
Parallax Jordan Hall - Civium and Tools for Conviviality
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Oct 5, 2023 Jordan Hall, a visionary philosopher associated with Ivan Illich, discusses his concept of Civium and Tools for Conviviality. Topics include rethinking technology, building a resilient economy, balancing human nature and spirituality, exploring the hollow pursuit of material wealth, the relationship between religion and the transcendent, renewing human institutions, connecting to a place, and exploring sin, repentance, and personal growth.
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Religion Beyond Institutions
- True religion is rooted in imminent lived experience, not institutional dogma.
- Institutions tend to become stale, but lived relational spirituality remains vital and necessary.
Institutional Senescence and Renewal
- Human institutions have natural lifespans and often become undead instead of dying gracefully.
- Effective renewal requires recognizing when to let go and stay connected to eternal creative sources.
Eternal Life is Dynamic Relationship
- Relationship is at the core of eternal life, exemplified by the Christian Trinity.
- The eternal manifests dynamically in the present moment, emphasizing right now and connection.

