Timestamps: 00:00 Design and Redundancy in Genetic Information and the Bible 02:15 The Role of Meaning and Consciousness in Perception 11:30 Discussion on the Meaning of Words 15:00 Discussion on the Nature of Representation and Connection 21:58 The Limitations of Mental Models 29:47 Discussion on Flexibility, Free Will, and Love in Decision Making

Timestamps:01:00 Ryan discusses coherence therapy and the positive adaptations of psychological problems. Releasing body tension has led to emotional catharsis through the interconnectedness of specific postures with associated emotions and memories.11:00 Repressed emotions from college manifested as physical tension in his muscles, along with the process of acknowledging and releasing these emotions, leading to a positive shift in physical and emotional well-being.16:00 Computer Simulation Concept involving an amoeba-like entity with a neural network that processes sensory information and makes decisions based on memories.26:00 Understanding the Mind-Body Connection between cognitive and emotional states, allowing the transition between different moods more rapidly. Connecting this insight to Bruce Ecker's work on memory reconsolidation, highlighting the importance of alternating between different perspectives to link neural networks together, emphasizing the connection between physical posture, stress, tension, and memories, and how rewiring these connections can lead to a profound shift in one's emotional and cognitive states.Insights on Muscle Imbalance and Emotional ReleaseChildhood computer use led to muscle imbalances and emotional associations with different sides of his body. Work on both sides facilitates dialogue between the dominant and non-dominant sides.30:00 The Power of Submission and ReleaseAdopting a specific physical posture, akin to being on a cross, has helped Ryan release tension and confront emotional and spiritual issues. By fully submitting to the posture, he experiences forgiveness, cathartic releases of anger, and transformation, leading to a daily practice of bearing his cross to address his emotional and spiritual challenges.36:00 The Power of Submission and Letting GoAllegory of Moses and the Amalekites highlights the significance of the posture and submission in spiritual practice connecting the allegory to a physical exercise,  emphasizing the importance of emotional and spiritual understanding in addition to the physical aspect.40:00 Embodied Cognition and Therapeutic TechniquesThe concept of embodied cognition and its relationship to emotional experiences. Therapeutic techniques like EMDR and tapping can aid in processing trauma and adaptive responses. The conversation highlights the complexity of triggering emotional states and the role of the will in these processes.Embodied Cognition and Posture

Matt and Allyn join Karen to talk about relationships, how to think about them, what's important, and how to be someone others want to relate to. They both emphasized the importance of real-life interactions and integrating these experiences into the dating and relationship process. At the beginning, each one introduces himself and we begin with the question of how to put online relationships in perspective.

Brad joins Karen to talk about the implicit and explicit, how that ties into narratives, and the gift of knowledge that comes from love and results in communion.Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Topics 04:17 Understanding Implicit and Explicit Knowing 06:51 I Cor 13 09:44 Love as the Endgame, Reflections on Love, Fitting, and Implicit Things 26:49 The Purpose of Knowledge and the connection between knowledge and love 28:59 Analysis of Fictional Narratives in Lord of the Rings, The Space Trilogy, and Dune 39:31 Discussion on the themes of various books, "That Hideous Strength," "Till We Have Faces," and "Lord of the Rings" 58:02 Life as a painting 1:08:50 Relationship between horse and rider 1:13:15 A Woman and Her Horse, learning to speak the horse's language 1:15:00 Brad's story about his Dad 1:18:30 Learning to train horses and learning to Dance with Life Link to the YouTube series on Til We Have Faces playlist of the entire book, dramatized https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqUNYJ_czWY&list=PL5lO5q9IlqxSk6wp_EI8CGOsBBldeXiTc

I talk with Ian about something he said on Twitter. "Dawkins, Hitchens, Harris were all my heroes growing up. Atheist household, so it wasnt rebellious, but we did think the Christian’s were going to destroy the world. Then two years ago I became one of those “world destroyers." Timestamps 00:00. Introduction and Background 10:20 Ian Clarke's Non-Religious Upbringing and New Atheism Movement 22:32. Ian Clarke's Journey with Atheism and Buddhism 38:00 Screaming on the inside 45:07 Coping with Existential Dread 48:51 Ian Clarke's Personal Life and Covid Experience 56:09 A Personal Testimony of Faith 59:45. Karen's Father's Conversion to Faith 1:06:27 Discussion on Ian's church experience and family's reaction 1:11:12 The Slavery of Self-Importance 1:16:00 Ian's life now and his new restaurant

Teacher of Philosophy specializing in Nietzsche, Aron van Os shares on topics such as Nietzsche, philosophy, religion, weakness and strength, opponent processing, reality, modernism and postmodernism, ancient traditions and modern science, free will and choice, and Nietzsche's paradoxical ideas on self-discovery, forgetfulness, and stability. Aron shared his personal journey, struggles with depression, doubts about his faith, and how he found solace in music and eventually pursued a liberal arts degree. He also discussed his interest in Nietzsche and his master's thesis: The Pious Anti-Christ: Nietzsche as a religious thinker. Aron clarified that Nietzsche's hammer is not about destruction, but rather a tool for examining the soundness of ideas and values. He warned against the dangers of conceptualizing powerful people as evil and oneself as good, and encouraged positive self-evaluation and being good in comparison to oneself and one's own potential. Karen and Aron also explored the complex societal issue of weakness and resentment, examining its roots in the power and oppression debate, and discussing potential solutions such as joining a diverse institution and treating others as human beings. Karen and Aron engaged in a thoughtful discussion about the different interpretations of reality and Christianity, with Aron highlighting the importance of reconciling opposites and valuing art as a way of seeing beyond the objective truth. They also discussed the differences between modernism and postmodernism, and the potential benefits of rethinking truth and finding connections in ancient traditions. Additionally, they explored the complications of free will and choice. Aron offers a fresh perspective on complex philosophical and societal issues highlights the potential benefits of reconciling opposites, valuing art, and finding connections in ancient traditions.

Can coherence therapy and memory reconsolidation contribute to personal healing and transformation? What role do spirituality and faith play in the healing process? Ryan joins me to tell his story. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:20 Ryan's Story of Healing 09:38 Ryan's Journey to Healing and Self-Discovery 12:00 Coherence Therapy 25:32 Personal Transformation and Empowerment 29:38 Ryan's Transformation and Career Shift 40:55 Finding Purpose in Pain and Suffering 44:15 The Interweaving of Psychological and Spiritual Healing 55:50 Developing Heuristic Models for Understanding the Body 1:04:09 Integrating Mind and Body for Healing 1:12:50 Learning to Listen to Yourself and Paying Attention 1:24:16 Integration of Science, Religion, and Healing 1:28:43 The Interconnectedness of Systems and Healing Two books Ryan recommends: Ecker’s book Unlocking the Emotional Brain https://www.amazon.com/Unlocking-Emotional-Brain-Eliminating-Reconsolidation/dp/0415897173 The book I referenced at the end (with info on how to do the inner child work) was in Attachment Disturbances in Adults. It’s a textbook, not very accessible, but very good material https://www.amazon.com/Attachment-Disturbances-Adults-Treatment-Comprehensive/dp/0393711528?nodl=1&dplnkId=835a6f9a-05a4-4bc0-8ac1-a9f40146aa79

Alastair Duckworth discusses his book-in-progress, The Golden Extremes, a play on Aristotle's Golden Mean and a fascinating look at how a deeper understanding of polarity may help to heal our fractured society. Links to ideas mentioned follow the timestamps. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Book Overview 07:22 The Paradoxical Nature of Design and Faith 22:39 The Relationship Between Courage and Virtue 25:48 The Importance of Polar Relationships in Marriage 30:14 The Transformative Power of Evil 35:46 The Relationship Between Truth, Goodness, and Beauty 41:06 The Relationship Between Fittedness, Goodness and Unity 46:18 The Importance of Every Part 53:46 The Importance of Implicit Elements in Building Community 1:00:36 The Challenge of Creating Meaningful Brands in Materialistic Companies 1:05:13 Life and Creativity as Polar Dynamics Rupert Sheldrake and Mae-Wan Ho on Everything is Life: Part 1: https://youtu.be/IwMWTD-nyck?si=ljcZv4Sfjqjxn2Zx Part 2: https://youtu.be/9Z5D8v4EYHQ?si=p0sj_lVhR5LAfm2A Stephen Talbott's book, free on-line Organisms and Their Evolution - Agency and Meaning in the Drama of Life https://bwo.life/bk/index.htm

Prof. Richard A. Watson Institute for Life Sciences/ Department of Computer Science (Agents, Interaction and Complexity group), University of Southampton "Scientist, academic lecturer, author and…a human - doing their best to live a life well. Research expertise links evolutionary biology and computer science with a desire for personal and societal well-being, investigating big questions about life, learning, evolution, cognition and love." Timestamps follow these links to Richard's theory set forth in five episodes: Episode 1: https://youtu.be/zdmY6q2ZWm8?si=EH8J2mUnVPq26SB- Episode 2: https://youtu.be/8B9eMUvFQc0?si=_ES6UgQEUE8uVDmR Episode 3: https://youtu.be/krQoXA0pwV0?si=kI3xqJ0t_Z_P-65O Episode 4: https://youtu.be/B8RnbHWv6n8?si=ta34RkP29REncdtE Episode 5: https://youtu.be/rbYaM-RTpic?si=TrcApNydRI_6WW1f Timestamps00:00 Intro 00:20 Richard's background. 02:18. The algorithm of evolution by natural selection cannot explain the origin of life, the evolution of evolvability, and the transitions in individuality. 16:00 Dominance (serving the focal point) produces unity in art. 18:18 The physics of guitar strings, frequency, vibrations and the synchronized movement of the molecules. 23:00 The role of context and environment in shaping the dynamics of living systems. The role of tension and stress in living systems 31:00 Placebo and Healing 36:00 Exploring the idea of life as a song, discussing how stress and tension can lead to transformation and growth, and creativity in natural selection. 40:30 The Creative Engine of Evolution, The tension between optimizing and harmonizing within a structure of possibility space. 57:37 Viscoelastic Connections in Natural Induction Networks 1:00:00 The connection between learning and the adjustment of relationships in a system 1:10:15 The possibility of resonance and harmonic relationships in living systems suggests a top-down causation story and heritability of a dynamical process. 1:26:17 The shape and form of an organism resonates with the song that the genes were singing. 1:33:06 A calculus that links shape, form, geometry, computation, optimization, and learning using the language of songs and harmonies.

Peter Berkman and Karen Wong discuss the life and work of Romano Guardini, a 20th-century theologian. They explored Guardini's delineation of the difference between oppositions and contradictions, and the idea that some things, like truth and falsehood, cannot exist in the tension of opposites. They also discussed the philosophical and ethical implications of the contradiction between living and non-living things, and the need to understand and tame the technological advancements that surround us in order to preserve our humanity.The conversation then turned to the importance of context and attention in building things, and the intersection of attention in the works of various philosophers and thinkers. Wong and Berkman also delved into the concept of experiential DNA and how it affects our perception of the world, arguing that acknowledging our biases is crucial for scientific research.Peter's latest album with Anamanaguchi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqPETi21K8QThanks so much for having me, that was great