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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CURT'S NOTE: "Metanoia" means "repentance."

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 & Anointing
49:50 - Repentance
01:02:08 - Theosis
01:11:28 - Death & Resurrection
01:17:10 - Subtle Bodies, Saints & Patterns of Influence
01:22:30 - Does the Bible Accurately Describe Our World?
01:27:23 - Idiosyncrasy
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
02:24:08 - Santa Claus
02:30:10 - Degrees of Reality (Literal vs. Metaphorical)
02:45:13 - Analogies for God
03:00:17 - Scientific Language, Physical Grounding & Purpose
03:15:39 - Conclusion

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