Patrick Barry, former science journalist and current coder for the popular Waking Up meditation app, discusses building wisdom communities, secular spirituality, stoicism, the value of stoic communities, the wisdom of self-knowledge, the need for a different education system, exploring the shadow elements of stoicism, the challenges and potential of traditional religions, and personifying wisdom and feminine perspectives.

Patrick Barry discusses the emergence of a metamodern wisdom school bridging science and religion, emphasizing awe, faith, and meaning in existence. They explore new structures for wisdom, digital technologies, and finding purpose in life, advocating for a more inclusive spirituality.