Awakening from the Meaning Crisis Ep. 35 - The Symbol, Sacredness, and the Sacred
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Sep 13, 2019 AI Snips
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Two Aspects of Sacredness
- Sacredness involves two opposing aspects: homing us against horror and exposing us to horror.
- These opposing aspects correspond to meta-assimilation (integration) and meta-accommodation (confronting the numinous).
Symbols vs. Signs
- Symbols, unlike mere signs, exemplify and have a participatory aspect, bridging meta-accommodation and meta-assimilation.
- At the core of a symbol is a profound and pervasive metaphor, deeply functional in our cognition.
Bouba-Kiki Effect
- The “Bouba-Kiki” experiment demonstrates the participatory nature of symbols.
- People consistently associate the rounded shape with “Bouba” and the sharp shape with “Kiki,” highlighting the interplay between sensory modalities and cognition.