The Meaning Crisis: Finding Belonging and Connection in the Face of Fragmentation
John Vervaeke, PhD, is an associate professor at the University of Toronto and has been in the teaching stream since 1994. With a PhD in cognitive psychology, his academic endeavors are rooted in the exploration of the human mind, focusing on thinking, reasoning, and the cultivation of insight. His expertise extends to the realm of cognitive development and the nuanced study of higher cognitive processes, where he delves into the interplay between intelligence, rationality, mindfulness, and the pursuit of wisdom.
As the director of the Cognitive Science program, Dr. Vervaeke champions an interdisciplinary approach to enrich the educational journey of his students. A prolific scholar, Dr. Vervaeke's contributions to literature span the constructs of relevance realization, general intelligence, and the transformative state of flow. His insights into metaphor and wisdom have enriched academic discourse and provided practical frameworks for understanding the human condition.
Dr. Vervaeke's seminal work, Zombies in Western Culture: A 21st Century Crisis, bridges psychology and cognitive science to address the “meaning crisis” affecting contemporary society. His work is further showcased through his YouTube series, Awakening from the Meaning Crisis and After Socrates, where he blends scholarly insights with an accessible narrative, inviting a broader audience into the world of cognitive science and the quest for meaning in the modern era. His website is johnvervaeke.com
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