E102| Evolving Perennialism & True Authority w/ Zak Stein & Tim Adalin
Relating to the tensions and paradox associated with change (evolution) and the eternal (perennial) in the context of lineage traditions, value, membranes, and the future of spirituality and religion. Welcoming the educator, futurist and philosopher Zak Stein, one part to the pseudonymous author David J. Temple, who has recently published the work First principles and first values: Forty-two propositions on cosmoerotic humanism, the meta-crisis, and the world to come.
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Timestamps (human made)
00:00 - Introduction
01:12 - Evolving Perennialism & The Perception of Value
12:20 - The Barred Absolute & The Emergence of Law
35:00 - The phenomenology of transgression & true authority
46:18 - Integration of Wisdom Traditions and Traditional Lineages
Keywords
evolving perennialism, philosophy, spirituality, law, traditional lineages, wisdom traditions, first principles, values, human understanding, human behavior, cultural authority, lineage traditions, transmission of value, perennialism, religious lineages
AI Summary
The conversation delves into the concept of evolving perennialism and its significance in the context of philosophy, spirituality, and the evolution of law. It explores the tension between traditional lineages and the integration of diverse wisdom traditions, as well as the role of evolving first principles and values in shaping human understanding and behavior. The conversation delves into the complexities of cultural authority, lineage traditions, and the transmission of value. It explores the challenges of relating with authority, the evolution of perennialism, and the preservation of religious lineages.
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Dr. Zachary Stein was trained at the interface of philosophy, psychology, and education, and now works in fields related to the mitigation of global catastrophic risk. A widely sought after and award winning speaker, Zak is a leading authority on the future of education and contemporary issues in human development. Dr. Stein is the author of several books which can be found on his website @ https://www.zakstein.org/
https://www.amazon.com.au/First-Principles-Values-Propositions-Cosmoerotic/dp/B0CS85WYVX
Ed.D. Harvard University (Intellectual Contribution Award, Faculty Tribute Scholarship)
Co-founder, Civilization Research Institute
Co-Founder, Center for World Philosophy and Religion
Co-Founder, Lectica, Inc.
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Tim is the founder of Voicecraft and a philosopher with a focus on the relation between participation and transformation. You can connect with Tim individually @ https://www.timadalin.xyz
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