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== 1 Introduction == | == 1 Introduction == | ||
[[File:Mandelbrot-Fractal-Puzzle.jpg|thumb|200x200px|Fractals, fractals, fractals]] | |||
Start with an introduction to the [[metaculture]] [[Belief System|belief system]], explaining the primary goals, expected benefits, and reasons behind the undertaking. | Start with an introduction to the [[metaculture]] [[Belief System|belief system]], explaining the primary goals, expected benefits, and reasons behind the undertaking. | ||
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== 2 Metaphysics and Theology == | == 2 Metaphysics and Theology == | ||
[[File:Freedom-of-religion-jesus-moses-buddha-krishna-in-a-convertible-with-the-top-down.jpg|thumb|200x200px|Freedom of Religion]] | |||
Since one of the primary goals is the resolution of [[Cognitive Dissonance|cognitive dissonance]] caused by [[science]] and [[religion]], the metaphysical and [[theological]] assumptions are a [[logical]] place to start. | Since one of the primary goals is the resolution of [[Cognitive Dissonance|cognitive dissonance]] caused by [[science]] and [[religion]], the metaphysical and [[theological]] assumptions are a [[logical]] place to start. | ||
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== 3 Empirical Ethics == | == 3 Empirical Ethics == | ||
[[File:Ethics-Morality-Grid.png|thumb|200x200px|Ethics]] | |||
The goal of our [[ethics]] and what humans consider "good" is encoded in our [[brains]] by [[evolution]]. Therefore, the pursuit of [[happiness and well-being]] is the objective goal of our actions. | The goal of our [[ethics]] and what humans consider "good" is encoded in our [[brains]] by [[evolution]]. Therefore, the pursuit of [[happiness and well-being]] is the objective goal of our actions. | ||
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== 4 Gödel, Feedback Loops and Fractals == | == 4 Gödel, Feedback Loops and Fractals == | ||
[[File:Escher-drawing-hands.jpg|thumb|200x200px|Self-referential]] | |||
When [[self-reference]] is introduced into any [[mathematical]] system, strange (loop) things start to happen. | When [[self-reference]] is introduced into any [[mathematical]] system, strange (loop) things start to happen. | ||
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== 5 Consciousness and the Mind/Body Relationship == | == 5 Consciousness and the Mind/Body Relationship == | ||
[[File:Neurophysiology-brain-components-organs-anatomy-structure.png|thumb|200x200px|Brainy]] | |||
A crash course in how the [[brain]] works, with a particular emphasis on the hard problem of [[consciousness]], the [[mind]]/[[Brains|brain]] relationship, and how understanding the activity of [[neural networks]] can help us understand our own behavior. | A crash course in how the [[brain]] works, with a particular emphasis on the hard problem of [[consciousness]], the [[mind]]/[[Brains|brain]] relationship, and how understanding the activity of [[neural networks]] can help us understand our own behavior. | ||
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== 6 Brain and Behavior == | == 6 Brain and Behavior == | ||
[[File:Galaxy-brain-1.png|thumb|200x200px|More brainy]] | |||
Exploring the other areas related to [[psychology]], with a particular emphasis on the things that determine our [[life choices]] and behaviors. | Exploring the other areas related to [[psychology]], with a particular emphasis on the things that determine our [[life choices]] and behaviors. | ||
* [[Self-aware|Self-Awareness]] | * [[Self-aware|Self-Awareness]] | ||
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== 7 Creation, Evolution, and Metaphor Mapping == | == 7 Creation, Evolution, and Metaphor Mapping == | ||
[[File:Sierpinski-Trinity-Holy-Fractal-Spirit.png|thumb|200x200px|Fractal Trinity]] | |||
Exploring how the application of the [[fractal]] [[metaphor]] and principles of [[self-organization]] can help people understand the nature of [[complex systems]] like [[evolution]], as well as illustrating the natural analogs for [[Spirituality|spiritual]] [[Allegory|allegories]]. | Exploring how the application of the [[fractal]] [[metaphor]] and principles of [[self-organization]] can help people understand the nature of [[complex systems]] like [[evolution]], as well as illustrating the natural analogs for [[Spirituality|spiritual]] [[Allegory|allegories]]. | ||
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* [[Creation Story]] | * [[Creation Story]] | ||
* [[Evolution]] | * [[Evolution]] | ||
* [[Afterlife]] | * [[Afterlife]], [[Heaven and Hell]] | ||
* [[Sierpinski Trinity]] | * [[Sierpinski Trinity]] | ||
== 8 Flavors of Modern B.S. == | == 8 Flavors of Modern B.S. == | ||
[[File:Ponzi-scheme-mlm-pyramid-scam-grift.png|thumb|225x225px|Spot the grift]] | |||
[[Reason]] and [[critical thinking]] are vital skills in late stage [[capitalism]], where you can be [[Grift|grifted]] by anyone in the world at any time, and many of the schemes are [[legal]]. Developing new [[social norms]] will be necessary to counter these trends. | [[Reason]] and [[critical thinking]] are vital skills in late stage [[capitalism]], where you can be [[Grift|grifted]] by anyone in the world at any time, and many of the schemes are [[legal]]. Developing new [[social norms]] will be necessary to counter these trends. | ||
* [[Misinformation]], [[Platforms]] and [[Promotion]] | * [[Misinformation]], [[Outrage]], [[Platforms]] and [[Promotion]] | ||
* [[Grift]] | * [[Grift]] | ||
* [[Pseudoscience]] | * [[Pseudoscience]] | ||
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== 9 Politics, Government and Economics == | == 9 Politics, Government and Economics == | ||
[[File:Democracy-voting-electoral-systems-democratic-election-representative-government.jpg|thumb|200x200px|You should vote]] | |||
[[Evidence-based best practices]] for creating a [[society]] that is effective at maximizing [[happiness and well-being]] for its citizens and fulfilling the [[utilitarian]] ethos. | [[Evidence-based best practices]] for creating a [[society]] that is effective at maximizing [[happiness and well-being]] for its citizens and fulfilling the [[utilitarian]] ethos. | ||
* Not left and right: [[Progressive]], [[Libertarian]], and [[Authoritarianism|Authoritarian]] | * Not left and right: [[Progressive]], [[Libertarian]], and [[Authoritarianism|Authoritarian]] | ||
* [[Fascism]] and [[Communism]] | * [[Fascism]] and [[Communism]] | ||
* [[Democracy]] | * [[Democracy]] | ||
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== 10 Best Practices For Life == | == 10 Best Practices For Life == | ||
[[File:Love-heart-marriage-partnership-romance.jpg|thumb|200x200px|Love is a best practice]] | |||
The rest of the webinar series will focus on the application of [[science]] and evidence to maximizing [[happiness and well-being]] in [[society]] to every aspect of [[future]] [[culture]]. When the [[best practices]] section has been fully developed, each of these bullets could become its own session. | The rest of the webinar series will focus on the application of [[science]] and evidence to maximizing [[happiness and well-being]] in [[society]] to every aspect of [[future]] [[culture]]. When the [[best practices]] section has been fully developed, each of these bullets could become its own session. | ||
Revision as of 10:31, 1 February 2024
The metaculture Webinar Series divides the philosophy into a series of presentations and discussions by category.
This allows the wiki to be tackled in a "Book Club" style, reading a manageable section on a single topic and then meeting to discuss. Should your book club wish to read the metaculture wiki without the webinars, this outline would serve as an appropriate roadmap.
Before each session you should read all of the pages in the list, and watch the associated videos. For topics that you are very familiar with you may choose to skip some of the videos, especially the longer ones. The 1.25x speed setting can help as well. The webinars will assume you have read all the pages and are familiar with the materials presented in the videos.
Due to the broad range of topics being covered, discussion will focus on the core philosophical tenets and unique perspectives of the belief system, and how they relate to the holistic view of the universe presented by metaculture. The goal is to bridge the gap between common understandings of these subjects and the best available evidence. So read the Wikipedia links if you don't yet have the common understanding!
1 Introduction
Start with an introduction to the metaculture belief system, explaining the primary goals, expected benefits, and reasons behind the undertaking.
- metaculture
- Belief System
- Culturally Neutral
- Holistic Perspective
- The Dogma of No Dogma
- Enlightenment and the Meaning of Life
- Necessary Prerequisites
- Universal In-Group
- Why a wiki?
- How to wiki
2 Metaphysics and Theology
Since one of the primary goals is the resolution of cognitive dissonance caused by science and religion, the metaphysical and theological assumptions are a logical place to start.
- Philosophy
- Religion
- Reality and the Laws of Physics
- Logic and Inevitability
- God
- Pantheism
- Universalist
- Universe
- Atheism, Literalism, and Allegory
- Fractal Geometry of God
- Faith, Life Choices, and The Gambler
3 Empirical Ethics
The goal of our ethics and what humans consider "good" is encoded in our brains by evolution. Therefore, the pursuit of happiness and well-being is the objective goal of our actions.
The way we interpret these instincts becomes the generating equation that creates the pattern of our life choices.
- Utilitarian Ethics
- Happiness and well-being
- Theoretical People
- Quality of life versus quantity of life
- Abortion, Euthanasia and the Death penalty
- These things are bad, mkay?
4 Gödel, Feedback Loops and Fractals
When self-reference is introduced into any mathematical system, strange (loop) things start to happen.
- Gödel's Incompleteness Theorems
- Algorithm
- Recursion
- Feedback Loops
- Self-Organization
- Generating Equation
- Self-Similarity
- Self-Correction
5 Consciousness and the Mind/Body Relationship
A crash course in how the brain works, with a particular emphasis on the hard problem of consciousness, the mind/brain relationship, and how understanding the activity of neural networks can help us understand our own behavior.
- Brain and Neurophysiology
- Neural networks
- Consciousness and Mind
- Free Will
- Subjectivity
- Psychedelics
6 Brain and Behavior
Exploring the other areas related to psychology, with a particular emphasis on the things that determine our life choices and behaviors.
- Self-Awareness
- Cognitive Dissonance
- Motivational Salience
- Addiction
- Delayed Gratification and Temptation
- Lying/Cheating
- Emotions
7 Creation, Evolution, and Metaphor Mapping
Exploring how the application of the fractal metaphor and principles of self-organization can help people understand the nature of complex systems like evolution, as well as illustrating the natural analogs for spiritual allegories.
8 Flavors of Modern B.S.
Reason and critical thinking are vital skills in late stage capitalism, where you can be grifted by anyone in the world at any time, and many of the schemes are legal. Developing new social norms will be necessary to counter these trends.
- Misinformation, Outrage, Platforms and Promotion
- Grift
- Pseudoscience
- Quantum Woo
- Futurology, Technology, and Crypto-bros
- The Manosphere
- Jesus Christ and Jordan Peterson
- Critical Thinking
- Social Norms and Taboos
9 Politics, Government and Economics
Evidence-based best practices for creating a society that is effective at maximizing happiness and well-being for its citizens and fulfilling the utilitarian ethos.
- Not left and right: Progressive, Libertarian, and Authoritarian
- Fascism and Communism
- Democracy
- Defining and Defending Freedom
- Freedom of Speech
- Religious Freedom
- Balance of Power
- Separation of Church and State
- Public Education
- Social Safety Net
- Universal Health Care
- Equal Justice for all citizens
- Mixed Economy with the best elements of Socialism and Capitalism
10 Best Practices For Life
The rest of the webinar series will focus on the application of science and evidence to maximizing happiness and well-being in society to every aspect of future culture. When the best practices section has been fully developed, each of these bullets could become its own session.
For the initial webinar, it will focus on the need to develop an authoritative guide for making effective life choices that is continually updated based on the best available evidence, so people don't have to figure everything out for themselves amidst a sea of misinformation.