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This week's update to our running list of the year's best songs includes some scorchers from Atlanta's Upchuck, the shoegaze group Just Mustard, jazz trumpeter Brandon Woody and more.Featured artists and songs:1. Upchuck: "Plastic" (single)2. The Westerlies (with Sam Amidon): "Paradise," from 'Paradise'3. Just Mustard: "POLLYANNA" (single)4. Brandon Woody: "Beyond the Reach of Our Eyes," from 'For The Love Of It All''All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2017Weekly reset: Frogs and crickets chattering in a rice field in Okazaki, JapanEnjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

What happens when the gospel you were handed no longer makes sense of the pain, beauty, or complexity of the world you're actually living in? In this conversation, I sit down with Nicholas McDonald, pastor and author of The Light in Our Eyes, to explore the tensions between disillusionment and hope, escape and embodiment, cynicism and renewal. Nicholas brings a pastor's heart, a theologian's depth, and the honesty of someone who's wrestled with real questions and has found the freedom, beauty, and love that Jesus can bring. We talk about what 40 million people walking away from the church actually means, why so many are rejecting not Jesus, but a culture of fear and power, and how the recovery of ancient practices, communal faith, and a more embodied gospel could help us reimagine the way forward. From Zechariah's silence to Jim Henson's Muppets, from dispensational escape theology to communion as resistance - this conversation covers a lot of ground, and all of it matters. So join us as we find the light of Christ has been present all along.Nicholas McDonald is the Associate Pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian church in central Indianapolis and has served in ministry for over fifteen years. His previous positions have included roles in youth ministry and four years as the Campus Minister of Reformed University Fellowship at the University of Missouri. McDonald received his degree from Gordon Conwell Seminary and studied creative writing at Oxford University. He's the author of Faker, and the forthcoming book "The Light in Our Eyes: Rediscovering the Love, Beauty and Freedom of Jesus in an Age of Disillusionment". He lives in Indianapolis with his wife and their three children.Nicholas' Book:The Light in Our EyesNicholas' Recommendation:The Meaning of SinglenessSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowSubscribe for Early, Ad-Free Access to New Episodes Support the show

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 In this first hour, Kerby talks with Nicholas McDonald about his latest book, The Light in Our Eyes. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on Twitter @PointofViewRTS with your opinions or comments. Looking for just the Highlights? Follow us on Spotify at Point of View Highlights and get weekly […]

The Lord's Doing - Marvelous in Our Eyes

We're going to talk about food and nutrition next week. But first, we need to talk about beauty.Spoiler warning: You're beautiful.Links: Amelia is doing Youtube Lives again starting this Friday @4pm eastern!(From now until the end of Murderbot.)Bob the Drag Queen⭐️ Drink Water and Mind Your Business by Dr. Donna Oriowo ⭐️(Emily loves this book and blurbed it!)Get it from:SourcebooksAmazonBook Moon BooksDr. Yaba BlayThe Whites of Our Eyes is a short documentary film that follows Dr. Yaba Blay as she returns to her familial homeland of Ghana to explore the relationships between beauty, bodies, and b/BlacknessRad Bod or Dad Bod (Youtube)The NorthmanLindsay Ellis explains The Little Mermaid (Youtube)FD Signifier explains edgelords (Youtube)Jessica Kellgren-Fozard explains ugly laws (Youtube)Wreck-it Ralph villain support group (Youtube)Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness by Da'Shaun HarrisonHealth at Every SizeGood Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and HealthWhy Diets Make Us Fat by Sandra AamodtFSP 2020 Episode 18: The New HotnessThe Body Project Turia Pitt(it looks like Amelia's episode with Turia isn't up yet.)Ubuntu Reclaiming Ugly by Vanessa Rochelle Lewis

Episode 104 - Our Eyes and your Perspectives in Relationships - Explore how eye position affects perception, relationships, and emotions. Liz and Bill reveal how shifting eye movement can change perspectives instantly! Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Today is Sunday, February 23, 2025, Sexagesima Sunday, a 2nd class feast, with the color of violet. In this episode: The meditation: “Our Eyes are Holden,” today's news from the Church: “Pakistan: The Business of Blasphemy,” and today's thought from the Archbishop. Sources Used Today: The Works of St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori (Angelus Press) “Pakistan: The Business of Blasphemy” (FSSPX.news) https://fsspx.news/en/news/pakistan-business-blasphemy-50717 The Spiritual Life- Archbishop Lefebvre (Angelus Press) - - - - - - - We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org - - - - - - - Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional - it's a perfect companion! Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons FSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news Visit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ - - - - - What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.  - - - - - - What is the SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it. https://sspx.org

Chris Sallade teaches on Hannah from the book of 1 Samuel in a message entitled, "Our Eyes, God's Eyes: Avoiding Comparison Traps."1 Samuel 1There was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephrathite. 2 He had two wives. The name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other, Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.3 Now this man used to go up year by year from his city to worship and to sacrifice to the Lord of hosts at Shiloh, where the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were priests of the Lord. 4 On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and daughters. 5 But to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the Lord had closed her womb. 6 And her rival used to provoke her grievously to irritate her, because the Lord had closed her womb. 7 So it went on year by year. As often as she went up to the house of the Lord, she used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. 8 And Elkanah, her husband, said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? And why do you not eat? And why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?”9 After they had eaten and drunk in Shiloh, Hannah rose. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple of the Lord. 10 She was deeply distressed and prayed to the Lord and wept bitterly. 11 And she vowed a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall touch his head.”12 As she continued praying before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. 13 Hannah was speaking in her heart; only her lips moved, and her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli took her to be a drunken woman. 14 And Eli said to her, “How long will you go on being drunk? Put your wine away from you.” 15 But Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord. 16 Do not regard your servant as a worthless woman, for all along I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation.” 17 Then Eli answered, “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition that you have made to him.” 18 And she said, “Let your servant find favor in your eyes.” Then the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.19 They rose early in the morning and worshiped before the Lord; then they went back to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the Lord remembered her. 20 And in due time Hannah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Samuel, for she said, “I have asked for him from the Lord.”

Donald Hoffman is Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine with joint appointments in the Department of Philosophy, the Department of Logic and Philosophy of Science, and the School of Computer Science. He received his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is an author of over 120 scientific papers and three books, including the bestseller “The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes.” Lecture Title: "Do We See Reality As It Is?" Special thanks to Don for allowing me to share this lecture with the MBS audience. EPISODE LINKS: - Donald's Round 1: https://youtu.be/M5Hz1giUUT8 - Donald's Round 2: https://youtu.be/Toq9YLl49KM - Donald's Round 3: https://youtu.be/QRa8r5xOaAA - Donald's Lecture 1: https://youtu.be/r_UFm8GbSvU - Donald's Website: https://www.cogsci.uci.edu/~ddhoff/ - Donald's Books: https://tinyurl.com/5x7bmzbd - Donald's Publications: https://tinyurl.com/bp7btw9a CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drtevinnaidu - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtevinnaidu - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu ============================= Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields.

Donald Hoffman is Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine with joint appointments in the Department of Philosophy, the Department of Logic and Philosophy of Science, and the School of Computer Science. He received his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is an author of over 120 scientific papers and three books, including the bestseller “The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes.” Lecture Title: "Consciousness and its Physical Headset" Special thanks to Don for allowing me to share this lecture with the MBS audience. EPISODE LINKS: - Donald's Round 1: https://youtu.be/M5Hz1giUUT8 - Donald's Round 2: https://youtu.be/Toq9YLl49KM - Donald's Round 3: https://youtu.be/QRa8r5xOaAA - Donald's Website: https://www.cogsci.uci.edu/~ddhoff/ - Donald's Books: https://tinyurl.com/5x7bmzbd - Donald's Publications: https://tinyurl.com/bp7btw9a CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drtevinnaidu - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtevinnaidu - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu ============================= Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields.

It is Marvelous in Our Eyes! "This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes." Psalm 118:23 Have you ever stood in amazement, witnessing the glory of an awe-inspiring sunrise, where the sky is painted with strokes of pink and gold? Just as each dawn unfolds its wonder, so too does God weave His marvels into the fabric of our lives. Take a moment to reflect on these divine displays—those precious instances where God's goodness has revealed itself to you. Consider the story of a pearl hidden within an oyster—a rough shell conceals something priceless inside. Sometimes, life burdens us with challenges that seem insurmountable. However, it's often through adversity that God showcases His transformative grace. If you're tempted to overlook your own journey's splendor, remember Matthew 21:42. Your trials can become pivotal points, turning into profound blessings shaped by His loving hands. Matthew 21:42 says, Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: “'The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes'? Think about keeping a gratitude journal—jotting down those moments when you've felt His touch or seen His provision lighten your path. It doesn't have to be grandiose; sometimes, it's in quiet whispers or subtly opened doors. As Ephesians 3:20 affirms, God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. Documenting these encounters fortifies faith and offers encouragement during stormier seasons. And as you write these, let them be a testament like a lamp illuminating not just solitary steps but an entire journey enriched by His presence. Remember C.S. Lewis's words: “Isn't it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different?” Let reflection inspire praise and confidence that He will continue painting marvelous stories over every chapter of your life. Rejoice always for Christ's works are truly wondrous before our very eyes! Amen. Romans 8:31 says, "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" Prayer for the Day! Heavenly Father, thank You for the marvelous works You have done in my life. Help me to recognize Your hand at work, even in difficult situations. I trust that You can turn my challenges into opportunities for growth and beauty. May my heart be filled with awe as I witness Your greatness. In Jesus' name, Amen. https://maglife.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastor-divineo/support

In this episode we discuss The Case Against Reality: How Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes by Donald D. Hoffman. Next time we'll discuss What Went Wrong with Capitalism by Ruchir Sharma.

In this episode we discuss Losing the Long Game: The False Promise of Regime Change in the Middle East by Philip H. Gordon. Next time we will discuss The Case Against Reality: How Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes by Donald D. Hoffman.

A new MP3 sermon from Reformed Presbyterian Church, Lafayette is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Marvelous in Our Eyes Subtitle: The Gospel according to Mark Speaker: Jonathan Sturm Broadcaster: Reformed Presbyterian Church, Lafayette Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/25/2024 Bible: Mark 12:1-12 Length: 44 min.

Enemies Domestic, Book Six in the Lark Chadwick Mystery series: On her first day as White House Press Secretary, Lark Chadwick is confronted on live television by a reporter with an agenda: “Are you, or are you not, planning to abort your unborn child?” His question puts Lark in the crosshairs of extremists on both sides of the highly fraught abortion issue. Ambivalent about becoming a single mother in the post-Roe era, and grieving the death of her boyfriend, Lark is now forced to make her abort-or-not-to-abort decision in a highly toxic, politicized, and polarized fishbowl. At stake: her sanity—and her life. In the political thriller Enemies Domestic, his most important and controversial book to date, former CNN editor John DeDakis dramatically and thoughtfully tackles the hot topics of abortion, QAnon, White Christian Nationalism, and mental illness at a time when America itself is teetering between democracy and authoritarianism.“The astonishing White House thriller Enemies Domestic rockets readers through the life-defining politics and crimes that will define all our lives for years to come. Author John DeDakis reveals that world with the authority and insight he learned and brought to us as a CNN journalist who's watched the thrilling moments he fictionalizes unfold in real life. Enemies Domestic is a vital contribution to the thriller literature of our times.” —James Grady, author of Six Days of the Condor and 2024's The Smoke in Our EyesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fr. Roger J. Landry Church of the Holy Family, Manhattan Monday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II Memorial of St. John Eudes August 19, 2024 Ezek 24:15-23, Dt 32:18-21, Mt 19:16-22   To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/8.19.24_Homily_1.mp3   The following points were attempted on […] The post The Delight of Our Eyes and True Treasure, 20th Monday (II), August 19, 2024 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

 Thinking is the whole reason the “What I've Been Reading” segment exists on the podcast. In fact, it's why I read at all. It's gratifying to read things that confirm what you already were thinking, and that can be a worthwhile exercise. But usually the “thinking” to which I refer in this list is the tougher kind — getting outside my comfort zone and considering other possibilities. Sometimes I change my mind, sometimes I don't, and sometimes I just think I need to read another book. In any case, reading done right encourages you to think, and thinking is a good thing — as long as you don't think your way out of fearing God and keeping His commandments. Anyway, this list should give you a notion of what I've been thinking about so far in 2024. Let's get started. 10. Rethinking the Synoptic Problem, David Alan Black and David R. Beck, editors9. The Bullying Breakthrough, Jonathan McKee8. Cinematic Faith, William D. Romanowski7. Winnie-the-Pooh, A.A. Milne6. If Jesus is Lord, Ronald J. Sider5. The Myth of Multitasking, Dave Crenshaw4. American Wolf, Nate Blakeslee3. The Man Who Was Thursday, G.K. Chesterton2. The Shadow in the Glass, JJA Harwood1. Our Eyes are on You, Nathan Ward Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God's word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord's Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook.   

“The book he was meant to write.” Chatter rolls with David, Torie, and Jamie. March Madness rules and inspires book ideas. Torie spots COB authors in airports and on The Atlantic's best novels list.  Best selling, award winning, and all around cool guy James Grady zooms in to share “The Smoke in Our Eyes.”  With his typically brilliant writing and imagination, Grady captures a very modern coming of age story.  In Going Local, he chats up the Toole County Library, his favorite place in Shelby, Montana.

On today's 168th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews James Grady, a renowned crime writer, and author of the classic spy thriller, Six Days of the Condor.James discusses his writing journey and the inspiration behind his latest book, The Smoke in Our Eyes, a book that's available now. He also shares insights into the transition from writing novels to screenwriting, plus the invaluable lessons he learned from working with one of Hollywood's most prolific television writers, Stephen J. Cannell. Temple and Grady reflect on the power of storytelling and the techniques that make a story thrilling. James emphasizes the importance of capturing moments of inspiration and continually learning as a writer.They wrap up by discussing Grady's career and accolades, his contributions to charitable anthologies, his writing advice, the distraction of social media, and how to find him online.Want to learn more about James? Visit: Facebook.com/jamesgrady7And as always, FOLLOW, WATCH, LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE to: X & Instagram @thethrillerzone, Watch on YouTube.com/thethrillerzone, LISTEN on ALL Podcast Channels, and subscribe to our newsletter at TheThrillerZone.comTakeawaysLuck and timing play a significant role in a writer's success, but perseverance and continuous learning are equally important.The power of words and storytelling can transport readers and create memorable experiences.Inspiration can come from unexpected sources, such as a tragic incident or a powerful message painted on a house.Learning from experienced writers and studying different techniques can enhance one's own writing skills.The thriller genre is timeless and continues to captivate readers with its elements of suspense, justice, and law. James Grady has been named one of the 50 crime writers to read before you die.Grady is proud of his contributions to charitable anthologies that benefit various causes.His best writing advice is to work every day and be true to your craft.Grady believes that spending too much time on social media can be a distraction for authors.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background04:31 From Six Days to Three08:05 The Power of Words and Storytelling11:30 The Inciting Incident for 'The Smoke in Our Eyes'19:15 Writing Style and Techniques27:16 Learning Screenwriting from Stephen J. Cannell32:27 Impressions of Today's Content and Techniques46:44 Accolades and Career49:28 Giving Back50:55 Writing Advice52:18 The Distraction of Social Media53:35 Finding James Grady54:48 Closing Remarks Get your copy of THE POSER, starring Detective Pat Norelli, a Hollywood cop with beauty, brains & brass...casings. If you like Michael Connelly's Bosch, you'll dig Pat Norelli.THE POSER is ON SALE FOR FEBRUARY. Get an ebook for $4.95, or paperback for $13.95. Thanks for your support of this author & this podcast!

Our Eyes are blind from Crying Sylvan @sylvangreeneyes and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss Face of God from John Hiatt's Terms of my Surrender. We discuss if God is a Devil, until you look him in the eye and other interesting lyrics from a song that divides our two hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Donald Hoffman received a PhD in Computational Psychology from MIT, and is a Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. He is an author of over 100 scientific papers and three books, including The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes (2019), and Visual intelligence: How we create what we see (1998). He received a Distinguished Scientific Award of the American Psychological Association for early career research, the Rustum Roy Award of the Chopra Foundation, and the Troland Research Award of the US National Academy of Sciences.His writing has appeared in Scientific American, New Scientist, LA Review of Books, and Edge, and his work has been featured in Wired, Quanta, The Atlantic, Ars Technica, National Public Radio, Discover Magazine, and Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman. He has published a mathematical theory of consciousness. He has a TED Talk titled “Do we see reality as it is?”. A podcast titled “Reality is an illusion” with Lex Fridman, and a podcast with the philosophers Philip Goff and Keith Frankish titled "What Is Reality?". He has dozens of other podcasts available online.Please enjoy my conversation with Donald Hoffman.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4858435/advertisement

The Word of God Devotional and Evangelical Ministries The Word of God daily Devotional Monday, November 27, 2023 Faith is Our Eyes to See the Things of God I Peter 1:8-9

The Word of God Devotional and Evangelical Ministries The Word of God daily Devotional Monday, November 27, 2023 Faith is Our Eyes to See the Things of God I Peter 1:8-9

Rafiki Morris is my guest for this episode. Rafiki is Muralist/Artist, Writer, Poet, Lecturer Politics: Revolutionary Pan-Africanist and cadre and a Central Committee Member in the All African People's Revolutionary Party. Some of the Works and/or Novels written by Rafiki are “The Call of the Drum”; “The Giant and the Fire”; “Leaving Eden”; War: The Blood in Our Eyes. The subject we discuss is one within philosophical lines, namely: Consciencism, An African World View.  Rafiki takes a deep dive into Consciencism and the principles (egalitarianism, humanism, and collections) upon which this philosophy - coined by Kwame Nkrumah -  is embedded. He posits that "African people have always had some philosophy and the ethical principles of Consciencism, (egalitarianism, humanism, and collectivism) are traceable to the philosophical principles of early communal African life.” He adds that ‘more important is the recognition that Consciencism is not a complete system of thought. Consciencism cannot be completed because its dynamic nature is permanently engaged in the process of becoming.' Other concepts delineated in this record related to consciencism are African personality, dialectical materialism, amongst others. Consciencism is a fundamental ideology for decolonization and liberation of Africa. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mpilo-nkambule/support

WATCH: https://youtu.be/Toq9YLl49KM This conversation is based on an upcoming paper titled "Conscious Agents and the Subatomic World" by Donald Hoffman, Chetan Prakash & Swapan Chattopandhyay. The paper will be published on 24 June, 2023 so this is technically a "sneak peek" of what to expect. Enjoy! Donald Hoffman is Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. He received his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is an author of over 120 scientific papers and three books, including “The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes.” (2019). He has a TED Talk titled “Do We See Reality as It Is?". He received a Distinguished Scientific Award of the American Psychological Association for early career research, the Rustum Roy Award of the Chopra Foundation, and the Troland Research Award of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. His writing has appeared in Scientific American, New Scientist, LA Review of Books, and Edge, and his work has been featured in Wired, Quanta, The Atlantic, Ars Technica, National Public Radio, Discover Magazine, and “Through the Wormhole” with Morgan Freeman. EPISODE LINKS: - Donald's Round 1: https://youtu.be/M5Hz1giUUT8 - Donald's Website: https://www.cogsci.uci.edu/~ddhoff/ - Donald's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Donald-D.-Hoffman/e/B001HPIWAW%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share - Donald's Publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=G99fnUgAAAAJ&hl=en - Donald's TED Talk: https://youtu.be/oYp5XuGYqqY CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtevinnaidu - Facebook: https://facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Introduction (0:44) - Working with Prakash & Chattophadhyay (2:49) - Conscious Agents and the Subatomic World (8:03) - Markovian Dynamical entities beyond Space-Time (10:25) - Donald's new paper (Coming out on 24 June 2023 - link to follow) (11:39) - "CANets" (Conscious Agent Nets - Similar to the Twitterverse) (14:51) - Scientific Community's response to Don's work (19:29) - Don's view of Physicalism & other theories of consciousness (28:00) - Don's on Bernardo Kastrup's work (31:24) - Conscious agents - Decorated Permutations - Particles in Spacetime (35:55) - Erwin Schrödinger's "Mind & Matter" (40:27) - Mathematical Realism (43:11) - A step-by-step run through of each Precise Hypothesis from Don's latest paper. These include 6 very detailed explanations of each hypothesis. (44:28) - Hypothesis 1 (48:59) - Hypothesis 2 (1:17:21) - Hypothesis 3 & 4 (1:28:38) - Hypothesis 5 & 6 (1:37:47) - Future experiments & the wonder of scientific enquiry (1:52:49) - The difference between Don's Idealism (Conscious Realism) & Panpsychism (1:58:42) - Addressing Counter Arguments & Final Thoughts in General (2:10:00) - Conclusion Website · YouTube

Brought to you by Microsoft Clarity—See how people actually use your product | Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experiments | Eco—Your most rewarding app—Gustav Söderström is the Co-President and Chief Product and Technology Officer at Spotify. He is responsible for Spotify's global product and technology strategy, overseeing the product, design, data, and engineering teams. Prior to Spotify, he founded 13th Lab, a startup that was later acquired by Facebook's Oculus. He also served as the Director of Product and Business Development for Yahoo Mobile and founded Kenet Works, a company focused on community software for mobile phones, which was acquired by Yahoo in 2006. In today's episode, we discuss:• How Spotify structures product teams to promote freedom of thought• Lessons on thinking long-term and navigating negative feedback• Why Gustav started a podcast and what he's learned• How AI has impacted the work PMs, engineers, and designers do within Spotify• AI-generated music and its impact on artists• What's next for Spotify and Spotify Podcasting—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/lessons-from-scaling-spotify-the-science-of-product-taking-risky-bets-and-how-ai-is-already-impacting-the-future-of-music-gustav-soderstrom-co-president-cpo-and-cto-at-spotify/#transcript—Where to find Gustav Söderström:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/GustavS• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavsoderstrom/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Gustav's background(04:08) The various roles Gustav has occupied at Spotify(06:54) Why Gustav launched a podcast and what he learned(12:37) How PMs and product teams should think about AI(21:23) AI-generated music(26:19) Will AI continue to be a magic trick for products?(28:27) How Spotify organizes product teams(34:33) How Spotify operationalized autonomy(35:45) Why Spotify uses a centralized model for structuring their organization(43:34) The big bet Spotify took with redesigning its interface, and what they learned(57:26) How they tested their hypothesis before launch(1:02:35) Gustav's “10% planning time” methodology (1:03:53) How to bring energy and clarity to your work(1:08:07) How to systematize deep thinking(1:10:29) The peeing-in-your-pants analogy (1:11:38) Thoughts on how the Swedish culture is portrayed in Succession (1:13:30) What's next for Spotify and Spotify Podcasting(1:15:52) Lightning round—Referenced:• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/• Daniel Ek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-ek-1b52093a/• Spotify: A Product Story podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L9tzrt0CthF6hNkxYIeSB• Spotify's AI DJ: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2023-02-22/spotify-debuts-a-new-ai-dj-right-in-your-pocket/• Avicii: https://avicii.com/• DALL-E: https://openai.com/product/dall-e-2• Stable Diffusion: https://stability.ai/• Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/• Brian Chesky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianchesky/• Succession on HBO: https://www.hbo.com/succession• Fjällräven: https://www.fjallraven.com/us/en-us• 7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy: https://www.amazon.com/7-Powers-Foundations-Business-Strategy• Charlie Munger: The Complete Investor: https://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Munger-Tren-Griffin• The Mystery of the Aleph: Mathematics, the Kabbalah, and the Search for Infinity: https://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Aleph-Mathematics-Kabbalah-Infinity• Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime: https://www.amazon.com/Something-Deeply-Hidden• Helgoland: Making Sense of the Quantum Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Helgoland-Making-Sense-Quantum-Revolution• The Beginning of Infinity: Explanations That Transform the World: https://www.amazon.com/The-Beginning-of-Infinity• The Fabric of Reality: The Science of Parallel Universes—and Its Implications: https://www.amazon.com/The-Fabric-of-Reality• The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes: https://www.amazon.com/The-Case-Against-Reality-audiobook/dp/B07VL5TCVF/ref=sr_1_1• Gödel's Proof: https://www.amazon.com/G%C3%B6dels-Proof-Ernest-Nagel• The Demon in the Machine: How Hidden Webs of Information Are Solving the Mystery of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Demon-Machine-Information-Solving-Mystery• Halt and Catch Fire on Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/halt-and-catch-fire/umc.cmc.5s15r46uj0wx044tipm2zoh88• Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

At-Tur is the 52nd Surah of the Quran that has 49 verses and is in the 27th Juz. It is Makki and the 76th chapter revealed to the Holy Prophet (PBUH). In the first verse, God swears by At-Tur (Mount Sinai), and hence the name of the Surah. Mount Sinai is a holy place that is in Palestine. Prophet Moses (AS) talked to God and received the revelation in that mountain. The name At-Tur is mentioned ten time in the Quran. According to Al-Mizan Exegesis of the Quran, the main theme of Surah At-Tur is warning those who show enmity to the truth. It cautions disbelievers about the divine punishment that awaits them on the Resurrection Day, stressing that the punishment is certain. In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful. 1. By the Mount. 2. And a Book inscribed. 3. In a published scroll. 4. And the frequented House. 5. And the elevated roof. 6. And the seething sea. 7. The punishment of your Lord is coming. 8. There is nothing to avert it. 9. On the Day when the heaven sways in agitation. 10. And the mountains go into motion. 11. Woe on that Day to the deniers. 12. Those who play with speculation. 13. The Day when they are shoved into the Fire of Hell forcefully. 14. “This is the Fire which you used to deny. 15. Is this magic, or do you not see? 16. Burn in it. Whether you are patient, or impatient, it is the same for you. You are only being repaid for what you used to do.” 17. But the righteous will be amid gardens and bliss. 18. Enjoying what their Lord has given them, and their Lord has spared them the suffering of Hell. 19. Eat and drink happily, for what you used to do. 20. Relaxing on luxurious furnishings; and We will couple them with gorgeous spouses. 21. Those who believed, and their offspring followed them in faith—We will unite them with their offspring, and We will not deprive them of any of their works. Every person is hostage to what he has earned. 22. And We will supply them with fruit, and meat; such as they desire. 23. They will exchange therein a cup; wherein is neither harm, nor sin. 24. Serving them will be youths like hidden pearls. 25. And they will approach one another, inquiring. 26. They will say, “Before this, we were fearful for our families. 27. But God blessed us, and spared us the agony of the Fiery Winds. 28. Before this, we used to pray to Him. He is the Good, the Compassionate.” 29. So remind. By the grace of your Lord, you are neither a soothsayer, nor a madman. 30. Or do they say, “A poet—we await for him a calamity of time”? 31. Say, “Go on waiting; I will be waiting with you.” 32. Or is it that their dreams compel them to this? Or are they aggressive people? 33. Or do they say, “He made it up”? Rather, they do not believe. 34. So let them produce a discourse like it, if they are truthful 35. Or were they created out of nothing? Or are they the creators? 36. Or did they create the heavens and the earth? In fact, they are not certain 37. Or do they possess the treasuries of your Lord? Or are they the controllers? 38. Or do they have a stairway by means of which they listen? Then let their listener produce a clear proof 39. Or for Him the daughters, and for you the sons? 40. Or do you demand a payment from them, and they are burdened by debt? 41. Or do they know the future, and they are writing it down? 42. Or are they planning a conspiracy? The conspiracy will befall the disbelievers 43. Or do they have a god besides God? God transcends what they associate 44. Even if they were to see lumps of the sky falling down, they would say, “A mass of clouds. 45. So leave them until they meet their Day in which they will be stunned 46. The Day when their ploys will avail them nothing; and they will not be helped 47. For those who do wrong, there is a punishment besides that; but most of them do not know 48. So patiently await the decision of your Lord, for you are before Our Eyes; and proclaim the praises of your Lord when you arise 49. And glorify Him during the night, and at the receding of the stars

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Donald Hoffman received a PhD in Computational Psychology from MIT, and is a Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. He is an author of over 100 scientific papers and three books, including The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes (2019), and Visual intelligence: How we create what we see (1998). He received a Distinguished Scientific Award of the American Psychological Association for early career research, the Rustum Roy Award of the Chopra Foundation, and the Troland Research Award of the US National Academy of Sciences. His writing has appeared in Scientific American, New Scientist, LA Review of Books, and Edge, and his work has been featured in Wired, Quanta, The Atlantic, Ars Technica, National Public Radio, Discover Magazine, and Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman. He has published a mathematical theory of consciousness. He has a TED Talk titled Do we see reality as it is? and a podcast titled Reality is an illusion with Lex Fridman. He has dozens of podcasts available online.

VYS0012 - Show Notes When Hine and Buckley had the idea to start a podcast about weird stuff in order to re-evaluate their reality this was the exact thing they had in mind. Mark Vincent is a man of many disciplines and much discipline - chaos magician, hypnotist, drummer, Lavey Satanist and purveyor of mind-blowing ideas. What was intended to be a discussion about chaos magic quickly spins off-track and takes a fascinating detour through the hard problem of consciousness, assembly theory, overcoming chronic pain and the pervasive nature of trance in occult practice. If you come away from listening to this episode with your idea of reality intact, then maybe you don't really exist at all... Recorded 21 November 2022. 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Donald Hoffman received a PhD in Computational Psychology from MIT, and is a Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. He is an author of over 100 scientific papers and three books, including The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes. He received a Distinguished Scientific Award of the American Psychological Association for early career research, the Rustum Roy Award of the Chopra Foundation, and the Troland Research Award of the US National Academy of Sciences. His writing has appeared in Scientific American, New Scientist, LA Review of Books, and Edge, and his work has been featured in Wired, Quanta, The Atlantic, Ars Technica, National Public Radio, Discover Magazine, and Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman. He has a TED Talk titled “Do we see reality as it is?” and a podcast Titled “Reality is an illusion” with Lex Fridman. http://www.cogsci.uci.edu/~ddhoff/ @donalddhoffman

Thank you so much for being here with us today with two of my dear friends who are both pioneers in consciousness. Donald Hoffman received a PhD from MIT and is a Professor emeritus of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California Irvine. His research on perception, evolution and consciousness received the Trillium Award of the US National Academy of Sciences. He is the author of the best selling book, The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid The Truth from Our Eyes. We also have Dr. Jude Currivan, who is a Cosmologist, planetary healer, futurist, author, and co-founder of Whole Worldview. She was previously one of the most senior busineswomen in the UK and has a master's degree in physics from Oxford. Specializing in quantum physics in cosmology, as well as a PhD in anthropological archeology from the University of Redding researching ancient Cosmology, she has traveled to nearly 80 countries and worked with Wisdom Keepers for many traditions. Her extensive experience and knowledge of world events, systems and trends has led her to speak on transformational reforms in the UK, US, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. Jude also has a bestselling book that is already on the bestseller list before it even launches, called The Story of Gaia.In this interview with Drs. Hoffman and Currivan, you'll discover:-Differences in perspective lead to healthy discussion and broadening of worldviews...02:11-The bottom has fallen out from physicalism...06:50-The notion of "agent" regarding consciousness vs. physicalism...17:02-There is no "theory of everything"...26:05-We're co-creators of the universe...34:13-Mind and consciousness is not what we have, but what we are...40:42-Profound guidance from Gaia and spiritual beings...48:22-And much more...Resources mentioned:The Story of Gaia by Jude CurrivanThe Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid The Truth from Our Eyes by Don Hoffman

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Professor of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California in Irvine, Donald Hoffman joins me for a conversation around spirituality, science & human consciousness. We also discuss how we as humans use "useful fictions" to perceive reality & his book, "The Case Against Reality".Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals and businesses worldwide: https://www.swanprivate.com/breedloveGUESTDonald's Twitter: https://twitter.com/donalddhoffmanDonald's Book, "The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes": https://www.amazon.com/Case-Against-Reality-Evolution-Truth/dp/0393254690/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1540324581&sr=1-6Donald's Book, "Visual Intelligence": https://www.amazon.com/Visual-Intelligence-How-Create-What/dp/0393319679Donald's Website: http://www.cogsci.uci.edu/~ddhoff/PODCASTPodcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8EewBGyfQQ1abIsE?si=wgVuY16XR0io4NLNo0A11A&nd=1RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYITranscript:Outline00:00:00 “What is Money” Intro00:00:08 Learn about Bitcoin with Swan Private at SwanPrivate.Com00:01:37 Introducing Donald & Discussing his book, "The Case Against Reality"00:13:02 Criticism & Pushback about "Fitness Payoff Functions" in his Book, "The Case Against Reality"00:18:56 Discussing "Scientific Theory"00:21:35 Space & Time, Sensorial Perceptions & Reality00:29:08 Perception & "Useful Fictions"00:33:11 Space & Time being a "Data Structure"00:38:00 Universal Darwinism & Evolutionary Truth00:40:45 Building Reality based on "Useful Fictions" & Communication00:52:36 Science Illuminating the Pointers of Reality00:58:00 Spirituality, Science & Consciousness01:05:12 Watch "Hard Money with Natalie Brunell" From Swan Studios01:05:58 Learn about Bitcoin with Swan Private at SwanPrivate.Com01:07:08 Discussing how "Wisdom is Silent" & how Polarity helps create our Reality01:11:30 The Neural Correlates of Consciousness01:16:54 Discussing the "Neural Cognitive Consciousness"01:22:32 What if Consciousness is Corporative?01:30:56 Discussing, "The Theory of Consciousness Realism"01:40:24 What Role does Religion & Mythology play in Shaping our Consciousness?01:47:40 How Spirituality helps in Avoiding Worldly Consumptions & Concerns01:50:43 How the Corruption of Money is an Attack on Language01:59:07 Intergenerational Quest to find Truth & Meaning02:03:54 Where to find Donald's Work!02:05:24 "What is Money" OutroSOCIALBreedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22?lang=enAll My Current Work: https://linktr.ee/breedlove22 WRITTEN WORKMedium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/ WAYS TO CONTRIBUTEBitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveDollars via Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=1784359925317632528The "What is Money?" Show Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32843101&fan_landing=true RECOMMENDED BUSINESSESSwan Private guides high-net-worth individuals and businesses in all areas of Bitcoin strategy: https://www.swanprivate.com/breedloveCrowdHealth offers an innovative health insurance model based on Bitcoin and community: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedloveOkcoin is an innovative and education-focused cryptoasset exchange platform—earn $50 in free Bitcoin by signing up at: https://okcoin.com/breedloveInvest with a licensed Bitcoin advisor through DAIM: https://daimio.typeform.com/RobertBreedloveJoin Me At Bitcoin 2023, pre-order your tickets now (for a chance to win 10M sats, use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://b.tc/conference/2023Automatic Recurring Bitcoin Buys and Withdrawals: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/breedlove/

What is the true nature of reality? Does the objective reality reported back by our senses paint a complete picture of the true reality? Is it possible that the world we see is not objective reality and it is just an interface to a deeper, true reality. In his book “The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes” cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman Challenges leading scientific theories that claim that our senses report back objective reality. He argues that while we should take our perceptions seriously, we should not take them literally. He presents the evolutionary concept of "Fitness Beats Truth" to demonstrate that evolution very probably moulded our minds for fitness rather than accuracy, resulting in the mismatch between "things-in-themselves" and our perceptions of them. In this episode of Bridging the Gaps I speak with professor Donal Hoffman; we discuss his “Interface Theory of Perception” and dig deep on latest research in cognitive science and perception, and how it relates to our understanding of the true nature of reality. Donald Hoffman is a professor of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. He is a cognitive psychologist and popular science author. His research focuses on perception, evolution, and consciousness. We begin by discussing the present understanding of the hard problem of consciousness. Then we talk about Hoffman's view that all main scientific theories, such as Einstein's theory, theories and our present understanding of Quantum Physics and the theory of natural selection, all inform us that our present approach of trying to understand reality is not working. I then ask him that why in his view we have evolved in a manner that we don't see the real underlying reality and we just perceive a superficial realty. We then discuss in detail his theory and ideas about the nature of reality. We touch upon the question that do we live in a simulation. We also discuss Panpsychism. Finally I ask that how the research on the question of the true nature of reality should proceed. Complement this discussion with “From Consciousness to Synthetic Consciousness: From One Unknown to Another Unknown with David Chalmers” available at: https://www.bridgingthegaps.ie/2015/03/from-consciousness-to-synthetic-consciousness-from-one-unknown-to-another-unknown-with-david-chalmers/ And then listen to “Why You Are Not Your Brain? A Conversation on Consciousness with Alva Noe” available at: https://www.bridgingthegaps.ie/2017/04/why-you-are-not-your-brain-a-conversation-with-alva-noe/

When you feel like the world or your life is swallowing you up, when you feel like you have no idea of what to do next, or when you feel yourself on the brink of utter defeat, what do you do? It is a question we can only begin to tackle on this episode of GoodTheology. The scripture used to help tackle this question comes from First Kings 19:2-15a from the Common English Bible (CEB). The scriptures can be accessed online here: https://bit.ly/3y4ZV5i As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them through this podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Please remember to rate us 5-stars on your podcast listening service.

Professor Donald Hoffman, author of The Case Against Reality: How Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes, joins on episode 351 of the show. Donald David Hoffman is an American cognitive psychologist and popular science author. He is a professor in the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine, with joint appointments in the Department […]

How can we understand faith? For such a small word it seems to have such a mammoth impact on our lives. It is a question we can only begin to tackle on this episode of GoodTheology. The scripture used to help tackle this question comes from Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; and John 10:22-30. The scriptures can be accessed online here: https://bit.ly/GoodTheo_3_2 As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them through this podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Please remember to rate us 5-stars on your podcast listening service.

How do we handle emptiness? How do we handle our lives when we walk into a tomb, into a place where emptiness resides? It is a question we can only begin to tackle on this episode of GoodTheology. The scripture used to help tackle this question comes from the Gospel according to John , chapter 20, verses 1-18 and is read from the Common English Bible (CEB). As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them through this podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. The poem used in this episode of GoodTheology comes from DoctorWho, Season 10, Episode 6: “Goodness is not goodness that seeks advantage. Good is good in the final hour, in the deepest pit without hope, without witness, without reward. Virtue is only virtue in extremis. This is what he believes, and this is the reason above all, I love him. My husband. My madman in a box. My Doctor.” Please remember to rate us 5-stars on your podcast listening service.

Donald Hoffman, PhD is a cognitive scientist and author of The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes. He is currently a professor at UC Irvine, where he studies consciousness, visual perception and evolutionary psychology. On this episode, we “take the red pill” and hear Dr. Hoffman's theory on why reality is not what it seems. He explains this complex topic by comparing reality to a user interface. We discuss many topics, such as his mathematical theory of consciousness, questioning beliefs, and how the mind forms new mental models. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.co Show Notes 0:00 | Introduction to Donald Hoffman, PhD 2:23 | Why Reality Isn't as It Seems 7:30 | Reality as a User Interface 13:51 | Adapting to Evolving Technology 16:06 | Creating New Mental Models 18:31 | Moving Beyond Spacetime 23:06 | Consciousness is Fundamental 25:26 | Ancient Wisdom & Science of Consciousness 30:00 | Conversation with the Dalai Lama (starting at 54:40) 30:15 | Reality Transcends Concepts 36:39 | Questioning Beliefs 38:56 | A New Worldview 45:04 | Mathematical Theory of Consciousness 45:39 | Rapid Fire Questions

Why did Jesus have to die? Is His death necessary for the Christian faith and why is it important for us? These questions and more are answered in this Easter episode of GoodTheology. The scripture for this episode comes from the Letter to the Hebrews, chapter 10, verses 16-25 and is read from the Common English Bible (CEB). As always, we would love to hear from you so, please feel encouraged to email us if you have any questions regarding a message you have heard, a theological question you might have, or anything else. We're happy to try and answer them through this podcast. Please send us your questions to goodtheology@icloud.com or visit us online at https://goodtheology.life Our centering prayer for this week is: Our Ears to hear you, Our Eyes to see you, Our Behavior to share you. Glory be to you God, Source of All Being, Incarnate Word and Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Please remember to rate us 5-stars on your podcast listening service.

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WATCH: https://youtu.be/M5Hz1giUUT8 Donald Hoffman is Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. He received his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is an author of over 120 scientific papers and three books, including “The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes.” (2019). He has a TED Talk titled “Do We See Reality as It Is?". EPISODE LINKS: - Donald's Website: https://www.cogsci.uci.edu/~ddhoff/ - Donald's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Donald-D.-Hoffman/e/B001HPIWAW%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share - Donald's Publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=G99fnUgAAAAJ&hl=en - Donald's TED Talk: https://youtu.be/oYp5XuGYqqY CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtevinnaidu - Facebook: https://facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Introduction (0:35) - Psychophysics (05:56) - Evolution & veridical reality (10:21) - Fitness payoff functions & homomorphisms (20:27) - Space-Time does not exist (32:24) - Take it (Space-Time) seriously, not literally (42:20) - Interface theory of perception (ITP) (49:08) - Conscious realism & Conscious Agents (CA) theory (58:00) - Morals and meaning-making (1:07:06) - Markovian dynamics, entropy & time (1:10:53) - Karl Friston's minimizing free energy principle (1:14:34) - Universal Darwinism & Markovian kernal universality (1:19:19) - Gödel's incompleteness theorems (1:26:21) - The notion of life, the self & neuroscience (1:36:03) - Donald's author/philosopher recommendations (1:42:50) - Response to other counter-arguments & misconceptions (1:54:13) - Donald's views on religion/spirituality & its relationship with science/mathematics (2:02:39) - Conclusion Website · YouTube · YouTube

WATCH: https://youtu.be/M5Hz1giUUT8 Donald Hoffman is Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. He received his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is an author of over 120 scientific papers and three books, including “The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes.” (2019). He has a TED Talk titled “Do We See Reality as It Is?". EPISODE LINKS: - Donald's Website: https://www.cogsci.uci.edu/~ddhoff/ - Donald's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Donald-D.-Hoffman/e/B001HPIWAW%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share - Donald's Publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=G99fnUgAAAAJ&hl=en - Donald's TED Talk: https://youtu.be/oYp5XuGYqqY CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtevinnaidu - Facebook: https://facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Introduction (0:35) - Psychophysics (05:56) - Evolution & veridical reality (10:21) - Fitness payoff functions & homomorphisms (20:27) - Space-Time does not exist (32:24) - Take it (Space-Time) seriously, not literally (42:20) - Interface theory of perception (ITP) (49:08) - Conscious realism & Conscious Agents (CA) theory (58:00) - Morals and meaning-making (1:07:06) - Markovian dynamics, entropy & time (1:10:53) - Karl Friston's minimizing free energy principle (1:14:34) - Universal Darwinism & Markovian kernal universality (1:19:19) - Gödel's incompleteness theorems (1:26:21) - The notion of life, the self & neuroscience (1:36:03) - Donald's author/philosopher recommendations (1:42:50) - Response to other counter-arguments & misconceptions (1:54:13) - Donald's views on religion/spirituality & its relationship with science/mathematics (2:02:39) - Conclusion Website · YouTube

Nick talks to cognitive scientist Dr. Donald Hoffman, who is professor emeritus of cognitive sciences at UC-Irvine and the author of many scientific papers and books, including "The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes.” They discussed a variety of topics related to consciousness, the nature of perception, and evolution, including: how perception works; whether our conscious perceptions are accurate representations of underlying reality; the interface theory of perception, which likens our conscious perceptions to the digital icons displayed on your computer screen; language; psychedelic experiences; and the nature of reality itself, such as whether space and time are fundamental aspects of the universe, or artifacts of perception.USEFUL LINKSSign up for the weekly Mind & Matter newsletter[https://mindandmatter.substack.com/?sort=top]Follow Nick's work through Linktree:[https://linktr.ee/trikomes]Athletic Greens, comprehensive daily nutrition (Free 1-year supply Vitamin D w/ purchase)[https://www.athleticgreens.com/mindandmatter]Organize your digital highlights & notes w/ Readwise (2 months free w/ sub)[https://readwise.io/nickjikomes/]Download the podcast & follow Nick at his website[https://www.nickjikomes.com]Try Levels Health to monitor your blood sugar & optimize your diet[https://www.levelshealth.com/join?partner=MINDANDMATTER]Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nickjikomes)

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Cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman joins Rabbi Dweck to discuss the relationship between science and spirituality, the ways evolution impacts how we see the world, and his ground-breaking research into the nature of reality. Donald Hoffman is a cognitive psychologist, author, and a Professor in the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine, where he holds joint appointments in the Department of Philosophy, the School of Computer Science, and the Department of Logic and Philosophy of Science. He is the author of books including Visual Intelligence: How We Create What We See and The Case Against Reality: How Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes. CreditsHosted by Rabbi Joseph DweckProduced by Ben Weaver-HincksEdited, mixed and mastered by Audio CultureMusic by James CookDesign by Ellen Jane LondonMedia consultancy by Giselle GreenExecutive produced by James PontHumans Being is grateful for the support of The Sephardi Centre See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.