Mythology & Modern Minds | Transcendent Naturalism #10
September 14, 2023
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as posted by the channelIn episode 10 of the Transcendent Naturalism series, Dr. John Vervaeke, Gregg Henriques, and guest Brett Andersen delve into the intricate relationship between science, spirituality, and modern mythology. The episode is a tour de force of intellectual exploration, covering topics from self-organizing criticality to the philosophy of order and chaos. Andersen offers a compelling presentation on the role of modern myths like the Matrix trilogy in understanding our complex world. Dr. Vervaeke and Henriques provide counterpoints and extensions to Andersen's arguments, enriching the discussion with their own expertise in philosophy and psychology. The episode also explores the role of consciousness in collective intelligence and the tension between individual experience and societal norms.
Brett Andersen, a Ph.D. student in Evolutionary Psychology at the University of New Mexico, is a compelling voice at the intersection of cognitive science, complexity science, and the philosophical underpinnings of morality and religion. With a penchant for delving into controversial topics, Brett crafts thought-provoking essays on Substack and produces insightful YouTube videos. He's also in the process of writing a book, slated for a free PDF release, that encapsulates seven years of rigorous research across scientific and philosophical literature.
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Brett Andersen
Gregg Henriques
Books:
Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief - Dr. Jordan Peterson
Is There Anything Good About Men?: How Cultures Flourish by Exploiting Men - Roy Baumeister
Warriors and Worriers: The Survival of the Sexes - Joyce Benenson
Dynamics in Action: Intentional Behavior as a Complex System - Alicia Juarrero
Finitude and Transcendence in the Platonic Dialogues - Drew A. Hyland
The Self-Overcoming of Nihilism - Keiji Nishitani
History of Religious Ideas (3 book series) - Mircea Eliade
Publications:
Predictive processing and relevance realization: exploring convergent solutions to the frame problem - Brett P. Andersen, Mark Miller & John Vervaeke
Nihilism: a philosophical essay - Stanley Rosen
Voices with Vervaeke:
Relevance realization, personality, attachment and therapy w/ Garri Hovhannisyan
UTOK | Unified Theory of Knowledge:
Untangling the World Knot of Consciousness Series
Brett Andersen:
Intimations of a New Worldview, 5.3: The God of the Left Hemisphere
Intimations of a New Worldview, 5.4: The God of the Left Hemisphere
Movies:
The Matrix (1999) - IMDb
The Lion King (1994) - IMDb
Pinocchio (1940) - IMDb
Moneyball (2011) - IMDb
People:
Carl Jung
Joseph Campbell
Nietzsche
Hilary Putnam
Catherine Pickstock
Paul Tillich
Keith E. Stanovich
Michael Tomasello
Joseph Henrich
Timothy Morton
Paul Gilbert
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