The Shift in Reason
The discussion highlights a historical shift from communal, participatory understanding of reason to a more individualistic and computational perspective. This transition, influenced by figures like Descartes and Hobbes, leads to a separation of mind and body, creating a skeptical outlook on cognition. The implications of this shift challenge the essence of meaning and purpose within the material world, raising profound questions about our understanding of consciousness and existence.In this clip
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Within Reason
Why Can't We Find Meaning Anymore? John Vervaeke
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