# #83 Answering (Almost) Every Objection to the Fine-Tuning Argument

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Podcast: [The Uncertainty Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-uncertainty-podcast-7089022)
Published: 2026-05-07T18:55:13+00:00
Episode link: https://mileskdonahue.substack.com/p/84-answering-almost-every-objection
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## Resource

The great, the one, the only Joseph C. Schmid returns to the podcast to offer a comprehensive reply to (almost) every objection to the fine-tuning argument for theism. Ever worried about puddles? Inverse gamblers? Stalking horses? Boltzmann Brains? Alex Malpass? Well, fear no more: we define, describe, and dispel (or defend!) all these concerns and more. Not gonna lie guys, this is one of my favorite discussions so far. Hats off to Joe for being 10/10 great. Video of this interview is available on YouTube . To support the channel, do please oh please consider donating, either via PayPal or Buy Me a Coffee . Follow me on X because you’re awesome . EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:45 #1 The puddle analogy refutes the FTA 00:05:49 #2 Other forms of life are possible! 00:08:58 #3 The multiverse explains fine-tuning 00:53:08 #4 Electrons in love 01:16:06 #5 We couldn't have observed a non-fine-tuned universe 01:21:09 #6 Maybe the constants are metaphysical necessary! 01:33:38 #7 Our universe is hostile to life 01:42:00 #8 Alex Malpass and the stalking horse objection 01:47:54 #9 We cannot get a grip on divine psychology Get full access to Miles K. Donahue at mileskdonahue.substack.com/subscribe

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