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Bob Gardner

  • Can You Trust the Explanation?

Can You Trust the Explanation?

Monday 10th November 2025

Explore life's mysteries with Bob Gardner as he questions scientific explanations and personal beliefs in this engaging episode.
28 minutes
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Questioning the Answers: Are Explanations Enough?

Episode Overview

  • Questioning scientific explanations can lead to deeper understanding.
  • Languages evolve from complex to simpler forms over time.
  • Having all the answers may not bring satisfaction or joy.
  • Personal beliefs should be questioned and examined.
  • Embracing life's mysteries can lead to a more fulfilling experience.
"Just because you have an explanation doesn't make it true."
What if you could have all the answers, but still feel lost? In this engaging episode of 'Alive and Free', Bob Gardner and Lee dive into the fascinating topic of explanations—both scientific and personal. While cruising through Texas, they ponder the limits of what science can explain, from the origins of language to the mysteries of life itself.
With a touch of humour and a lot of curiosity, they question whether having a neat explanation for everything really makes life better. Lee shares his thoughts on language as a counter-argument to evolution, pointing out how languages like Latin started complex and became simpler over time. The duo also tackles big questions about scientific theories, like the age of the Earth and the existence of God.
Bob brings up a friend who created petrified wood in just four days, challenging long-held beliefs about geologic time. But it's not just about science. The hosts encourage listeners to reflect on their own explanations for life's challenges. Just because you think you know why things are the way they are, doesn't mean you're right. Bob's own journey through addiction and recovery has taught him that life's mysteries often hold more value than any explanation.
So, are you ready to question what you think you know? Maybe it's time to embrace the unknown and find beauty in life's mysteries. After all, isn't life more thrilling when it leaves you a little bit puzzled?
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