Dr. John Vervaeke

Join Dr. John Vervaeke and guests Henriques, Layman, and Alderman as they discuss the intersection of science and spirituality in Transcendent Naturalism. They explore topics like the importance of ethical dimensions, art in meaning-making, and the layered ontology of nature. Dive into this intriguing conversation on collective transcendence and the search for deeper purpose.

Author Brendan Graham Dempsey and Dr. John Vervaeke discuss metamodern spirituality's role in renewing Christianity. They explore blending ancient faith with modern insights, addressing critiques of the Bible, the faith-science relationship, and psychological aspects of religion. The conversation aims to revitalize Christian understanding and deepen engagement with reality.

Clinical psychologist Gregg Henriques, philosopher Alexander Bard, and Bonnita Roy explore transcendent naturalism and emergentism at UTOK 2024. They discuss relationalism, dialectical thinking, and the integration of Eastern and Western insights. The dialogue also touches on cognitive science, spirituality, community practices, and the essence of ultimate reality.

Tataya Bailey and Rachel Hayden discuss transformative power of relational practices, balance between structure and spontaneity, handling trauma, and importance of attention and attunement in fostering authentic connections on a podcast.

Clinical psychologist Gregg Henriques and Dr. John Vervaeke discuss the integration of relevance realization into interpersonal relationships as the fourth R. They explore cognitive science, predictive processing, collective intelligence, societal impact, and practical strategies for fostering meaningful connections.

Mahon McCann and John Vervaeke discuss AI's impact on personal growth and the search for meaning. They explore predictive processing, relevance realization, and AI as a tool for transformation. The podcast delves into creating optimal AI environments for fostering agency and enlightenment, while balancing risks and benefits. This thought-provoking discussion challenges the intersection between AI and human consciousness.

Explore the delicate balance between philosophical rigor and spiritual experiences with Christopher Mastropietro and Andrew Sweeny. They discuss love, wisdom, and existential inquiry, blurring boundaries between philosophical inquiry and religious practice. Dive into transformative spiritual journeys, the evolution of Christianity, philosophical intersections, personal growth, and embracing mystery and transformation.

Philosopher Evan Thompson and Dr. John Vervaeke discuss cognitive science, Asian philosophy, and mystical insights. They explore the essence of lived experience, relevance realization, and the nature of reality. The conversation delves into the crisis of meaning, performative contradictions in philosophy, uncovering the blind spot in perception, extended naturalism, modes of knowing, and restoring connection to the natural world.

Elizabeth Oldfield, advocate for community living, delves into the importance of love and wisdom in our lives. The conversation explores the trivialization of love in modern culture, the value of relational living, and the transformative power of communal practices. Topics also cover psychedelic experiences, spiritual encounters, and the necessity of interconnectedness for personal and societal transformation.

Kyle Koch from Evolve Move Play discusses integrating dialogical practices in natural settings for personal growth. John Vervaeke explores memory reconstruction and the importance of rituals in shaping future outcomes. They dive into the impact of shared experiences on trust, emotional connections, and navigating a high-tech world with evolvability.