I, scientist with Balazs Kegl Alexander Bard part 1
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Sep 16, 2024 
In this engaging conversation, Alexander Bard, a philosopher, futurist, and former 90s pop star, delves into the fascinating interplay between humanity and technology. He challenges the notion of trust in philosophy based on one’s personal life and critiques Gnosticism’s disconnect from embodiment. Bard also presents his metaphysical ideas, emphasizing the importance of ongoing processes over isolated events. Discussions on Zoroastrianism reveal its community-building aspects, while reflections on personal spirituality highlight the need for authenticity in a rapidly evolving world.
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Philosophy as Seductive Dance
- Alexander Bard distinguishes philosophy as seduction, not manipulation or winning arguments.
- Philosophical conversations should be a dance to co-develop ideas, not a battle to win.
Process vs Event in Philosophy
- Bard explains "process" as circular repetition and "event" as linear change, based on Yin-Yang and Zoroastrian thought.
- Ignoring process causes endless event repetition, which plagues Christianity and Islam.
Psychosis and Neurosis Rooted East-West
- Losing the event causes psychosis; losing the process causes neurosis.
- Bard suggests the East suffers from psychosis and the West from neurosis, needing reconciliation.
