Cognitive Science 101, Meaning Crisis & Psychology ft. John Vervaeke | Know Time 172

Why do so many people feel disconnected, anxious, and without meaning in modern life? In this episode of Know Time, cognitive scientist and philosopher John Vervaeke explores the “Meaning Crisis” — the growing sense of confusion, alienation, and loss of purpose in the modern world. We discuss cognitive science, psychology, wisdom traditions, consciousness, attention, religion, AI, mental health, and how human beings search for meaning in an age of distraction and information overload. From ancient philosophy to modern neuroscience, this conversation explores how the mind creates meaning — and why understanding cognition may be one of the most important challenges of our time. Topics include: Cognitive Science 101 The Meaning Crisis Psychology & Consciousness Wisdom vs Intelligence Attention and Modern Technology Mental Health & Purpose Religion, Spirituality & Science John: https://johnvervaeke.com/ SUPPORT: Patreon:   / knowtime   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership:    / @knowtime   Merch: https://know-time-shop.fourthwall.com/ PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPk... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram:   / knowtimetofly   Instagram (Personal):   / shalajlawania   Twitter:   / knowtimetofly   Twitter (Personal):   / shalajlawania   Facebook:   / knowtimetofly   Reddit:   / knowtimetofly   Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 1:45 Introduction 3:58 Meaning in Life 5:30 John’s Journey 9:50 The Meaning Crisis 15:24 The Rise of Zombie Symbolism 18:55 What is Cognitive Science? 24:47 Solaris by Stanislaw Lem 27:06 Cognitive Science 101: Relevance Realization 36:33 Wisdom & Flow States 43:45 Cognitive Science 101: Psychotechnologies 48:14 Language & Literacy 51:25 Shamanism 55:50 Altered States of Consciousness 1:03:49 Religion 1:13:40 Language (Contd.) 1:21:01 The Limits of Cognition 1:34:42 Lego Interpretation & Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models) 1:36:41 Legacy 1:38:58 The Meaning of Life #cognitivescience #psychology #philosophy