About this podcast

Join Lex Fridman as he welcomes John Vervaeke, a distinguished psychologist and cognitive scientist from the University of Toronto. This profound discussion explores fundamental questions about meaning, consciousness, wisdom, truth, and the very nature of reality. Vervaeke unpacks the contemporary 'meaning crisis,' offering unique perspectives on religion, nontheism, and distributed cognition. The conversation also ventures into topics such as flow states, the impact of psychedelics, the dynamics of powerful ideas including Marxism and Nazism, and confronting the problem of evil. Gain invaluable insights and advice for navigating life's complexities in this captivating episode.