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Ep. 1 - Awakening from the Meaning Crisis - Introduction

John Vervaeke’s Lectern · lecture · Watch on YouTube

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What it is

The first episode of John Vervaeke's lecture series on the modern meaning crisis, tracing its history through philosophy, cognitive science, religion and psychology. It introduces the series and its themes.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN recommends the series as a thorough, non-dogmatic look at meaning, spirituality and escaping nihilism.

  • 6 people recommended it
  • 7 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2019, last 2022

What HN commenters said

  1. “this series has it all.”

    Series on philosophy, evolution of religion, and escaping nihilism

    sophrocyne, 2021-08 · Strong recommendation · in “The uncanny absence of nihilism”

  2. “John Vervaeke's fascinating 'Awakening from the Meaning Crisis' lecture series”

    Lecture series on meaning and spiritual traditions without other-worldly metaphysics

    crispinb, 2019-09 · Recommendation · in “The effect of meditation on brain structure (2012)”

  3. “he also paints a pretty interesting picture by the time he gets to that point”

    New lecture series on the crisis of meaning

    westoncb, 2020-01 · Recommendation · in “Philosophy as a public service”

  4. “It is very good and leads into discussions with him and Curt Jaimungal”

    History of spirituality as psycho-technology, cognitive science breakdown

    barrysteve, 2022-07 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: What exactly is a mindfulness meditation?”

  5. “he has brought clarity to the feelings I had that might have resulted in one.”

    Clarifies feelings of disconnect that can lead to a life crisis

    thenerdhead, 2022-09 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: Activity and reading to move through mid-life crisis?”

  6. “I think the best answer to this question can be found in this series”

    Episodes on Aristotle's influence on our grammar and concepts

    Raminj95, 2022-11 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: Why is Aristotle so respected?”

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Topics: john vervaeke, philosophy, cognitive science, religion, nihilism

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