Dr. Bernardo Kastrup, an influential author and philosopher with dual PhDs, explores profound themes like sacrifice and meaning. He reveals how Nietzsche’s life mirrors our current cultural dilemmas. Kastrup introduces his concept of the 'Daimon,' showcasing how embracing our roles in life's interconnectedness can lead to purpose. He argues for shifting from individualism to service, linking personal fulfillment with collective responsibility. Delve into the intricate ties between consciousness and reality, and understand how facing struggles can transform your life narrative.
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Metacognition and Suffering Origin
The Adam and Eve story symbolizes the emergence of metacognition, the ability to reflect on one's own thoughts.
This capability leads to suffering, marking the exile from the Garden of Eden and the beginning of conscious pain.
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Metacognition Makes Us Godlike
Metacognition allows humans to create alternative realities, which leads to regret and anxiety.
This power to create possibilities makes us similar to God, as God creates worlds.
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Life as Inherent Sacrifice
Life is inherently sacrificial, lived for the sake of something bigger than oneself, like nature or the whole.
Seeing life this way relieves the impossible burden of making oneself happy.
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Set in Czechoslovakia during the 1968 Prague Spring and its aftermath, 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being' follows the lives of Tomáš, a surgeon and serial adulterer; Tereza, his wife; Sabina, Tomáš's mistress and an artist; and Franz, Sabina's lover. The novel delves into philosophical themes such as the concept of 'lightness' versus 'heaviness', drawing from the ideas of Nietzsche and Parmenides. It explores the characters' experiences with love, sex, loyalty, and betrayal, all set against the political turmoil of the time. The story examines the human condition, the search for meaning and happiness, and the consequences of the choices made by the characters[2][3][5].
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The Bible is a comprehensive collection of texts that form the central religious text of Christianity and Judaism. It is divided into the Old Testament, which includes books such as Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and others that narrate the creation of the world, the history of the Israelites, and the prophetic messages. The New Testament focuses on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, along with the early Christian church and its spread. The Bible contains a wide range of genres, including historical narratives, poetry, wisdom literature, prophetic writings, and epistles[2][3][5].
Bernardo is an author, scientist, philosopher, and the Director of the Essentia Foundation. He holds two PhDs - one in philosophy and the other in engineering. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
— How the life of Friedrich Nietzsche can be thought of as a microcosm of a cultural macrocosm we are currently experiencing
— Why life is inherently sacrificial and how understanding this can provide a rich and deep source of meaning in our lives
— Bernardo’s concept of the “Daimon” and how to harness it to live a life of service and let nature work through you.
And more.
You can learn more about Bernardo’s pioneering work by going to https://essentiafoundation.org.
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Dr Bernardo Kastrup is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in computer engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence). As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the ‘Casimir Effect’ of Quantum Field Theory was discovered). Formulated in detail in many academic papers and books, his ideas have been featured on Scientific American, the Institute of Art and Ideas, the Blog of the American Philosophical Association and Big Think, among others. Bernardo’s most recent book is Science Ideated: The fall of matter and the contours of the next mainstream scientific worldview. For more information, freely downloadable papers, videos, etc., please visit https://www.bernardokastrup.com.
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Interview Links:
— Dr Kastrup's website: https://www.bernardokastrup.com/
— Dr Kastrup's books: https://amzn.to/45TaC8T
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