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Lex Fridman Podcast

#317 – John Vervaeke: Meaning Crisis, Atheism, Religion & the Search for Wisdom

Sep 4, 2022
03:17:01

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  • The fear of death and the desire for connectedness drive the search for meaning in life.
  • The meaning crisis is a combination of perennial problems and historical factors.

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The Nature of Meaning in Life

Meaning in life is defined as the factors that make people rate their lives as more meaningful, worth living, and worth the suffering that they have to endure. It involves a sense of connectedness to oneself, other people, and the world, particularly in relation to things that have value and existence independent of one's personal preferences and concerns.

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