The Meaning Code

The relationship between nature and creativity, the cosmic consequences of not using your voice, and vision always outruns skill. Timestamps 00:00 Discussion on Art Quotes and Mistakes as Portals of Discovery 11:50 Art and Fear and the Importance of Imperfections in Art 19:00 The Significance of the Mustard Seed 28:30 Care only about The Small Fraction That Soars 36;00 The Importance of Artistic Expression 42:55 Overcoming Fear and Starting Small 50:00 Coping with Pressure and Finding Purpose (Perelandra) 55:10 The seed of my next work lies in the imperfections of my current work Books mentioned: Art and Fear by Orland and Bayles The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben

Lucas and Karen carry on with their discussion of Wolfgang Smith's work and its implications. Links for things we discussed follow the timestamps: Timestamps: 00:00 Intro to Part Three of the Wolfgang Smith Series 04:17 Science and Myth: The Limitations of Scientific Truth 32:00. Why we need a stable myth. The Relationship Between Science and Truth 40:00 Myth starts to work when you start to believe it The Subjectivity of Physics and the Humility of Scientists 42:00 Two thoughts: one on envy and one on free will 45:00 What is driving the contagion of mimetic? 49:30 Wolfgang does not make any accommodation to scientistic view The Power of Myth and Language Discussion on the intersection of religion and materialism 50:00 Discussion on Speed Listening and Progressive Overload 53:30 Critique of Carl Jung and his Influence Discussion on Speed Listening and Progressive Overload The Intersection of Science and Philosophy 1:01:40 Jung as the creator of his own false religion 1:14:50 The distrust young people have in institutions. Reflections on Leadership and Truth Discussion on Quantum Physics and Wolfgang Smith Previous episodes with Lucas regarding Wolfgang Smith: Episode 1: https://youtu.be/D9zkVqhrjM4 Episode 2: https://youtu.be/TU0PjZbavB4 Nima Arkani Hamed lecture, The Morality of Fundamental Physics: https://youtu.be/5aAMJNVmdoY Q-bism, Christopher Fuchs video on determinism and free will (@30:58) https://youtu.be/nSqDMtHoaT0 Gavin Ashenden discussion of Jung https://youtu.be/nSqDMtHoaT0 Four Views on Evolution, etc. (I have not read this) https://a.co/d/3noHB9h “Envy is the passion which causes evil… the first entrance of sin… envy banished us from Paradise, having become a serpent to oppose Eve. For envy, it is not its own misfortune, but another’s good fortune that is unfortunate.” St. Gregory of Nyssa

Matthew Segall, expert in music, memory, and the fundamental nature of life, discusses the communal nature of cellular life and its relation to human development. They cover topics such as intelligent sensitivity in decision-making, the challenge of teleology in a materialistic understanding of the universe, the unity of the whole and its parts, and the unique biological characteristics of humans. They also explore the intersection of art and biology, the value of pain and suffering in evolution, and the role of dominance in creating unity and harmony.

In Episode 1 linked after the timestamps, Lucas Van Os gave an overview of Wolfgang Smith's life and his ideas. In episodes 2 and 3, we will explore several of Wolfgang's books. In this episode specifically, we are looking at The Quantum Enigma and Vertical Ascent (the idea of vertical causation). Links follow timestamps. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:00 Between Being and Non-Being 06:00 We are not separated from nature, Barfield, etc. What is the binding problem for visual perception? Key Question Why does our perception pick up wholeness when what we're looking at is made up of a bunch of parts? 8:16 The Binding Problem 9:07 Perception and memory 14:52 Vertical causation and its importance in understanding the quantum realm 31:22 How do cells know when to stop forming biological parts, such as fingers on a hand? 24:00 The concept of a higher existence and forms (archetypal blueprints) in biological organisms, using trees as an example. How do trees receive nutrients and water all the way up to the top of their branches? 34:09 How can the world be intelligible to us if it's all just particles? Knowledge 50:00 Michael Polanyi 51:00 Esther Meek 55:03 The role of the intermediary plane in visual perception and its connection to the corporeal and spiritual planes 1:02:08 What are the implications and consequences of science as a myth on society? Episode 1 of Lucas Van Os on Wolfgang Smith: The Solution to the Quantum Enigma https://youtu.be/D9zkVqhrjM4 Links from Lucas: My channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Lucasvoz Talk with my father (theologian): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xk4PwhL_tg&t=44s Talk with my brother (philosopher): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN6_ho6ocDY&t=3s Gitanjali (free pdf): https://www.spiritualbee.com/media/gitanjali-by-tagore.pdf Gitanjali (physical book): https://www.amazon.com/Gitanjali-Thrift-Editions-Rabindranath-Tagore/dp/0486414175 Links with Wolfgang Smith Wolfgang Smith and John Vervaeke Number I https://youtu.be/5G9gk49VhKM Wolfgang Smith and John Vervaeke Number 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lm3y_4a--0&t=4870s Wolfgang Smith and Jonathan Pageau https://youtu.be/WMZLHhjIsHk Part I w Curt Jaimungal https://youtu.be/9M_uFQNDlvI Part II w Curt Jaimungal https://youtu.be/vp18_L_y_30

Lucas Van Os discusses Wolfgang Smith's personal history and his ideas, including a new paradigm of understanding the world, the role of perception, the influence of Vedic and Christian traditions, and the challenges of navigating different Christian denominations. They also explore the concept of balance between accuracy and expression, and the exclusivity of Christianity in the modern world.

Former professional soccer player Scott Wallner discusses the concept of tension in relationships and physics. They explore the interplay between independence and familial bonds, the significance of waiting, and tension's connection to strength and personal growth. They also delve into the role of tension in memory, pattern formation, and the development process. Additionally, they discuss the relational nature of tension, its application in various contexts, and the importance of hierarchy and decision-making within partnerships and communities. Lastly, they touch on the concept of sacrifice, serving a greater cause, and the mysteries of force and gravity.

A thoughtful discussion about the main themes of C.S. Lewis's Space Trilogy, including the idea that he was attempting to baptize the modern imagination and retrain the way we think. The consequences of the initial lie in the garden. The trilogy as a presentation of un-fallenness. An exploration of the portrayal of masculinity and femininity in the trilogy. The significance of attentive listening in relation to obedience, citing examples from the Bible. A caution against the dangers of selective hearing in religious language and structure. The complex interplay between worldview, perception, attention, and obedience in C.S. Lewis's works, drawing on examples from his books and other stories. Lewis's portrayal of corruption and spiritual realities in "That Hideous Strength," analyzing the characters and their actions as examples of the connection between political and spiritual corruption. The inspiration for the angels in the novel and how Lewis drew from Dionysius the Areopagite's "Celestial Hierarchy" and Greek mythology. Finally, Ted discussed the importance of daily obedience and faithfulness, emphasizing the need for gratitude and daily acts of obedience in saving the world. Mentions: J R R Tolkien George MacDonald's Phantastes Lewis's other books, The Great Divorce and The Chronicles of Narnia Michael Ward's book, Planet Narnia Maximus the Confessor

Neil DeGraide (Dirt Poor Robins) and Drew Garret (Drewsicology) join The Meaning Code to discuss various aspects of music, sound and meaning. Link to the video about sound and sand: https://youtu.be/wvJAgrUBF4w Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:30 Dirt Poor Robins' new album, and a music clip! 04:59 Is music the least idolatrous art form? 15:20 Philosophy of Music 19:47 Reflection and Symbolism in Music 30:07 The Development of Music in Different Cultures 37:34 The Nature of Music and its Relationship to Technology 43:52 The Importance of Music and its Connection to the Human Experience 52:05 The Metaphysics and Symbolism of Music 1:05:37 The Role of Sound and Music in Understanding God and the Universe 1:21:49 Discussion on Idolatry in Modern Worship Music 1:24:23 The Relationship Between Music, Memory, and Time 1:30:54 Music and Worship in the Church

Jackson Pitts is a Condensed Matter Physicist and an Artist. He and Karen discuss the bottom up approach, the object, background, foreground, the move towards freedom and entropy, including its destructive and creative side. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and discussion of his involvement with the space station 05:00 Explaining Condensed Matter Physics and Crystal Structures 15:45 A description of the many body problem 18:45 Reductionism and Constructivism in Physics 22:25 Approaches to Painting 27:50 Discussion on the Anomalies of Painting 32:00 Developing a Style 37:00 Exploring the Relationship Between Figure and Background 43:15 What is worth calling an object? 52:20 A discussion of Jack’s doctoral dissertation 55:00 Exploring Emergent Phenomena and Entropy in Physics Discussion on Quantum Mechanics and Interpretations 56:00 Q-bism 1:05:00 The Implications of Determinism 1:17:00 Discussion on Wolfram's theory of fundamental physics and the uniqueness of Emes The video on qbism from which we watched a clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSqDMtHoaT0&t=1s The video on Q-bism and Christopher Fuchs: https://youtu.be/nSqDMtHoaT0 Wolfram's Working Session, starting around 1:20:00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzM3jM7Dtds&t=4976s Sharon Glotzer's research on particles forming crystalline structures with entropy alone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et5KcmdCXRk&t=1346s For a quick summary of Wolfram's theory by Mark Jeffery, complete with easy to digest animations: https://lasttheory.com/channel/ Scroll down for a list of the videos from first to last If you’re interested in my art, and my process, here is a video with some explanation. Jack’s art: http://jacksonpitts.net/watercolors You can navigate from this page to his work in other media. https://youtu.be/f3mSQLDycgw My website: https://karenwongart.com

Karen met Olena at the Chino Conference on the Quest for a Spiritual Home and here they talk about Olena's background and her participation in TLC.Timestamps00:00 Intro13:27 Karen and Olena discuss Jordan Peterson's teachings on the Bible and their impact on faith. 25:45 Discussion on structured vs unstructured thinking and the tension between masculine and feminine perspectives. 32:26 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies 43:56 "The Tract Illustration" 45:51 Discussion on Matthew Pageau’s book, The Language of Creation 48:20 Software Engineering and Language as fundamental 58:45 The Limits of Knowledge and Determinism 1:01:52 Cultivating Humility and Empathy 1:10:28 The Healing Power of Beauty and Art