Bernardo Kastrup on Carl Jung, Synchronicity, Archetypes and UFOs |Mind Meld 374
Jan 11, 2024
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Dr. Bernardo Kastrup, an executive director of Essentia Foundation and proponent of metaphysical idealism, explores the philosophy of Carl Jung, synchronicity, and archetypes. They also discuss the intriguing phenomenon of UAPs/UFOs and the limitations of our cognitive system in understanding reality.
AI's ability to correlate brain activity with specific images does not challenge the idealist perspective.
UAP behavior may be driven by logic beyond our understanding.
Advancing technology could lead to behaviors that appear magical or beyond human limitations.
Dreams serve as a means for the unconscious mind to communicate and guide personal growth.
Deep dives
AI translating brain states to images
The recent news about AI translating brain states or brain waves into images does not challenge the idealist perspective. The AI's ability to correlate brain activity with specific images or experiences does not imply that brain activity generates consciousness. The correlations are simply brute facts that can be empirically observed and trained using machine learning algorithms. The idealist perspective holds that brain activity is the representation or image of inner experience, and the correlations between brain activity and specific images or experiences are due to the underlying relationship between consciousness and the physical world. The AI's ability to predict or infer images based on brain activity does not refute the idealist perspective, but rather demonstrates the consistent patterns and correlations between brain activity and consciousness.
The Logic of Behavior
The behavior of UAPs may appear illogical to us, but it could simply be because we don't see or understand the logic behind their movements.
Merging Biology and Technology
As technology advances, there is a possibility of merging biology and technology, where organisms are directly connected to their technology. This could lead to behaviors that seem magical or beyond the limitations of traditional human technology.
Logic and Translogical Behavior
The behavior of UAPs and the communication methods of intelligent beings may involve different logic than what we are familiar with. They may use translogical or metaphorical means to convey meaning that goes beyond the limitations of our logical frameworks.
The Unconscious Mind and Dreams
Dreams serve as a means for the unconscious mind to communicate with the conscious ego. They can provide insights, intuitions, and feelings that may point to a more authentic path in life. The interpretation of dreams should go beyond personalization and focus on grasping the symbol's essence and meaning.
The Importance of Exploring Unconscious Desires
The podcast episode discusses the significance of exploring unconscious desires and dreams. The speaker shares a personal example of recurring nightmares that were initially ignored, but later realized to be a message from the unconscious. The nightmares symbolized unexplored aspects of the speaker's life and psyche. The message conveyed through the dreams was that there is much more to the speaker's potential and personal growth than they initially thought. The podcast highlights the importance of paying attention to dreams and exploring the deeper layers of the self.
The Dangers of Losing Grounding in the UAP Phenomenon
Another topic explored in the podcast is the danger of losing grounding in the UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon) field. The speaker reflects on how individuals involved in the field can become ungrounded and succumb to unfounded speculations and ideas. They emphasize the need for maintaining rigorous standards of evidence and logic, especially in the face of extraordinary claims. The speaker shares their own experience of briefly succumbing to such unfounded speculation before realizing the need for caution. They express concern about the tendency for some individuals in the field to abandon critical thinking and disregard established knowledge in favor of mysteries and whispers. The podcast underscores the importance of remaining grounded and discerning when exploring topics that challenge conventional understanding.
Bernardo is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work leads the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental.
Bernardo holds two Ph.Ds, one in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another in computer engineering. He's the author of several books, including Decoding Jung's Metaphysics, which features prominently in this mind meld.
In this one, we muse about the philosophy of Carl Jung, synchronicity, archetypes and why Bernardo believes Jung was clearly an idealist. We also riff on the high strangeness and the UFO / UAP phenomenon and why it's so intriguing, yet troubling.
