Assistant professor University of Toronto teaching a mix of [[Buddhism]] and [[Cognitive Science]] ## Why I'm interested in them - Mix of both scientific and subjective developments to understanding consciousness - McGilchrist ## Values ### To Read - "Plato's dialogue" - Applying it changes who you are, opening you up for more insights through [[Sacredness]] - "Plotinus' something" - "What is ancient philosophy" by Pierre, as a way of life - Helped him understand the non-verbal, non-propositional part of knowing? - Educating intuition "What is ancient philosophy" by Pierre, as a way of life ## Inputs ```dataview table Created, rating, source FROM #input AND !"Hidden" AND [[]] SORT Created desc ``` ## Notes ### Background - Overcoming shyness (personality) through by cultivating character - Without it he's shy af - Wow it's really interesting to hear him grappling with depression and trauma from christianity - fun to see him open up beyond his lectures - reminds me of [[Trauma has powerful potential for growth]] - Deeply existential problems at such a young age - No one can help him with the answer - Explains his deep focus and work on these practices ### [Crticisms](https://www.reddit.com/r/cogsci/comments/z9kjzy/john_vervaeke_cognitive_scientist_or_mystic/) - Morally questioning his motive to inspire others. It is not fully [[Online Creator Frauds]] territory - Trying to propose buddhist/spiritual subjectivity as part of science - If he calls himself a philosopher then it's okay - Additional works - the three "Cognitive Science Show" series and various Voices with Vervaekes. And it just gets deeper and deeper. The more you internalize the more at peace you feel. ### Query ```dataview table Created, rating, source FROM !#input AND !"Hidden" AND [[]] SORT Created desc ```