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Dr. John Vervaeke

The Meaning of Meaning | Transcendent Naturalism #7

Aug 24, 2023
In this episode, Brendan Graham Dempsey discusses the meaning crisis and spirituality in metamodernity. He explores emergentism and the meaning of meaning, emphasizing the history of cultural meaning-making systems. The episode also touches on unified theories of reality, cosmic evolution, information theory of individuality, and symbolic evolution. The conversation reflects on the intersection of spirituality and naturalism, distributed cognition, and the evolution of worldviews. It concludes with a discussion on navigating chaos with courage and wisdom.
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Quick takeaways

  • Transcendent naturalism blends science and spirituality, emphasizing relational contexts and transjective epistemology.
  • Symbolic information evolves hierarchically, showcasing cultural complexity in history and the evolution of religion.

Deep dives

Understanding Transcendent Naturalism and its Continual Evolution

Transcendent naturalism seeks to blend science and spirituality into a new worldview that moves beyond traditional reductive materialism. The framework emphasizes a leveled ontology that incorporates relational contexts over time, reminiscent of pragmatism. Concepts like recursive relevance realization and behavioral investment theory highlight transjective epistemology, focusing on the relationship between the knower and the known.

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