

The Symbolic World
Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau looks at symbolism in all its forms, from its source in sacred stories and images to contemporary culture and ultimately how it shapes the world we encounter.
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Sep 10, 2020 • 23min
116 - Postmodernism is a Virus
Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau We look at how postmodern theory informs its activism by explicitly using the pattern of the virus and disease to describe their activities. Jacques Derrida himself said: "All I have done is dominated by the thought of a virus, what could be called a parasitology, a virology". This pattern of virology butts up in an extreme way against WWII propaganda and the narrative surrounding the current pandemic. Original Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7a5Z_K8LjU My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.

Aug 28, 2020 • 22min
115 - Masks as Veils
Explore the intriguing symbolism of masks during the pandemic as they serve both protective and identity-transformative roles. Discover how masks draw parallels to religious veils, influencing societal narratives. The conversation reveals the deeper implications of these symbols in shaping our identities in a changing world.

Aug 21, 2020 • 1h 30min
114 - John Vervaeke - Original Sin and the Meaning Crisis
Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau This is a discussion I had with John Vervaeke's for his podcast Voices with Vervaeke. We discuss a reinterpretation of Original Sin, Covid the protest and how the meaning crisis has been brought into our bodies. Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GJDFhLSRC4 My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.

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Aug 13, 2020 • 1h 32min
113 - July Q&A
The speaker shares a poignant tribute to a cousin lost to cancer, highlighting love and resilience. They explore the interplay of mythos and ethos, emphasizing how narratives shape society’s moral fabric. The podcast discusses chess as a symbolic reflection of societal dynamics and delves into passions in spirituality, highlighting their connection to the divine. The significance of silent communication and divine interruptions is examined. Finally, they reflect on suffering, empathy, and the completion of a key symbolic project, inviting listeners to engage further.

Aug 6, 2020 • 20min
112 - Jordan Peterson and the Stories We Live In
Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau I look at the effect of Jordan Peterson on culture, the similarities in our thought as well as my differences with him regarding the importance of stories. This essay was commissioned by Word On Fire with the original title: "Faith, Film, and the Stories We Live in." Original Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTsRnW6baO0 My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.

Jul 30, 2020 • 25min
111 - Kanye West for President
Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau We look at the meaning of Kanye West running for president, and how in his frantic appeals, appears the most basic wisdom as the fool turns the world back to order. Original Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wbxVVKr89g My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.

Jul 23, 2020 • 52min
110 - Nicholas Kotar - Fairy Tales are Better Than Vaccines
Author Nicholas Kotar and host discuss importance of storytelling during crisis, explore Christian symbolism, communal storytelling in times of crisis, deconstruction of common stories, and power of symbolism in shaping societal perceptions.

Jul 15, 2020 • 1h 49min
109 - June Q&A
Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau June Q&A Original Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7foO9NjPnrA My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.

Jul 8, 2020 • 19min
108 - Casting Down Images
Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau We explore the meaning of the casting down of statues and other symbols of history. Original Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdW1WA2n0lE My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.

Jun 30, 2020 • 19min
107 - Why the Protests Look So Religious
Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau We look at why the George Floyd protests used so much religious imagery. From kneeling and chanting to contrition and acts of communion, the protests used catharsis as a means to a form of religious ecstasy, which was made more intense because of the Covid-19 lockdown. We even look at the trope of Human Sacrifice appearing in the narrative. Original Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7GZHEuOpO4& My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.


