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How do we acquire knowledge?We tend to think that knowledge is produced by experts through established institutions, progressing over time towards a single truth. But Steve Fuller challenges this view, arguing that our contemporary "post-truth" order correctly recognises that the ... Show More

How can taking on the role of someone else help us to understand ourselves? Does the hermit know himself better than the socialite? And where is the line between our true, authentic selves and the multitude of characters we all play each and every day? Join actress and Creative D ... Show More

Alex Gómez-Marín is a controversial figure in contemporary neuroscience, known for challenging the materialist framework that dominates scientific accounts of consciousness. He argues that Near Death Experiences (NDEs) raise profound questions about the nature of reality and the ... Show More

Religion is an important part of the lives of billions of people around the world, but what religious belief actually amounts to can vary considerably from person to person. Some believe in an anthropomorphic, judgmental God; others conceive of God as more transcendent and concep ... Show More

<p>Today Chris shares some fascinating passages from a book entitled: Intellectual Appetite--A Theological Grammar by Paul J. Griffiths. In the book Griffiths contrasts two forms of intellectual appetite: &quot;curiositas&quot; and &quot;studiositas&quot; and why one form of know ... Show More

<p>In this episode a man who says he feels localised within his mind asks Rupert for guidance; another man asks about the creative power of narrative thoughts; a woman asks how to set boundaries without feeling resistance; and a 'recovering Catholic' says he has a residual sense ... Show More

Instead of debunking religious beliefs, what if we investigated where religion comes from, and why it’s virtually universal across human cultures? Anthropologist and “How Religion Evolved And Why It Endures” author Robin Dunbar joins Adam to discuss the origins of religion. He de ... Show More

In tracing our spiritual journey, we have gone from a psychological, economic and political universe into a spiritual universe. And in the course of that transition, we have rejected the psychological, economic and political aspects of our lives. We have to finally honor our inca ... Show More

<p>Ram Dass explores one of the most difficult teachings he was given by Maharaj-ji, accepting the perfection of the unfolding all things, and explores the curriculum&nbsp;of life that unfolds when our attachment to ego begins to dissolve.</p><p>Find show notes and resources here ... Show More

<p>This is an exploration into self-love. It is an exploration into our very purpose. Our reason for being here.</p> <p>If this is something you have struggled with, there is a must-listen-to audiobook I&apos;m going to suggest:</p> <br/> <p>&quot;Lives of the Soul&quot; by Fred ... Show More

<p>Evil. Slavery. Contradictions in the Bible. How can we best answer the top objections to the Christianity? Greg Koukl has taught numerous people how to defend the Christian faith against the toughest questions. His earlier book, Tactics is a must-read book. In fact, we have Gr ... Show More