Big Questions About the Human Being - Episode 1 | Science and Religion: How Can We Know Anything at All?

Big Questions About the Human Being: Bioscience and Islam in Dialogue Hosted by Dr. Aasim Padela  In this opening episode, Dr. Aasim Padela introduces the focus of our inaugural podcast series – an exploration of the deepest questions about human existence.   From evolution, artificial intelligence, and human consciousness to transhumanism, free will, and even extraterrestrial life, this series brings leading scholars and thinkers from across the world into dialogue at the intersection of philosophy, science, and theology.   Drawing on his own professional and academic journey – from Islamic seminary to biomedical engineering studies and as a practicing emergency medicine doctor– Dr. Padela reflects on how religion and science need not be kept in separate boxes, and why the integration of knowledge and ideas matters for understanding ourselves,  our place in the universe and in shaping our future.   What you’ll hear in this episode:  ● The story behind the podcast series  ● How bioscientific and religious views on human being can intersect  ● Why epistemology and humility matter in the pursuit of knowledge  ● A preview of upcoming conversations with experts from Cambridge, Oxford, Malaysia, Turkey, Oman, and beyond.  Join us as we begin this global conversation on the biggest questions about the mystery of humanity..   Subscribe to follow the series and not miss an episode!  A Podcast by The Medic and The Mufti    A production of The Initiative on Islam and Medicine (II&M)   #Bioscience #Islam #Philosophy #ScienceAndReligion #BigQuestions #podcast

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