Grief 2 Growth WHY MATERIALISM Is Baloney- with Dr. Bernardo Kastrup
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Aug 25, 2020 
In this discussion, Dr. Bernardo Kastrup, a philosopher and computer scientist known for his work on metaphysical idealism, explores the clash between materialism and idealism. He argues that reality is fundamentally mental and emphasizes consciousness's crucial role in shaping existence. Delving into interconnectedness across religions, he challenges conventional views of identity and ego, suggesting that they transcend physical form. Kastrup advocates for a paradigm shift in understanding consciousness, free will, and the symbolic meanings of ancient texts.
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Materialism vs. Idealism
- Materialism posits that matter precedes consciousness, implying consciousness ends with death.
- Idealism, conversely, posits consciousness as fundamental, existing eternally and creating matter.
The Illusion of Separation
- A primal consciousness, or "Mind," exists outside the universe and creates individual consciousnesses.
- These individual consciousnesses, through ego and perception, experience an illusion of separation from the whole.
Idealism Defined
- Idealism, a metaphysical hypothesis like materialism, proposes reality is fundamentally mental, not limited to individual minds.
- This transpersonal mind exists beyond us but is still mental.
