The problem is that even though Nye will certainly have support from all the relevant facts, Ham can bring in "facts" and arguments from ignorance to play to the common person's preconceived assumptions. And expect Gish Gallops a-plenty. Oh God, I can't bear to think about it...
In other news, the physicist/theoretical cosmologist Sean Carroll (met him before; nice guy) is going to be debating William Lane Craig. And given Carroll is also knowledgeable of philosophy and philosophy of time might give him an edge. And he's just more likeable, so I hope he does well.
If it was in a discussion format (which Craig despises), it might be more enjoyable...
In other news, the physicist/theoretical cosmologist Sean Carroll (met him before; nice guy) is going to be debating William Lane Craig. And given Carroll is also knowledgeable of philosophy and philosophy of time might give him an edge. And he's just more likeable, so I hope he does well.

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