Calmversations

s07e73 | The Orthodox Option, with David Patrick Harry

May 26, 2025
David Patrick Harry, a philosopher and Orthodox Christian YouTube creator, engages in deep discussions about the relevance of Orthodoxy in today's world. He explores the rising interest in Orthodoxy among disaffected post-liberals, comparing it to modern ideologies like transhumanism. Harry highlights the rich sensory experiences of Orthodox rituals, contrasts Orthodox and Catholic theology, and examines the impact of technology on spirituality. He also addresses the identity challenges faced by youth in modern America and the importance of understanding Orthodox prophecies for spiritual reassurance.
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ANECDOTE

Doctorate on Transhumanism vs. Theosis

  • David Patrick Harry completed a doctorate comparing transhuman deification with Orthodox theosis.
  • His research links technological utopias with the intellectual origins of modern science and transhumanism.
INSIGHT

Modernity’s Utopian Foundation

  • Modernity is built on reason, science, and democracy aiming for linear progress and utopia.
  • The American mythos embeds this belief, making progress a foundational Enlightenment project.
INSIGHT

Technology Changes Our Sensory Perception

  • Technology alters our sensory ratios, shifting us from literate to auditory perception.
  • Digital technology reverts us to a primitive 'global village' sensory state, transforming how we relate to information.
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