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John Vervaeke’s Lectern

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Long-form lectures, seminars, and discussions explore philosophy, cognitive science, psychology, religion, wisdom, and meaning.

Made for: AdultsLevel: AdvancedPresented by: One creator
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  • exploring philosophy and cognitive science
  • thinking about meaning and wisdom
  • hearing long-form discussions on religion and psychology

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meaning crisiscognitive sciencephilosophy of mindwisdom traditionsspiritual practiceartificial intelligence

John Vervaeke, PhD is a philosopher and cognitive scientist. He is an associate professor and award-winning lecturer at the University of Toronto, teaching in the Department of Psychology. His work and research is far-ranging, including topics such as human intelligence, rationality, wisdom, and AI. Dr. Vervaeke has been a leading intellectual observer of the modern meaning crisis: the loss of a spiritual worldview in the West, and the decline of wisdom traditions that help individuals find meaning in their lives. His online lectures and practices integrate teachings from many different disciplines, including philosophy, psychology, religion, and cutting edge cognitive science. Join the Lectern to support John's work.

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