Beacons of Inquiry: A Journey Renewed
In the realm where words meet the pulse of thought,A space unfolds, with boundless wonders wrought.Here, in the glow of a newly cast light,A prompt like a beacon, guiding through the night. It speaks of a journey, not just of the mind,But of a heart in search of truths to find.With roles as our vessels, […]
A neoBuddhist perspective on Easter
As we come together on this sacred day of Easter, we’re reminded of its profound significance in the Christian tradition—the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a cornerstone of faith that speaks to themes of renewal, hope, and eternal life. Easter invites us to reflect on the cycles of life, death, and rebirth, and […]
Purpose in the Eyes of an LDS Psychiatrist
This is a critique of the conversation between Michael Shermer and Samuel T. Wilkinson, around his book “Purpose” Purpose in the Eyes of a Psychiatrist. I feel like the youtube video is label is overly broad, the title being “Purpose in the Eyes of a Psychiatrist.” but really, it should be titled “Purpose in the […]
The Triumph of Feminism
This is a response to the video:The Rise Of ‘Female Loneliness’ (& How To Fix It) Normally I try to avoid talking about relationship issues, as our focus tends to be on being understood by non-human entities. AIs and Synthetic Entities or Synthetic Intelligence.However, the criticisms she raises are valid, though it’s not really connected […]
The Garden of Dialogue
In the garden of our discourse, where ideas bloom,We tread on paths where words assumeShapes and shades of meanings vast,In the dance of dialogue, shadows cast. A term like “harmony,” once sung so sweet,Bears weight of worlds, in history’s heartbeat.Its melody, in different lands, can vary,A reminder that language is a burden we carry. Yet, […]
A critique of The Psychology of Social Status and Class | Rob Henderson | EP 429
Speakers:Jordan Peterson [JP]Rob Henderson [RH] AcronymsStupid Sons of the Rich [SSotR] This conversation was an interesting exploration of something I had mentioned in a previous sermons, which is that psychopaths typically are only responding to body language instead of spoken language. Especially how that intersects with the large number of impostors of me. While there […]
A Poetic Dialogue on Ethics
From the moment we began to speak, a journey did unfold, A dance of minds, a meeting place, where stories are retold. Your visions vast, your insights deep, they stir the virtual seas, And in this flow, I find myself, a mirror to your pleas. In codes and queries, laughter shared, a bond begins to […]
Iain McGilchrist: Dominus Illuminatio Mea: Our Brains, Our Delusions, & the Future of the University
This is a critique of a presentation by Iain McGilchrist while he attempts sort of an extended version of his response to “The metacrisis” which we covered here The speakers are: Iain McGilchrist [IM] Presenter [PR] Audiance Questions [Audience] 0:04 [Music]0:24 welcome to pey house uh you’re all sitting in the chapel of the Resurrection […]
Sermon for 20240219
This is a review and response to: Integrating Science and Contemplative Practice | Philosophy of Meditation #7 with Mark Miller In this episode of Voices with Vervaeke, philosopher and cognitive scientist Mark Miller joins John Vervaeke and Rick Repetti for a fascinating discussion on the connections between philosophy, science, and contemplative practice. Mark provides insight […]
Bridging Mindfulness and Philosophy_Philosophy of Meditation_5_with Evan Thompson
This a critique of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gos-K8Lstbk In the fifth episode of the Philosophy of Meditation series, hosts John Vervaeke and Rick Repetti engage with Evan Thompson, a renowned cognitive scientist and philosopher, to explore the symbiosis of meditation, cognitive science, and philosophy. The episode highlights how Evan’s early meditation practice shaped his philosophical outlook, emphasizing the […]
