Thanks very much for joining us for this episode of the People’s Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast. We answer listener questions that we’ve not seen before we press record, approaching each one cold.
Well that is usually what happens! The recording of this episode was somehow lost. William is wondering if it is down the back of the sofa, but in any case we’ve had to record it again.
We’re not experts, but we talk freely and honestly, as people often do when faced with important issues unexpectedly.
This week, Stuart “The Wildman” Mabbutt and William Mankelow dive headfirst into two BIG listener questions’ that ask whether truth is reality, and how hard you should be punished if you don’t know you’ve broken a law.
Here then is the first of the two listener questions for today’s episode which comes from John in the beautiful village town Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England:
“Is truth reality?”
William struggles with the concepts of truth and reality, noting that reality is simply what exists, such as the room they are sitting in and the microphones they are speaking into while recording this podcast episode.
Stuart defines reality as a set of hidden rules and structures that govern both the physical and non-physical world, independent of personal beliefs or perceived truths. He then goes onto explain that truth is personal interpretation, which can evolve without implying we were wrong. He distinguishes it from reality, noting that reality may exist independently of us, while truth is subjective and tied to our own perception.
Onto the second listener question for this episode which comes from Ray in Newmilns, Scotland:
“Should we be punished for breaking a law in our own country or in another country if we don’t know the law exists?”
William believes that common sense is essential when judging actions, noting that some law violations should be obvious. He emphasizes that the context matters, including the law itself and the perspective of authorities like police officers or magistrates.
Stuart believes that with nine billion people, it is impossible to handle every case individually. He acknowledges that while not everyone will break a law, there is a possibility that any person could unknowingly violate one.
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