32. Transhumanism, Emergentism, and Normativity (w/ Raymond de Oliveira)
Metamodern Spirituality - A podcast by Brendan Graham Dempsey
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Raymond de Oliveira joins Brendan to discuss the value in the Universe, whether it emerges from the logic of reality itself or is arbitrarily chosen, whether existence is inherently of value, nihilism and Buddhism, the QRI grand narrative of replicators vs. consciousness, the role of suffering in wisdom, and the "Three Realms" of conscious experience. 0:00 Introduction 1:43 From Is to Ought? 9:17 Is Life a Net Negative? Utilitarianism, Gnosticism, Transhumanism 22:30 Dual-Aspect Monism and Suffering 25:52 Is Consciousness Worth It? 31:00 Teleology and Agency 32:58 Fighting a Meme War against Potential Gods 36:50 Values and Vows 40:03 The Law of Choice 42:36 Is Wisdom Earned by Suffering? Nihilism and the Truth of Silenus?
