Sean Walsh & Gavin Ashenden: Two Pretentious 'post-academics' doing Catholic God-Talk. #3

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Please consider subscribing to my Substack https://drgavinashenden.substack.com/ --- "Dr. Sean Walsh is a philosopher, writer, and cultural commentator with a PhD in the philosophy of mind and artificial intelligence. He has taught philosophy at university level and is known for his sharp, incisive takes on ethics, politics, faith, technology, and modern culture. Sean is an Associate Editor at Country Squire Magazine, a frequent contributor to outlets like The Critic, The Article, Conservative Woman,, and he hosts discussions on Substack covering topics from AI to the limits of utilitarianism and the illusions of moral mathematics. With a blend of academic rigor, wit, and unapologetic traditionalism, he challenges prevailing orthodoxies—making him a compelling voice in contemporary philosophical and spiritual debates." "Dr. Gavin Ashenden is a British Catholic layman, theologian, author, and commentator, and Associate Editor of the Catholic Herald. He was received into the Catholic Church in 2019 after a journey shaped by evangelical conversion, study of the Apostolic Fathers, Marian apparitions, Eucharistic miracles, and a doctorate on Charles Williams (one of the Inklings). With degrees in law, theology, and the psychology of religion, he served 23 years as a senior lecturer and chaplain at the University of Sussex, hosted a BBC programme for Faith and Ethics, and has written extensively on literature, spirituality, and cultural critique. Today, he hosts 'Merely Catholic' podcast, runs YouTube channels (Ashenden Scripted), and contributes via Substack (New English Catholic), offering incisive, tradition-rooted commentary on the Church, culture wars, and the spiritual challenges of our age—blending scholarly insight, pastoral experience, and robust orthodoxy."