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Why Reason Needs Spirit | John Vervaeke

Dr. John Vervaeke

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The Imaginal Journey: Understanding Identity and Cognition

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between identity and cognitive processing, framed by the speaker's pilgrimage experience. It emphasizes how predictive processing shapes our perception of reality and decision-making, highlighting the interplay between sensory input and mental predictions. The discussion challenges conventional views of rationality, advocating for a more integrated understanding of imagination and cognition in shaping our self-perception and future interactions.

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