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Jung, UFOs, Ancient Civilizations, & Transcendence in a Secular World — Dr Bernardo Kastrup

The Weekend University

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The Illusion of Knowledge: Understanding Meaning in a Cyclical World

This chapter explores humanity's belief in having achieved complete understanding, illustrated by historical examples like Lord Kelvin's claims about physics. It emphasizes the cyclical nature of knowledge, the ongoing quest for meaning in modern society, and the recurring challenges to previously held conclusions.

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