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Alexander Bard and Andrew Sweeny on creating The Grand Narrative
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The WFAN Baseball Insiders podcast features Sweeny Murti and Ed Coleman. The Yankees and Mets beat reporters offer updates on the two New York baseball teams.
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Venture-backed startups are springing up across the globe, but how do you keep up with what’s coming next? On Just Raised, you’ll be first to hear from the founders of those newly minted companies about the companies they’re building. Hosted by Joe Sweeny, the show dives deep into a venture-led startup, discussing the product, business model and new technology. Expect experts from the world of space commercialization (Atomos Space), rivals to the Airbnb model (Casai), and companies making re ...
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Saintliness and the Philosophical Silk Road | Christopher Mastropietro & Andrew Sweeny
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Have we confined the true essence of sainthood within too narrow a boundary? In this episode of 'Voices with Vervaeke,' John Vervaeke welcomes Christopher Mastropeitro and Andrew Sweeny for a discussion that delves into the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of their innovative project, the Philosophical Silk Road. Together, they challenge cont…
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Tom and Andrew talk about current projects, deep symbols and the Beatles.
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Sweeny vs Bard #63 w. Daniel Gardner of O. G. Rose - Belonging and Process
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A first converstion with the intellectual titans Alexander Bard and Daniel Garner of O.G. Rose and a discussion about their two new philosophy books, Belonging again and Process and event. A finalist for the UNO Press Lab Prize and Pushcart Nominee, O.G. Rose’s creative works appear at The Write Launch, Allegory Ridge, Ponder Review, Iowa Review on…
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Is IFS a Path to Self-Knowledge or Self-Deception? Insights from Kasra Mirzaie
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Kasra Mirzaie is a clinical researcher, psychotherapist, and university teacher. His work focuses on adolescents, exploring the interplay between psychotherapy, spirituality, and self-deception. Can understanding all parts of ourselves sometimes lead us away from the truth? In this episode of "Voices with Vervaeke," John Vervaeke continues to explo…
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Guy Ferré - In Search of Unconditional Love - The Lee Lozowick No Bullshit Path of Transformation
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A conversation with Guy Ferré about the radical nature of the spiritual path of Lee Lozowick and his upcoming course at Parallax Academy. To sign up for the course: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses/in-search-of-unconditional-love-with-guy-ferreLinks: Homepage: https://www.parallax-media.com/Academy: https://www.parallax-media.com/2024-courses…
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The Parallax View #134: Hey, it´s opposite day
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Tom and Andrew cover anything from the Olympics, Trump, Harris, media and sacrifices
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Brendan Graham Dempsey and Luke Bhencke: Metamodern Christianity?
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In light of the recent Christian revival, what is Christianity's place in the metamodern world, and how did Christianity fit into George Gurdjeff's fourth way? Links:COURSE: GURDJIEFF’S CHRISTIANITY (WITH LUKE BEHNCKE):https://www.parallax-media.com/courses/gurdjieffs-christianity-with-luke-behnckeHomepage: https://www.parallax-media.com/Academy: h…
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Transforming Identity: The Power of IFS Therapy and Ancient Wisdom | Paul Vander Klay
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Paul Vander Klay is a minister at Living Stones CRC in Sacramento, CA, known for his engaging online discussions on faith and thoughtful community engagement. How can the convergence of ancient spiritual practices and modern cognitive science redefine our understanding of identity and collective wisdom? In this episode of "Voices with Vervaeke," Jo…
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Rediscovering Plato's Beauty | Thomas Jockin
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Thomas Jockin is a Fellow at the Halkyon Guild and the Founder of TypeThursday. He has taught at Pratt Institute, FIT (SUNY), Queens College (CUNY), and City College of New York (CUNY). Sign Up for Thomas Jockin’s Course: Plato on Beauty and Virtue | Halkyon Academy Can re-engaging with classical ideals of beauty help us address the meaning crisis?…
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Inside the Mind: Marc Lewis on Transformative Healing with Internal Family Systems Therapy
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Marc Lewis is a neuroscientist and former professor of developmental psychology, who taught at the University of Toronto and Radboud University. He is the author of numerous journal publications and books, including Memoirs of an Addicted Brain and The Biology of Desire. How can understanding our internal parts lead to emotional healing and persona…
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Transpersonal States: Awakening, Enlightenment, and the Ego | Vivian Dittmar
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Vivian Dittmar is an author, speaker, and wisdom teacher dedicated to enhancing holistic development for over two decades. Through her books and the Be the Change Foundation, she focuses on emotional intelligence, ecological sustainability, social justice, and spiritual fulfillment to address modern society's crises. What does it mean to truly tran…
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Tom Amarque and Andrew Sweeny dig into the philosophy of Italian philosopher Giorgio Agamben.
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Beyond the Binary: Science and Spirituality Unite | Transcendent Naturalism #14 with Henriques, Alderman, and Layman
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Gregg Henriques is a professor at James Madison University, author of "A New Unified Theory of Psychology," and a leader in the Unified Psychotherapy Movement, with over 20 years of experience in psychology and psychotherapy, specializing in adult psychopathology. Pascal Layman is a philosopher based in Northern Ontario, known for his groundbreakin…
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O.G. Rose with Cadell Last - Capitalism and Belonging and Belonging
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BELONGING AGAIN: SUNDAYSJULY 7/14/21/28; AUGUST 4 2024Sign up here:https://www.parallax-media.com/courses/belonging-again-an-address-with-og-roseA conversation with Daniel Gardner and Cadell Last about O.G. Rose’s new course coming up at Parallax this July and the notion of Belonging Again. What should belong to after all of our ‘givens’ are uproot…
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Reviving Faith with Metamodern Spirituality and the Future of Christianity | Brendan Graham Dempsey
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Brendan Graham Dempsey is an author and speaker specializing in metamodern spirituality, exploring the intersections of traditional faith and contemporary thought. How can ancient faith traditions adapt to the complexities of the modern world? In this episode of Voices with Vervaeke, John Vervaeke and Brendan Graham Dempsey explore the potential fo…
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Insights from UTOK 2024 on Naturalism and Emergentism | Alexander Bard, Gregg Henriques, Bonnitta Roy & John Vervaeke
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Gregg Henriques is a clinical psychologist and professor at James Madison University. He is known for his Unified Theory of Knowledge (UTOK), which integrates various domains of psychology into a coherent framework. Bonnita Roy is the founder of Alderlore Insight Center, a non-profit educational organization and the curator of The POP-UP School, an…
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Transforming Lives Through Relational Practices | Tataya Bailey and Rachel Hayden
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Tataya Bailey is the founder and lead trainer of Prisma Leadership, combining her law degree, multiple yoga certifications, and over two decades of facilitation experience to create a unique leadership approach rooted in integrity and connection. Rachel Hayden is a magpie of the Liminal Web, and occasional collaborator with people like John, Gregg …
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The Parallax View #132: Lost in Translation
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Did anybody 'really' read Hegel?Do we 'really' know what the ancient Egyptians meant with 'Osiris'?Is Andrew 'really' a moose?Homepage: https://www.parallax-media.com/Academy: https://www.parallax-media.com/2024-courses-and-eventsSubstack: https://parallax.substack.com/ Parallax Network: https://parallax-media-network.mn.co/share/ND8NVO1oMB3RjEyi?u…
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The Joy of Movies with Robert Gray - Summer of Imagination course Starts June 15
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A conversation about movies, and about our upcoming course: PARALLAX MOVIE CLUB ‘24: SUMMER OF IMAGINATION For more information or to sign up: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses/course-parallax-movie-club-24-summer-of-imagination-wf6cd About the course: Art and film expand our horizons, transport us out of our mundane, ordinary lives to places …
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Love or Die #12: A Conversation Series with Marc Gafni - The Tree of Life - Part 7 - Malkuth
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Andrew questions Marc about the famous Tree of Life and the ten Sephirot in Hebrew Kabbalah. An introduction and a radical interpretation. How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It’s Love or Die!Links: Parallax Mighty Networks: https://parallax-media-network.mn.co/share/RnBBvEYInToDBG2P?…
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Can Cognitive Science Reveal the Fourth R of Human Connection?
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Gregg Henriques is a clinical psychologist and professor at James Madison University. He is known for his Unified Theory of Knowledge (UTOK), which integrates various domains of psychology into a coherent framework. What drives our social connections and sense of belonging? In this episode, originally recorded at the UTOC 2024 conference, John Verv…
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Intellectual Deep Web Roundtable #5 - Grey Robes vs Dark Renaissance
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A discussion with members of various intellectual/artistic collectives and their visions. Alexander Bard, Max Borders, Raven Connolly join Andrew Sweeny and Tom Amarque at Parallax for a RoundtableGrey Robes: https://underthrow.substack.com/Dark Renaissance: https://darkrenaissanceradio.substack.com/Parallax Academy: https://parallax-media-network.…
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Could AI Help Solve the Meaning Crisis?
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Mahon McCann is a writer, award-winning playwright, philosophy doctoral researcher, martial arts coach, and podcast host who explores personal development and ethical issues of technology. Are we on the brink of a new era of enlightenment or facing the rise of an existential threat? In this episode, John Vervaeke and Mahon McCann delve into the int…
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O.G. Rose with Alex Ebert: Belonging Again #1: An Address
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A conversation with Daniel Garner and Special Guest Alex Ebert - Hosted by Andrew Sweeny, about the new O.G.Rose course at Parallax this July and the notion of “Belonging Again.” What should we belong to after all of our ‘givens’ are uprooted or put into question? A two-hour triple expresso conversation of intense philosophical ideation. New course…
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The Philosophical Silk Road: Exploring the Intersections of Philosophy and Spirituality with Christopher Mastropietro and Andrew Sweeny
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In the vast expanse of human thought, how do philosophy and spirituality intertwine to shape our understanding of the sacred? In this conversation, first released on Andrew Sweeny's channel, The Parallax, John Vervaeke, Andrew Sweeny, and Christopher Mastropietro examine the delicate balance between philosophical rigor and spiritual experiences. Th…
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The Parallax View #130: The second cumming
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Sweeny vs Bard with Tim Pickerill - Vajrayana Buddhism
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Bard queries Pickerill and Sweeny about the wonderous practice lineages of Tantric Buddhism and Crazy Wisdom Masters.
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The Blind Spot in Perception: Evan Thompson on Cognitive Science, Asian Philosophy, and Mystical Insight
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Evan Thompson is a philosopher and author, specializing in the integration of cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and Asian philosophical traditions. Based at the University of British Columbia, his work, including his recent book 'The Blind Spot', examines the intersections of consciousness, experience, and reality through a comprehensive inter…
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The Parallax View #129: Tantric money
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Niklas Limacher joins the pod to talk about new ways to handle old problems
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Exploring the Connection Between Wisdom, Love, and the Really Real
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Elizabeth Oldfield is a writer, speaker, and advocate for intentional community living based in South London. Her work, including her book 'Fully Alive', explores the intersections of faith, culture, and ethics through a deeply personal lens. In a world that often trivializes love and deep connections, how can we cultivate a life of wisdom, virtue,…
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Will AI replace our elders?
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Conversations at the Crossroads of Nature and Wisdom
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Kyle Koch is a facilitator at Evolve Move Play, where he integrates dialogical practices into natural settings to foster deep personal connections and psychological growth. Have you ever wondered about the impact of our environment on our cognition and ability to connect with others? In this episode of Voice with Vervaeke, John and Kyle explore the…
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Sweeny vs Bard #61 - With Max Borders - The Grey Robes vs The Zufists
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A continued conversation between Sweeny, Bard, And Borders about religion, sex, and civilization. `Max Borders is the author of The Social Singularity (2018) and The Decentralist (2021). His latest book is called Underthrow (2023). Currently, he is working on two major projects: a cosmopolitan constitution designed to open the era of open-source la…
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The Parallax View #127: The Silence of God
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Tom and Andrew continue their discussion of religion, philosophy and psychology
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Illuminating the Interplay: Terri Dentry and Aspasia Karageorge on Emotion, Physicality, and the Path to Healing
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In this episode of “Voices with Vervaeke,” John Vervaeke, alongside Terri Dentry and Aspasia Karageorge, delves into the complex interplay between emotions, chronic pain, and the mechanisms of healing within the framework of Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). Through a rich dialogue, the discussion unfolds to explore the intricate …
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Love or Die #11: A Conversation Series with Marc Gafni - The Tree of Life - Part 6 - Yesod
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Andrew questions Marc about the famous Tree of Life and the ten Sephirot in Hebrew Kabbalah. An introduction and a radical interpretation. How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It’s Love or Die!Links: Parallax Mighty Networks: https://parallax-media-network.mn.co/share/RnBBvEYInToDBG2P?…
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John Vervaeke and Christopher Mastropietro: The Philosophical Silk Road - Part 1
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I caught up with John and Chris and explored John's change of perspective from 'the religion that is not a religion' to the philosophical Silk Road. How do we create a meaningful passage between the religions and those who have fallen out of religion? A heartfelt dia-logos and the start of a longer conversation on the subject. Links:https://vervaek…
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The Parallax View #126: The strange Death of Christianity
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Tom and Andrew ramble also about Nietzsche and limp-d*ck approaches to the meta-crisis
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Mentoring the Machines: Setting the Course for the Future of Artificial Intelligence
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This episode, first released on the “Into the Impossible” channel with Dr. Brian Keating, brings together the brilliant minds of John Vervaeke and Shawn Coyne to discuss the advent of artificial general intelligence and its potential consequences. The conversation starts with the motivations behind major tech figures' drive towards AI development a…
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The Parallax View #125: The 98 rules of drinking
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Tom and Andrew ramble about various aspects of alcohol
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Dialogues on Transformation: The Journey of Insightful Healing with Terri Dentry and Tim Adalin
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In this episode of “Voices with Vervaeke,” John Vervaeke is joined by Terri Dentry and Tim Adalin to discuss their unique perspectives on the intricate journey from chronic pain to insightful healing. The conversation delves into the psychological and existential dimensions that underpin true transformation, emphasizing the importance of dialogical…
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Consciousness, Intelligence, and the Quest for Meaning with Vervaeke, Henriques, Levin, and McSweeny
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In this episode, John Vervaeke, Gregg Henriques, Michael Levin, and Justin McSweeny come together to discuss the complexities of consciousness, intelligence, and the human condition. The conversation balances between imagination and empirical evidence, introducing cognitive light cones to frame goal-directed behavior. They explore recursive relevan…
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Sweeny vs Bard #60 with Roberto Palacio - Anxiety in the Digital Age
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Why are we so depressed in the digital age? A deep discussion about what Roberto Palacio calls the age of anxiety? Roberto Palacio (1967), MPhil., Colombian philosopher and essayist. JAICA Scholar (Government of Japan, University of Tsukuba). For more than two decades he has worked in academic philosophy, in the fields of human ethology and the phi…
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The Parallax View #124: Rejoice the Abyss
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Tom and Andrew ramble about Andrew Huberman, discomfort, Pessoa´s Hate of Travel, and failed attempts deal with Christianity
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Engaging the Imaginal: Kasra Mirzaie on IFS and the Meaning Crisis
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In this episode of ”Voices with Vervaeke,” John Vervaeke continues his ongoing exploration of Internal Family Systems (IFS) theory with psychotherapist, clinician, and researcher Kasra Mirzaie. Kasra shares his insights into the cognitive, existential, and spiritual aspects of IFS, highlighting its potential to help individuals make sense of their …
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Faith in Dialogue: Navigating Complexity and Transformation with Jordan Hall Part 2
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Dive deeper into the transformative journey with John Vervaeke and Jordan Hall as they continue their exploration into faith, meaning, and the power of Dialogos. This second part of their conversation delves into the evolution of Christianity, the limitations of the scientific worldview, and the urgent meta-crisis that beckons a collective awakenin…
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The Parallax View #123: Is war natural?
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Tom and Andrew ramble about war, women & worlds.
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Chronic Pain, Trust, and Ethics: A Conversation with Terri Dentry and Nate Kinch
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In this episode of “Voices with Vervaeke,” Terri Dentry and Nate Kinch join host John Vervaeke to explore the intersection of chronic pain, dialog, reasoning, and socio-technology ethics. Drawing from Nate's personal experience with chronic pain and his background in organizational design, the conversation delves into the challenges corporations fa…
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AI Sages and the Ethical Frontier: Exploring Human Values, Embodiment, and Spiritual Realms
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In this episode, first released on the “Transfigured” YouTube channel, John Vervaeke and Sam Tideman explore the future of AI, grappling with ethical, philosophical, and spiritual questions surrounding the creation of 'AI sages.' Delving into the nature of wisdom, they consider whether machines can truly comprehend truth, goodness, and beauty. As t…
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Exploring the Dynamics of Contact Improvisation: A Discussion on Ecology of Practices with John Vervaeke, Seth Dellinger, and Ken Manheimer
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In this episode, first released on Seth Dellinger's Move with Seth YouTube channel, John Vervaeke, Ken Manheimer, and Seth Dellinger explore the concept of "ecology of practices" through the lens of contact improvisation. They discuss the modern "meaning crisis" caused by societal disconnect and fragmentation, advocating for shared agency and trans…
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