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Practicing Contemplation and Cultivating Wisdom with John Vervaeke
2:13:32 - 2:17:49 (04:17)
In this episode, the host discusses contemplative practices, flow, and cultivating wisdom with John Vervaeke. They delve into the Western traditions of stoicism and neoplatonism in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding.
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The speaker suggests a contemplative practice of meta-cognition where one imagines themselves floating above their surroundings, which helps awaken the fact that they are constantly assigning identities and assuming an identity.
2:13:32 - 2:16:02 (02:30)
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The speaker suggests a contemplative practice of meta-cognition where one imagines themselves floating above their surroundings, which helps awaken the fact that they are constantly assigning identities and assuming an identity. This practice aims to perceive the world and people in a fundamentally different way.
ChapterPracticing Contemplation and Cultivating Wisdom with John Vervaeke
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PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the concept of flow and explores practical solutions to issues that prevent individuals from achieving it.
2:16:02 - 2:17:49 (01:47)
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In this podcast episode, the host discusses the concept of flow and explores practical solutions to issues that prevent individuals from achieving it. Guest John Vervecky also joins to discuss the cultivation of wisdom through the teachings of stoicism and neoplatonism.