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The Meaning Crisis - and what we can do about it

The Meaning Crisis - and what we can do about it

FromThe Contemplative Science Podcast


The Meaning Crisis - and what we can do about it

FromThe Contemplative Science Podcast

ratings:
Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Mar 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We’re living in the midst of a meaning crisis.
Enter Dr John Vervaeke. The world’s leading expert in diagnosing the spiritual, practical and cognitive causes of increasing isolation and disillusionment. 
In this episode, John deep-dives into the ‘why’, and outlines what we can do to fix it.
We cover the scope of spirituality, the cognitive science of desperation and the significance of psychedelic experiences.
Released:
Mar 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (53)

What can cutting-edge science tell us about spiritual development? And how are ancient contemplative practices helping us to investigate the nature of well-being? On The Contemplative Science Podcast, hosts Dr. Mark Miller and Jamie Slevin speak with the real experts, from Monks to Neuroscientists, to get clear on how contemplative practices work and how they might help us improve our lives. Brought to you by Monash University’s Center for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies, our diverse range of guests will cover everything from mindfulness and wisdom, to sex, death and enlightenment.