Sean talks with writer Liz Bruenig about faith, doubt, and the experience of believing in God in a modern, skeptical age. They discuss religious experience, the limits of science, the appeal of cynicism, Dostoevsky, beauty, mystery, and whether belief is ultimately a choice. They also explore why religion persists and […]
How to live in the moment? Why is it such a popular concept, yet so a rarely accomplished? To seize the day is not so much about doing anything different during the day, but about shifting your perspective of how you view and treat the day itself. Song: Grass by […]
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Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- The question as to whether or not we are hardwired for religion and spirituality is an important one, says pioneering neuroscientist Andrew Newberg. “When we look at how the brain works, we see […]
Have you ever wondered why some people call North America Turtle Island? Or have you just been curious about mythological canons that don’t include Zeus? Then come along on this exploration of Indigenous American creation stories. If you like our work and want to help the channel thrive, consider supporting […]
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Alan Watts’s impact on the world continues to reverberate. His teachings remind us about our potential connection to everything we love, hate, and don’t care about, as well as our foolishness in thinking we know enough to take anything, including his ideas, too seriously. Shop Pursuit of Wonder merch here: […]
