Dr. John Vervaeke After Socrates Episode 5 - Finite Transcendence
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Apr 24, 2023 Explore concepts such as relevance realization, self-transcendence, and theosis. Discuss the importance of kindness and the limitations of rules. Dive into the interplay of arousal, attention, and affect. Examine the multifaceted nature of logos and its connection to relevance realization. Explore the concept of finite transcendence and its parallels in spiritual traditions.
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Normative Rationality
- Rationality requires a normative theory, guiding how we ought to reason.
- Thick terms like "rational" describe and prescribe behavior, demanding we correct ourselves towards ideal reasoning.
Relevance Realization
- Relevance realization prioritizes pertinent information, crucial for navigating the combinatorial explosion of possible data.
- We constantly filter information, focusing on what's relevant for a given context, problem, or goal.
Nine-Dot Problem
- The nine-dot problem highlights how unconscious framing limits problem-solving.
- "Think outside the box" fails as a purely propositional cue; procedural and perspectival clues are more effective.