How Symbols Shape Our World | Jonathan Pageau

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks to Jonathan Pageau about a cognitive theory of everything where symbolism, purpose, and meaning reconcile ancient wisdom with modern understanding, culminating in a radical Christian non-dualism that unites unity and multiplicity.

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LINKS MENTIONED:

•⁠ Jonathan Pageau links: - The Symbolic World (website): https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/

•⁠ ⁠Jonathan’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanPageau

•⁠ ⁠The Tale of Snow White and the Widow Queen (book): https://www.amazon.com/Tale-White-Widow-Queen-Tales-ebook/dp/B0D7K74165?ref_=ast_author_dp

•⁠ ⁠Jonathan’s previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6umrrokgeG4

•⁠ ⁠Noam Chomsky’s TOE playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY

•⁠ ⁠Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE

•⁠ ⁠Wolfgang Smith on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4S_P_o-g0

•⁠ ⁠Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0

•⁠ ⁠John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI

Timestamps:

0:00 - Initial Context & Channel Name

4:21 - Vertical Causation & Naming

11:01 - Symbolism & Patterns in Practice

20:26 - Christian vs. Eastern Non-Dualism & Forgiveness

34:18 - What Makes Humans Unique?

41:38 - Jesus

45:02 - Resurrection, Incarnation & Structural Vision

55:00 - Love, Theosis & Multiplicity-in-Unity

01:10:30 - Incarnation, Forgiveness & Concluding Insights

01:17:10 - Subtle Bodies, Saints & Patterns of Influence

01:30:28 - Authenticity, Difference & Proper Unity

01:45:13 - Incarnation as Eternal Fulcrum & Purpose of Reality

02:00:17 - Apophatic Theology, Dogma as Protective Boundaries

02:15:26 - Synergy, Faith Traditions & Proper Communion

02:30:10 - Degrees of Reality, Literal vs. Metaphorical

02:45:13 - Representing the Invisible, Analogies for God

03:00:17 - Scientific Language, Physical Grounding & Purpose

03:15:39 - Conclusion

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