Is the universe deterministic? Do divine forces care about humanity? We find these answers through the ideas of ancient sages like Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, and others — and the views of movements such as the Pre-Socratics, Epicureans, Stoics, early Christians, Hellenistic Jews, and Gnostics. Our exploration will provide insights for modern times, including for such notions as the Simulation Theory. Astral Guest – Dylan Burns, author of Did God Care? Providence, Dualism, and Will in Later Greek and Early Christian Philosophy, as well as research associate at the Freie Universität Berlin This is a partial show for nonmembers. For the second half of the interview, please become a member or patron at Patreon. This is a partial show for nonmembers. For the second half of the interview, please become a member: http://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/   or patron at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte More information on Dylan: https://fu-berlin.academia.edu/DylanBurns Get the book: https://amzn.to/2EvIDpd Download these and all other shows: http://thegodabovegod.com/ Become a patron and keep this Red Pill Cafeteria growing: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte