"Kant went out and he saw a tree, and this was very problematic for him."

@juan89801

3 жыл бұрын

@@NootJOne ?

@NootJOne

3 жыл бұрын

@@juan89801 No idea how that happened. Thanks for pointing it out. Side note: John Vervaeke is a boss!

@santiagomilano4172

2 жыл бұрын

Philosophers in a nutshell

@MattFRox

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insight. R u & JBP still buttin' buddies?

@tensevo

Жыл бұрын

It moves.....but how?

The academy needs more professors like you Dr. Vervaeke, especially regarding this general topic of the Meaning Crisis.

John you are amazing. It is so fitting that this series is free, Socrates would be proud.

I'm so glad that I found JBP, and even gladder that Jordan brought me here.

@Inuyashasoy

2 жыл бұрын

I am here thanks to Jordan B. Peterson too. He was a great influence on the last 5 years of my life and thanks to his guidance I stabilized myself and became a more sophisticated person. Just when I felt that I'm ready for more I found out about this series from a talk that Jordan had with John. I have postponed that conversation until I finish this series to understand better what is being talked about. There's so much interesting information in this series that sometimes I have a hard time to keep up and remember everything, but I take my time because so far each episode had moments that felt very enlightening (that A-ha! feeling, like when some bigger parts of a puzzle fall into the right place and you get a bigger picture). Looking forward to this episode

@HansBBJJ

2 жыл бұрын

@@Inuyashasoy Very glad to hear your experience. Keep at it slow and steady :) I persevered and finished the series. I don't quite agree with John's final conclusions, but I'm still very very grateful to him for the innumerable insights I've gleaned through the process. Best wishes!

@Jide-bq9yf

2 жыл бұрын

@@Inuyashasoy if I had a dollar for everyone thankful for Jordan Peterson , the archetypical good father .

@lizellevanwyk5927

2 жыл бұрын

Jordan is to John what John was to Jesus. He prepared the way. No sacrilege or sanctification intended.

@HansBBJJ

2 жыл бұрын

@@lizellevanwyk5927 hear, hear!

I am so proud to be a part of the community of people watching these videos

"Conditions don't make things happen. They make things possible." *mind blown*

@josemjerez2140

2 жыл бұрын

"Condition: a situation that must exist before something else is possible or permitted." It's literally the dictionary definition

@5hydroxyT

2 жыл бұрын

i think it was the contrasting of causation with conditions that was mind blowing!

@josemjerez2140

2 жыл бұрын

@@5hydroxyT I'm not sure I understood that but the statement is still identical to the definition, so by association you're saying the definition is mindblowing

@5hydroxyT

2 жыл бұрын

@@josemjerez2140 it was more Vervaeke’s discussion of change and development within the context of biological systems that i found interesting...specifically how conditions are overlooked or misunderstood because we have a tendency to think in more simplistic terms like linear causation. You may be taking the comment out of context...

@josemjerez2140

2 жыл бұрын

@@5hydroxyT I was commenting on OP’s quote, whatever it is you just wrote was not part of the discussion until the moment you posted it.

We are blessed to be living in a time where access to such important, deep, and truly life changing content is readily available for FREE. Mr. Vervaeke, you’re well on your way to be as fully human as possible! God bless.

Aristotles said: It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. And you Dr.John, you are the that little glimps of light that in this moment of writing this, showed me the light again. Thank you

JP constantly interrupting Dr. Vevaeke brought me here and boy am I glad for those interruptions because this series has led to many breakthroughs in Participatory knowing and the whole lot of ideas he's elaborated on. Grateful to JP and Dr. Vevaeke

6 down, 44 to go. Clinging onto every word and building up my knowledge database in Notion. Can't believe we get this for free. Love all the way from Ukraine sir, you're helping me to get through some tough times.

@bobby8630

7 ай бұрын

Hi there, would love to see your notes in notion if you are willing to share 😊

@ThePathOfEudaimonia

2 ай бұрын

Heyy. Hope you are doing OK there. ❤

@U2BE4ALL

Ай бұрын

Did u finish? be honest

This is basically everything a western civ course SHOULD be: Holistic and essential. BRILLIANT!!!

@MattFRox

2 жыл бұрын

@@craigjones8518 I was comparing it to the two semesters of Western Civ. that was a core requirement for all Bachelor Degrees when I was an undergrad.

Take a shot every time he says "structural functional organization" and see how well you can actualize your potential to survive alcohol poisoning. Fantastic series though, this channel/series deserves exponentially more exposure.

@punjab135

4 жыл бұрын

Fuck Off! We're the Judean peoples front! Is this series is a structural functional organisation?

@jagpro91

4 жыл бұрын

@@punjab135 Splitters!

@christophervigil4961

2 жыл бұрын

If I took a shot everytime he said "structural functional organization," then the altered state of consciousness would provide the conditions necessary for insights, particularly regarding topics which surround culture, religion, and the realization, in both senses of the word, of one's character. Of course, all this before I actualized my own, personal version of unconscious behavior.

Pastor vanderklay, the pastor of the idw brought me here.

@phillipmorgan4260

2 жыл бұрын

He is Maoist

By making a comment here the KZread algorithm cites this video as more interesting to others, hence more likely to be recommended.

@TheTytoGaurdian

2 жыл бұрын

FOR THE ALGORITHM! HOORAH!

maybe you can hear me as I declare in a very loud voice "that was absolutely brilliant... just brilliant!" loud declaration of profound thanks sent from the UK...

@phillipmorgan4260

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh I heard this

Sir, you to me are what Socrates was to Plato. I am more than content to listen for now and meaningfully connect it to what I've managed to glean on my own, but I also wish there were an academy where I could participate in the conversation. I'd bet many others wish the same. We need more spaces where wisdom can be actualised.

@David-bo7zj

Жыл бұрын

There’s a discord server for this series

How calming this is to me... John Vervaeke is fantastic and i apprecieate the work that went into this. With Jordan Peterson and Iain McGilchrist John enters into my Holy trinity of present intellectuals. Its so great to have you (all of you) here.

“You are a match for the World. And the World is a match for you.” - Joseph Campbell

JBP's biblical series got me primed for three hour lectures. I love these and I wish they were longer. I'm hungry for more John Vervaeke

@911garebear

5 жыл бұрын

Watch his Cog Sci and Buddhism lecture series

@carolyncolinhogarth8732

5 жыл бұрын

JV lectures in my opinion are a great lecture series. JBP's lectures if compared, are of a very negative form. I have to confess, I get nothing from them but compassion for JBP. He's more about controversy, but that is his own growth, so it depends on how you look at it. For example: What form do you see him in? Behaviorism of cause & effect, (pain & pleasure) or the Dynamical System Theory form. In the DST it is his own growth he is self organizing in the feedback system that John talks about. What a great series. CDHx2

@wenzdayjane

5 жыл бұрын

@@911garebear Do you mean the "Thinking and Reasoning" class series?

@911garebear

5 жыл бұрын

@@wenzdayjane I haven't watched that lecture series yet. There's another series called Cognitive Science and Buddhism that I'm about halfway through

@wenzdayjane

5 жыл бұрын

@@911garebear oh ok i didn't realize there was another channel! This will give me something to do until Friday - thank you :)

I honestly can’t believe this is free to view on the internet. Thank you John 👏

This series is a gift to mankind. I'm certain that Vervaeke will be remembered for generations to come.

Hi John, I'm a PhD student studying microbial ecology. I'm giving my first talk to my department next month and I found this video to be very helpful in focusing my thoughts about evolution and translating theories in evolutionary biology from the macro-world into the microbial world. The way you described evolution by natural selection as a series of restricting and enabling constraints feels deeply important, though I'm not exactly sure why yet. Thanks for uploading!

I found this lecture to be deeply challenging emotionally even more than intellectually. I feel like I'm clay being kneaded and (in)formed from the inside out. The discomfort I felt in getting beyond Kant's causality became a churning that seemed to finally coalesce in that question: "what are you doing to cultivate your character?" What other lectures are able to do that!?

From the bottom of my heart, thank you, John. This series has helped me tremendously. I’m taking charge of my life in a way I have never before. Thank you so much 🙏

@sayedshamsunazarfatimisham2441

Жыл бұрын

yes

As a retired engineer any mention of "systems" gets my attention. At 40:20 is where it come together for me. Your starting to answer my Husserl and Heidegger question I asked in your previous lecture. I hope you will get into what "Being" and "Being - in - the World" really means since I believe the Germans went back to Aristotle to develop their systems of thought. Sidebar ... I read your book "Zombies in Western Culture"... couldn't put it down. Thanks.

This may be one of my favourite episodes of the series. Dynamical systems theory was paradigm-shifting for me when I first got into contact with it (in the context of the physical and social sciences), and looking at virtue and development within this paradigm is very enlightening.

Every time I rewatch this video series a little more knowledge is gained. What he is explaining is timeless knowledge.

John, Your series on meaning is brilliant. The University of Toronto Psychology Dept seems to be intellectually on fire. At age 63 I am now feeling enthused to do more studies in your area.

You don’t find this series, it finds you.

Am I the only one depressed that Vervaeke isn't as popular as JBP?

@marcoscueva637

5 жыл бұрын

Doesn't have to be. Maybe JBP is too popular. But I agree that it would be cool if he reach broader audiences.

@Valosken

5 жыл бұрын

The world is not yet ready for Vervaeke. But eventually, it will be, and these kinds of ideas will revolutionise everything.

@paullee1566

5 жыл бұрын

Vervaeke would have to come up with an equally compelling shtick. Since old-timey preacherman is taken, I'd suggest, just spitballing here, a Mr. Smith, two-tone ska-suit type of thing?

@nickshelbourne4426

5 жыл бұрын

@@paullee1566 "A message to you... fellow humans stuck in the meaning crisis"

@Sopranohooper

5 жыл бұрын

He doesn't have as much stuff out there yet, and hasn't been on the scene as long. Give him a minute.

Thank you John. I was first introduced to your material through your dialogue with Jordan Peterson and Johnathan Pageau, and have found these lectures to be so engaging. They’ve opened up a whole world of thought for me that I’m incredibly grateful for.

This lecture changed my perspective in so many ways I'm not even sure I'm aware of all of them. The concept that the world is made of matter and patterns and how they interact and the idea of expansion and selection are so profound and so illuminating and useful it's beyond belief. Thank you for everything prof. Vervaeke ♥️ This helped me so much in understanding my work better and finding meaning in my career ♥️ You are a miracle ♥️

Who or what is the "I" cultivating my character?

This is one of the best lectures of all time, in any subject. Thank you, Professor.

"Triangle!" 🤣Love these!

A gift for humanity. Can't thank you enough

Minute 52: “Ur purpose is to become fully human as possible.” I came to this conclusion a while ago although I didn’t put all the work in to get there. I’m very appreciative for the work this gentleman is doing.

"Kant went out and he saw a tree. This was very problematic for him" me too Kant

The fact that this content is freely accessible is as radical as it is benevolent. Thank you for imparting such indelible truths.

Thank you John for this amazing work. Its a great gift for all of us that are awakening. I wish that these classes last for ages here, as they can enhance our character and support the purpose of many of us.

i love the dual meaning of "inform", give shape to objects, give propositions to people, but simultaneously give propositions to objects and shape to people

It would be hilarious if one of these was something completely random, like him baking a cake. Then the next one is back to the Awakening explanation without ever addressing the random cake baking episode.

This series has been a revelation. Thank you!

John is an incredible speaker.

14:00 Homuncular Fallacy = "It's just Turtles all the way down!" ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Passion of Prof. John

These courses are absolutely fantastic. I never met before such a wonderful way to deepen my knowledge in so various fields of phylosophy and psychology. Thank you so much Professor Vervaeke.

Thank you for your time and labor... I am enjoying the discussion...

That statement, "Your purpose is to become as fully human as possible" really had an impact on me. I hadn't even considered that before - the idea that that would be enough purpose in itself.

@saintsword23

Жыл бұрын

I have never understood this phrase. I've heard people say it before. I'm already human and thus it seems like no purpose at all, as the very idea of purpose means there's some motion from where I am to where I am trying to go.

@mouwersor

Жыл бұрын

@@saintsword23 But you haven't developed all your potentialities

39:54 _Listen to my language_ I would like to welcome John to the pantheon of dictionary sages. Along with Rich Hickey (Clojure), Kevlin Henney, Rich Harris (Svelte) and others these people illuminate our lives with the torch of clarity using the modest yet dazzling approach of looking up what words actually mean and where they come from. Thanks! 👏

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing, Amazing….

I'm on ep6 and already imagining myself to watch this course over and over again till I die. Thx for the light and wisdom you've shared with us

Very grateful these lectures are available online for free. Awesome stuff. This lecture is especially packed with insights. Great job weaving all of this together for us. Impressive.

Thank you, John, for everything you are giving of yourself to others who you are unlikely to ever meet (including myself), through these lectures.

Nice marker pens this time round! Much love for this series!

Your lectures are priceless! Thank you so much. It's a real pleasure and honour to be able to listen to them.

Thanks for sharing this, it contrasts quite a bit from what I've listened from eastern philosophy.

Rafe Kelley's podcast brought me here. Burning through this series. You're an excellent lecturer, Mr. Vervaeke!

I wish this series had a workbook or a small questionnaire. Even a glossary. That would help with retaining the knowledge

@johnvervaeke

5 ай бұрын

There is a book version coming out early next year that has an extended glossary.

@arthurv321

5 ай бұрын

@johnvervaeke wow. Thank you for the reply! I'm getting through this series now and it's AMAZING! Thank you for putting this out there for us to learn and grow from

@johnvervaeke

5 ай бұрын

@@arthurv321 You are very welcome.

@ScarFace1496-

2 ай бұрын

@@johnvervaekeThere is a BOOK VERSION of this series coming out?!?!

When I was 18, I watched Gregory b sadlers playlist on plato, Aristotle and Socrates. This channel is giving me strong vibes and relating to his channel a lot.

This is an important lecture for me. And I just realized that Moshe Feldenkrais of the Feldenkrais method worked with options and constraints to optimize growth and learning. Very cool association!

Thank you!

36:25 made me "wow" out loud. WOL

This is what it’s like to be high on life.

This Man's mind is so deep, what a gift this series is. I would love to have beer with John. Come down to Aussie and it's my shout Mate.

I'm in love with the way you explain words as metaphores revealing their deeper meaning and it fascinates me - I'm trying to map it into my native language (Polish) and it's so difficult! Respect!

The part about ‘blablabla’ cracked me up 😂. People just use terms without knowing what they really mean. It’s so funny. Funny and sad at the same time.

@mrcyan8686

3 жыл бұрын

it's funny because it's true

Thank great Jedi Master....I love your passion

“Look, you are a self-organizing process. You are the source of your actions that modify the environment that then feeds back into you, and changes you and then you produce your actions and then the environment feeds back and changes you. Here’s the question I’m asking you: are you just letting that run? Or are you trying to rationally and reflectively cultivate your character, structure a virtual engine so that that self-organizing process is growing and developing in an optimal fashion?” (around minute 39) - It somehow feels as if this is the great antidote to magical thinking. As if this is all the “magic” we need (writes someone prone to magical thinking).

Another great lecture, thanks so much for uploading!!

Karin, where are your lovely summaries and vocab/definition lists on this vid? I found them helpful for my note taking

@suvaskhati8161

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was looking for her.

I looked up “character” a few months ago. It comes from a Greek root meaning ............... “to carve”... a char-actor ... is then, “one who acts to carve.” I think that’s so spot on. It’s how you carve your self, as in a sculpture, and how you carve your self upon the world. How you will make your mark. And this goes well with his statement about “building yourself up, or “growing up”..

@ThePathOfEudaimonia

3 жыл бұрын

We are both the sculpture and the sculptor.

This series is amazing. Thank you John!

Holy shit! This is incredible.

That was intense! Great lecture!

Amazing! Thank you for this content!

thank you so much for sharing

Cannot get enough! Amazing! Thank you 🙏

Thank you

This is so relevant

Interesting lecture! Could you make a reading list of books that are extra important to understand the meaning crisis? Want to start reading about the subject but do not know where to start. Thank you!

@daNihilism

5 жыл бұрын

He has cited his sources in each video description.

outstanding work, genius, thank you

Thanks again Verkaeke amazing!!

Thanks John.

Great work John! Thanks for these lectures!

We need an akirathedon mix of these lectures!!

This is breathtaking

This has been my favorite of the series so far. I will be watching this a few more times...

And this is the point where I finally tidy up my room...

Thank you Professor!

Absolutely fantastic series John, thank you so much for your work on this and for sharing it with us all.

Thank you John.

This series is a treasure.

51:53 and the Bene Gesserits go wild!

I see such a nice hyperlinking back to most of the content that you been part of. This nexus of dense interconnecting information is an amazing resource. I framed Socrates as a pagan prophet and had my 70 year old mother watch your Socrates video. During you talk there was a nice realization of what it is I have been talking about my whole life.

Love this lecture. Moving on to the next. 😊

Brilliant!

All my life up until now I thought I was no different from a tornado... (these videos are incredible)

Thank You John! Amazing content Really stretching my mind Much appreciated

I appreciate YOUR time JV ❤️🍄 this is amazing work you’ve done