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Podcast: Dr. John Vervaeke
Episode: The Future is Now: How Cognitive Science is Reshaping Society
Description: Dr. John Vervaeke welcomes John Stewart for a riveting dialogue that covers the wide-ranging landscape of cognitive science, human evolution, and societal systems. Stewart passionately delves into the concept of a 'global superorganism,' arguing that humanity's evolution now rests on our ability to form a unified, cooperative society. As an evolutionary activist, Stewart lays down the foundational theories for cognitive capacities that are essential for facing existential threats and advancing humanity. Topics range from the role of the sacred in society, and the impact of the Enlightenment, to practical pathways for awakening one's self in the daily grind...