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The Meaning Crisis and the Role of Religion and Philosophy
1:36:41 - 1:41:00 (04:19)
The speaker proposes that a combination of cognitive science and adaptation from religion and philosophy, specifically Stoicism, can potentially fill the void left by the diminishing role of religion in society.
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The speaker discusses the possibility of using cognitive science along with philosophical and religious traditions to fill the void left by religion, especially in a world where nihilism is taking hold.
1:36:41 - 1:38:38 (01:57)
Summary
The speaker discusses the possibility of using cognitive science along with philosophical and religious traditions to fill the void left by religion, especially in a world where nihilism is taking hold. He suggests that practices such as stoicism could naturally emerge as a replacement, without having to subscribe to particular religious beliefs.
ChapterThe Meaning Crisis and the Role of Religion and Philosophy
Episode#317 – John Vervaeke: Meaning Crisis, Atheism, Religion & the Search for Wisdom
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the emergence of communities that are specifically addressing the meaning crisis in the world, while also acknowledging that the crisis might naturally dissipate as humans have a longing to create institutions and collective ideas.
1:38:38 - 1:41:00 (02:22)
Summary
The speaker discusses the emergence of communities that are specifically addressing the meaning crisis in the world, while also acknowledging that the crisis might naturally dissipate as humans have a longing to create institutions and collective ideas.