Awakening from the Meaning Crisis Ep. 1 - Introduction
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Feb 6, 2019 Dive into the intriguing intersection of Buddhism and cognitive science as it illuminates today's meaning crisis. Discover how altered states, from shamanism to psychedelics, can lead to profound personal transformations. The discussion highlights the evolution of human intelligence and cultural expressions while analyzing the peril of self-deception. Engage with unique problem-solving challenges like the nine dot problem to rethink conventional approaches. Explore shamanism's role in enhancing cognition and insight, tying it all back to the search for deeper meaning in life.
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The Meaning Crisis
- Several seemingly disparate phenomena share a common thread: a meaning crisis.
- This crisis connects to rising interest in mindfulness, wisdom, psychedelics, and meaning, alongside negative trends like mental health issues and societal distrust.
Intertwined Crises
- The meaning crisis intertwines with other crises like environmental, socioeconomic, and mental health.
- These crises are interdependent and understanding their connections is crucial.
Evolution of Meaning-Making
- Meaning-making is deeply rooted in human evolution, even predating our current form.
- The Upper Paleolithic Transition (around 40,000 BCE) marks a significant shift in human cognition and meaning-making.
