Who Is Alex O’Connor?

by Jackson UpmannAnnouncementsFeb 7, 2024

Prepare to have your thinking challenged at LevelUp 2024 as Alex O’Connor and Craig Biddle debate whether morality is subjective (emotion based) or objective (fact based).

Alex is a graduate of philosophy and theology from St. John’s College at Oxford University, and host of the Within Reason Podcast, where he deftly breaks down and evaluates complex philosophic arguments.
His guests and debate opponents have included some of today’s most prominent thinkers, from Richard Dawkins to Neil deGrasse TysonSlavoj Žižek, William Lane Craig, and Ben Shapiro.

With more than 700,000 subscribers on YouTube and over 100,000,000 views, Alex is extremely and increasingly influential. His arguments in this debate will set the standard for the skeptical position on ethics.

Come meet Alex at LevelUp 2024 and hear him give the strongest case in support of the idea that morality is subjective not objective.

Don’t miss your chance to participate in this historic and enlightening event.

Secure your spot now, and be part of the conversation that will define how people think about morality moving forward.

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