The Meaning Crisis, Platonism and Mystical Experiences with John Vervaeke | Mind Meld 372

Cognitive scientist and professor John Vervaeke discusses the importance of mystical experiences, the meaning crisis, and the merging of ancient wisdom with modern cognitive science. They explore the value of Platonism, Zen Buddhism, and the tension between finitude and transcendence. The speakers also delve into the concepts of transjectivity, cultivating wisdom, and the mystery of reality in naturalism. They challenge misconceptions of the supernatural, advocate for a proper relationship with sacredness, and explore the concept of aporia and ontological layers.