The Religion of Tomorrow | Transcendent Naturalism #11 with Gregg Henriques and Jordan Hall

Dr. John Vervaeke, Gregg Henriques, and Jordan Hall delve into the complexities of human language, spirituality, and the future of artificial intelligence. Vervaeke introduces the show by touching upon predictive processing and relevance realization theory, setting the stage for Henriques to discuss transcendent naturalism and its capacity to bridge the gap between science and spirituality. Jordan Hall introduces several groundbreaking concepts, including the transformation of language and the essence of digital media. This conversation covers the meta-crisis and even the theological underpinnings of future technology. From understanding different modes of language to the implications of large language models, this episode offers insights that will leave you questioning the very fabric of reality.

Jordan Hall (@jgreenhall) is a visionary entrepreneur and technologist whose work has left an indelible impact on various industries. With academic roots at Texas A&M and Harvard University, Jordan was among the first employees at MP3.com, revolutionizing the music industry by democratizing access to popular music. Jordan has continued to drive innovation and social change, and his multifaceted career illustrates a relentless commitment to leveraging technology for societal betterment.

Resources:

Jordan Hall: Medium | YouTube | X
Gregg Henriques: Website | Facebook | X
John Vervaeke: Website | Facebook | X

Books:
Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief - Dr. Jordan Peterson
A New Synthesis for Solving the Problem of Psychology: Addressing the Enlightenment Gap - Gregg Henriques

Publications:
Predictive processing and relevance realization: exploring convergent solutions to the frame problem - Brett P. Andersen, Mark Miller & John Vervaeke
The Fifth Joint Point - Gregg Henriques

John Vervaeke YouTube:
The Future of Governance Part 1 | Jordan Hall and John Vervaeke
The Civium and the religion that is not a religion w/ Jordan Hall
Towards a Metapsychology that is true to Transformation w/ Gregg Henriques and Zachary Stein
John Vervaeke: Artificial Intelligence, The Meaning Crisis, & The Future of Humanity

Brett Andersen:
Intimations of a New Worldview - YouTube
Consciousness Emerges at the Border Between Order and Chaos
Intimations of a New Worldview

Movies
Oppenheimer (2023) - IMDb

People:
Brendan Graham Dempsey
Read Montague, Ph.D.
Paul Tillich
Nicholas of Cusa

Timecodes:

00:03:00 - Transcendent Naturalism: Henriques explains it as a bridge between science and spirituality.

00:07:35 - Jordan Hall's Perspective: Hall discusses transcendent naturalism in the context of big history.

00:11:45 - Key Technological Concepts: Hall presents societal threshold concepts.

00:15:13 - Trade vs. Sacred Languages: Emphasis on differentiating trade and sacred languages.

00:18:20 - Role of Large Language Models: Large models transcend language limits.

00:24:11 - Mutual Modeling: Vervaeke explores family language complexity.

00:30:40 - Exponential Growth Challenges: Hall outlines real-world challenges.

00:32:00 - Strong Transhumanism: Hall introduces it, sparking talks on human evolution and tech.

00:36:45 - Digital Media's Potential: Expanding on its potential for mental models.

00:44:30 - Risks of the Fifth Joint Point: Henriques discusses possibilities and risks.

00:48:00 - Human Need for Recognition: Henriques emphasizes recognition in relationships.

00:51:38 - The Internet's Role: Hall frames it as a culmination of media.

00:54:00 - Reconsidering Medium and Intelligence: Dr. Vervaeke challenges traditional distinctions.

00:58:20 - Comprehensive Framework: Hall reconnects to transcendent naturalism.

01:05:00 - Chirotic Decision Point: Dr. Vervaeke introduces it, adding moral dimensions.

01:09:45 - Neoplatonism and Philosophy: Dr. Vervaeke brings Neoplatonism into the conversation.

01:13:06 - Hall's Position: Hall clarifies his intent to provoke thought.

01:16:32 - Waves and Cliffs Metaphor: Hall discusses navigating societal directions.

01:18:00 - Harmonious Coexistence: Vervaeke explores Zen, Neoplatonism, and modern science.

01:19:00 - Digital Identity: Henriques discusses the digital identity problem.

01:21:00 - Call to Action: Hall urges reflection and future dialogue.