Hey There,
New podcast on deck 🚨
This was an unbelievable conversation with
on his new ‘evolution of meaning’ series!!Evolution of Meaning part 1: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-Learning-Process-Evolution-Meaning/dp/B0D88CV4GP
Evolution of Meaning part 2:https://www.amazon.com/Psyche-Symbolic-Learning-Evolution-Meaning/dp/B0FPV8M3Z8/
In this conversation, we explored the themes of meaning, the meaning crisis, and the evolution of meaning through various philosophical and cultural lenses. We discuss the impact of nihilism, the role of metamodernism, and the significance of complexity theory in providing a foundation for meaning. With a new foundation in place, we explore a modern path to transcendence, the hero’s journey and the sacred! Check it out 👇
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Evolution of Meaning
02:18 Understanding the Meaning Crisis
05:15 Philosophical Perspectives on Meaning
08:34 The Role of Transcendence in Meaning
11:31 Exploring Meaning in Life Literature
14:26 The Journey Towards Meaning
17:25 Complexity Theory and Meaning
20:42 Active Inference and Meaning
27:25 Understanding Surprise and World Models
29:32 The Complexity of Human Models
32:27 Cultural Evolution and Meaning Systems
34:09 Moral Development and Complexity
39:02 Human Learning as a Complexification Process
44:48 The Role of Egocentrism in Meaning Making
50:48 The Meaning Crisis and Anomie
53:30 Breaking Frames: The Role of Technology and Social Media
56:32 The Meta Frame: Embracing Chaos and Complexity
59:40 Transcendence and Awe: The Sacred in Frame Breaking
01:02:36 The Infinite Journey: Icons, Myths, and the Divine
01:06:28 Faith and the Hero’s Journey: Navigating Uncertainty
01:09:34 Learning and Meaning: The Evolution of Understanding
My new book Waiting For The Offo will be out next Monday 1/12/25!!!!
