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A New Way of BeingWhat If Everyone You Meet Is You? Bernardo Kastrup on Empathy, Identity and ConsciousnessPhilosopher and consciousness researcher Bernardo Kastrup argues that reality isn’t made of matter — it’s made of mind. And that insight, if true, changes everything: how we relate to each other, how we handle grief, how we understand mental illness, and even how we live day to day.In this conversation, Simon and Bernardo explore what it means to live from a worldview that sees all of life as interconnected. They go deep into fear, death, empathy, identity, and the consequences of seeing through the illusion of separation — not as a spiritual ideal, but as an existent...2025-04-212h 50
Neville On FireBernardo Kastrup - Affinity p.2In the previous post, part 1, we saw that Neville Goddard and Bernardo Kastrup each arrived at the same foundational idea: what we take to be the physical world must actually be mental in nature. In this post we’ll examine how Bernardo’s system lends credence to yet another principle, really, the essential one in Neville’s thought; namely, that we are one with the universal source.References:NevilleFreedom for All (1942)God Became Man (lecture 1969)The Way (lecture, date unknown)Bernardo KastrupAnalytic Idealism - Online Course 2025-04-0314 min
Neville On FireBernardo Kastrup - Affinity p.1[update: re-edited] I see a certain affinity between the thought of Bernardo Kastrup and that of Neville Goddard. While their two systems have discrepancies, I believe that Bernardo's philosophy of Analytic Idealism can help explain foundational aspects of Neville's worldview. For example, he offers a rigorously argued case that, just as Neville contends, all is mental, not physical.Essentia Foundation course presented by Bernardo Kastrup - Analytic Idealism B Kastrup (2014) Why Materialism is BaloneyB Kastrup - home page2025-03-2815 min
The Weekend UniversityIain McGilchrist, Bernardo Kastrup: Consciousness, God, Truth, & The Purpose of LifeIn this interview, I’m joined by two leading thinkers who are helping to reshape our understanding of consciousness, the nature of reality, and the pursuit of meaning in life: Dr Iain McGilchrist and Dr Bernardo Kastrup.
Iain is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, author, and philosopher perhaps most well known for his Hemispheric Hypothesis and his books: The Master and his Emissary and The Matter with Things.
Bernardo is an author, scientist, philosopher, and the Director of the Essentia Foundation. He holds two PhDs - one in philosophy and the other in engineering. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of...2025-01-301h 26
VoicecraftE119| Mind, Reality & Nature w/ Bernardo Kastrup & Peter Sjöstedt-HughesHow do ideas shape the appearance of reality? How can metaphysics open or close us to deeper participation with nature? What is the significance of a philosophy of consciousness?
Renowned philosophers of mind Bernardo Kastrup and Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes join Tim Adalin for a dialogue informed by Kastrup’s analytic idealism, and Sjöstedt-Hughes’ thinking on Bergson, Whitehead, Huxley, Spinoza, and others.
Access the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and membership network @ https://www.voicecraft.io/content/e119-mind-reality-nature-w/-bernardo-kastrup-peter-sjostedt-hughes
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Headless Deep Dive PodcastBernardo Kastrup - Analytic IdealismPhilosopher Bernardo Kastrup takes the “hard problem of consciousness” and completely turns it inside out. Kastrup’s PhD dissertation titled Analytic Idealism: A consciousness-only ontology, argues that consciousness is fundamental. Everything supposedly “material” (including our bodies and brains) are appearances in consciousness.Kastrup uses the concept of alter-egos to describe how we all appear to have our own individual consciousnesses. It is not that we are separate individuals with our own bodies and our own minds, but rather that each of us is one of the many “alters” in a universal consciousness and that “others” are what the other alters l...2024-11-1112 min
What Lies Beyond PodcastReality is Mind | Bernardo KastrupShow NotesTodays’ guest is Bernardo Kastrup. Bernardo is the executive director of the Essentia Foundation and a promoter of a philosophy called metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy and another in computer engineering. As a scientist he worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research at CERN and the Philips Research Laboratories. He’s also been active in the high-tech industry for almost 30 years. His ideas have been featured on the Scientific American, the magazine of The Institute of Art and Ideas, the Big Think, and many...2024-10-171h 10
Adventures in AwarenessBernardo Kastrup: The Case for Idealism (Lecture 2 of 2)In celebration of Bernardo's upcoming book 'Idealism in a Nutshell,' we're releasing two lectures, originally filmed 22nd June 2020 as part of a four week course. This is Lecture 2, in which Bernardo outlines the case for Idealism. Lecture 1, Refuting Materialism, was released last week.
Our next discussion series with Bernardo starts 29th Oct. 2024 and features as guest the celebrated neuroscientist Christof Koch: https://dandelion.events/e/y54ag
For future iterations of the open Q&A and discussions visit
https://adventuresinawareness.com/
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Adventures in AwarenessBernardo Kastrup: Refuting Materialism (Lecture 1 of 2)In celebration of Bernardo's upcoming book 'Idealism in a Nutshell,' we're releasing two lectures, originally filmed 22nd June 2020 as part of a four week course. This is Lecture 1, in which Bernardo refutes Materialism, discussing its origins, pitfalls, and misconceptions. Stay tuned for Lecture 2, in which Bernardo defends and dives deeper into Metaphysical Idealism.
Our next discussion series with Bernardo starts 29th Oct. 2024 and features as guest the celebrated neuroscientist Christof Koch: https://dandelion.events/e/y54ag
For future iterations of the...2024-10-061h 42
De Nieuwe Wereld"Onze werkelijkheid is een samenspel van ons en de buitenwereld" | #1693 Bernardo KastrupRogier van Bemmel in gesprek met Bernardo Kastrup over zijn boek 'Waarom mythen geen onzin zijn, Een plausibele, levende bevestiging van transcendentie'. "Mythen spreken ons aan op de diepste laag van onze cognitie" en "Voordat we over de realiteit denken, voelen we die".
Bronnen en links bij deze uitzending:
- 'Waarom mythen geen onzin zijn, Een plausibele, levende bevestiging van transcendentie': https://www.samsarabooks.com/boeken/waarom-mythen-geen-onzin-zijn/
- "Materialisme is wetenschappelijk onhoudbaar", een eerder gesprek tussen Rogier en Bernardo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw8iAryqvZk
- Essentia foundation, de denktank waar Bernardo Kastrup oprichter van is: https...2024-09-031h 00
The Weekend UniversityJung, UFOs, Ancient Civilizations, & Transcendence in a Secular World — Dr Bernardo KastrupDr Bernardo Kastrup is an author, scientist, philosopher, and the Director of the Essentia Foundation. He holds two PhDs - one in philosophy and the other in engineering. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental.
This conversation mostly focuses on Bernardo’s unique perspective on UAPs (also commonly referred to as UFOs). We also touch on the significance of Carl Jung’s book: “Answer to Job” and its potential for providing a sustainable source of transcendent meaning in a secular world.
Expect to Learn:
— Bernardo’s two theories to understand a...2024-08-081h 08
Neon Galactic with James FaulkBernardo Kastrup -- Neon Galactic -- Episode 23In this episode of Neon Galactic, we interview forward-thinking author
and philosopher Bernardo Kastrup, who defines for viewers his notion of
Idealism: How the universe can be most accurately considered a working
mind rather than a physical and independently existing collection of
forces, fields and particles.
He also offers his take on UFOs and UAPs, differentiating between hard,
physical craft on radar and the broader contact phenomenon.
Throughout his work, Kastrup has unveiled and delineated a ruthlessly
logical ontology that addresses many of the so-called insoluble problems
of science, revealing them ultimately to be mirages that arise out of
...2024-08-071h 36
Elevating ConsciousnessBernardo Kastrup - The Radical View of Mind OnlyBernardo Kastrup is a philosopher of mind and the leading voice for metaphysical idealism - the view that all of reality is essentially mental. He holds PhDs in Philosophy and Computer Engineering, combining rigorous academic discipline with extensive practical experience. As a scientist, he has worked for the Europen Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Phillips Research laboratories where the “Cassimir Effect’ of Quantum Field theory was discovered. He’s also had a rich career in technology where he founded the parallel processing company Silicon Hive which was acquired by Intel in 2011. Currently, he serves as the Executive Direct...2024-05-312h 02
Edge of Mind PodcastA Discussion on the Nature of Reality, Mind, and Death with Bernardo KastrupJoin the esteemed philosopher and computer scientist Bernardo Kastrup in a wide-ranging exploration of the nature of mind and reality. The conversation begins with a look at the implications of idealism, the view that reality is essentially mental. If reality is like a dream, how do we accurately derive meaning from this collective dream and avoid the trap of projecting meaning onto it? Can we interpret disease in a meaningful way, and how do we read this form of sign language? Is there a connection to this world view with the Buddhist teaching on Mahamudra, or the tradition of...2024-05-292h 58
New Books in Physics and ChemistryBernardo Kastrup, "Analytic Idealism in a Nutshell: A Straightforward Summary of the 21st Century's Only Plausible Metaphysics" (Iff Books, 2024)Is reality more than the material? Raj Balkaran holds a fascinating interview with philosopher Bernardo Kastrup on this topic. At the vanguard of the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, Bernardo presents cogent argumentation that reality is essentially mental, and examines the proper place of the scientific method in this deliberation. Bernardo’s research exhibits some astonishing parallels with ancient Indic thought. Bernardo Kastrup is the author of Analytic Idealism in a Nutshell: A Straightforward Summary of the 21st Century's Only Plausible Metaphysics" (Iff Books, 2024). About the book:As the failures of physicalism begin to shake the co...2024-05-241h 53
New Books in the History of ScienceBernardo Kastrup, "Analytic Idealism in a Nutshell: A Straightforward Summary of the 21st Century's Only Plausible Metaphysics" (Iff Books, 2024)Is reality more than the material? Raj Balkaran holds a fascinating interview with philosopher Bernardo Kastrup on this topic. At the vanguard of the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, Bernardo presents cogent argumentation that reality is essentially mental, and examines the proper place of the scientific method in this deliberation. Bernardo’s research exhibits some astonishing parallels with ancient Indic thought. Bernardo Kastrup is the author of Analytic Idealism in a Nutshell: A Straightforward Summary of the 21st Century's Only Plausible Metaphysics" (Iff Books, 2024). About the book:As the failures of physicalism begin to shake the co...2024-05-241h 53
New Books in Big IdeasBernardo Kastrup, "Analytic Idealism in a Nutshell: A Straightforward Summary of the 21st Century's Only Plausible Metaphysics" (Iff Books, 2024)Is reality more than the material? Raj Balkaran holds a fascinating interview with philosopher Bernardo Kastrup on this topic. At the vanguard of the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, Bernardo presents cogent argumentation that reality is essentially mental, and examines the proper place of the scientific method in this deliberation. Bernardo’s research exhibits some astonishing parallels with ancient Indic thought. Bernardo Kastrup is the author of Analytic Idealism in a Nutshell: A Straightforward Summary of the 21st Century's Only Plausible Metaphysics" (Iff Books, 2024). About the book:As the failures of physicalism begin to shake the co...2024-05-241h 53
New Books in Intellectual HistoryBernardo Kastrup, "Analytic Idealism in a Nutshell: A Straightforward Summary of the 21st Century's Only Plausible Metaphysics" (Iff Books, 2024)Is reality more than the material? Raj Balkaran holds a fascinating interview with philosopher Bernardo Kastrup on this topic. At the vanguard of the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, Bernardo presents cogent argumentation that reality is essentially mental, and examines the proper place of the scientific method in this deliberation. Bernardo’s research exhibits some astonishing parallels with ancient Indic thought. Bernardo Kastrup is the author of Analytic Idealism in a Nutshell: A Straightforward Summary of the 21st Century's Only Plausible Metaphysics" (Iff Books, 2024). About the book:As the failures of physicalism begin to shake the co...2024-05-241h 53
New Books in Indian ReligionsBernardo Kastrup, "Analytic Idealism in a Nutshell: A Straightforward Summary of the 21st Century's Only Plausible Metaphysics" (Iff Books, 2024)Is reality more than the material? Raj Balkaran holds a fascinating interview with philosopher Bernardo Kastrup on this topic. At the vanguard of the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, Bernardo presents cogent argumentation that reality is essentially mental, and examines the proper place of the scientific method in this deliberation. Bernardo’s research exhibits some astonishing parallels with ancient Indic thought. Bernardo Kastrup is the author of Analytic Idealism in a Nutshell: A Straightforward Summary of the 21st Century's Only Plausible Metaphysics" (Iff Books, 2024). About the book:As the failures of physicalism begin to shake the co...2024-05-241h 53
Into the Impossible With Brian KeatingExploring the Intersection of Philosophy and Physics w/ Bernardo KastrupJoin my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN!Ever wondered what happens when the realms of physics and philosophy collide?You get an unparalleled intellectual odyssey that goes far beyond the limits of traditional discourse. Join me and the renowned philosopher and computer engineer Bernardo Kastrup as we explore the nature of reality, the mind-body problem, psychedelics, AI, and some of the most fundamental questions in cosmology. Kastrup is the...2024-05-191h 39
The Indian Wisdom PodcastEp 17 Is Reality More than the Material? An Interview with Modern Philosopher Bernardo KastrupThis week we're sharing an exciting crosspost and conversation with Bernardo Kastrup, PhD from the New Books Network: New Books in Indian Religions podcast. At the vanguard of the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, Bernardo presents cogent argumentation that reality is essentially mental, and examines the proper place of the scientific method in this deliberation. Bernardo’s research exhibits some astonishing parallels with ancient Indic thought.You can find Bernardo's vast amount of fascinating work at https://www.bernardokastrup.com.
The Indian Wisdom Podcast is released weekly and covers traditional Indian wisdom through storytelling, Hindu myt...2024-05-161h 49
Korea DeconstructedBernardo Kastrup and The Search for MeaningBernardo Kastrup is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy and another Ph.D. in computer engineering. As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for CERN and Philips Research Laboratories. Bernardo's 11th book, coming in 2024, is 'Analytic Idealism in a Nutshell: A straightforward summary of the 21st-century's only plausible metaphysics.' This is me listening to Bernardo and asking him questions so as to better understand the world as mind. To do this, we...2024-04-271h 31
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Idealist View with Bernardo KastrupThis week's episode features a conversation with philosopher and scientist Dr. Bernardo Kastrup, a prominent figure in the renaissance of metaphysical idealism—the view that reality is fundamentally mental, meaning to say that everything that exists is consciousness or Mind. Bernardo Kastrup is also the Executive Director at the Essentia Foundation, a new foundation dedicated to exploring the nature of reality, and is renowned for his extensive publications, including his upcoming book 'Analytical Idealism in a Nutshell.'Our conversation reveals the deep parallels between Tantrik Shaivism and metaphysical idealism, both of which conceptualize reality as fundamentally men...2024-04-132h 32
De Nieuwe Wereld#1535: "Materialisme is wetenschappelijk onhoudbaar" | Gesprek met Bernardo KastrupEr werd in de commentaren vaak gevraagd om hem en nu is het zo ver: Bernardo Kastrup in de studio bij De Nieuwe Wereld. Rogier van Bemmel spreekt met hem over de onzinnigheid van het materialisme, de verschillende wegen naar idealisme en de existentiële gevolgen van deze wereldbeschouwing. "We worden betoverd door taal: er is geen vuist, er is geen auto, er is geen Bernardo, er is geen Rogier."
Bronnen en links bij deze uitzending:
- De persoonlijke site van Bernardo Kastrup: https://www.bernardokastrup.com/
- 'Waarom materialisme totale onzin is, Hoe echte sceptici weten dat er g...2024-03-301h 11The Weekend UniversityMaterialism & Nonduality: Worldview in Addiction & Recovery - Rupert Spira and Bernardo KastrupRupert Spira is a non-dual teacher, philosopher, author, and proponent of the Direct Path, based in Oxford, UK. Bernardo Kastrup is an author, philosopher, and the executive director of Essentia Foundation, whose work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has PhDs in philosophy and computer engineering, and previously worked at CERN.
In this conversation, we explore:
— An introduction to non-duality and the empirical evidence in support of it
— The link between the materialist worldview and widespread addiction in our society
— The possibility of an addiction arising because of a discon...2024-03-141h 15![Cosmosis [Formerly The UFO Rabbit Hole]](https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2df389/2df389fc-0e34-4af8-a6be-ebde297ee337/be741740-2d03-4fd9-885d-8bc50b5ae10b/3000x3000/26af681257dbb09343fde5b87e3d4b5e.jpg?aid=rss_feed)
Cosmosis [Formerly The UFO Rabbit Hole][The UFO Rabbit Hole] Ep 36: An Interview with Bernardo Kastrup: UFOs, Ultraterrestrials, and Meaning In AbsurdityIn today’s episode, I had the absolute honor of speaking with one of my personal intellectual heroes, Bernardo Kastrup. Bernardo Kastrup is the executive director of the Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy (with a focus in ontology and philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in computer engineering (with a focus in reconfigurable computing and artificial intelligence). As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Res...2024-03-141h 06
True Stories & ScienceExploring the Foundations of Reality with CERN Scientist Bernardo Kastrup, Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and PhilosophyBernardo has a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence)
Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind)
As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the 'Casimir Effect' of Quantum Field Theory was discovered).
He has also had a 25-year career in high-technology, having co-founded parallel processing company "Silicon Hive" which was acquired by Intel
He has been featured in 'Scientific American,'
Bernardo's 11th book, coming in 2024, is 'Analytic Idealism in a Nutshell...2024-01-291h 31The Weekend UniversityJung, Free Will, Synchronicity, Religion, & Paths to Transcendence - Dr Bernardo Kastrup, PhDDr Bernardo Kastrup is a philosopher, author and the Director of the Essentia Foundation. He is the author of several books, including “Jung’s Metaphysics”, “Why Materialism is Baloney”, and “More Than Allegory”.
In this conversation, we explore:
— Bernardo’s thoughts on free will
— The major differences between the eastern mind and the western mind.
— Why engaging with the religious tradition of our upbringing can be the most direct path to transcendent meaning
— How psychedelics have impacted Bernardo
— Carl Jung’s concept of synchronicity and what this reveals about the nature of our world.
And more.
You can learn more about his work by going to h...2024-01-181h 14
THIRD EYE DROPSBernardo Kastrup on Carl Jung, Synchronicity, Archetypes and UFOs |Mind Meld 374🥰 Support TED and join the community on Patreon Dr. Bernardo Kastrup returns to the mind meld! Full video episode here Bernardo is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work leads the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. Head to manukora.com/thirdeyedrops to get 3 FREE Gifts with your Starter Kit - a $25 value! Bernardo holds two Ph.Ds, one in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another in computer engineering. He's the author of several books, including Decoding Jung's Metaphysics, which features prom...2024-01-113h 01
MuBernardo Kastrup and Shinzen Young on Mysticism and ScienceThis is an exploration between Shinzen Young and Bernardo Kastrup on mysticism, science, and liberation. Shinzen Young is a mindfulness teacher, the author of the Science of Enlightenment, and is the co-director of the SEMA lab at the University of Arizona. Bernardo Kastrup is an analytic philosopher, computer engineer, metaphysical idealist, and executive director of the Essentia Foundation. Essentia Foundation: https://www.essentiafoundation.org/Shinzen Young: https://www.shinzen.org/Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Mu_Podcast Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/lucasperryVideo episode: https://y...2023-12-141h 13
The DemystifySci PodcastFoundational Reality of Minds - Dr. Bernardo Kastrup, Essentia Foundation, DSPod 206Get your DEMYSTICON 2024 tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/demysticon-2024-tickets-727054969987
Embark on a thought-provoking journey into the realms of metaphysical idealism and artificial intelligence with Dr. Bernardo Kastrup, a distinguished philosopher and computer engineer. In this engaging long-form conversation, we delve into the intricacies of consciousness, exploring topics from the philosophical nuances of writing to the cutting-edge possibilities of biomimetic design. Dr. Kastrup sheds light on the challenges of defining life and the origins of selfhood at the cellular level. Join us as we navigate the blurred lines between mind and body, dissect the significance of true...2023-11-273h 08The Weekend UniversitySacrifice, Meaning, Nietzsche, Consciousness & The Daimon — Dr Bernardo Kastrup, PhDBernardo is an author, scientist, philosopher, and the Director of the Essentia Foundation. He holds two PhDs - one in philosophy and the other in engineering. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
— How the life of Friedrich Nietzsche can be thought of as a microcosm of a cultural macrocosm we are currently experiencing
— Why life is inherently sacrificial and how understanding this can provide a rich and deep source of meaning in our lives
— Bernardo’s concept of the “Daimon” and how to harness it...2023-11-021h 11
Theories of Everything with Curt JaimungalTim Maudlin Λ Bernardo Kastrup: Non-locality, Bell's TheoremYouTube link https://youtu.be/rd7a_5M_37ITim Maudlin, a physicist specializing in quantum mechanics, and Bernardo Kastrup, a philosopher with focus on consciousness studies. Topics include the ontological interpretations of quantum theory ("realism") and Bell's theorem. An attemptolocution.NOTE: The perspectives expressed by guests don't necessarily mirror my own. There's a versicolored arrangement of people on TOE, each harboring distinct viewpoints, as part of my endeavor to understand the perspectives that exist.LINKS MENTIONED:- Go Fund Me for John Bell Institute...2023-10-0431 minTheories of Everything with Curt JaimungalTim Maudlin Λ Bernardo Kastrup: Non-locality, Bell's TheoremYouTube link https://youtu.be/rd7a_5M_37ITim Maudlin, a physicist specializing in quantum mechanics, and Bernardo Kastrup, a philosopher with focus on consciousness studies. Topics include the ontological interpretations of quantum theory ("realism") and Bell's theorem. An attemptolocution.NOTE: The perspectives expressed by guests don't necessarily mirror my own. There's a versicolored arrangement of people on TOE, each harboring distinct viewpoints, as part of my endeavor to understand the perspectives that exist.LINKS MENTIONED:- Go Fund Me for John Bell Institute...2023-10-0431 min
Mind-Body SolutionBernardo Kastrup: Are We Dissociated Alters Of A Universal Mind? Understanding Analytic IdealismBernardo Kastrup is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has a Ph.D. in Philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in Computer Engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence). As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the 'Casimir Effect' of Quantum Field Theory was discovered).
EPISODE LINKS:
- Bernardo's Website: https://www.bernardokastrup.com/
- Bernardo's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bernardokastrup
- Full Course on Analytic Idealism...2023-07-102h 27
The Weekend UniversityIs Reality Made of Consciousness? - Dr Bernardo Kastrup, PhDI'll propose an idealist ontology more parsimonious and empirically rigorous than mainstream physicalism, bottom-up panpsychism, and cosmopsychism. The ontology also offers more explanatory power than these three alternatives, in that it does not fall prey to the hard problem of consciousness, the combination problem, or the decomposition problem, respectively. It can be summarized as follows: there is only universal consciousness. We, as well as all other living organisms, are but dissociated alters of universal consciousness, surrounded by its mental activity. The inanimate world we see around us is the extrinsic appearance of this activity. The living organisms we share the...2023-05-051h 03
The Awareness PodcastLiving in Not-Knowing with Jenny Beal and Bernardo Kastrup - What is this World?In this ‘Living in Not-Knowing’ episode, Bernardo Kastrup describes his early career working as a scientist at CERN. He explains how his interest in consciousness led him to philosophy and to develop his theory of analytic idealism. Jenny and Bernardo discuss the nature of the world and how the illusion of being separate arises as a result of a natural process of dissociation. Do animals and plants have an inner life? What can we say about the nature of the inanimate world? Could AI one day have a conscious inner life? How...2023-04-141h 15
Chasing ConsciousnessBernardo Kastrup PHD - JUNG'S METAPHYSICS AND THE MIND AT LARGE HYPOTHESISWhat are the implications of Jung’s theories about the Collective Unconscious, Archetypes, Synchronicity and Individuation? What can they suggest about the nature of reality and the anomalies of modern science?
In this episode we have the fascinating topic of the metaphysics implied by Carl Jung’s theories to discuss. Jung is one of the great hero’s of this podcast, we covered the collective unconscious in episode #6 and synchronicity in episode #14 for listeners who want to go into detail about that. And the topic of The Shadow is coming up too, so look out for that. But to...2023-03-012h 17
On HumansCould Mind Be More Fundamental Than Matter? ~ Bernardo KastrupOur mental lives are full of purpose and feeling. Yet the world is governed by laws of physics which seem to lack a sense of either purpose or feeling. So how do we explain consciousness in terms of matter? The problem of consciousness is at the forefront of many dialogues between philosophy and science. So how deep is it?Dr Bernardo Kastrup argues that it is very deep indeed. Or rather, it is a pseudo-problem that arises from us attacking it incorrectly. Kastrup's argument is as surprising as it is simple. He claims th...2023-02-261h 14
The DemystifySci PodcastConsciousness Physics - Dr. Bernardo Kastrup, Essentia FoundationBernardo Kastrup has a PhD in philosophy and another in computer science, and is interested in a theory of consciousness that by necessity emerges from quantum physics. Which, in short, suggests that reality isn't real. What we interact with is just a dashboard, a simulacrum of what's actually going on. We try to understand limits of what matters, try on alternative interpretations for quantum spookiness, and try to make sense of why the world looks and acts the way that it does.
Steer the scientific revolution by joining our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3lcAasB
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The Symbolic World263 - Bernardo Kastrup - The Fall Into Meta-ConsciousnessThis is a repost of my second conversation with Bernardo Kastrup on the More Christ channel and podcast. We discuss the question of different levels and kinds of consciousness, agency, meta-consciousness, spontaneous (“unconscious”) intelligence, intuition, the boundaries of identity, team dynamics and how all of this tie in with the Genesis narrative. This podcast was derived from: https://youtu.be/BUaVNrktCk4 Original interview: Episode 88: Jonathan Pageau/Bernardo Kastrup 2: Consciousness, Meta-Consciousness, God, and Morality: https://youtu.be/_-aadYA6S6A My previous discussion with Bernardo Kastrup: Episode 75: Jonathan Pageau/Bernardo Kastrup: Orthodoxy, Resurrecting the Western Mind, Body & Soul: https://youtu.be/usFM...2022-11-181h 42
MuBernardo Kastrup on Universal Mind, Artificial Sentience, the Great Void, and the Universe's TelosBernardo Kastrup is a metaphysical idealist, arguing that universal phenomenal consciousness is all there ultimately is. He holds a Ph.D. in computer engineering and another in philosophy. Bernardo is also the executive director of the Essentia Foundation. Bernardo's website: https://www.bernardokastrup.com/Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Mu_Podcast Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/lucasperry Video episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaCij4vXwpATwitter: https://twitter.com/LucasFMPerry Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:42 Bernardo’s metaphysics 4:15 What...2022-11-093h 20
More ChristMore Christ Episode Eighty-Eight: Jonathan Pageau and Bernardo Kastrup Part Two: Consciousness, Meta-Consciousness, God, and MoralityWelcome to More Christ. We seek to bring some of the world's most interesting and insightful guests to discuss life's central and abiding questions. In this eighty-eighth episode in a series of discussions, I'm joined once more by Jonathan Pageau and Dr Bernardo Kastrup.
Jonathan carves Eastern Orthodox and other traditional images. He also designs products, teaches, and makes fantastic videos for The Symbolic World that explore how ancient patterns can re-enchant our contemporary life.
Please check out Jonathan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JonathanPageau
Bernardo Kastrup...2022-11-091h 52
ericmckay4 's Listen LaterEpisode 41: Bernardo Kastrup Podcast: Rupert Spira Podcast (LS 49 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Episode 41: Bernardo KastrupPub date: 2022-03-22Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this episode Simon Mundie hosts a conversation between Rupert Spira and Bernardo Kastrup. Simon opens this wide-ranging and far-reaching dialogue by stating that most people’s everyday, ordinary experience is that they are themselves an entity that happens to contain a mind, within a world of entities. The two-hour conversation that follows is all about how this so-ca...2022-10-042h 12Edge of Mind PodcastBernardo Kastrup – Part I – A Rich Exploration of IdealismJoin Bernardo Kastrup for Part I of a rich exploration of idealism, the radical proclamation that reality is of the nature of mind. As a scientist and academic, Bernardo shares how he found his way into this view, and relates some of its tremendous explanatory power. If idealism is the right view, why is there so much resistance by the intellectual elite? Is it a psychological and developmental issue? And why is the standard view of materialism so wrong? The conversation turns to the nature of the transpersonal mind – is it benevolent in nature, or is it naïve to...2022-09-091h 30
Reason with ScienceNature of reality with Bernardo KastrupThis episode is with Bernardo Kastrup.Bernardo is an author, philosopher, and director of the Essentia Foundation. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy and another Ph.D. in computer engineering specializing in artificial intelligence. As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the 'Casimir Effect' of Quantum Field Theory was discovered).In this conversation we talk about drawbacks of materialism, what is consciousness?, nature of reality, panpsychism, analytical idealism, free will, what is time?, meaning of life and death.
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Mind-Body SolutionBernardo Kastrup: Is Consciousness The Fundamental Reality? Analytic Idealism & The Cosmic MindBernardo Kastrup is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has a Ph.D. in Philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in Computer Engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence). As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the 'Casimir Effect' of Quantum Field Theory was discovered). Formulated in detail in many academic papers and books, his ideas have been featured on 'Scientific American,' the 'Institute of Art...2022-08-291h 52
LIMINAL NEWS with Daniel PinchbeckBernardo Kastrup, PhD - Is Consciousness The True Basis Of Reality?Daniel Pinchbeck interviews Bernardo Kastrup, PhD. Kastrup is an author, philosopher, and director of the Essentia Foundation. A former scientist with CERN and engineer working in AI, Kastrup believes that consciousness, not matter, is the foundation of reality, which is ultimately mental in nature. His books prove this philosophy with logic and rigor, and explore the social implications of "analytic idealism." Learn More About Bernardo Kastrup here: https://www.bernardokastrup.com/ Learn More About Essentia Foundation: https://www.essentiafoundation.org/ Buy Kastrup’s books: https://ww...2022-08-191h 22Theories of Everything with Curt JaimungalChris Langan Λ Bernardo Kastrup on Consciousness, Metaphysics, Computation, and GodYouTube link: https://youtu.be/HsXxgQy4xLQChris Langan is "the world's smartest man" (highest recorded IQ) who invented the Cognitive Theoretic Model of the Universe. Bernardo Kastrup is a computer scientist and philosopher who is a proponent of Analytical Idealism. Both have been on TOE before, and links are below.Sponsors: --Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off-Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/theories It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee!-Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [E...2022-08-152h 16Theories of Everything with Curt JaimungalChris Langan Λ Bernardo Kastrup on Consciousness, Metaphysics, Computation, and GodYouTube link: https://youtu.be/HsXxgQy4xLQChris Langan is "the world's smartest man" (highest recorded IQ) who invented the Cognitive Theoretic Model of the Universe. Bernardo Kastrup is a computer scientist and philosopher who is a proponent of Analytical Idealism. Both have been on TOE before, and links are below.Sponsors: --Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off-Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/theories It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee!-Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [E...2022-08-152h 16
The Dad's Doomsday GuideBernardo Kastrup: God, Suffering + the True Nature of RealityToday Bernardo Kastrup joins the podcast to discuss God, suffering, reality and how these operate within the framework of metaphysical idealism (the notion that reality is essentially mental). Bernardo has a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in computer engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence). He has worked at CERN and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the 'Casimir Effect' of Quantum Field Theory was discovered). Bernardo was kind enough to spend over two hours discussing consciousness, religion, the nature of Mind (God), purpose and so much more. It was a fascinating discussion that ca...2022-08-022h 43The Symbolic World237 - Bernardo Kastrup - The Priority of MindThis is a repost from my conversation with Bernardo Kastrup on the More Christ podcast and YouTube channel. We discuss dissociation and the problem of unity and multiplicity, how the Western mind approaches the world and what we have lost in modernity, banality, heavenly hierarchy and transcendence, crisis in the West and recovering the sacramental life without sentimentality. Bio (from his website): Bernardo Kastrup is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind...2022-06-081h 50
The Singularity Discussion SeriesFBL57: Bernardo Kastrup - The Nature of Reality & AIThis week my guest is Bernardo Kastrup, who has an impressive background of working for CERN, the world’s largest and most advanced particle physics laboratory, has written 10 books, and holds a PhD in both computer engineering and philosophy.
During these years of honing his unique expertise, Bernardo developed his ideas of analytical idealism, building on the philosophy of metaphysical idealism. In the simplest terms I can explain it, Bernardo basically believes that there is no physical world, but rather that all of existence is experiential, a mental construct given form through our perceptions. We explore this id...2022-06-061h 19
More ChristMore Christ Episode Seventy Five: Jonathan Pageau & Bernardo Kastrup: Orthodoxy and the Resurrection of the Western Mind, Body, & SoulWelcome to More Christ. We seek to bring some of the world's most interesting and insightful guests to discuss life's central and abiding questions. In this seventy fifth episode in a series of discussions, I'm joined once again by two former guests, Jonathan Pageau and Dr Bernardo Kastrup.
Jonathan carves Eastern Orthodox and other traditional images. He also designs products, teaches, and makes fantastic videos for The Symbolic World that explore how ancient patterns can re-enchant our contemporary life.
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PhilosophyEASTWhy Materialism Makes No Sense: Bernardo Kastrup with Viryadeva"Reality is essential mental" begins Bernardo Kastrup in this rich interview about analytical idealism. Talking to Viryadeva, they discuss perception, metaphysical materialism, and different modes of subjectivity -- explaining these concepts along the way.
Bernardo Kastrup has a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, specialising in artificial intelligence and reconfigurable computing. He has worked as a scientist in some of the world’s foremost research laboratories, including the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories. Bernardo latest books are: More Than Allegory, Brief Peeks Beyond, and Why Materialism Is Baloney.2022-05-111h 52
Consciousness Is All There IsIdealism and the Nature of Ultimate Reality: Are We All in a Shared Dream? With Dr. Bernardo KastrupAre we all in a shared dream? Is the world that we perceive truly the world as it is? Dr. Tony Nader sits down with Dr. Bernardo Kastrup to discuss Idealism and the Nature of Ultimate Reality.
The world we generally take to be real is only one version of the world, the one our senses and our minds allow us to experience, and that experience is different for every single human being. Do you think we’re stuck within the limitations of our senses, which can only deliver impressions within the range that they were designed to recognize?
Dr. Be...2022-05-091h 45
Consciousness Is All There IsIdealism and the Nature of Ultimate Reality: Are We All in a Shared Dream? With Dr. Bernardo KastrupAre we all in a shared dream? Is the world that we perceive truly the world as it is? Dr. Tony Nader sits down with Dr. Bernardo Kastrup to discuss Idealism and the Nature of Ultimate Reality.The world we generally take to be real is only one version of the world, the one our senses and our minds allow us to experience, and that experience is different for every single human being. Do you think we’re stuck within the limitations of our senses, which can only deliver impressions within the range that they were designed to recognize?2022-05-091h 45
Consciousness Is All There IsIdealism and the Nature of Ultimate Reality: Are We All in a Shared Dream? With Dr. Bernardo KastrupAre we all in a shared dream? Is the world that we perceive truly the world as it is? Dr. Tony Nader sits down with Dr. Bernardo Kastrup to discuss Idealism and the Nature of Ultimate Reality. The world we generally take to be real is only one version of the world, the one our senses and our minds allow us to experience, and that experience is different for every single human being. Do you think we’re stuck within the limitations of our senses, which can only deliver impressions within the range that they were designed to recognize?2022-05-091h 45More ChristMore Christ Episode Seventy Three: Dr Bernardo Kastrup: On Mind, Materialism, Religion, Carl Jung, Christ, and the Return to WisdomWelcome to More Christ, where we seek to bring some of the world's most interesting and insightful guests to discuss life's central and abiding questions. In this seventy third episode in a series of discussions, I'm joined by Dr Bernardo Kastrup.
Bernardo Kastrup is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in computer engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence).
As a scien...2022-05-071h 26
Dante's Divine ComedyDante on Idealism. Or Dante in dialogue with Bernardo Kastrup and othersThis is a contribution to recent dialogues on idealism between Bernardo Kastrup, John ervaeke, Matt Segall, Philip Goff and others, including myself.I draw particularly on:- Dante's account and analysis of his journey to the heart of consciousness in all its fullness - source and manifestation - in the Divine Comedy- how minds as we know them not only dissociate but also project and introject, and what meaning this might have for Bernardo's thesis- trinitarian understandings of oneness, and the dynamics of creation.I start with some concerns t...2022-04-3045 min
Evolving Spiritual PracticeConsciousness is Everything: Bernardo KastrupBernardo Kastrup is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in computer engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence). As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the 'Casimir Effect' of Quantum Field Theory was discovered). Formulated in detail in many academic papers and books, his ideas have been featured on 'Scientific American,' the 'Institute of...2022-04-121h 15
The Art of Self RelianceWhat Is Reality - With Philosopher, Dr. Bernardo KastrupIn this episode I speak to Philosopher, Dr. Bernardo Kastrup Bernardo is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His a leading figure in the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in computer engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence). As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the 'Casimir Effect' of Quantum Field Theory was discovered). He has published many academic papers and books...2022-04-1247 min
Mind the Shift83. Why Materialism is Baloney – Bernardo KastrupBernardo Kastrup began as an accomplished computer engineer and AI developer. Today he is one of the most influential thinkers in the intersection between spirituality and science.
This episode is probably the most philosophically dense and intense so far. Kastrup covers so much ground it is impossible to do it justice in this brief description. Just dive in and listen. And stop once in a while to reflect.
Having said that, here are some highlights:
• On metaphysical idealism, which entails that the world is essentially mental:
”Just like your thoughts are ment...2022-03-241h 28
New Thinking Allowed Audio PodcastLiving With A Daimon with Bernardo KastrupBernardo Kastrup, PhD, is a computer scientist, who has also completed a second doctoral degree in philosophy. He is author of Rationalist Spirituality, Why Materialism is Baloney, Dreamed Up Reality, Meaning in Absurdity, Brief Peeks Beyond, More Than Allegory, The Idea of the World, Decoding Schopenhauer’s Metaphysics, and Decoding Jung’s Metaphysics: The Archetypal Semantics of an Experiential Universe, and most recently Science Ideated: The Fall of Matter and the Countours of the Next Mainstream Scientific Worldview. He has published several papers on Scientific American’s website arguing for metaphysical idealism. His website is https://www.bernardokastrup.com/.
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The Sacred Speaks79: Bernardo Kastrup – Decoding Jung’s MetaphysicsConversation starts 8:36 We begin by exploring Dr. Kastrup’s history with Jung and philosophers in the 19th and 20th centuries and very quickly move into antiquity through the classicist Peter Kingsley. We discuss the layers of meaning in writing throughout our cultural history, common misunderstandings of texts, positivism of the 19th at 20th century, assumptions within systems of thought and belief, the problem of abstractions and interpretations of reality, Aristotelian logic and conflicts with abstractions, quantum systems, maps and logic, intuitionism, maintaining mystery, Pauli & Jung, synchronicity, meaning, myth and language, & reality as mind. Bio:Be...2022-02-241h 59Theories of Everything with Curt JaimungalSabine Hossenfelder Λ Bernardo Kastrup on Superdeterminism and Metaphysics [Theolocution]YouTube link: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1kSponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. For Algo's podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/. Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalCrypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOEPayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOETwitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurtDiscord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqsiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfPSpotify: https://open.s...2022-02-241h 18Theories of Everything with Curt JaimungalSabine Hossenfelder Λ Bernardo Kastrup on Superdeterminism and Metaphysics [Theolocution]YouTube link: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1kSponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. For Algo's podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/. Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalCrypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOEPayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOETwitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurtDiscord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqsiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfPSpotify: https://open.s...2022-02-241h 18
The Sacred Speaks79: Bernardo Kastrup – Decoding Jung’s MetaphysicsConversation starts 8:36
We begin by exploring Dr. Kastrup’s history with Jung and philosophers in the 19th and 20th centuries and very quickly move into antiquity through the classicist Peter Kingsley. We discuss the layers of meaning in writing throughout our cultural history, common misunderstandings of texts, positivism of the 19th at 20th century, assumptions within systems of thought and belief, the problem of abstractions and interpretations of reality, Aristotelian logic and conflicts with abstractions, quantum systems, maps and logic, intuitionism, maintaining mystery, Pauli & Jung, synchronicity, meaning, myth and language, & reality as mind.
Bio:
Bernardo Kastrup is the executive director of...2022-02-211h 59
De Ongelooflijke PodcastLaat kwantumfysica zien dat er meer is tussen hemel en aarde? Met Bernardo Kastrup en Stefan Paas'De man die ons wereldbeeld op zijn kop zet', zo werd hij genoemd door NRC: Bernardo Kastrup. Een filosoof en computerwetenschapper die internationaal furore maakt door te stellen dat het materialisme - het idee dat de werkelijkheid alleen bestaat uit materie en er geen God, ziel, of vrije wil is - niet klopt. En hij baseert dat onder andere op recent onderzoek uit de kwantumfysica. We gaan diep deze aflevering, maar Kastrup heeft de gave om moeilijke materie uit te leggen met heldere voorbeelden.
David Boogerd gaat in gesprek met Bernardo Kastrup en vaste gast theoloog Stefan...2022-01-191h 13
UTOKing with GreggEp 43 | UTOKing with Bernardo Kastrup | Analytic Idealism
In Episode 43, Gregg welcomes Bernardo Kastrup. He is the executive director of the Essentia Foundation, and his work is leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has doctoral degrees in philosophy and computer engineering, and he has authored many works and given many interviews delineating analytic idealism and why it affords the best ontological view. In this conversation, Bernardo provides an overview of analytic idealism, and he and Gregg explore its relation with UTOK. They demonstrate some key areas of alignment, especially in their shared critique of reductive physicalism, explore some overlap b...2022-01-171h 43New Thinking Allowed Audio PodcastScience and Metaphysics with Bernardo KastrupBernardo Kastrup, PhD, is a computer scientist, who has also completed a second doctoral degree in philosophy. He is author of Rationalist Spirituality, Why Materialism is Baloney, Dreamed Up Reality, Meaning in Absurdity, Brief Peeks Beyond, More Than Allegory, The Idea of the World, Decoding Schopenhauer’s Metaphysics, and Decoding Jung’s Metaphysics: The Archetypal Semantics of an Experiential Universe, and most recently Science Ideated: The Fall of Matter and the Countours of the Next Mainstream Scientific Worldview. He has published several papers on Scientific American’s website arguing for metaphysical idealism. His website is https://www.bernardokastrup.com/. B
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