Wisdom, Mindfulness, and the Quest for Reality: John Vervaeke on The Kyle Maxwell Podcast

John Vervaeke and Kyle Maxwell delve into the complexities of the 'meaning crisis.' Vervaeke shares his journey and insights on how this crisis affects individual purpose and connection, emphasizing the importance of wisdom, mindfulness, and 'relevance realization' - a cognitive process crucial for personal growth and understanding. The discussion also explores the integration of different forms of knowledge, the dangers of nihilism, and the role of wisdom in navigating life's challenges. Concluding with strategies to combat the meaning crisis, Vervaeke emphasizes the development of skills, states of consciousness, virtues, and collective practices for a deeper understanding and wisdom in life.
Glossary of Terms
Meaning Crisis: A cultural and personal state where individuals struggle to find meaning and purpose in life.
Relevance Realization: The cognitive process of determining what information is relevant in a given context.
Wisdom: The ability to apply knowledge and experience with insight and judgment.
Resources and References
John Vervaeke
Website: johnvervaeke.com/
KZbin: / @johnvervaeke
Patreon: / johnvervaeke
X: / vervaeke_john
Facebook: / vervaekejohn
Kyle Maxwell
KZbin: kzbin.info...
Instagram: kylejmaxwell_
X: kylejmaxwell_
Facebook: khendriix
LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/khendrixx
The Vervaeke Foundation: vervaekefoundation.org/
John Vervaeke KZbin
Awakening from the Meaning Crisis Series: • Awakening from the Mea...
After Socrates Series: • After Socrates
Books
Zombies in Western Culture: A Twenty-First Century Crisis - John Vervaeke, Christopher Mastropietro, and Filip Miscevic: www.amazon.com/Zombies-Wester...
Psychological Types - C. G. Jung: www.amazon.com/Psychological-...
Beyond Good and Evil - Friedrich Nietzsche: www.amazon.com/Beyond-Good-Ev...
The Will to Power - Friedrich Nietzsche: www.amazon.com/Will-Power-Fri...
Religion and Nothingness - Keiji Nishitani: www.amazon.com/Religion-Nothi...
The Self-Overcoming of Nihilism - Keiji Nishitani: www.amazon.com/Self-Overcomin...
1984 - George Orwell: www.amazon.com/1984-Signet-Cl...
Quotes
"Meaning in life is you want to be connected to something that has a value and reality independent of your egocentrism." - John Vervaeke [00:43:30]
"We're in a propositional tyranny for a lot of historical reasons; we sort of collapsed all-knowing to propositional knowing." - John Vervaeke [00:19:41]
"Truth is an act in which you, you, it's a comparative act ultimately when you self transcend." - John Vervaeke [00:50:15]
"Depression and anxiety are both telling you that your fundamental orientation needs to die." - John Vervaeke [00:46:39]
Chapters with Timestamps
[00:00:48] - Introduction to John Vervaeke
[00:03:48] - Exploring the Meaning Crisis
[00:07:19] - The Role of Wisdom and Self-Transcendence
[00:21:06] - Relevance Realization and Personal Growth
[00:35:20] - Discussing Nihilism and Cultural Shifts
[00:47:53] - Insights on Truth and Knowledge
[00:57:10] - Concluding Thoughts on Addressing the Meaning Crisis

[@Wrath669]

Kyle really opens up and comes into his own here as he gets into Dialogos around half way through! Beautiful.

[@tcizzi]

One of my favorite JV videos ever.

[@TheDrb27]

This was an excellent conversation and offers many great insights into your work. Bravo to Mr Maxwell on his questions.

[@steveschertzer5088]

A fantastic and informative conversation, John. Thank you for sharing this and introducing Kyle to your subscribers.

[@colorfulbookmark]

I'm thinking that Dr.Vervaeke's theories are what people like me would like to learn from, I am not still starting to learn it, it is how academicity can save world and personal life.

[@RobinTurner]

Great point around 11:30 about how a figure can arise who can present themselves as the solution to growing nihilism.

[@colorfulbookmark]

Kyle Maxwell is another guest who can do for world! What I didn't have use of KZbin, is like this. Many people around the world and we see how they are doing, it enriches our view to the world and to know how to think wisely ^^

[@justinthillens2853]

"It's the gaps between the waves that make the tones we hear realizable." - ADJY

[@Fawnshell]

This really helped me understand relevance realization in a wayy more clearer sense

[@thknowertheknown]

Absolutely loved this video, really smart questions and reflections from Kyle prompting superb succinct responses from JV. Really fantastic having followed both Escape from the Meaning Crisis and After Socrates video lectures and then coming to this.

[@realtalk8665]

Very impressive discussion

[@SpaceOddity174]

Just a couple weeks ago I saw the original and commented that it was the best talk with John that I'd seen, and now here it is on the main channel! Glad to see that more people will be able to hear it

[@christopherhamilton3621]

Nice tie-in to the psychological coping of - & responses to - combinatorial explosivity. See: everyone has something we can learn from! ❤

[@thegodofwar3744]

Joseph Campbell has said the same thing, years ago about the importance of connecting with the mystery

[@jwayne4556]

Thanks for realizing a very good conversation that deserved a wider audience.

[@HantonSacu]

that was a pun 😮

[@henribakker4013]

What a fantastic conversation, thank you both.

[@pantherstealth1645]

Appreciative, John.

[@oliverjamito9902]

Concerning Thy state of Mind. Is like...if Who comes unto thee? Will ye recognize Who?

[@freethinker79]

"Heed these words, you who wish to probe the depths of Nature: If you do not find within your Self that which you seek, neither will you find it outside. If you ignore the wonders of your own House, how do you expect to find other wonders? In you is hidden the Treasure of Treasures. Know Thyself and you will know the Universe and the Gods." --Oracle of Delphi

[@iscottke]

...patiently try to contribute (you will need to be genuine)

[@jonyspinoza3310]

🌞

[@oliverjamito9902]

Liken unto the AM (FATHER GOD OF THE LIVING) holding the little child "i" hand. Likewise Noone can separate!

[@andreyrussian2480]

Meaning crisis meant economical censorship, Johnny!

[@ranaarjun10]

1 name marcus aurilous

[@RuneDrageon]

Marcus Aurelius, at least write the name correctly out of respect for the man. @@ranaarjun10

[@SteveShine]

😎👌