Street Epistemology: Maritza (2) | Student Demands Evidence (Consistency)
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Summary: Maritza returns for another chat, this time, to explore her belief that spirits of our loved ones don't immediately leave us after they die, and can often get thirsty in the process.
Personal Note: Maritza, in the six years or so since I've been interviewing people, rarely have I met anyone as open and honest about their views as you. Would you please contact me privately so that we can coordinate at least one more talk together? Thank you again for participating in these chats with me, helping others see what it means to value truth, and the crucial importance of doing so.
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Recorded: 26 April 2019
Released: 4 July 2019
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Explanation: 00:50
First Chat Re-Cap: 02:08
Claim (What): 03:02, 04:04
Repeating: 03:35, 03:56, 04:33, 04:46, 05:55, 06:44, 09:12, 10:44, 13:09, 14:39
Clarification: 03:56, 11:34
Sentence-Finishing: 03:56, 21:34
Modeling: 05:21
Assessing Commitment: 05:29
Belief Scale: 05:21, 12:15
Aporia: 10:03, 11:14, 15:52
Justification (Why): 06:18,06:53, 09:53, 13:17
Pausing: 07:59, 09:45, 11:17, 13:17, 13:36, 14:01
Reassurance: 08:43
Resetting: 09:37, 11:38
Method (How): 15:22
Challenging: 08:10, 10:22, 11:14, 13:17
Footsteps: 14:03, 22:20
Charity: 15:08
Recap: 19:58, 20:56
Closing: 21:47
Outro: 22:27
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Explanation: 00:50
First Chat Re-Cap: 02:08
Claim (What): 03:02, 04:04
Repeating: 03:35, 03:56, 04:33, 04:46, 05:55, 06:44, 09:12, 10:44, 13:09, 14:39
Clarification: 03:56, 11:34
Sentence-Finishing: 03:56, 21:34
Modeling: 05:21
Assessing Commitment: 05:29
Belief Scale: 05:21, 12:15
Aporia: 10:03, 11:14, 15:52
Justification (Why): 06:18,06:53, 09:53, 13:17
Pausing: 07:59, 09:45, 11:17, 13:17, 13:36, 14:01
Reassurance: 08:43
Resetting: 09:37, 11:38
Method (How): 15:22
Challenging: 08:10, 10:22, 11:14, 13:17
Footsteps: 14:03, 22:20
Charity: 15:08
Recap: 19:58, 20:56
Closing: 21:47
Outro: 22:27
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Good to see this young lady come to a point where she at least starts to question beliefs foisted upon her by her grannie/so much superstitions/religious beliefs are forced upon young minds by adults- restricting the youth from actively questioning long held fallacies (such as dead spirits get" thirsty"etc.)
That's hilarious. Snakes like you lie and honest people see that...so better luck next time buddy. Using this b.s. as an excuse to try to hit on young girls. Shame on you. 🤣
That's hilarious. Snakes like you lie and honest people see that...so better luck next time buddy. Using this b.s. as an excuse to try to hit on young girls. Shame on you. 🤣
That's hilarious. Snakes like you lie and honest people see that...so better luck next time buddy. Using this b.s. as an excuse to try to hit on young girls. Shame on you. 🤣
That's hilarious. Snakes like you lie and honest people see that...so better luck next time buddy. Using this b.s. as an excuse to try to hit on young girls. Shame on you. 🤣
Personal Note: Maritza, in the six years or so since I've been interviewing people, rarely have I met anyone as open and honest about their views as you. Would you please contact me privately so that we can coordinate at least one more talk together? Thank you again for participating in these chats with me, helping others see what it means to value truth, and the crucial importance of doing so.
Good job - both of you! A really good discussion and Maritza's warm and insightful personality!
Seriously its shocking and refreshing how honest and upfront she is, I can honestly say I woah
You have really helped me rethink my approach and that if the whole atheist movement. You are doing an awesome job and teaching us all an amazing lesson on civil discourse and debating something respectfully. Thank you for your videos.
Maritza made me sub 👍🏻
She’s great! It can be tough facing these truths Maritza. Keep searching and looking.
If everyone was willing to approach their beliefs with as much intellectual honesty as Moritza, just think how much progress we as a species could make toward understanding our universe.
. . . LOL . . . , do you even know what you're doing?
EXACTLY!!
Yeah. I just wanted to comment about how much her honesty about her own beliefs and fallacies impressed me. Seems I am not the only one. That makes me very happy.
Maritza is a prime example of how education, at least in the US and probably elsewhere, is failing people. She is so smart. She is so able to understand quickly and untie mental knots. And, yet, until right now she hasn't been given even the first steps of how to think critically about information. What should be the first step in any education - how to know good information from bad - is simply not in her toolbox yet. The fact that most people we meet on the street can't tell you what evidence is, is astonishing. Way to go, Maritza, for being confident enough to admit when you've been mistaken. That's something to be proud of.
Maybe she’s just now this open BECAUSE of her education. How Bout that?
Jeffrey Isbell From the other videos, how bout no?
Anon YMouse Not sure what you mean. Can you spare a few more words?
Preying on the weak.
It’s so easy to shit on the American educational system without giving real solution. Do you not realize that one of the issues is that the US has to deal with huge socioeconomic disparages and a distinctly and hugely diverse population? I’ve been educated in 3 countries, and yes, though other counties can push the envelope in pushing more advanced courses in high, such as Calc 3, Chem 3, or Physics 3, they do not have to deal with the social problems that we have on the US. So easy to poop without understanding the dynamics within and the huge complexity of the issue.
Maritza is such an intelligent, thoughtful, extraordinary human being.
@@TheWatchernator Everyone is at some point.
You know what I think 99% of people are that way. They just dont to open up about their beliefs because its taboo in polite society.
And beautiful!
I agree! Hopefully she is well. Challenging your beliefs can be difficult but letting go of untrue beliefs can be liberating. At the very least, it can help you to keep from letting personal bias or preconceptions dictate your decisions.
I couldn’t agree more. She is extraordinarily insightful, reflective and open-minded!! A logical brain in nature. And a beautiful person.
as a fifty year old human, I can honestly say this woman is going to do some amazing things in her life. so young, and so thoughtful in her speech. people like this give me great hope for our future.
Might I say maam you're mustache in your profile picture is wonderful.
LMAO! Best line in any of your videos: "I forgot that you do this!"
It was so endearing ❤️
I like Maritza. Everyone likes Maritza. She is trying so hard to be honest with herself and to Anthony.
Same here & b4 I stopped believing in God I started 2 question & do research
Imagine if more people were this tolerant, honest and flexible.
Humanity would be so different and we'd have been able to move on to tackle the bigger problems that aren't man-made.
I don't have enough of a frame of reference for a society where this is the norm, so it's hard to imagine realistically.
Didn't John Lennon sing a song about this in 1971.
I don't know if flexible is the right word. It makes it seem like anytime you would be presented with any belief, you would tend to accept it more easily. Skeptic would be a better word to me
@@tiwoni972mad I'd interpret flexible in context of this comment to mean something like general willingness to openly consider new ideas and ability to change one's mind with relative ease. Like mental plasticity, which tends to (metaphorically) stiffen as we get older.
of course mental flexibility isn't the only important quality for a decent person to have. Integrity of skepticism is key too.
Ian Drury : Nothing to kill or die for, and no religion too.
This interview is a master class in asking your interlocutor a question AND THEN SHUTTING THE HECK UP to make them think about their claim. Seriously, watch Anthony ask an exceptionally good question at 13:20...and then count the number of seconds between Maritza's "Oh shoot!" and when she actually begins her answer. Meanwhile Anthony is *silent* for nearly THIRTY SECONDS--broken only by a friendly laugh--and only actually says something again after a full minute. Well done, sir. Well done!
His style is something I am beyond envious of. Holding the space to allow someone to think and respond honestly without worrying about processing a new question. It's admirable. I'm hooked.
Wow, this made my evenening! I've been using SE techniques in conversations with my mom, who has borderline and believes (among other things) that she can read minds and see dead people. That combined with an extremely low tolerance for frustration. She feels cornered pretty much the instant someone disagrees and has a history of rage fits where she hurts herself. For years I've been just avoiding any confrontations. But after watching your videos I startet to see another way. I ask questions now and I honestly don't try to steer her in any particular direction. I just try to ask the questions I think I should use to investigate my own beliefs and it has pretty much transformed my relationship with her. It has probably not really moved her beliefs even a millimeter. But for the first time since I can remember, I can have an actual conversation with my mother and to be honest, after all these years, I am surprised at how much it actually means to me. Anthony, you have changed my life. Thank you!
Ps: sorry for the wall of text
That's fantastic!
Wonderful. Thanks for sharing that.
CoffeeComputer Oh, that's really inspirational. Thank you.
Finally a comment of value here! thanks!
What a gem Maritza is! She defines having an open mind. Absolutely refreshing.
What a wonderful talk!
Maritza is simply amazing and her willingness to explore her beliefs is exemplary.
I admire her intrepidity for coming back and speak to you knowing full well she would once again leave with many new questions rattling around her mind.
I cannot wait for her to come back for the third piece of the puzzle...
Give us a link of her next round of talk. I will advise her that she has been talking to the serpent.
What better way to celebrate Independence Day than by engaging in some independent critical thinking.
Is that what you call critical thinking?
This is amazing. Maritza is amazing. Anthony is sooooo good! It gave me life!
@Skeptic Psychologist it is an idiom - means "I enjoyed it immensely" or "I liked it very much". I suppose it is quite sub-culture, tho slang from it gains popularity in mainstream quite rapidly.
@Skeptic Psychologist Can also be interpreted as "I had a particularly riveting time/the experience was rather sensational and/or transformative."
It's really sad that part 3 never materialized... loved this conversation; had me thinking about my approaches to other people
Maritza, you are awesome at this. Your honesty is much appreciated.
“Education: the path from cocky ignorance to miserable uncertainty.”
― Mark Twain
What an absolutely beautiful talk! The honesty is so fresh and heartwarming. Well done the both of you.
The most thoughtful, amazing young lady. You can see her thinking in an honest,questioning way. Best SE interviewee ever.
The world needs more people like Maritza. It is rare to see people get their beliefs questioned to the point of having to re-evaluate them while keeping a level head and not getting overly emotional or offended by having the beliefs questioned. Maritza is incredible for not only allowing her beliefs to be questioned but for also taking the information in and using it to her benefit.
Kudos to this girl. She's willing to question her beliefs. That is a sign of deep reflection and intelligence. Thank you for sharing.
I love watching her face. She is working hard at making sure she understands. it is fantastic!
You can see the magnificent mind at work. She is truly gifted with a sharp intellect and it will take her far in life. She deserves the best.
Maritza is an example of what I used to think was common, but now realise is rare, individual who finds it an enjoyable activity to examine something and also get enjoyment from changing one’s mind.
"After talking to you; no I do not. Because you've shown me that my evidence isn't as concrete as I thought it was to be." You can't ask for a better result from SE!!
Honestly? Maritza is AMAZING! I wish I'd been half as smart as she is when I was her age. And as fearlessly honest with myself. Hope for humanity restored! Thank you, Maritza! Thank you, Anthony.
So good!!! Hope there's an episode 3! She's definitely smarter than me... I really wonder if I would've answered like that 10 years ago... She thinks very high level on the spot. Very well facilitated by great questions. You did a great job as well, Anthony.
This girl is awesome.
and not because of any agreements and disagreements of my own with her tentative conclusions, but just because of the awesome attitude she has toward openly considering challenging things, and being so readily honest with herself. That knack for intellectual humility even with personal/emotional subjects should serve her well. It's a very special trait and allows for a good heuristic that more people need to learn.
Seeing Maritza's mind opening is a beautiful thing. She really gets it, smart or what! The truth will set you free Maritza.
That she is able to interrogate her beliefs in an open and honest way says something very fundamental about how brave she is. Folks often shut down when they feel the discomfort of defending something like “spirits”, but she never sounded defensive.
Great stuff!
This could be the best street epistemological trilogy in the world, I really hope there is a part 3. Maritza appears to be really kind and honest, really enjoyed the two talks.
Anthony, this is very inspirational. In stead of telling people they are wrong and why they are wrong, you just offer them the tools and space to explore for themselves. It is both very respectfull and effective!
That's how the SE game is played.
"I'm claiming my evidence to be that because I believe in it so much, when in reality, the evidence I have is something that you could shift to say it's anything." This video is almost 5 years old and I am still so moved by the honesty and open mindedness here.
It’s timeless, really.
It must have been so tempting to immediately say that she has the burden of evidence for her claim. You solved that in a great way, Anthony. Your questions are so refined now I’m in total awe. And like others already stated: Maritza is a great person. I wish I was as open-minded and curious as she is. I’m pretty sure I hold beliefs that are not true, although I strive not to.
She has an early life commitment to truth.
The hardest issue to face...when searching for truth (even more so than finding the truth)...is facing a sense of shame when you discover you were wrong in your belief or you've been mislead ( perhaps for a whole lifetime)into a belief or you've invested yourself into making a fallacy the truth (belief) in either a necessary or unnecessary fantasy world...to maintain comfort and/or relationships with others that do the same. Self-shame...rightful or otherwise...is a tall obstacle to climb and conquer.
Yet it is the closest obstacle.
You says "I've been interviewing people, rarely have I met anyone as open and honest about their views as you.".
Yes this young girl is wonderful: this openness is so incredible and she answers some of your difficult questions so quickly. Maritza's intelligence is clear!
I love her ! :)
Hopes 3rd parts !
She is back
My favorite person hands down.
There is so much hope for the future right there.
You know what else is a necessary ingredient to rethink your beliefs? Humility. Maritza is clearly a humble person who knows that she is human and she can be mistaken, and that does not diminish who she is, but on the contrary, it helps her better herself and her world view.
I cannot overstate how inspiring she is that our youth in the world today have a lot more promise than you’d think by seeing them through the lens of social media and pop culture. She’s a shining gem and I hope she goes far and prospers. She damn well deserves to!
I am SO IMPRESSED with you, Maritza! Keep questioning everything! You have an amazing intellect.
It's more her willingness to be honest with herself and not let her emotions overtake her intellect that is extraordinary IMO.
So beautiful to see someone with an open mind and willing to challenge their beliefs.
I just recently learned about your channel and Street Epistemology and just wanted to say that these videos alone have significantly raised my hope in humanity.
Oh my gosh! I haven't seen anyone as intellectually honest as Maritza. She's an amazing person. Wow!
Bravo sir...Bravo. I saw your snippets of this talk in your presentation you did recently about the turning point for atheism and have waited to see the whole convo...and wow it did not disappoint. @Maritza: Thank you. Thank you for being so open and honest and allowing Anthony(and thus the rest of the world) to film you while he gives you the critical thinking tools to analyze how and why you hold your beliefs. I wish we could somehow extract that particular trait you have that allows you to be honest with yourself and spread it
around the world....this world would be a much much better place.
On a side note: Anthony...my man...you have come a long loooong way from your first few years of doing SE...your technique is a joy and wonder to behold...and so many times your line of questioning(not just in this video but in alot of your recent ones) caught me by surprise..I still have so much to learn, thank you for doing what you are doing.
Sir Belphegory I think you might be referring to my talk to the American Humanist Association. But no matter-I am glad the longer discussion exceeded your expectations. Wouldn’t it be great if more people approached their views as honestly and open as Maritza did? Thanks also for the kind words about the improvement you’ve seen over the years-I’m optimistic people can watch me struggle and grow and then leapfrog ahead when they find themselves in a situation where they can begin employing SE. Thanks for your feedback.
@@magnabosco210 I just went back and checked, your totally correct sir...my bad! Indeed It would. Yep I get into discussions all the time with my fellow colleagues at work (I am the only atheist) and I find myself getting angry and voice starts to rise and I get caught alot of the time going off down a rabbit hole to prove a point..hence your calm indirect method of analyzing is where I want to be. I've been a subscriber for over 3 years now, and have seen about 90% of your vids and I have the Atheos app which I purchased which I am battling through.
comments: Maritza is amazing and intellectually honest, wow, actually props to her
me: damn, i wanted to say that but apparently everyone already appreciates her honesty, now what am i gonna do?
But seriously, i can only wish all people on Earth would be like her when it comes to discussing thoughts and criticism, I really expected some defensive walls to come up as I see so often, but it was just silence and thinking it through.. Wow.
Amazing talk. She is extremely intellectually honest whit her belief and the fundations of her beliefs
I should be less confrontational like Anthony Magnabosco !!! Great talk as always
That "Oh, shoot." @13:29 was the highlight of the clip, you led her there perfectly, Anthony. As I said on Pt. 1, Maritza seems uniquely capable of introspection and honest self-reflection, great find.
What a delightfully honest young woman!
I'm REALLY looking forward to your next convo with Maritza!
First, Maritza is an amazing person. She will learn about the REAL world very very fast. And Anthony, excellent conversation! I am gonna watch your tutorials and pick up some of the technic.
@Skeptic Psychologist Yes the latter.
"Wow. That was a fucking good talk." Yes, it was. Very much so.
She forgot that that's what Anthony does ... and she values it...
She's great! Always leaving the talk questioning ... I'm looking forward to the third...
She's the first person I've seen where I started to feel a little bad about the prospect of her losing her "comforting" belief. She's so sweet and personable, I really feel for her.
Wow! This talk had me smiling throughout and left me feeling warm and fuzzy in my heart muscle. Maritza is awesome and so are you, Anthony. Thank you for what you're doing.
Any news from Maritza ? I'm waiting for the third talk she's really amazing and interresting !
These talks are amazing. I think we are all a little impassioned with this beautiful mind. Thank you so much Anthony.
What an absolutely amazingly brave young lady.
Everyone thinks differently... what I enjoy about these videos though, is watching people walked through a critical thinking process, many don’t normally employ.
The intellectual honesty here from Maritza is so refreshing. What a world we would live it if everyone shared this honesty. Wonderful conversation
Best part was when she tried to adjust herself so she was in the shot. And her smile, it is really contagious. I love her.
I love Maritza's passion for truth. I really hope to see her get that third puzzle piece and maybe start on a new set. She is very intelligent and honest.
Maritza is AWESOME! I appreciate her ability to be honest in that she may have arrived at the wrong conclusion, and used bad epistomology. This was a really, really great discussion. Well done, both of you!
What a smart lady! Well done Anthony, great questions!Matthew
It's absolutely fascinating to see the honest intellectual path Maritza is taking. Thank you both for taking the time.
Well, that was wonderful on both sides. Pity we can't all be so open minded and lacking in pretension.
I watched her first video on Tuesday and really wanted to see what happened if/when she came back. After about 10 minutes of searching I was disappointed to see that there was no follow-up... so last night, I prayed to Zeus that there would be a part 2 - and then today, this popped up on my news feed! All hail Zeus for answering my prayer!
Great talk! Can’t wait for part 3!
She's definitely going to do great things (belief)
This is a person who enjoys a challenge and is very honest and open with herself in an extremely uncommon way. People talk the talk about open-mindedness, but here's the walk.
I wish her luck. If you read this, I actually find this inspirational Maritza, so thank you, and Anthony of course, for doing these interviews. I look forward to the third.
Maritza, you came out of the starting blocks at a full sprint! Well done! You are going to go far and learn so much in the years ahead. Please do your best to remain patient with those who cannot adapt and develop as quickly as you. They will need your help.
She's amazing! I can't wait for the yellow piece.
Anthony, you have such a gentle way with people. Thank you for doing what you do. You are a bright star shining light on truth. Keep up the great work.
Blake Clough Thanks. That’s very kind.
What an amazing talk. Maritza is wonderful, smart, open, courageous, and honest. Stellar young lady.
What a beautiful honest young lady.
To value truth is brave, a bravery that comes with no social reward, in fact she may have lost comfort and peace of mind to see it.
Good luck to her.
It’s funny, I was told the other day that the house I live in, particularly my bedroom, is “haunted” by an old man - a friendly ghost. I pooh-poohed the idea. But last night, when everyone but me in the house were fast asleep, I heard the door at the bottom of the attic stairs close _by itself_ and the sound of footsteps pace along the hallway outside my bedroom, then fade off. Back in the day, the corridor that ends in a wall by my bedroom used to be open through the building next door.
If I was spirit-minded, I might have found that convincing. But it was only a brief draught that pushed the door shut and the footsteps were just the bass from a passing car. It was interesting that it coincided with having watched this video.
Maritza, you are my hero. You are willing to be fearlessly honest and question things without posturing, ego or pretense. You are an exemplar par excellence of your generation, and you seem so kind and warm-hearted. I wish you all the good, success and kindness in the world.
Maritza and Anthony, I admire the honest and open conversation you are having!
The world would be a much better place if more people learn to communicate like this!
I love this girl. If only everybody was as honest and open.
YOU! I've seen you before... on political channels... hmmmmmmmm...... HMMMMMMMMMMMM
Yes, I'm late to this commentary and I'm saying nothing new, but Maritza's honesty and willingness to question herself is totally admirable.
It truly is. Thanks for watching.
This Maritza is really hard work but Mr M's patience pays off in the end, and her good nature and the fact that she does seem to have an enquiring mind and some mental integrity (unlike so many people with indoctrinated faith in things) does get her moving in the right direction eventually. She still has a lot to learn about logic and reason and it is quite astonishing (though not unusual perhaps) that a university student doesn't have any idea about where the burden of proof lies (ie. on those making the initial claim or assertion and not on those asking to see the evidence for the claim). That's what I meant in my comment on the first interview with Maritza when I mentioned that her culture doesn't seem to value truth highly (I meant Yankee culture in general and not the particular sub-culture she comes from) because it appears to me, as an outsider and a foreigner, that a horrifying proportion of US citizens do not understand the concepts of reason or logic and therefore they think that they are entitled to believe in things just because they want to... and this makes for a dangerously irrational and deluded populace.
This skewed attitude towards what beliefs are justified is not found only in the religious (although they are the most numerous and the most dangerously deluded... by far). I have heard highly intelligent and educated people from the sceptical and atheist communities come out with statements that are clearly faith-based and unsupported by any good evidence... it's just that their faith is not from scripture but from other, more secular sources.
I shall look forward to watching Maritza get her third piece of the puzzle and hopefully completing her journey to rationalism, and becoming a fully thinking and aware individual who understands the difference between good evidence on the one hand and personal feelings and unjustified preconceptions on the other.
Amazing chat and i have to agree with all the comments complementing maritza on her honesty and openness and general amzing personness. Great work by you too anthony, the thought you put into each question and the relaxed pace really shows your amazing skills. Can't wait for the next one. Could be the number one SE chat on the net.
When Chi Alpha Kyle was talking about humility, I'm sure he had no idea what he was talking about. This girl definitely knows what humility means and she is not afraid to face it. What an amazing, honest and authentic human being she is. I wish there was more than just the two episodes with her.
Anthony, you're sign off at the end couldn't have summed up the video any better. Both of Maritza's talks with you were so refreshing to see someone giving honest, introspective answers. She's been such a good sport, and I hope you both are able to get the 3rd interview.
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Man, a freakin' good talk!
This is a true testament of how Street Epistemology can help people if they are just open to it and honest with themselves.
The look on her face when she realized that the conclusions that she arrived at might have been wrong is priceless.
I’m floored by how honest and non-defensive Maritza is. She doesn’t even break a sweat. I could only hope to be as receptive to having my beliefs questioned as she is. Bravo to you both on an excellent conversation.
How do you not jump for joy when it finally clicks! you are doing amazing work my friend!
Always encouraging to see this level of intellectual honesty.
Maritza, come back for the yellow piece!
Anthony, maybe the best talk yet.
Awesome, round two already. This should be good.
Edit: That was great.
The leprechaun example was brilliant. Maritza is easily your best interview. I think they are definitely staying on your top 20 forever.
Still waiting for part 3. Maritza, You have to get the yellow piece! (Thanks for letting us listening to this great conversation!)
Would that be great?
@@magnabosco210 Yep, for sure! 🙂
Oh, she is so amazing! I absolutely adore her for her openness to questioning her beliefs and the intelligence to do so with a little guidance. Can't wait to see her claim the third piece.
It’s really nice when people can be honest with themselves like THAT.
I appreciate Maritza's open-mindedness and willingness to reflect.
Questioning ones beliefs can be up-ending to ones sense of self. Learning how to question all that we've been conditioned to believe is both a powerful gift, and a frightening realization.
Shedding conditioned beliefs is helpful (potentially necessary) in the building of your own beliefs.
Great job to you both!
Oh, Maritza is instantly very likable! Nice, articulate young woman. It is really delightful to watch her thinking about her believes honestly and unafraid. I compliment your ability to set a path of intelligent questions leading up to educated conclusions. It is also to praise Maritza to be able to apply reason. She seems to be a very pleasant person to spend time with.
I think I’m in love. With both of you.
I wonder how much the focus of the first, more abstract chat - on beliefs and the value she places on believing true things over comforting, false things - helped with the progress you made. I.e. maybe using a similar approach - maybe in a more condensed form or something - for all chats would help get over some common hurdles/full-on-barriers to progress.
Mike Jones Yes, there could be something to that. Unfortunately, most all of my talks are one-off encounters so I usually get right to the claim and then revisit truth later if necessary.
Anthony Magnabosco Yeah totally understand. The downside to coming to truth later is their defence mechanisms may already have kicked in, making them less likely to think as rationally as they might before they expose themselves. I was only thinking of using something like that if you were able to condense it into a short ‘primer’, so to speak. I don’t know what form it would take (you’d have a much better chance of thinking of something than me!) but might be worth considering.
Great comment! I was thinking the same: what happens when you ask a person - "What is more important - the truth of a belief?" My guess is that all people with adequate mental health will answer that any belief is pointless if its not true, and they will all choose the truth. This alone can help many people start questioning themself, even before you ask them any further questions :), and it will continuously bug them during the further conversation, and it will force them, in a way, to give more honest answers. Its a good "manipulation".
Shaking a core belief is one of the hardest things you can do. It's a pillar holding up so much of yourself that shaking or god forbid- toppling it can actually hurt. Being completely honest to yourself can be painful but I like to think that in the end you're better off for it. So many props to Maritza, she's awesome!
I rather enjoyed your video today! So much so that I decided to subscribe. I really like epistemology. And the way you go about it is very good. Thank you I will be looking for your other videos.
This was great to listen to. I don't know if there is many people around as willing as her to genuinely question their beliefs, and I'm including myself in that. I would like to hope that I am as willing to look objectively at my believes, but I'm not sure I could do it.
Great talk, and I'm glad she came back very nice.
she’s delightful and has proven to have an open mind. gotta respect her for that.
Beautiful conversation. Beautiful minds.
After having watched the talks with Maritza (and quite a few other from this channel before these two) I am thoroughly and deeply impressed by her. I am stunned.
I don't think I've ever wanted to watch a second interview as badly as I did with Maritza. SHE. IS. AWESOME! Never stop asking questions, Maritza, and I would like to echo all the thoughts below in saying I would love to see you complete your collection of puzzle pieces. Cracking job Anthony.