Weird Studies

Episode 186: Meeting at the Center: The Wedge, Part Two

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Mar 12, 2025
The hosts dive deep into the concept of the wedge, exploring the spectrum of understanding reality through intuition and intellect. Personal experiences clash with abstract statistics, revealing the philosophical tensions in self-perception. They challenge conventional thought on belief and divine nature, while also discussing the inherent value of art beyond utility. UFO phenomena are examined as a contest of competing realities, emphasizing how societal beliefs shape our understanding of the supernatural and interpretations of truth.
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INSIGHT

Inside vs. Outside

  • Abstract, generalized explanations can clash with direct experience.
  • Trusting one's own experience can be more accurate than relying on statistics.
ANECDOTE

I Ching Counsel

  • Phil Ford uses the I Ching and trusts its counsel for important decisions.
  • He values subjective experience over general skepticism.
INSIGHT

Intuition vs. Intellect

  • Intuition perceives individual differences, while intellect generalizes.
  • Connecting with the outside world through intuition is key.
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