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Arjun Arora
Physics and cognitive science student at the University of Toronto who collaborates with Vervaeke on research about the nature of meaning, orientation, and connectedness; contributed personal perspective and co-authorship to the project.
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Nov 7, 2025
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A Thorough Critique of Popular and Psychological Accounts of Meaning of Life
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Arjun Arora, a cognitive science and physics student at the University of Toronto, joins John to critique traditional views on the meaning of life. They explore the flaws in popular concepts like purpose and coherence, proposing a shift to ideas of orientation and connectedness. Arjun shares his personal evolution from nihilism to a deeper understanding of meaning as relational and communal. Together, they advocate for a new metaphysics that integrates cognitive science and existential wisdom, emphasizing the importance of rationality and shared narratives in cultivating meaning.
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