The Weekend University

Jung, UFOs, Ancient Civilizations, & Transcendence in a Secular World — Dr Bernardo Kastrup

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Aug 8, 2024
Dr. Bernardo Kastrup, an author and philosopher with two PhDs, navigates the fascinating realms of UFOs, Carl Jung's writings, and the search for meaning in a secular world. He presents compelling theories on UAPs, suggesting they're more likely terrestrial than extraterrestrial. Kastrup explores how Jung’s insights from "Answer to Job" illuminate humanity's quest for purpose amid chaos. He delves into the interplay between mystery and meaning and argues that consciousness itself is key to understanding reality, urging a deeper reflection on our existence.
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INSIGHT

Meaning of Life

  • Jung's Answer to Job explores the meaning of life through Job's suffering and God's unconscious nature.
  • It suggests that our metacognition helps nature become aware of itself, giving our lives intrinsic meaning.
INSIGHT

Incarnation and Kenosis

  • God's incarnation as Jesus is interpreted as a way for nature to experience its own creation and become self-aware.
  • This act of kenosis, or emptying out, is a recurring theme in world mythologies.
ANECDOTE

Bernardo's UAP Experience

  • As a child, Bernardo Kastrup saw a silvery, bullet-shaped object fly slowly and silently near him.
  • His reaction was annoyance and a feeling that the object didn't belong, a reaction he never understood.
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