In this episode of The IJK Podcast, Imad Jack Karam sits down with Prof. Joshua Rasmussen (Professor of Philosophy at Baylor University) to tackle one of the biggest questions anyone can ask: Why is there something rather than nothing?

We explore whether reality points to an ultimate foundation—something necessary and independent—or whether explanation simply bottoms out in a brute fact.

Whether you are a philosophy enthusiast or simply wish to learn more about the mystery of existence, expect a clear, friendly, and rigorous conversation covering:

-The “something vs. nothing” question (and what counts as an explanation)

-The case for a necessary foundation vs. brute fact or infinite regress

-Why consciousness may be a key clue to ultimate reality

-The strongest objections and where the real debate sits

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