John Vervaeke delves into the depths of Christianity and philosophy with Curt Jaimungal. They explore the concept of the sacred, relationality, knowledge, the interplay of reality and perception, dialogical nature of consciousness, different forms of knowing and memory, presuppositions, inexhaustible reality, scientific complexity, plausibility judgments, and the continuum of reality and transcendence.

John Vervaeke, a philosopher and professor of psychology, joins Theo Von to discuss the search for meaning in life, the erosion of traditions, the allure of hope and purpose, the changing perception of death, responsibility and leadership, the pursuit of superficial desires, love and the concept of 'agape', the influence of capitalism and pornography on society, breaking frames and gaining perspective, the meaning crisis and the importance of landscape, the complexities of human sexuality, the privatization of space, psychedelics and Tai Chi Quan, living in small-scale communities, engaging in embodied practices, 'The Midnight Library', and the transition from information to wisdom.

In this enlightening discussion, scholar John Vervaeke, renowned for his expertise in cognitive science, teams up with Jordan Hall, a recent convert to Christianity, to explore pivotal themes of faith. They dive into sensemaking and the intricate dance between the finite and the infinite. The conversation highlights the transformative power of rituals, the interconnectedness of different religious traditions, and the profound implications of grief and love in understanding divine relationships. Together, they challenge conventional notions of faith and urge a deeper exploration of Christianity.

John Vervaeke, Iain McGilchrist, and Daniel Schmachtenberger discuss the metacrisis, hemispheric differences, meaning crisis, intrinsic purposes, critique of left hemisphere, and wisdom-based values. They explore a new philosophical awakening, reinterpretation of religions, holistic education, beauty, awe, and our sacred obligation to protect our reality.

Today we welcome John Vervaeke. John is an award-winning professor at the University of Toronto in Psychology, Cognitive Science and Buddhist Psychology. His academic interests include wisdom, mindfulness, meditation, relevance realization, general intelligence, and rationality. He is the author of Awakening from the Meaning Crisis Youtube series and co-author of Zombies in Western Culture: A 21st Century Crisis.In this episode I talk to John Vaervaeke about the meaning crisis. There is a growing number of people who are struggling to find purpose in life. Society seems to be losing touch of its humanity. John argues that we can address the meaning crisis by appreciating and grounding ourselves in reality. We can find relevance by deepening our relationship with the world and the people around us. In turn, this reverence affords us peace of mind, while recognizing the interconnection of all things. We also touch on the topics of transcendence, mattering, narcissism, spirituality and artificial intelligence.  Website: patreon.com/johnvervaekeTwitter: @vervaeke_john Topics03:30 Meaning and mattering07:25 Relevance realization13:33 Grounding and peace of mind17:30 Horizontal and vertical transcendence25:45 Wisdom is overcoming dichotomy29:42 Measuring rationality34:17 Zen Neoplatonism and Daoism41:16 Spirituality is what remains45:43 Care is essential to being human49:20 The next Buddha is the Sangha51:33 Reverence realization58:45 The meaning crisisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Vervaeke, Zak Stein, and Nora Bateson discuss transformation and its complex, cross-domain dimensionality. This episode addresses topics such as how does transformation take place and in what contexts? How does western culture misunderstand transformation? How is transformation naturally interwoven within the larger narrative of our lives? This conversation is brought to us by the Respond Network (https://rspnd.network). The Respond network is an initiative to address the meta-crisis by researching and cultivating wisdom. Respond is a network of researchers and practitioners who develop and deploy ecologies of practices (EoP) for personal and systemic transformation. 0:00:00 - Introduction, the Respond Network, Patreon 0:03:41 - Transformation Dimensionality 0:09:05 - Consequences of Transformation 0:13:13 - Transformation is not Chosen 0:19:11 - Virtue in Response to Fate 0:24:28 - Transformation is Ecological 0:29:41 - Re-Humanization of Transformational Spaces 0:32:05 - Necessary Tension within the Mythology of Hero 0:41:41 - Shifts in Intergenerational Transmission 0:44:08 - Ecology of Communication 0:50:58 - Necessity of Cultural Cognitive Grammar 0:53:20 - The Contextuality & Transferability of Transformation 1:08:23 - How Skills are Interwoven & Transferable Support Daniel on Patreon

John Vervaeke, award-winning professor, discusses the meaning crisis and its impact on humanity. Topics include the relationship between wisdom and belonging, the role of narrative in society, video game addiction, decline of religious belief, and finding meaning in death and intrinsic value.

Mahon McCann and John Vervaeke discuss AI's impact on personal growth and the search for meaning. They explore predictive processing, relevance realization, and AI as a tool for transformation. The podcast delves into creating optimal AI environments for fostering agency and enlightenment, while balancing risks and benefits. This thought-provoking discussion challenges the intersection between AI and human consciousness.

John Vervaeke, a Philosophical Fellowship & Dialectic into Dialogos practitioner, discusses topics like the relationship between dialectic and cultivating virtue, the importance of non-propositional knowledge in wisdom and meaning-making, and the role of orientation in our perception of reality. He also explores the concept of knowing in two different ways and guides listeners through a practice of opening and closing their senses.

Dr. John Vervaeke and Gregg Henriques challenge prevailing notions about science, spirituality, and their intricate relationship in this first episode of the new series entitled: Transcendent Naturalism. They embark on a journey through modern worldviews, diving into concepts such as reductionism, the Cartesian divide, and the tension between objective and subjective understanding. This dialogue brings out the complexity of reconciling quantum mechanics and relativity, the prevalent models that rob human beings of meaning and wisdom, and the importance of transcendence. Furthermore, the discourse touches on extended naturalism, the critique of reductionism, and the groundbreaking concept of energy information singularity. Dr. Vervaeke and Henriques shed light on meta-arguments, the relevance of convergence in argumentation, the depth of transjectivity, and the vast expanse of collective intelligence. They also explore the concepts of abstraction, self-organization, and the interplay of causality and constraints. Top 15 Moments: 00:00:00: Dr. John Vervaeke introduces the new series "Transcendent Naturalism," a bridge between science and spirituality. 00:01:36: Gregg Henriques underscores the significance of understanding meaning-making and its relevance today. 00:04:56: Dr. Vervaeke highlights the tension between science and spirituality in contemporary culture. 00:07:34: Dr. Vervaeke explores the idea of reductionism within the hard sciences. 00:10:33: The discussion dives into the implications of the subjective-objective divide. 00:15:30: Dr. Vervaeke speaks on the prevalent models depriving human beings of meaning and wisdom. 00:18:40: The purpose of the series is presented, aiming to help listeners transcend their intellectual straitjackets. 00:22:41: Dr. Vervaeke emphasizes the need for a broader understanding of the psyche's grip on reality. 00:23:30 Introduction of the concept of extended naturalism, suggesting that our understanding of reality isn't limited to what's derivable from hard sciences but also includes what these sciences presuppose. 00:30:24: The discourse moves to a conformity theory of knowing, the idea of reality not being flat land, and the need for a leveled ontology. 00:45:16: Gregg Henriques discusses the role of abstraction in communication. 00:59:53: Dr. Vervaeke introduces the concept of reality being layered in a bottom-up emergence and top-down emanation. 01:06:40: Conformity theory: how the principles governing the mind and the world mutually participate in the same governing principles. 01:09:20: Transjectivity: a deeper relationship than subjectivity and objectivity, which is necessary for knowledge and truth.  01:15:39: The power of collective intelligence in problem-solving and understanding complex concepts is explored. 01:18:27: Dr. Vervaeke and Gregg Henriques discuss their converging ideas and the importance of ongoing dialogue. 01:23:40: Gregg Henriques discusses the concept of transjectivity and its application to his key concepts. Resources Mentioned: Books A New Synthesis for Solving the Problem of Psychology: Addressing the Enlightenment Gap - Gregg Henriques   Aspects of Truth: A New Religious Metaphysics - Catherine Pickstock Fifth Business - Robertson Davies Essential Difference: Toward a Metaphysics of Emergence - James Blachowicz  Dynamics in Action: Intentional Behavior as a Complex System | Context Changes Everything: How Constraints Create Coherence - Alicia Juarrero Mind in Life: Biology, Phenomenology, and the Sciences of Mind - Evan Thompson Magic and Mysticism: An Introduction to Western Esoteric Traditions - Arthur Versluis Videos Dr. John Vervaeke Awakening from the Meaning Crisis  Neoplatonism and the Path of Transformation  Artificial Intelligence Circling into Dialogos The Meaning Code Wolfgang Smith & John Vervaeke: a Dialogos on Turning Toward a Science Grounded in Platonism People Ned Block Erik Hoel Michael Levin D. C. Schindler Wolfgang Smith Sir Karl Friston  Heidegger Roy Bhaskar  Miscellaneous UTOK Archdisciplinary Research Center (ARC) Gödel's incompleteness theorems Russell’s Paradox Dan Chiappe, John Vervaeke: The Experience of Presence in the Mars Exploration Rover Mission Distributed Cognition and the Experience of Presence in the Mars Exploration Rover Mission The Enactment of Shared Agency in Teams Exploring Mars Through Rovers J.J. Gibson – Affordances