Daemons, Demons, God, & the Meaning Crisis | Dr. John Vervaeke | EP 414

We are living in an era where everyone can attend epictetus' lectures or hear Lao Tzu speak. We shoukd be so immensely grateful

Following John Vervaeke's work over the years is like watching a reality show of someone going through an enlightenment process.

I’m a Catholic priest and have a bit of theology under my belt. John Vervaeke is VERY well read and informed. I love the fact he quotes Nicholas of Cusa and the principle of paradox. This is serious and cutting edge Christian thought. GREAT convo!

Goes without saying that Vervaeke's series "Awakening From The Meaning Crisis" and "After Socrates" are absolutely worth anyone's time and cannot be recommended enough.

Anytime Jordan Peterson and John Vervaeke get together it’s magic 🪄 ❤️

I’m too stupid and poorly-read to grasp more than 40% of what they discussed, but I have enough unconscious wisdom to realize this was very very profound. I’m grateful that I have a life ahead to catch up and try to understand. Thanks you both for keep brining meaning to us. I sincerely wish you nothing but a profound adventure. Thank you.

I used to think that Jordan and John were rivals, probably because John remained in the university, also because Jordan seemed to have regarded Jung more highly than John did. Now I see that they are collaborators, operating on distinct but parallel tracks. One thing is for sure, each is very highly read and competent in the arts of research. We must all benefit from their gracious sharing in this public forum.

1:15:25 "I really love talking with you" - what a beautiful moment

This is a fantastic discussion. I realized I am Jobe. In the last couple of years I lost my grandmother, my childhood home, my wife, and I struggled for a year to get a job, let alone one in my field (marketing). Through these hardships, I maintain my rose-tinted perspective overlooking the world. In your exodus discussion, you speak about the Jews breaking their covenant with God, but God maintains his side of the covenant. This is the approach I am taking with my wife while we are separated. After all, if God is the ultimate good, and that is what we should aim for, then I'm doing the right thing by continuing to love and honor my wife. Yesterday, her car battery died. She called me on my day off while she was at the apartment of her emotional affair (she doesn't know I know). She tried to pay me $50, but I refused. I didn't change the battery out of debt, ego, or to prove a point. I changed the battery because she is my wife, and I will always provide for her when possible. She took a piece of my soul with her, but I'm so thankful for small moments.

Literally my favorite conversation from Jordan Peterson. Two heavyweight intellectuals talking about the nature of reality

Vervaeke brings out the very best in Peterson. These are the conversations that, like the best books, you can come back to time after time and discover something new in it. More like this please!

Jordan almost falling off the chair in awe-inspiring recognition by John's precise description of rudimental inner workings. Gotta love it. Anyway, this is one of those rare moments where the host complements the guest in such a manner that a creation more expansive than the sum of its parts takes place.

You have no idea how fundamentally and profoundly this discussion has affected me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

John Vervaeke is journeying toward God. Amazing to watch

These two need a joint lecture series, easily my 2 favourite intellectuals right now

This is the /only/ conversation thread that matters to me. The only two people who seem to fully grasp the metaphysics, philosophy, and psychology of our time, and are actively working to repair it. Keep pursuing that golden thread, I'm sure you'll be entwined together for awhile.

How blessed to be "a fly on the wall" for this conversation, talk about gratitude 🙏

The world needs more podcasts with Dr P and Dr V together, let alone with/alongside other UofT psychologists; this was top notch content gentlemen!

WONDERFUL WONDERFUL one of the most stimulation and exciting conversations. Vervaeke's courage in discussing his visions and his dialogues with Hermes is so powerful. there are many of us with experiences like these who never speak of them for fear of ridicule. THANK YOU

I digest Dr. Peterson frequently. His lecture series, his new podcast, live in-person when i can, etc. And yet this conversation is leaving me in awe a little bit. Can't yet explain it.