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Author and historian Abby Smith Rumsey highlights how the fabric of our society is only as strong, or as weak, as the threads of our individual and collective memories. From the Long Now Seminar, “Hijacked Histories, Polarized Futures” by Abby Smith Rumsey. Watch the full talk here: https://youtu.be/hNhjICIrMak As authoritarianism continues to rise around the […]
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Ever wondered why facing pain feels so unbearable? 🤔 This short with @TheoVon and @johnvervaeke delves into the crucial link between pain, meaning, and our ability to confront emotional challenges.
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In this first episode of the “Philosophy of Meditation” series, Rick Repetti and John Vervaeke take listeners on an engaging exploration of the intricate world of meditation and its deep roots in philosophical thought. John shares his transformative journey from a strict fundamentalist Christian background to finding solace and depth in Eastern philosophy and the
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Historian Jared Farmer illuminates ways in which trees are living symbols for long-term thinking. From the Long Now Talk, “Chronodiversity: Thinking about Time with Trees” by Jared Farmer. Watch the full talk here: https://youtu.be/aRaOCVHcMXA “What really interests me is how long-lived plants allow humans to think about—and emotionally relate to—long units of time. They provide
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John Vervaeke and Christopher Mastropietro engage in a profound discussion on the concept of virtue and its role in both personal development and the wider aims of the Vervaeke Foundation. They delve into how virtue not only shapes moral and ethical decision-making but also influences the Foundation’s approach to community building, personal growth, and addressing
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This video explores the distinction between the ‘having mode’ and the ‘being mode’ as described by Fromm, drawing inspiration from Stoic principles. Learn how our pursuit of material possessions (having) often overshadows our quest for personal growth and meaningful experiences (being)!
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In episode 14, we delve into Matt’s book “Crossing the Threshold.” The discussion focuses on integrating the sacred into our understanding of the world through transcendental naturalism, without resorting to supernatural explanations. We explore Whitehead’s unique perspective on God, the nature of the sacred, and how these concepts intertwine with collective intelligence and distributed cognition.
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In episode 13 Gregg, John and guest Matt delve into the intersections of cognitive science, philosophy, and religion. Matt discusses his book “Crossing the Threshold” and its exploration of post-Kantian process philosophy. The conversation pivots to understanding the role of the imaginal in knowledge acquisition and the limitations of traditional naturalism. Greg emphasizes upgrading traditional
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The Bureau of Linguistical Reality is a participatory artwork facilitated by artist Alicia Escott and Heidi Quante which collaborates with the public to create new words for feelings and experiences for which no words yet exist. Recognizing the climate crisis is causing new feelings and experiences that have yet to be named, the project was
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Continuing the transcendent naturalism series, hosts John Vervaeke and Gregg Henriques, along with guest Jordan Hall, explore the intersections of cognitive science, philosophy, and spirituality, offering a progressive perspective on the evolution of human consciousness and society. They critically examine the limitations of conventional thought processes, particularly in response to burgeoning global crises, advocating for
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