There Is No Spoon
Why are we so drawn to mythological stories in movies and books? Can we find meaning in myths — and is it even there? Where should we look for the meaning of life, the universe, and everything in between? Why are ancient stories still so relevant to modern life? And how do we navigate life's crises and come out transformed?
In this podcast, we explore these big questions and more at the crossroads of psychology, philosophy, cultural studies, and science. Join us as we dive deep into timeless stories and timeless truths to uncover insights for today's world.
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13. Man’s search for meaning
If you've lost the meaning in life, should you be upset and rush to find it again?A traditional psychological issue for a person standing at the midpoint of life’s journey is a crisis of meaning. The goals and purposes that once worked no longer do, and new ones have yet to emerge. But is that the root of the problem?In this episode, we’ll explore a different perspective — one in which meaninglessness is seen as a symptom — and see what kind of conclusions we arrive at in the end.Authors and thinkers mentioned in this episode:Carl Gustav Jung,Viktor Frankl,Jordan Peterson,Søren Kierkegaard,Paul Tillich,James Hollis.