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[@CosmicSkeptic]

My good friend Riley Agutter helped to film this video. He just started his own channel, starting with a vlog of his Oxford studies while stuck at home, and it’d be great if you could all check it out! See here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXnNq6eYbpuFeZI

[@justina7300]

Read Niels Lyhne

[@shashwatkumar4204]

Can a Vegan be Pro Choice? Or are they obliged to be Pro Life to maintain their philosophical consistency?

[@ndndndnnduwjqams]

@@shashwatkumar4204 good question

[@JustaPhilosophystudent]

@@shashwatkumar4204 I think most vegans think it is wrong when the fetus is sentient, it is debatable when it is sentient tho. I myself also fall in this category as a vegan. But I have a probably very contravorsial opinion, that not everyone should be allowed to be a parent in the first place.

[@lumbratile4174]

@@shashwatkumar4204 vegan/sentientism means no suffering for sentient beings, if you can't suffer bc you aren't sentient then there's no problem for me.

[@neethy1836]

People talking about their book collection fills me with so much joy

[@snowforest4159]

People talking about ecology, philosophy and hypothetical alien worlds and civilizations fills me with joy

[@anandita5554]

Specifically people i respect and admire.

[@hanskung3278]

To bad the books are new atheist propaganda.

[@peterschmidts8245]

Although people might disagree with you that these books are propaganda, it would still be possible to read propaganda and think about it critically and productive. So it might still not be a waste of time.

[@hanskung3278]

@@peterschmidts8245 Point taken.

[@chrissimpson7634]

You should put 50 Shades of Grey in there somewhere and see if anyone notices

[@berniv7375]

Ha Ha.

[@destroyer2973]

Sounds like a great way to cause a fuss for views.

[@karmaoutlaw]

Haha! Wonder if Alex would ever read something like that - even for a giggle.

[@VaughanMcCue]

Perhaps the farmers guide to 50 sheds of grey

[@RanEncounter]

@@karmaoutlaw Why would he not? Is it not meant for entertainment?

[@JMUDoc]

"Dr Peterson , would you please sign my book?" *Kermit voice "Well... that all depends what you mean by "sign"..."

[@michaelmunns1314]

"Sore-ee, no, sore-ee, it's a good question"

[@GrrMania]

JMUDoc you win the internet for the day.

[@emarskineel]

@@GrrMania I cringe so hard whenever someone says this...

[@GrrMania]

@@emarskineel lol I understand that.

[@emarskineel]

@@GrrMania well, now I feel bad for saying that. You’ve done nothing wrong lol

[@deepthoughts3570]

I like how Alex reads books from all sides, both theist & atheist, regardless of what his personal belief is

[@maxpayne3628]

You should check Pakistani Muslim Philosopher Dr. Shoaib Ahmed Malik Facebook page, he every week shows photos of 5-6 of new books he's ordering 😂.

[@Fava_beans]

@@maxpayne3628 islamic propaganda everywhere, this sucks

[@skellderthetroll8825]

@@Fava_beans u could say the same about richard dawkins and sam harris books and describe them as an atheist propaganda .. the dude is studying a paper on 'ISLAM AND THE CLASSICAL PERIOD' what kind of books do u think he should have lmao

[@arianagrandaremix8858]

@@skellderthetroll8825 bro we both know which one is the propaganda here

[@BassGoBomb]

How can one possibly be objective without? All else is 'confirmation bias'... :-)

[@noramuhammed8475]

ALEX: * claims to be a very slow reader* also ALEX : read hundreds of books before turning 23.

[@Sam_on_YouTube]

I'm also a slow reader and have read a similar dense collection. I make up for it by reading carefullly, so I rarely need to reread anything. I have ADD and I think that tends to have some impact on that.

[@sudeepsingh1298]

once you read of a lot of books of a similar kind; the words, the phrases, and the ideas sort of recur a lot . As such, that helps in reading books faster. I am a slow reader when it comes to literature and fantasy but much faster when reading sci-fi, science/maths, and philosophy.

[@hassjackspirit8879]

@@Sam_on_KZbin that's great man i always need to read a book multiple times before getting the whole content of the book

[@kircheis6117]

Lmao at University your easily forced to read between 6-12 books a semester, at least that's my experience as a history major. It's really not as bad as you'd think when it's being enforced/is mandatory

[@desperadox7565]

I'm sure I read around 1000 books before I turned 23. (That was the time before the internet and with only 3 TV programs though)

[@Detdet123]

I was literally just wishing you’d post a book-related video and now I believe in the law of attraction.

[@emrerdem915]

OMG me too

[@marksandsmith6778]

You should be CS Girlfriend. Can we vote on it?

[@richardbradley1532]

Divine intervention? 😂

[@Detdet123]

@@marksandsmith6778 Good thinking. You’re going to be best-man in our wedding

[@Detdet123]

@@richardbradley1532 cupid? Yes

[@Kevin-cy2dr]

This is literally my dream. A home full of wisdom 📚📜

[@arpitkatre2748]

Same..

[@happymaskedguy1943]

@@arpitkatre2748Luckily books are fairly cheap, especially second hand!

[@personmcpersonperson2893]

The term "islamophobe" is a cheap attempt to shut down criticism. At least one can use it to spot insecure ideologues

[@Fava_beans]

@Jamil Ebdeen Islam is horror , I came into contact with too many Jihadists where I live and came to realize ISIS is the purest Islam, meh

[@sufiyantauheed691]

@@Fava_beans 🤣🤣

[@manuelfebri7443]

alex going to be a fulltime youtuber is something that im currently waiting for

[@deathnote4171]

He should make Course in KZbin

[@leekuanjiet8435]

@@deathnote4171 Petition for that. I'mma like your comment as a vote XD

[@DarthJarJarEnthusiast]

If someone finds the video mentioned at 1:50 , don’t forget to drop the link :p

[@deepdaddy1208]

Commenting so I'd be notified when the Chad does so

[@noname-dw9te]

.

[@sadhlife]

bump

[@erenrathe4293]

Yep

[@bazzaouimohamed9874]

.

[@LuciferKelly]

That transition into the sponsorship recognition was simply incredible. It was extremely impressive, I did not expect it or see it coming, it was so smooth. You are unbelievably talented when making this videos. Much respect.

[@Dialogos1989]

Proud to say I’ve read about 90% of those already 🥲 Edit: Oh that was only the first shelf 😅

[@samcottle]

Yeah, unlike the dude presenting the video.

[@gingfreecss3808]

@@samcottle you mean to say Alex hasn't read them yet?

[@morbidgirl6808]

And this is not even his complete collection 😅

[@halalpolice7544]

Read the Quran as well as Alex doing it and have many Islamic books in his shelves😁

[@alexcisneros2980]

Jesus where do you find the time? 😅

[@verosaraiva]

Love this! Thanks Alex and good luck with your exams!

[@badgerlife9541]

I’m drooling over your sweet library right now ! 📚😍

[@jhonclarkcaballero237]

Me being eager to read most of these books. Also me, lazy.

[@avestapsy9419]

Alex, thank you so much for this yet another amazing video, it was truly inspirational and motivating. I can recall that I found your channel last year and I am so very happy about that. You are really the example, gentleman and so brave to standing againts others and do the debate. You already made your way but still so many successes and progresses are waiting in your bright future. Wish you health and happiness and best success on your exams. ❤💐

[@mathsandsciencechannel]

great right

[@deveshverma1731]

Hello Alex. This is Devesh Verma from India...I might be as old as your father, but I admire you so much. I admire you for your intellect, your incredible grasp of some very complex issues, your devastating eloquence, and most of all I admire you for your compassion for animals who too possess a central nervous system and can experience pain as terribly as we do. Please try and interview J M Coetzee and Anthony Hopkins who says, 'I don't eat anything that has a mother. Love you, Alex.

[@benz.]

That segue in to the ad was too good lmao

[@arpitkatre2748]

I was waiting for this video for very long time. Thanks for making it....

[@camzfiles5547]

It's encouraging to read whenever you watch someone showing his bookshelf. Thanks Alex for this content. I now added some of those books to my to be read pile.

[@mathsandsciencechannel]

great right

[@Racerdew]

I’m one of those people that enjoy seeing another’s book collection

[@glassmoosehead]

Ah this was so great I loved this! Gave me serious nostalgia for my uni days (fellow philosophy/theology grad) :')

[@mathsandsciencechannel]

love it

[@Bazzo61]

Always revealing to see what is on a person's bookshelf. Facinating collection. Good to see some Larkin.

[@mildredmartinez8843]

A great idea to share your library with us. I'm glad to note that I have read some of the books you have. More podcasters should do this. It makes sense and helps us to look at the personal side of you and to know the references you have used to guide your thinking. Great video.

[@ewanw5654]

The funny part is that if an item is mislabelled in price there is absolutely zero legal obligation to sell it for that price

[@MarkMetEenC]

Company policy probably, was the same at my workplace. Not for legal reasons, but to keep the customers happy.

[@gavintremblay7265]

Got my summer reading list.

[@mathsandsciencechannel]

nice

[@joshuapearson9950]

I love books! Grateful for this. Reminded me of some books I have been needing to buy

[@mathsandsciencechannel]

yep

[@bennytvyt]

I LOVE BOOKSHELF TOURS THANK YOU!

[@wilmeech]

Imagine if when he points to the Bible, he says he had the author of that on the podcast

[@HoratioKJV]

He has because God is everywhere.

[@thesoundbinge]

My day just improved tenfold from this ty king

[@JazzyArtKL]

Fantastic collection, CS!

[@PoetlaureateNFDL]

Thanks for the tour! 😊

[@wordfromabove7176]

Yet another well balanced video. Great to see that Alex reads across the board and unlike a lot of modern atheists, he’s very polite and open minded.

[@BassGoBomb]

You've not debated with religious 'extremists' .. and not all that extremists but just embarrassed by their ignorance .. often not their fault so much as a aprt of their indoctrination. They quickly become personal and abusive .. as my inbox shows.. :-( .. But, 'unlike a lot of modern atheists' .. have you really been watching his videos... If, so, You might agree with me asking: Hw many, really? ...AND .. precisley WHO?

[@husainkhaled8777]

12:11 I love how he just threw that in

[@angela4593]

This bookshelf is my bookshelf...and my library borrowing record. Loved this video. Thank you.

[@EnlightenedDrummer]

Thanks for your uploads

[@jackywacky7322]

gotta say he's growing cuter and cuter

[@oisinoc8533]

So True!

[@tumhalad1]

Yusss!

[@JohnnyPlsCumMe]

Yesss

[@prs_81]

@@JohnnyPlsCumMe bruh

[@annabago8621]

Glad we can all agree on the most important things 😌

[@JustaPhilosophystudent]

Good luck with ur exams Alex! Cant wait to see u at the Vegan Campout btw :p

[@gameeditor6946]

IS IT ONLY ME THAT SEE'S 3 DAYS AGO

[@CosmicSkeptic]

@@gameeditor6946 Patreon supporters get early access!

[@gameeditor6946]

@@CosmicSkeptic THANK YOU FOR THAT INFORMATION SIR LOVE YOU SOO MUCH👉💝👈

[@JohnnyPlsCumMe]

@@CosmicSkeptic sana all

[@rio0819]

Oh my, I love your library, Alex!

[@curiousworldview]

your a legend Mr Skeptic!

[@peterpehlivan157]

Oh YES just what I wanted to watch :3

[@mathsandsciencechannel]

nice

[@mlgfrog2470]

That beard making Alex look like an ancient Greek philosopher.

[@osamaal-farra3026]

Or he's becoming a Muslim brother

[@amaanali9525]

@@osamaal-farra3026 LOLLLL WHY WOULD HE JOIN A FALSE RELIGION NICE 1 M8

[@Fava_beans]

@@osamaal-farra3026 كو . س . أم . النبي

[@furyzenblade3558]

@@osamaal-farra3026 what

[@joaofarias6473]

Love this!

[@Nathan-hs2ut]

Quite helpful and enjoyable. More book videos please!

[@baoduong2203]

Thanks for showing us your books Alex. Im a catholic seminarian that just completed my first year in philosophy. I have so much more to learn!

[@dcsmall1]

This was awesome, I really enjoyed this tour Alex!

[@Wingedmagician]

I found myself smiling writhing like 2 minutes of this video this is super wholesome

[@aryanpandey8262]

This is amazing 😍

[@jc-wx5oo]

I am one of those people who wants to know what lives on your bookshelves. I feel seen.

[@aidancoll919]

clicked immediately, thank you so much

[@CedanyTheAlaskan]

Glad to get some great recommendations. I would have gotten into reading books like these if I just knew what there was to read, so thanks! God bless

[@hmspain52]

The image of you taking philosophy college courses is kinda funny. Professors must LOVE having you in class /s. I would LOVE to take a class taught by you, but will have to settle for watching each and every KZbin video you make!

[@suryat5785]

Someone please find that clip of 17 year old Alex

[@user-ko9tc1go3h]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXy7gal4rLaarqc

[@thomasgarman6353]

Natural Theology Book review kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpPXoq2HiLWIjs0

[@Danny-ql2it]

I remember you had the fault in our stars in the background, which i thought was hilarious compared to your other books, would have liked to see you explaining how and why exactly did you buy it 😅, good video though loved it

[@Silksh]

Damn! That would be quite a video.

[@tylerprim3559]

I came to your channel yesterday to see where you’ve been. I’ve been pleasantly surprised the day after.

[@mathsandsciencechannel]

yep.lol

[@visage123456]

Fascinating collection!

[@mathsandsciencechannel]

great right

[@ladyliberty417]

I feel I’ve watched you grow up Alex!! Your mind is on full speed here and it’s lovely!! Thanks for this video showing us all your books ( so far) - make room for more❣️

[@mathsandsciencechannel]

great

[@martifingers]

I was interested in you having two copies of Freakonomics. A friend used to have two copies of "Studies of Twins" side by side in their bookshelf. BTW I do hope that "The Worm at the Core" is amongst your other volumes...

[@annabago8621]

Well, time to feel very underaccomplished. Also time to sit my ass down and read. Thank god it's the summer and school doesn't actually stop me from educating myself anymore :,) Anyways, I'm greatful for ur existence man, you're a real inspiration 💖

[@aysoodaagh3167]

Good luck dear ((((:

[@salahshinigamiamv9814]

Good luck with your exam, inchallah you'll do great

[@BrotherMarkus]

Yay, book tour!

[@UltimateIrishRebel]

7:00 that's interesting. I assume the law is the same in the UK, but here in Ireland, just because a product is mislabeled doesn't mean they have to sell it to you for the price advertised. The displayed price is an "invitation to treat", or an invitation to the customer to make an offer which can then be accepted or rejected by the shopkeeper. I guess he was just being nice though? :)

[@divinefemmina2160]

I enjoyed this so much thanks for sharing I’m so glad I’m not the only one with unread books 😂

[@The8BitPianist]

That transition to the sponsor was smooth af

[@Jakecmuir]

Do they have you reading much continental philosophy in your degree? I saw the Camus but where is Kant, Hegel, Marx, Derrida, Foucault, Barthes, Lacan, Althusser, Deleuze, Badiou, Butler, Zizek, etc. ?

[@bellumthirio139]

Half the people you listen are charlatans, why would a professor want you to read them

[@alberthamouche4499]

@@bellumthirio139 so you think those philosophers are charlatans?

[@olivercroft5263]

Noice, healthy salad bowl to go with the fork of good rational inquiry

[@bellumthirio139]

@@alberthamouche4499 I said half, and most the charlatans in that list openly admit it

[@morbidgirl6808]

He already stated that this not his complete collection. I've seen more books of his collection in other videos and they aren't in this video.

[@MamaAteistka]

I'm 46 and have read very little of it☹. I wish my parents or someone influenced me more toward reading this kind of stuff, its fascinating, I regret I discovered it so late.

[@halalpolice7544]

It’s never too late. Start reading Quran and any other religious books. Good luck

[@tuneboyz5634]

ur just 46 lmao

[@smuthern]

Pretend you’ll live till 92 and get started now

[@zxcvbnm3657]

right into the signed books lmao you're the real g

[@Cinephileofmany]

Beautiful collection there. Aghhh, so much to read.

[@mathsandsciencechannel]

great right

[@TJMisfit]

I love your library, man, I've seen both your book recommendation videos and I've read a few of the ones included in them. Still need to read Animal Liberation and some more Orwell...

[@dylanrichardson199]

If you read animal liberation, make sure you get the most recent edition. I got the 2nd edition and was halfway through before I realized.

[@TJMisfit]

@@dylanrichardson199 Wasn't aware that there were discrepancies between editions? Thanks for the heads up.

[@simonroper4713]

I like where Alex’s mind is. Truely a noble wonderful human. I am rich just being alive at the same time as Alex. His argument for animal rights should be textbook at colleges. This man is truely beautiful, wonderful and I am so lucky to get to hear his voice. Thanks Alex

[@mathsandsciencechannel]

nice

[@kimochi5009]

Uhhh

[@markharkey3279]

You’re awesome!

[@faithlessfather]

Great book collection!

[@thomasgarman6353]

Natural Theology Book review kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpPXoq2HiLWIjs0

[@siim605]

This is almost exactly what my bookshelves would look like if I didn't have severe ADD that bars me from being able to focus/concentrate while reading.

[@mathsandsciencechannel]

yep

[@oliverhardman3513]

I fell you man, I have technically been reading Bertrand's history of philsophy for nearly a year now. God help us.

[@siim605]

@@oliverhardman3513 I bought Dawkins' "God Delusion" when I was 17, which was for a long time the only book I owned. I'm 24 now, and still haven't come even remotely close to finishing it. I just cannot focus for the life of me, and no, it doesn't matter whether a book is difficult/contains jargon, or if it's an accessible/layman one.

[@grahamashe9715]

In most parts of the world, those bookshelves could cost you your job or even your life.

[@Yuki_fan1]

Name 5 countries

[@Ahmed-ef6ss]

Any super conservative muslim country lol

[@Yuki_fan1]

@@Ahmed-ef6ss Name 5 please

[@stenarsk6877]

@@mischievouslettuce Indonesian here, can confirm. Not sure about malaysia though, they are not that bad anymore

[@stenarsk6877]

@@mischievouslettuce oh ok. Havent heard about that. I currently live in indonesia with a religious family. So far the most thought provoking books in my bookshelves are Nietzsche's beyond good and evil, and Nick Lane's The Vital Question. And nobody realizes because only I speak english 😂

[@technofreak39]

Ohhh I am hyped for the full time youtuber time soon

[@unicyclist97]

Some great books, I have read many of them but still aspire to read more.

[@electronmess]

I fell in love with books just now in my mid-twenties while I also own a Kindle. I can't but wonder about the ethics of buying books vs e-books. 🤔

[@mathsandsciencechannel]

great right

[@cyril8084]

I just started learning Philosophy 20 hours ago and then the very next hour this came out.

[@captainna2133]

So where did you start. I can help you out lol😁😁

[@jameskennedy721]

Always an interesting show .

[@adrenalinestairz5068]

Reading is something that I enjoy. I love to learn. I read books about the mind and medical stuff. I have something that can't be taught I'm creative. I'm always thinking outside of the box. Rather than using logic, I go by my gut feelings.

[@JohnnyHofmann]

Wow, cool collection, Alex. Do you ever read any stoicism like Epicurus, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca etc.?

[@ThePathOfEudaimonia]

We can see "On the Shortness of Life" by Seneca in his collection, but I hope he has read some Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius as well! PS. Epicureanism (Epicurus) is another philosophy.

[@6.183]

The beard looking in point my fellow skeptic

[@parkertrager4849]

YESSSSSSS I AM SO EXCITED

[@ChrisChoi123]

samee

[@ChrisChoi123]

it's a perfect video for u cuz u collect so many books

[@patricksarama4963]

Your book shelf is humbling

[@JT-tm5vj]

Someone give me a link for the question to Dawkins!!

[@CosmicSkeptic]

Never

[@JohnnyPlsCumMe]

Awts gege

[@Creator-zo1wf]

Amazing video (as always)! Just wondering...have you read any other books on politics like State and Revolution or like the Communist Manifesto? Thanks

[@yoda1919]

That ad slip was smooth af 😂

[@iamaghost7971]

The wait has come to an end.

[@chrisohanlon69]

Nice to see that some young people are still interested in 1st editions, signings, books as beautiful things.

[@IshaaqNewton]

I came to his channel 1 year later. And a lot of things changed. :|

[@IshaaqNewton]

@Ahmed Hossam May Allah guide him. But I don't expect it sooner. Skeptic Atheists are hard to be revert as there's no rigorous proof of any religion. You can only compare religions on preservation and authenticity.

[@AtheismLeadsToIrrationality]

@@IshaaqNewton Aameen

[@Anon-uv9mj]

إن شاء الله he will be guided Also ofc there is proof, but ultra skepticism rejects a lot of the evidence, some people even reject their own evidence, which is self evident but i (personally) wouldn’t know what ‘proof’ to use against that. Doesn’t mean there is no proof of existence, ultra skepticism is basically like being too detached from the reality.

[@IshaaqNewton]

@@Anon-uv9mj In case you didn't know, I am a hyper-skeptic myself. I doubt almost everything including my own existence 🥶 But I am a Muslim 😁

[@Anon-uv9mj]

@@IshaaqNewton i had in the past somewhat struggled with it, I’m better now الحمد لله . Make dua and may Allah heal you. It’s a dangerous thing honestly and i think its only the result of being too detached from reality and other people. I’d say that just making dua, spending a lot of time with other people and in nature and just listening to the recitation of Quran is very helpful. (Try all that) In contrast pondering too much over philosophical arguments and isolating oneself from other people and spending more time on the phone than outside of it used to make it worse for me. And it may be not satisfactory for you to kinda stop looking too deep into philosophy, but honestly by continuing it’s just you engaging in every thought satan puts in your mind. There is the natural disposition to know that killing is wrong (and this is why many atheists still hold on to this, despite the fact that atheism leads to nihilism) but if some people spend too much time in isolation or with murderers they may start not seeing anything wrong with killing. Same applies to everything else, if a person doubts their own existence it’s just going too far from reality. And I honestly don’t know what logical argument to give someone who doubts their own self. The only thing that worked for me was noticing my own problem soon enough and just being like ‘what’s the point’ what’s the point of doubting it, there can only be harm to going down that road, and so i literally just ‘gave up’ the concept of ultra skepticism. And by the will of Allah I’m doing better now and i just feel more in touch with reality. There is no logical argument i personally can form, but just that one themselves should turn back soon enough if they are at the point of doubting themselves, there can only be benefit from giving up on ultra skepticism. Plus ultra skepticism is also one of those things like postmodernism which are internally contradictory. Like to conclude that one is ultra skeptic or to just conclude that ‘you doubt your own existence’ to just come to that conclusion you have to trust the ability of your brain to make conclusion, which itself is doubted by ultra skeptics. It’s basically that you need faith in your rational faculties in order to doubt or to make any conclusions, or the ‘doubt’ itself will be of no meaning. I hope i articulated that properly, i do realize this comment is a bit all over the place. But remember you lose nothing by giving up philosophy, it’s only satan that is stopping you. Just try it and only once your vision is cleared you will realize how your position was wrong (just like a murderer may not see that they are wrong, no matter how many arguments are presented, but they will only acknowledge it once they are in touch with reality again) and that can only happen by the will of Allah, so make dua. And may He guide you.

[@age-freerkbokma1223]

Nice to see Hans Küng on your shelf. He was a legend.

[@mathsandsciencechannel]

great

[@henryherbert]

Wow I remember having that introductory book to metaethics when I studied Philosophy. The cover art brought back memories

[@toussaid5340]

I HIGHLY recommend Culture and Imperialism by Edward Said

[@rafayshakeel4812]

I am really happy you are studying about Islam 🙂 Keep up the great work

[@HasanKhan-iu7ge]

Yeah, I was hoping he would read the Quran.

[@rafayshakeel4812]

@@HasanKhan-iu7ge Maybe he is reading the Qur'an and hasn't finished it yet 🙂

[@HasanKhan-iu7ge]

@@rafayshakeel4812 Yeah, I hope so. It is disappointing that many of these atheists seem to act like they know a lot about Islam and yet haven't read the Quran. (Lawrence Krauss, Richard Dawkins, etc.)

[@rafayshakeel4812]

@@HasanKhan-iu7ge I agree, Hasan 🙂 In Islam, we are not supposed to hate anyone, but I have negative feelings towards Mr. Richard Dawkins 😣 I really don't like this person. The Qur'an is undeniable and no-one can prove it wrong. Mr. Richard Dawkins associates Christianity with Islam, even though there is no comparison between these 2 religions. Only if Allah ( SWT ) gives Hidayaat ( Guidance ) to Mr. Dawkins to accept Islam. He is exactly 80 years old right now and I want him to accept Islam. May Allah ( SWT ) grant everyone a long and healthy life 🙂

[@terryboot7777]

True about the dangers of horse riding, from a rider. That artwork on Professor Dawkins is wonderful. Alex is fab. So clever. And tolerant.

[@JudgeDredd010]

Liked for that smooth transition at the end there 😂

[@mathsandsciencechannel]

yep

[@GrassesOn97]

Have you read (or ever wanted to read) more existentialist authors like Camus, Sartre, Kierkegaard, Max Stirner, or (my favorite) Nietzsche? Personally, I’d recommend Beyond Good and Evil, Ecce Homo, Thus Speaks Zarathustra, and Human, All Too Human from Nietzsche as well as Camus’ “The Rebel” and “Resistance, Rebellion, and Death”.

[@benroddick9763]

Camus' myth of Sisyphus is a great absurd existentialist book ! Short read too

[@GrassesOn97]

@@benroddick9763 there’s an edition that includes his other (shorter) essays that came out around that time as well.

[@SouthPark333Gaming]

That Schopenhouer joke was below you. I enjoyed the rest of the video, though :-)

[@kayleehayashi]

I don’t think it was a joke

[@WebHackmd]

It is not even historically true, had plenty of women experiences.

[@IheartDogs55]

Good luck in your exams. I only started following you a couple of months before you announced your veganism. I will wait with anticipation for your full time YT gig.

[@mindE10101]

Lol thank you for showing us your collection of famous-people's-signatures ❤️