I got this funny and insightful email from listener Pete.
A few years ago Deepak Chopra appeared on Lee Strobel's TV program "Faith Under Fire" opposite Christian apologist Greg Koukl to talk about the "future of faith." Perhaps you guys have seen it… a very instructive exchange, as Deepak Chopra feigns open-mindedness and
Koukl demonstrates a vastly superior grasp of reason and logic.
But one of the funniest exchanges is when Chopra claims to "embrace" his own uncertainty. Actually on several occasions through the interview he champions his willingness to embrace his uncertainty, and points out proudly that in his books he talks about the "wisdom
of uncertainty" and then later mocks Koukl by saying "That's the difference between you and me… you're certain and I'm not." It's quite funny to watch.
Well, I started thinking… "What would Chopra's books look like if he was as uncertain as he claims?" Then I thought it'd be really funny to take a handful of Chopra's titles and alter them to reflect an author who really isn't sure of anything in particular. And so, I did just that. What follows are three of Chopra's book covers, actual vs. "altered", to demonstrate that Chopra's "open-mindedness" is merely a facade. He wants people to believe his way precisely because he thinks he's right… just like the rest of us.
Koukl demonstrates a vastly superior grasp of reason and logic.
But one of the funniest exchanges is when Chopra claims to "embrace" his own uncertainty. Actually on several occasions through the interview he champions his willingness to embrace his uncertainty, and points out proudly that in his books he talks about the "wisdom
of uncertainty" and then later mocks Koukl by saying "That's the difference between you and me… you're certain and I'm not." It's quite funny to watch.
Well, I started thinking… "What would Chopra's books look like if he was as uncertain as he claims?" Then I thought it'd be really funny to take a handful of Chopra's titles and alter them to reflect an author who really isn't sure of anything in particular. And so, I did just that. What follows are three of Chopra's book covers, actual vs. "altered", to demonstrate that Chopra's "open-mindedness" is merely a facade. He wants people to believe his way precisely because he thinks he's right… just like the rest of us.
What a frustrating podcast - the guy you had there was spouting absolute nonsense, and whenever it seemed like you might just have had him thinking, and reconsidering what he believed, he just disappeared off on a tangent down some bizarre rabbit hole.
Posted by: Asa | May 22, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Wow, these alterations were hilarious. I am often frustrated by people like Chopra. The middle one was my favorite.
Posted by: Jordan | May 22, 2009 at 05:19 PM