In this podcast episode, Brendan Graham Dempsey explores "A Universal Learning Process," the first part of his series "The Evolution of Meaning." He aims to define how meaning evolves within different cultural contexts. Using a scientific perspective, Brendan breaks down the concept of meaning from the ground up, connecting it to energy dynamics, information theory, and complex adaptive systems. He challenges conventional ideas about value and introduces intriguing concepts like relevance realization and maladaptive learning, highlighting how our thinking and shared understanding influence our ability to find meaning in life. The conversation wraps up with a thought-provoking look at the evolution of the sacred, stressing the importance of balancing societal change with the preservation of collective wisdom.
