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This immersive experience delves into the heart of philosophy, beyond the confines of old books and historical thinkers. It's a vibrant journey that explores philosophy as the love of wisdom—a dynamic and living process integral to our daily lives.
In this 12-week virtual classroom, we unravel the essence of philosophy not just as a scholarly pursuit, but as a vital practice accessible to everyone. Our journey redefines philosophy, emphasizing relationships, curiosity, inquiry, and the art of listening and questioning. This exploration is anchored in the ancient tradition of dialogue—dialectic into Dialogos—a Socratic practice that leverages conversation to discover virtue and wisdom.
Join us as we guide you through this transformative process. You'll gain knowledge, develop capacities, and build confidence to engage in philosophical practices. This course isn't just about learning philosophy; it's about integrating it into the very fabric of our existence, allowing it to ignite a meaningful and essential part of our lives.
Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of a vibrant community seeking wisdom and understanding. Subscribe to our channel for more insights and updates on our 'Awaken to Meaning' course. Enroll now and embark on a journey that promises to enlighten, challenge, and transform your perspective on life and wisdom."
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Enter the Playground: awakentomeaning.com/courses-training
Scholarship: We will be holding two spots for scholarship applications for those with limited financial means. Application form is available here: https://forms.gle/SyymvAoKsv8DtkSc6
Completed applications must be submitted by 5pm EST January 18th, 2024.
This immersive experience delves into the heart of philosophy, beyond the confines of old books and historical thinkers. It's a vibrant journey that explores philosophy as the love of wisdom—a dynamic and living process integral to our daily lives.
In this 12-week virtual classroom, we unravel the essence of philosophy not just as a scholarly pursuit, but as a vital practice accessible to everyone. Our journey redefines philosophy, emphasizing relationships, curiosity, inquiry, and the art of listening and questioning. This exploration is anchored in the ancient tradition of dialogue—dialectic into Dialogos—a Socratic practice that leverages conversation to discover virtue and wisdom.
Join us as we guide you through this transformative process. You'll gain knowledge, develop capacities, and build confidence to engage in philosophical practices. This course isn't just about learning philosophy; it's about integrating it into the very fabric of our existence, allowing it to ignite a meaningful and essential part of our lives.
Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of a vibrant community seeking wisdom and understanding. Subscribe to our channel for more insights and updates on our 'Awaken to Meaning' course. Enroll now and embark on a journey that promises to enlighten, challenge, and transform your perspective on life and wisdom."
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![Conversations at the Crossroads of Nature and Wisdom
Kyle Koch is a facilitator at Evolve Move Play, where he integrates dialogical practices into natural settings to foster deep personal connections and psychological growth.
Have you ever wondered about the impact of our environment on our cognition and ability to connect with others? In this episode of Voice with Vervaeke, John and Kyle explore the integration of dialogical practices within natural settings, the psychological and communal impacts of such practices, and the potential for deep listening to forge powerful, transformative experiences.
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Memory is about the future. It’s not about the past. Memories reconstruct and reconfigure in powerful, often unconscious ways to improve your ability to foresee in a relevant, realizing manner, the future. - John Vervaeke [25:13]
Rituals only matter to the degree to which they transfer broadly and deeply into many domains in your life and transfer broadly and deeply into many layers of your psyche. - John Vervaeke [57:27]
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0:00 Rekindling Connections: Dialogue and Nature
4:50 Environmental Impact on Cognition: Embodied Practices and Deep Listening
13:10 Evolutionary Impact of Campfires: Hypnosis, Shared Attention, and Ritual for Cognition and Connectedness
11:00 The Role of Deep Listening in Dialogical Practices
22:50 Ritual and Long-Term Change: Reconstructive Memory and Internalizing Wise Spirit
29:30 The Role of Place and Virtual Reality in Storytelling and Evolutionary Constraints
32:40 Navigating Virtual Technology: Maladaptations and the Importance of Wisdom in Epistemic Vulnerability
41:00 The Evolution of Evolvability
50:00 The Power of Pilgrimage and Serious Play
59:30 Language and Expression of Transformation: Connectivity, Aliveness, and the We Space
1:06:40 Conclusion and Upcoming Opportunities for Embodied Experiences
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