Dr. John Vervaeke

Seth Allison, a practicing psychotherapist, joins Dr. John Vervaeke to discuss attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and their impact on mental health and relationships. They explore secure and anxious attachments, the influence of attachment styles on parenting, and the role of attachment theory in therapy. The conversation also delves into dialogical practices, wisdom cultivation, and the emotional and physiological aspects of human bonding.

Johannes Niederhauser, specialized in Heideggerian philosophy, and John Vervaeke dive into the profound philosophy of Martin Heidegger. They discuss the limits of traditional metaphysics, the crisis in philosophy, and the nature of time. They explore the intersection between Heidegger's ideas and cognitive science, the role of poetry in sense-making, and Heidegger's influences from Zen and the Kyoto school. They also delve into the concept of the sacred, falling in love with being, and the ongoing process of transcendence. This episode is a treasure trove for intellectual engagement.

Taylor Barratt and Ethan Kobayashi discuss their new course 'Self as Instrument Development', focusing on skills like dialogue, imagination, mindfulness, and embodiment. They emphasize cultivating individual agency and extending it to serve and lead others virtuously. They explore the concepts of 'Spire', responsible service, optimal grip in learning, and their plans to inform people about their projects and events.

Dr. John Vervaeke engages in a conversation about creativity and wisdom with guests Kevin Bowers and Ethan Kobayashi-Hsieh. Topics include the fundamental role of coherence in creativity, the exploration of persona and identity, the power of creativity in cognition, and the interplay of identities in the creative process. The speakers emphasize that creativity is a process, not just a product, and discuss the intersection of wisdom and creativity. Overall, the podcast invites deeper contemplation of these topics.

Greg Thomas, a music and culture enthusiast, joins Dr. John Vervaeke in a conversation about the interplay between philosophy, music, and culture. They explore the sacredness of music, the musicality of being, and the role of music in democracy. They tackle topics like race, culture, and cosmic responsibility, offering fresh insights on harmonizing human experience. They discuss the tradition of great musicians in jazz, the relationship between music and math, sense-making in altered states of consciousness, pluralistic perspectives on race and culture, the role of virtue in a good human life, and express gratitude for their conversation.

Dr. John Vervaeke engages in a conversation with Ethan Kobayashi-Hsieh, discussing topics such as the Sapiential Processing Framework, the neurobiology of cognition, recursive awareness, spiritual phenomenology, dialogical rationality, cognitive flexibility, and the mechanics of performance. They also touch on writing thoughts for future children and the transformative power of awareness.

D.C. Schindler and Ken Lowry join John Vervaeke to challenge conventional perspectives on God, reason, freedom, and community. They explore the concept of 'home' as a philosophical construct tied to our intrinsic nature and discuss Hegel's paradoxical views on Christianity. They delve into the complexities of reason, rationality, and individual vs. communal freedoms, offering fresh perspectives on the transformative power of vows like marriage.

Dr. John Vervaeke and Sevilla King discuss the meaning crisis and secular humanism. They explore neoplatonism as a grounding philosophy, contrast normalism with Platonism, and debate the relationship between science and Platonism. They also delve into the role of the body in participatory knowing.

Christopher Mastropietro and Guy Sengstock discuss spiritual practice, workshops, and transformation. They explore the joy of the journey to discovery, the structure of influential workshops, and the power of fellowship. The importance of relational dialogues and having a guiding 'North Star' is highlighted. This episode offers a blend of academic rigor and experiential insights for deepening understanding of life's complexities.

In this third encounter between Dr. John Vervaeke and Matt Segall on Voices with Vervaeke, the conversation challenges conventional philosophical paradigms as it navigates complex terrain, from Kantian thresholds to Whitehead's modern implications. Vervaeke and Segall share a dynamic interplay, illuminating obscure ideas and rendering them pertinent to today's world. By examining the labyrinth of causality, freedom, and feeling, they invite the audience to reconsider what it means to understand ourselves and the universe we inhabit. Philosophical jargon is expertly unpacked, all the while maintaining a palpable sense of urgency as they dissect philosophical texts' relevance to everyday life. With multiple nods to their previous conversations, they lay the groundwork for a future rendezvous, promising more exploration into the evolving landscape of contemporary thought. Matthew David Segall, Ph.D., is a multifaceted thinker straddling the realms of philosophy, science, and consciousness studies. He serves as an Associate Professor in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness Program at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. Not just confined to academia, Segall also chairs the Science Advisory Committee for the Cobb Institute. His work pioneers process-relational thought across various disciplines, from the natural and social sciences to the exploration of consciousness. A transdisciplinary researcher, writer, teacher, and philosopher, Segall synthesizes complex ideas into accessible insights that invite deeper inquiry. Resources: Matt Segall: Website | Patreon | Facebook | X | YouTube John Vervaeke: Website | Patreon | Facebook | X | YouTube The Vervaeke Foundation John Vervaeke — YouTube: Whitehead and religion in the making w/ Matt Segall Emergence-emanation, Whitehead, Kastrup: a dialectic ontology w/ Matt Segall Books Crossing the Threshold: Etheric Imagination in the Post-Kantian Process Philosophy of Schelling and Whitehead - Matthew David Segall Critique of Pure Reason - Immanuel Kant Critique of Practical Reason - Immanuel Kant The Critique of Judgement - Immanuel Kant The Concept of Nature - Alfred North Whitehead Opus Postumum - Immanuel Kant, Eckart Förster (Editor) Miscellaneous Mundus Imaginalis or the Imaginary and the Imaginal - Henry Corbin People Alicia Juarrero Alfred North Whitehead Martin Heidegger Ludwig Wittgenstein Immanuel Kant Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling Johann Gottlieb Fichte Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel Eckart Förster David Hume Maurice Merleau-Ponty Evan Thompson Francisco Varela Michael Marder Sabine Hossenfelder Rudolf Steiner Robert B. Brandom Timecodes 00:00:00 — The episode kicks off with Dr. John Vervaeke giving an introduction and presenting his guest, Matt Segall, an expert in Whitehead's theories on existential issues. 00:01:37 — Discussions around Immanuel Kant and the nature of reality come into focus as Matt Segall elaborates on his book, a revised and expanded version of his dissertation. 00:05:15 — Segall introduces the compelling concept of "etheric imagination" and its multifaceted connotations. 00:09:26 — Accessibility of philosophical texts to the general public is emphasized by Matt Segall. 00:13:30 — Agreement on Kant's idea of freedom comes from Segall, who underscores the importance of agency over mere consumer choice. 00:16:40 — Matt Segall discusses the intricacies of providential world order and imminent purpose in organisms. 00:20:00 — Segall speaks about Kant's controversial usage of categories of understanding beyond their intended realm. 00:30:20 — The enigmatic root of imagination as a vital human experience is further explored by Segall. 00:33:40 — Clarifying Matt Segall's point, Dr. Vervaeke argues that imagination should have a deeper role in cognition, not a diminished one. 00:37:00 — Polarity over strict opposites is the topic of discussion between Vervaeke and Segall. 00:38:33 — Cultural tensions between Romanticism and Enlightenment are dissected. 00:43:31 — Segall introduces Whitehead's view of space-time as an inherited pattern. 00:47:46 — Vervaeke and Segall challenge the traditional philosophical view that feelings are private. 00:54:08 — Dr. Vervaeke discusses the complexities of string theory and the importance of a follow-up discussion.