The Meaning of Meaning | Transcendent Naturalism #7
In Episode 7 of TN, John and Gregg welcome Brendan Graham Dempsey. Brendan is a writer, theologian, and theorist whose work focuses on the meaning crisis and the nature of spirituality in metamodernit...
24 Aug 20231h 15min
Democracy as Antagonistic Cooperation for E Pluribus Unum | Deep Dive: Race, Culture, Jazz, and Democracy #2
Dr. John Vervaeke and guest Greg Thomas delve into the nuanced realm of 'Democracy as Antagonistic Cooperation' in the second installment of a captivating three-part series. Drawing parallels with jaz...
19 Aug 20231h 24min
Unlocking Creativity: Dr. Vervaeke, Gregg Henriques & Guests on Art & Cognitive Science | Transcendent Naturalism #6
Dr. John Vervaeke and Gregg Henriques lead an insightful discussion with guests Dr. Rich Blundell and Rita Leduc, diving into the heart of creativity, art, and cognitive science. The conversation expl...
16 Aug 20231h 19min
Jazz as Embodied Art and an Ecology of Practice | Deep Dive: Race, Culture, Jazz, and Democracy #1
Dr. John Vervaeke sits down with Greg Thomas, a renowned jazz musician, and musicologist, to delve into the first of a multi-part series. They embark on a journey, exploring the intersections of jazz,...
11 Aug 20231h 16min
The Interconnected Universe and The Enlightenment Gap | Transcendent Naturalism #5
Dr. John Vervaeke hosts an enlightening discussion with Gregg Henriques, Dr. Rich Blundell, and Rita Leduc. The conversation journeys through the realms of transcendent naturalism, embedded cognitive ...
9 Aug 20231h 27min
Discovering the Power of Attention with Dr. Vervaeke & Bishop Maximus | Q&A Part 2
Dr. John Vervaeke and Bishop Maximus (Marretta) embark on a profound journey to challenge conventional notions of mind and consciousness. They critique representational theory, advocating for a confor...
7 Aug 202331min
The Power of Ritual in Transcendent Experiences | Transcendent Naturalism #4
Dr. John Vervaeke and Gregg Henriques unpack the intricate relationship between ritual, rationality, and transcendent experiences. Vervaeke elucidates theoretical concepts surrounding the significance...
4 Aug 202350min
Religion, AI, and Cognitive Biases Part 1 with Bishop Maximus
Dr. John Vervaeke and Bishop Maximus (Marretta) explore a vast terrain of topics, from the rapid advancements in AI and their implications on privacy to the inherent biases ingrained in human cognitio...
31 Juli 20231h 10min
