The Symbolic World

De: Jonathan Pageau
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  • Jonathan Pageau looks at symbolism in all its forms, from its source in sacred stories and images to contemporary culture and ultimately how it shapes the world we encounter.
    Copyright Jonathan Pageau
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  • 390 - Genesis: Symbolism in the Creation Story
    Apr 23 2025
    This is a talk I did a few years ago for the Jung Society of Montreal. In it I explore the creation story in Genesis not just as myth, but as a fractal map of how identity, being, and purpose function. In breaking down the symbolism I also make a case for why intelligence isn’t an accident, why rituals matter, and why participation of intelligent beings is foundational to reality. In the Q&A section we touch on group identity, exclusion, dreams, and the meaning of the Last Judgment among other topics. I hope this lecture gives you a sense of the tone and depth of our upcoming Symbolism Masterclass. If you want to learn more, register today.
    https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/symbolism-masterclass

    SYMBOLISM MASTERCLASS
    Join me this April for the Symbolism Masterclass, a 6-week deep dive into the essentials of symbolic thinking. Over 18 immersive hours, I'll guide you through the framework behind everything I've explored in 500+ videos—from heaven and earth to dragons, fairies, kings, conspiracies, Darwin, the Bible, and beyond.
    🗓 Dates: Live classes every Wednesday at 1-4 PM Central / 2-5 PM Eastern time: 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
    ⏰ Class Length: 3 hours each session
    💰 Cost: $175 (Patrons at the Involved tier or higher qualify for 10% off)

    Join us for the ORTHODOX ARTS FESTIVAL, learn more here: https://www.orthodoxartsfestivaldfw.com/

    YouTube version: https://youtu.be/YArpxigY5xY?si=QrMqUuJixHQ3DnXy
    Original video published by Jordan Peterson: https://youtu.be/ZQ43i5nKuZk?si=XB-bgj9VMc0NxBdT

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Introduction
    02:01 - Intro music
    02:26 - Observing the observer
    08:06 - Ritual and a return to ancient thinking
    13:58 - Ritual in groups
    21:34 - The argument
    27:49 - The start of Genesis
    36:39 - And God said
    42:06 - Vegetation
    44:30 - The sun, moon, and stars
    45:49 - Creatures of the sea
    49:32 - Animals
    51:57 - The creation of man
    56:28 - Genesis 2
    59:43 - The center of the world
    06:42 - Iconographic examples
    12:39 - Questions from JBP
    18:22 - Q: Elaborate on what you mean with "above" and "below"
    20:15 - Q: Are people who try to tame wild animals violating the pattern you pointed out?
    21:51 - Q: How sure are you of the heaven and earth distinction?
    25:36 - Q: What's the meaning of when God says man is very good and everything else good?
    30:03 - Comment about Jung
    31:24 - Q: How did Darwin bring Plato back?
    37:03 - Q: How would you work with exclusion / inclusion patterns in these times?
    48:51 - Q: What's the intelligence of dreams?
    51:45 - Q: If the teleological patterns of being constitute heaven, what is the abode of the human soul?

    💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com
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    Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/
    My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson: https://matthewwilkinson.net/
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  • 389 - Joe Allen - Transhumanism and the War Against Humanity
    Apr 16 2025
    In this conversation, I sit down with Joe Allen to dig into the strange and unsettling territory where transhumanism and politics collide. We explore how politics is shaping the trajectory of technological development—and how, in turn, emerging tech like AI begins to shape us.
    We talk about the deeper philosophical and spiritual undercurrents of transhumanism: the ego behind the machines, the myth of the disembodied mind, and the subtle seductions that come with promises of power and control. From AI warfare to Elon Musk, from Project Stargate to the eerie direction our culture is headed, we raise some uncomfortable but necessary questions. What happens when our tools stop serving us and begin to define us?

    Get Joe Allen's book: Dark Aeon: Transhumanism and the War Against Humanity: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Aeon-Transhumanism-Against-Humanity-ebook/dp/B0C9FJQD4V

    SYMBOLISM MASTERCLASS
    Join me this April for the Symbolism Masterclass, a 6-week deep dive into the essentials of symbolic thinking. Over 18 immersive hours, I'll guide you through the framework behind everything I've explored in 500+ videos—from heaven and earth to dragons, fairies, kings, conspiracies, Darwin, the Bible, and beyond.
    🗓 Dates: Live classes every Wednesday at 1-4 PM Central / 2-5 PM Eastern time: 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
    ⏰ Class Length: 3 hours each session
    💰 Cost: $175
    👉 Register Today: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/symbolism-masterclass

    ORTHODOX ARTS FESTIVAL - Learn more here: https://www.orthodoxartsfestivaldfw.com/

    🔗 Links: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau
    🔒 BECOME A PATRON: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Coming up
    00:44 - Intro music
    02:03 - The conservative transhumanist
    09:11 - Why more than human?
    14:49 - Bringing myths alive
    18:41 - Revolution and an image of sin
    25:47 - International competition
    34:07 - As soon as a power exists
    44:39 - Project StarGate
    50:29 - The power of AI
    Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/
    My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson: https://matthewwilkinson.net/
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    57 m
  • 388 - Mary Harrington - Identity After Postmodernism
    Apr 7 2025
    In this conversation with Mary Harrington, we explore how identity has evolved from the ancient idea of the soul to the concept of self and today how we talk and think about identity. We dive into how technology and AI shape this shift and why bringing back the soul might help us tackle modern challenges. We argue that purpose and hierarchy clarify identity in today’s mess of competing selves. We explore how swapping deep reading for digital scrolling shifts consciousness, how memes steer thought, and the nature of AI and its affects on culture.

    Original YouTube version: https://youtu.be/TJnGDEAka7I

    Our conversation at ARC that prompted this: A philosophy of human identity in a digital age | Jordan Peterson, Jonathan Pageau, Mary Harrington: https://youtu.be/oa-MK6l_hgE?si=86TQRbbDCrQdqb60

    SYMBOLISM MASTERCLASS
    Join me this April for the Symbolism Masterclass, a 6-week deep dive into the essentials of symbolic thinking. Over 18 immersive hours, I'll guide you through the framework behind everything I've explored in 500+ videos—from heaven and earth to dragons, fairies, kings, conspiracies, Darwin, the Bible, and beyond.

    🗓 Dates: Live classes every Wednesday at 1-4 PM Central / 2-5 PM Eastern time: 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
    ⏰ Class Length: 3 hours each session
    💰 Cost: $175
    👉 Register Today: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/symbolism-masterclass
    ‼️EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Use code MASTERCLASS1 at checkout to get 15% off from March 31 until April 7 - only valid for once-off purchases (cannot be combined with any other discount)‼️

    ORTHODOX ARTS FESTIVAL: Learn more here: https://www.orthodoxartsfestivaldfw.com/

    🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau

    🔒 BECOME A PATRON: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe

    Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/
    My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson: https://matthewwilkinson.net/
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    50 m
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symbolism happens

excellent work into the meanings of sign and thing signified. very worthwhile in trying to see the world as it is

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Astonishing insights!

I was first introduced to Jonathan Pageau thru Jordan Peterson's Exodus series. Excellent presentation

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Profound

Gives better insight on how to propperly interpret reality. Thank you for breaking down these difficult topics.

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