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S4: Consciousness -- East to West

20 Hot Topics/5 Quotes: In Season 4, your exploration of wisdom delves into the profound connection between ancient Eastern insights and modern Western thought. From the contemplative traditions of Buddhism and Daoism to existential ideas from Nietzsche, Zapffe, and Camus, you’ll explore consciousness, intelligence, and human awareness as both an ancient quest and modern puzzle. These concise lessons illuminate how different cultures and eras wrestle with the same essential questions, helping you appreciate consciousness not just as a philosophical curiosity, but as the very essence of human experience.

Season 4 Highlights

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138,000 views as of Mar 2025.

Season 4: Oct 2 - 30 2024

5 Episodes

Hot Topics

History

Critical Thinking

Science

Philosophy

The Buddha used Mount Meru and the six realms as metaphors to guide followers toward enlightenment. His teachings focused on overcoming suffering in this life, suggesting that the essence of his message transcends the mythologies of his time, urging us to seek deeper meaning beyond the surface of beliefs.

Did the Buddha believe in Mount Meru and the six realms of existence?

India < Ancient History < History
A false cause fallacy assumes that one event directly causes another without proof. It links two events improperly, ignoring other factors, often leading to flawed conclusions based on coincidence, not causality.

How do we know bloodletting doesn’t work?

Logical Fallacies < Four Mind Traps < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
Timbre is the unique "tone color" of an instrument or voice, resulting from its fundamental frequency (measured in hertz) and harmonic overtones. It's the distinctive blend of base tones and overtones that gives each instrument its recognizable voice, beyond just pitch (e.g., A4 at 440 Hz).

What is the nature of timbre?

Sound < Science
Confucius-Buddha-TouchstoneTruth

Are Buddhist or Confucian teachings closer to their original meaning?

Ancient Eastern Philosophies
Oral traditions across ancient times preserved the stories of various cultures and their philosophies.

How far back do oral traditions date?

Prehistory < History
Human-made constructs, such as money and systems, overlay a natural world where these ideas do not inherently exist.

What are social constructs and how do they apply to AI?

Five Thought Tools < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
Image depicting an artistic reconstruction of Homo habilis just before the emergence of Homo erectus, around 1.9 million years ago. This image illustrates the subtle evolutionary changes in Homo habilis, capturing a slightly more advanced stage in their development.

What was the IQ of Homo habilis, and did they ask questions?

Evolution < Science
Confucianism is more than ancient wisdom—it’s a guide for everyday life. From the parent-child relationship to the role of a ruler, it teaches respect, ethical conduct, and striving to become a "gentleperson" or junzi. Today, its influence reaches far beyond Asia.

What is Confucianism?

Ethics < Philosophy
The human struggle, the absurdity of existence, and the search for meaning.

What is the history of existentialism?

Post Medieval < History
Exploring the unseen: a visual journey into speculative dimensions, where critical thinking meets the boundaries of scientific imagination.

Is there evidence for other dimensions?

Idea Evaluation < Five Thought Tools < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
Unlocking the Secrets of the Stars: Cecilia Payne’s Groundbreaking Discovery in 1925 of Hydrogen and Helium Abundance in the Cosmos.

When did we discover stars are mostly made of hydrogen and helium?

Cosmology < Science
Ziran Authenticity or Authentic Self-TouchstoneTruth

Did existential authenticity originate in the East?

Applied Philosophy < Philosophy
Confucian History-inside-TouchstoneTruth

What is the history of Confucianism?

China < Ancient History < History
Cherry-Picking Fallacy-TouchstoneTruth

Is it logical to vote for a candidate based on just one issue?

Logical Fallacies < Critical Thinking
Ions and Ionization-TouchstoneTruth

What’s the difference between common ions and ionization in physics?

Physics < Science
Consciousness and intelligence are different things. Consciousness is the experiencing of life which requires perception. Intelligence is the ability to solve problems.

How does consciousness differ from intelligence?

The Mind < Philosophy
Imagined image of what Gargi Vachaknavi might have looked like in common dress and location for her time.

Who was the first female philosopher?

Ancient History < History
Cherry-picking is when someone focuses only on select pieces of information to distract and support a specific argument or decision.

What is the cherry picking logical fallacy?

Logical Fallacies < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
Sound doesn’t change pitch when moving from air to water, but the water does filter out higher frequency waves.

Does sound change pitch in water?

Sound < Science
The four original ancient Chinese traditions range from flow with nature to strict governance.

How are original Daoism, Mohism, Confucianism, and Legalism related?

Eastern Philosophies < Philosophy
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