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Fractalguy at 11:07, 19 January 2025

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Fractalguy at 13:16, 18 January 2025

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	* [[Relationships]]		* [[Relationships]]
	* [[Community]]		* [[Community]]
			* [[Time]]
	* [[Work]]		* [[Work]]
	* [[Finance]]		* [[Finance]]

Fractalguy at 13:15, 18 January 2025

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	The discussions will be relevant to a wide range of [[universalist]], [[secular humanist]], [[atheist]], and other [[progressive]] [[spiritual]] groups, and will help encourage productive dialogs between them that help build broader coalitions.		The discussions will be relevant to a wide range of [[universalist]], [[secular humanist]], [[atheist]], and other [[progressive]] [[spiritual]] groups, and will help encourage productive dialogs between them that help build broader coalitions.

	It provides a self-guided tour of the [[metaculture]] [[wiki]] useful for individuals or groups that want to use it as a template to do a systematic reading, or for discussion groups looking for new topics.		It provides a self-guided tour of the [[metaculture]] [[wiki]] useful for individuals or groups that want to use it as a template to do a systematic reading, or for discussion groups looking for new topics. It's broken into ten groups, but some have more material than others. Spend more [[time]] on the topics of interest to you or your group, don't use this guide to impose artificial [[time]] limits.

	You can also just hit [[Special:Random\|Random page]] and let the [[universe]] pick your next topic of conversation!		You can also just hit [[Special:Random\|Random page]] and let the [[universe]] pick your next topic of conversation!
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	* [[Main Page\|metaculture]]		* [[Main Page\|metaculture]]
	* [[Metanarrative of everything\|Metanarrative of Everything]]		* [[Metanarrative of everything\|Metanarrative of Everything]]
			* [[Connections]]
	* [[Belief System]]		* [[Belief System]]
	* [[Culturally neutral\|Culturally Neutral]]		* [[Culturally neutral\|Culturally Neutral]]
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	* [[Inevitability\|Atheism]][[Inevitability\|,]] [[Literalism]], and [[Allegory]]		* [[Inevitability\|Atheism]][[Inevitability\|,]] [[Literalism]], and [[Allegory]]
	* [[Faith]], [[Life choices\|Life Choices]], and [[The Gambler]]		* [[Faith]], [[Life choices\|Life Choices]], and [[The Gambler]]
	* [[God]] and the [[God Concept]]		* [[God]], [[Optimism]], and the [[God Concept]]
	* [[Pantheism]]		* [[Pantheism]]
	* [[Universalist]] and [[Universe]]		* [[Universalist]] and [[Universe]]
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	The way we interpret these instincts becomes the [[generating equation]] that creates the pattern of our [[life choices]].		The way we interpret these instincts becomes the [[generating equation]] that creates the pattern of our [[life choices]].

	* [[Utilitarian]] [[Ethics]]		* [[Utilitarian]] [[Ethics]] and [[Consequences]]
	* [[Happiness and well-being]]		* [[Happiness and well-being]] and [[Meaning]]
	* [[Theoretical people\|Theoretical People]]		* [[Theoretical people\|Theoretical People]]
	* [[Quality of life versus quantity of life]]		* [[Quality of life versus quantity of life]]
	* [[Abortion]], [[Euthanasia]] and the [[Death penalty]]		* [[Abortion]], [[Euthanasia]] and the [[Death penalty]]
	* [[Moderation]]		* [[Moderation]]
			* [[Altruism]]
			* [[Authority]]
	* [[These things are bad, mkay?]]		* [[These things are bad, mkay?]]

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	* [[Neural network\|Neural networks]]		* [[Neural network\|Neural networks]]
	* [[Consciousness]] and [[Mind]]		* [[Consciousness]] and [[Mind]]
			* [[Language]]
			* [[Humor]]
	* [[Free will\|Free Will]]		* [[Free will\|Free Will]]
	* [[Subjective\|Subjectivity]]		* [[Subjective\|Subjectivity]]
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	* [[Literalism]] and [[Allegory]]		* [[Literalism]] and [[Allegory]]
			* [[Metaphor mapping\|Metaphor Mapping]]
	* [[Creation Story]]		* [[Creation Story]]
	* [[Evolution]]		* [[Evolution]] and [[Self-replication]]
			* [[Materialism\|Spirit as Emergence]]
	* [[Afterlife]]		* [[Afterlife]]
	* [[Heaven and Hell]]		* [[Heaven and Hell]]
			* [[Apocalypse Prevention]]
	* [[Sierpinski Trinity]]		* [[Sierpinski Trinity]]
			* [[Stochastic Manifestation]] and [[Karma]]

	=== Ponderin' Questions ===		=== Ponderin' Questions ===
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	* [[Misinformation]], [[Outrage]], [[Platforms]] and [[Promotion]]		* [[Misinformation]], [[Outrage]], [[Platforms]] and [[Promotion]]
	* [[Grift]]		* [[Grift]]
	* [[Pseudoscience]]		* [[Pseudoscience]] and [[Contrarianism]]
	* [[Quantum woo\|Quantum Woo]]		* [[Quantum woo\|Quantum Woo]]
	* [[Futurology]], [[Technology]], and [[Crypto-bros]]		* [[Futurology]], [[Technology]], and [[Crypto-bros]]
	* The [[Manosphere]]		* The [[Manosphere]]
	* [[Jesus Christ and Jordan Peterson]]		* [[Jesus Christ and Jordan Peterson]]
			* [[Secular gurus\|Secular Gurus]]
	* [[Critical thinking\|Critical Thinking]]		* [[Critical thinking\|Critical Thinking]]
	* [[Social norms\|Social Norms]] and [[Taboo\|Taboos]]		* [[Social norms\|Social Norms]] and [[Taboo\|Taboos]]

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1 Introduction

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	* [[Main Page\|metaculture]]		* [[Main Page\|metaculture]]
			* [[Metanarrative of everything\|Metanarrative of Everything]]
	* [[Belief System]]		* [[Belief System]]
	* [[Culturally neutral\|Culturally Neutral]]		* [[Culturally neutral\|Culturally Neutral]]
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	* [[Enlightenment]] and the [[Meaning of Life]]		* [[Enlightenment]] and the [[Meaning of Life]]
	* [[Wiki\|Why a wiki?]]		* [[Wiki\|Why a wiki?]]
	* [[Wiki\|How to wiki]]

	=== Ponderin' Questions ===		=== Ponderin' Questions ===

Fractalguy at 12:35, 18 January 2025

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	The discussions will be relevant to a wide range of [[universalist]], [[secular humanist]], [[atheist]], and other [[progressive]] [[spiritual]] groups, and will help encourage productive dialogs between them that help build broader coalitions.		The discussions will be relevant to a wide range of [[universalist]], [[secular humanist]], [[atheist]], and other [[progressive]] [[spiritual]] groups, and will help encourage productive dialogs between them that help build broader coalitions.

	It provides a self-guided tour of the [[metaculture]] [[wiki]] useful for individuals or groups that want to use it as a template to do a systematic reading, or for discussion groups looking for new topics.		It provides a self-guided tour of the [[metaculture]] [[wiki]] useful for individuals or groups that want to use it as a template to do a systematic reading, or for discussion groups looking for new topics.

			You can also just hit [[Special:Random\|Random page]] and let the [[universe]] pick your next topic of conversation!

	Check the [https://www.meetup.com/sunday-assembly-knoxville '''Sunday Nomads Meetup Group'''] for local events in East Tennessee that our mods and friends plan to participate in.		Check the [https://www.meetup.com/sunday-assembly-knoxville '''Sunday Nomads Meetup Group'''] for local events in East Tennessee that our mods and friends plan to participate in.

Fractalguy at 12:32, 18 January 2025

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	The discussions will be relevant to a wide range of [[universalist]], [[secular humanist]], [[atheist]], and other [[progressive]] [[spiritual]] groups, and will help encourage productive dialogs between them that help build broader coalitions.		The discussions will be relevant to a wide range of [[universalist]], [[secular humanist]], [[atheist]], and other [[progressive]] [[spiritual]] groups, and will help encourage productive dialogs between them that help build broader coalitions.

	~~Sign up here to receive updates, reminders, and meeting links for~~ [[~~future~~]] ~~webinars and live events~~.		It provides a self-guided tour of the [[metaculture]] [[wiki]] useful for individuals or groups that want to use it as a template to do a systematic reading, or for discussion groups looking for new topics.

	~~<iframe key="list" level="dfah-cmpzourl" path="ua/Optin?od=11287ecb802e9f&zx=128e6af96&tD=1ac119d1db5e79e7&sD=1ac119d1db5e7c74" frameborder="0" id="iframewin" width="100%" height="100%"></iframe>~~

	~~=== Live Events ===~~
	Check the [https://www.meetup.com/sunday-assembly-knoxville '''Sunday Nomads Meetup Group'''] for local events in East Tennessee that our mods and friends plan to participate in.		Check the [https://www.meetup.com/sunday-assembly-knoxville '''Sunday Nomads Meetup Group'''] for local events in East Tennessee that our mods and friends plan to participate in.

	The [[Church Research\|'''Church Research''']] page has reviews of various regional [[religious]] services we have visited, and some other events that have induced [[spiritual]] experiences.		The [[Church Research\|'''Church Research''']] page has reviews of various regional [[religious]] services we have visited, and some other events that have induced [[spiritual]] experiences.

	The '''[[ISNESS]]''' is a model for a modern major interfaith activity and discussion group centered around the intersection of [[science]], [[psychology]], [[psychedelics]], and [[religion]].		The '''[[ISNESS]]''' is a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOAr-_vk4tM model for a modern major] interfaith activity and discussion group centered around the intersection of [[science]], [[psychology]], [[psychedelics]], and [[religion]].

	~~=== Host a Discussion Group ===~~		Sign up here to receive updates, reminders, and meeting links for [[future]] webinars and live events.
	~~The webinar series covers the [[wiki]] in a "~~[[~~Reading List\|Book Club~~]]~~" style, reading a manageable section on a single topic~~ and ~~then meeting to discuss~~.

	~~These topics also make great fodder for any [[philosophical]], [[Secular humanist\|humanist]], or [[spiritual]] discussion group you may be a part of.~~		<iframe key="list" level="dfah-cmpzourl" path="ua/Optin?od=11287ecb802e9f&zx=128e6af96&tD=1ac119d1db5e79e7&sD=1ac119d1db5e7c74" frameborder="0" id="iframewin" width="100%" height="100%"></iframe>

	The moderators are available to facilitate discussions over zoom for your [[Organizations\|organization]], or in person within the Southeast region between Atlanta, Nashville, Lexington, and Asheville. Contact [mailto:fractalguy@metaculture.net fractalguy@metaculture.net] to schedule a session.

	== 1 Introduction ==		== 1 Introduction ==

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	=== Live Events ===		=== Live Events ===
	Check the [https://www.meetup.com/sunday-assembly-knoxville Sunday Nomads Meetup Group] for local events in East Tennessee that our mods and friends plan to participate in.		Check the [https://www.meetup.com/sunday-assembly-knoxville '''Sunday Nomads Meetup Group'''] for local events in East Tennessee that our mods and friends plan to participate in.

	The [[Church Research]] page has reviews of various regional [[religious]] services we have visited, and some other events that have induced [[spiritual]] experiences.		The [[Church Research\|'''Church Research''']] page has reviews of various regional [[religious]] services we have visited, and some other events that have induced [[spiritual]] experiences.

	The [[ISNESS]] ~~page outlines~~ a ~~proposed~~ interfaith activity and discussion group centered around the intersection of [[science]], [[psychology]], [[psychedelics]], and [[religion]].		The '''[[ISNESS]]''' is a model for a modern major interfaith activity and discussion group centered around the intersection of [[science]], [[psychology]], [[psychedelics]], and [[religion]].

	=== Host a Discussion Group ===		=== Host a Discussion Group ===

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	Check the [https://www.meetup.com/sunday-assembly-knoxville Sunday Nomads Meetup Group] for local events in East Tennessee that our mods and friends plan to participate in.		Check the [https://www.meetup.com/sunday-assembly-knoxville Sunday Nomads Meetup Group] for local events in East Tennessee that our mods and friends plan to participate in.

	The [[Church Research]] page has reviews of various regional ~~church~~ services we have visited.		The [[Church Research]] page has reviews of various regional [[religious]] services we have visited, and some other events that have induced [[spiritual]] experiences.

	The [[ISNESS]] page outlines a proposed interfaith activity and discussion group centered around the intersection of [[science]], [[psychology]], [[psychedelics]], and [[religion]].		The [[ISNESS]] page outlines a proposed interfaith activity and discussion group centered around the intersection of [[science]], [[psychology]], [[psychedelics]], and [[religion]].

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	=== Live Events ===		=== Live Events ===
	Check the [https://www.meetup.com/sunday-assembly-knoxville Sunday Nomads Meetup Group] for local events in East Tennessee that ~~will be attended~~ in ~~the future~~.		Check the [https://www.meetup.com/sunday-assembly-knoxville Sunday Nomads Meetup Group] for local events in East Tennessee that our mods and friends plan to participate in.

	The [[Church Research]] page has reviews of various regional church services we have visited.		The [[Church Research]] page has reviews of various regional church services we have visited.

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	=== Live Events ===		=== Live Events ===
	~~[https://chattanoogahumanists.wordpress.com/ Chattanooga Humanist Assembly] - [https://www.meetup.com/chattanooga-humanist-assembly/events/302929455/ September 8, 2024] (Presenting)~~

	~~[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-assemblecon-tickets-863306542107?aff=oddtdtcreator Sunday AssembleCon - October 17, 2024] (Presenting)~~

	Check the [https://www.meetup.com/sunday-assembly-knoxville Sunday Nomads Meetup Group] for local events in East Tennessee that will be attended in the future.		Check the [https://www.meetup.com/sunday-assembly-knoxville Sunday Nomads Meetup Group] for local events in East Tennessee that will be attended in the future.

	The [[Church Research]] page has reviews of various regional church services we have visited.		The [[Church Research]] page has reviews of various regional church services we have visited.

			The [[ISNESS]] page outlines a proposed interfaith activity and discussion group centered around the intersection of [[science]], [[psychology]], [[psychedelics]], and [[religion]].

	=== Host a Discussion Group ===		=== Host a Discussion Group ===

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	== 1 Introduction ==		== 1 Introduction ==
	[[File:Mandelbrot-Fractal-Puzzle.jpg\|thumb\|200x200px\|Fractals, fractals, fractals]]		[[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]]		[[File:Freedom-of-religion-jesus-moses-buddha-krishna-in-a-convertible-with-the-top-down.jpg\|thumb\|200x200px\|[[Religious Freedom\|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]]		[[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]]		[[File:Escher-drawing-hands.jpg\|thumb\|200x200px\|[[Gödel\|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]]		[[File:Neurophysiology-brain-components-organs-anatomy-structure.png\|thumb\|200x200px\|[[Neurophysiology\|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:Purple-Brain-Image.jpg\|thumb\|217x217px\|More brainy]]		[[File:Purple-Brain-Image.jpg\|thumb\|217x217px\|[[Brains\|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]]		[[File:Sierpinski-Trinity-Holy-Fractal-Spirit.png\|thumb\|200x200px\|[[Sierpinski Trinity\|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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	== 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]]		[[File:Ponzi-scheme-mlm-pyramid-scam-grift.png\|thumb\|225x225px\|[[Grift\|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.

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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]]		[[File:Democracy-voting-electoral-systems-democratic-election-representative-government.jpg\|thumb\|200x200px\|[[Democracy\|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.

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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]]		[[File:Love-heart-marriage-partnership-romance.jpg\|thumb\|200x200px\|[[Love\|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.