprised 😁 Makes a good point about living in the present and greeting each day as a pleasant surprise.

[@migelzwart]

Interesting food for thought brother, hope your health improves!

[@aethrya]

"DAD JOKES: That's how eyeroll." - Matt, most likely

[@winros]

I am the same way! I can predict someone's behavior while driving and oftentimes I would pull on the side to let them pass me however, my sense of direction is not that good! I would get lost in the phone booth!

[@lindal.7242]

Just wondering, can you apply the argument you're making for curbing the element of surprise to a repetitive spiritual/supernatural event?

[@Dellen-Roger]

Matt is awesome.

[@Columbiastargazer]

It would "surprise" many if you accessorized your appearance by adding a parrot on your shoulder, a Norwegian Blue, resting ... It surprises many when they learn that I wanted to be a lumberjack, leaping from tree to tree, and sing, sing, sing ...

[@maidros85]

I was surprised by this video's topic!

[@rhondah1587]

I personally detest surprises, even the so-called good ones. I find them all disturbing and unsettling. I love my life to be predictable and reliable. I think most people likely feel that way. Unfortunately for me, I have no control over surprises happening. I like that Matt said we use them to learn and that's all they are good for IMO.

[@EmmittBrownBTTF1]

On the upside, Sir, you'll fit right in at the Pastafarian Pirate Navy.

[@guitargodthor2]

No idea what happened to your eye but i hope you get better soon.

[@CoffeeTroll]

Gotta go to the DMV Matt: I’d rather stick a fork in my eye Matt:

[@alphaomega1351]

Nothing is worse than having to go to the DMV, jury duty, or to court for any other reason. I'd rather pay a convenience or penalty fee and move on with my life. 😶

[@SeRoAnthem]

The video of the reporter and the guy catching the ball with barely a look is a fake btw, it was an ad for a fantasy baseball thing lol

[@Alan-uw6ik]

Deep thoughts with Matt! Ha! Well done Sir.

[@patchbunny]

Glasses over a eyepatch looks weird. You should go the monocle route. :)

[@sophistichistory4645]

Yes.....a monocle from the Col. Klink Collection.

[@altosack]

I would guess if he only expects to wear it for 3-6 months, the investment in a monocle may not be in his KZbin wardrobe budget.

[@patchbunny]

@@altosack I fully support a kickstarter to get this man a monocle! And a top hat!

[@smackfanxion]

It's okay Matt, nobody expects the Spanish inquisition.

[@tabascocat5102]

Surprise! All theists suddenly had a deep think and woke up

[@hokiturmix]

Waited for a Jesus reveal.... grrr! :D

[@Christian_Conservative]

Matt’s best argument is “idk”

[@jaredhynum4823]

That example of the guy catching a football that’s coming from behind him without even looking- that’s fake. It was part of an ad campaign, if I recall. I don’t blame Matt- I thought it was real when I first saw it, too.

[@JustKingAteo]

Is there a video that explains the eye patch?

[@jameswright...]

Yes... he 5alks about it on last Sundays atheist exp. Double vision.

[@cariboocustomwoodworks6528]

Hey Matt, the interview you mentioned with the guy catching the baseball is fake. It was for some commercial.

[@ChrysalisTheChangelingQueen]

Great video

[@simonsbd]

Hi Matt - like your new look .......................

[@trudel669]

Can you often succesfully read a driver's car language, or do you take better notice of the times you were right?

[@nagranoth_]

I don't know how you're able to resist talking like a pirate... such self control. (joking aside I hope it corrects itself)

[@Therian13]

For those of you that keep asking... 08:00. Should listen to the whole video though...

[@dodgermutt]

When I attend a minor league baseball game I can predict fastball, breaking ball, or changeup with a level of accuracy that astounds people I go to the games with. It's because I grew up watching and playing the game, and when I played I was a catcher and I called the pitches. I also impressed the hell out of my ex when I was watching the MLB draft. The way it was formatted they would start showing the highlights of the next player before they would break down the scouting report on the player and I would give my own thoughts on the mechanics of a swing or of a pitcher and the scouting report would match what I said almost word for word. I can't do it with other sports but sometimes all there has to be is a little knowledge of a subject to correctly guess what is going to be said or what will happen next.

[@mykehog6646]

"Our main weapon is..."

[@RiiDii]

That ball-catch video was faked. The ball player even described how he had been shooting some expensive commercial all day, and these guys came up and wanted a short video. So they set up the shot and it was done quickly. The player was surprised (heh) how that video was far more influencial than the commercial he shot.