https://www.spreaker.com/show/meditation-timeenSelf-ImprovementCopyright Laurent Grenierhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1febafd77d5e5bd7113c67e9c1aba7.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/meditation-timeWed, 07 Apr 2021 16:45:03 +0000Laurent GrenierLaurent Grenierfeeds@spreaker.comMEDITATION TIME is about reflecting upon life and the world in a profound and constructive way that is conducive to wisdom, happiness, and love. Keep in mind, however, as a manner of general caveat that whatever idea I express in this podcast series...cleanepisodicLaurent Grenierfeeds@spreaker.comMEDITATION TIME is about reflecting upon life and the world in a profound and constructive way that is conducive to wisdom, happiness, and love. Keep in mind, however, as a manner of general caveat that whatever idea I express in this podcast series is always open to debate. I never impose anything categorically but rather propose it tentatively. I cordially invite you to reflect upon it at length and in the end make up your own mind as to what appears to be the truth.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/lecture-30-ultimate-foundationseb0abee0-7739-46b9-8f78-4e44ff185b70Wed, 30 Dec 2020 20:08:42 +0000Laurent GrenierThis lecture briefly explores pantheism and panpsychism as theoretical options for understanding the ultimate foundations of reality,869cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis lecture briefly explores pantheism and panpsychism as theoretical options for understanding the ultimate foundations of reality,Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/lesson-2-the-meaning-of-life-part-2ee0d350d-369a-4c4b-bae8-f8077073d322Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:43:53 +0000Laurent GrenierThis lesson gives in broad lines the essence of my worldview.952cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis lesson gives in broad lines the essence of my worldview.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/lesson-2-the-meaning-of-life-part-198b0a747-3bbc-40f2-8e9b-34f98e402fa7Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:43:10 +0000Laurent GrenierBased on a conversation between Susan Blackmore and Jordan Peterson, this lesson explores the secular versus the religious path.   834cleanfullLaurent GrenierBased on a conversation between Susan Blackmore and Jordan Peterson, this lesson explores the secular versus the religious path.   Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/lesson-1-the-art-of-coping3338b0d9-c161-4493-95a1-4f266cd1906aWed, 16 Dec 2020 05:30:19 +0000Laurent GrenierThis lesson describes two ways of coping with hardship; The first compensates a problem of maladaptation, the second resolves it. In order to illustrate my points, I bring my own experience to bear.1113cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis lesson describes two ways of coping with hardship; The first compensates a problem of maladaptation, the second resolves it. In order to illustrate my points, I bring my own experience to bear.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/31-freedom-of-speechLdWRDSun, 14 Jun 2020 04:16:19 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode highlights our threefold human nature in terms of life, knowledge, and power. It also explores the practical conditions for a good life and a good society.838cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode highlights our threefold human nature in terms of life, knowledge, and power. It also explores the practical conditions for a good life and a good society.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/30-between-life-and-deathzvK67Fri, 12 Jun 2020 04:14:21 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode looks at arguments against euthanasia but also makes a case for it, in light of various insights taken from human psychology and biology.1373cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode looks at arguments against euthanasia but also makes a case for it, in light of various insights taken from human psychology and biology.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/29-the-bright-sideDe9PDSat, 06 Jun 2020 05:02:50 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode pits against each other two opposite philosophical stances toward life: acceptance and rejection. In the final analysis, acceptance stands as the healthier and wiser of the two. 1155cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode pits against each other two opposite philosophical stances toward life: acceptance and rejection. In the final analysis, acceptance stands as the healthier and wiser of the two. Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/28-the-cosmic-striptease78p47Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:24:14 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode argues against all forms of reductionism in favor of emergentism, where the creative potential of the universe manifests itself incrementally, in stages, with each stage creating the opportunity for the emergence of the next stage, which...570cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode argues against all forms of reductionism in favor of emergentism, where the creative potential of the universe manifests itself incrementally, in stages, with each stage creating the opportunity for the emergence of the next stage, which displays new properties that are contingent on those of the previous stage but are not reducible to them.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/27-the-emotional-minefieldzxbpDFri, 05 Jun 2020 00:18:28 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode lays the groundwork for the management of our emotions to prevent them from running wild and wrecking havoc with our life.563cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode lays the groundwork for the management of our emotions to prevent them from running wild and wrecking havoc with our life.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/26-the-spectrum-of-life-and-loveLX5VzFri, 05 Jun 2020 00:14:52 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode shows the path to an authentic and fulfilling life through our awareness and embodiment of the creative and nurturing force at the heart of everything, including us, Our attitude and behavior then become a testament to our enduring...484cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode shows the path to an authentic and fulfilling life through our awareness and embodiment of the creative and nurturing force at the heart of everything, including us, Our attitude and behavior then become a testament to our enduring adaptability and expanded love.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/25-god-and-divine-love-revisitedL5xgDFri, 05 Jun 2020 00:11:32 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode looks at the concepts of God and divine love through the lens of critical thinking and rational understanding. The question is, do these concepts keep some manner of sense and legitimacy from this exacting perspective?484cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode looks at the concepts of God and divine love through the lens of critical thinking and rational understanding. The question is, do these concepts keep some manner of sense and legitimacy from this exacting perspective?Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/24-the-field-of-thingszk8v7Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:06:12 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode takes a theoretical stance on the topic of universal determinism, wherein the natural order is viewed as the product of soft determinism, blending necessity and randomness in the form of a determinate field of indeterminate possibilities.531cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode takes a theoretical stance on the topic of universal determinism, wherein the natural order is viewed as the product of soft determinism, blending necessity and randomness in the form of a determinate field of indeterminate possibilities.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/23-the-middle-wayz0WgLFri, 05 Jun 2020 00:02:59 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode aims at finding a happy medium between extreme detachment toward the objects of our desires and excessive attachment to them. Both are unsuited to our nature, which can neither be reduced to its dark side of suffering and death, nor can...473cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode aims at finding a happy medium between extreme detachment toward the objects of our desires and excessive attachment to them. Both are unsuited to our nature, which can neither be reduced to its dark side of suffering and death, nor can be viewed exclusively as a bright side that is forever blissful.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/22-happinesszA0wLThu, 04 Jun 2020 23:55:40 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode delves into the many different forms of human happiness, from the one we find in a peaceful conscience to the one we experience when our worthy efforts are crowned by success, to the one we may fantasize about in some hypothetical afterlife.471cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode delves into the many different forms of human happiness, from the one we find in a peaceful conscience to the one we experience when our worthy efforts are crowned by success, to the one we may fantasize about in some hypothetical afterlife.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/21-the-loss-of-innocenceD4PeDThu, 04 Jun 2020 23:52:34 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode highlights our human difference in the evolution of species, as our brain’s superior plasticity affords us a great ability to learn that proportionally increases our adaptability and chances of survival in a wide variety of environments.454cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode highlights our human difference in the evolution of species, as our brain’s superior plasticity affords us a great ability to learn that proportionally increases our adaptability and chances of survival in a wide variety of environments.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/20-the-stranger-withinzWqMDThu, 04 Jun 2020 23:48:43 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode promotes acceptance to achieve harmony with nature and virtue in society, as the necessary condition for peace and happiness. It also encourages critical thinking to avoid lapsing into laxness and servility, which are perverse forms of...418cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode promotes acceptance to achieve harmony with nature and virtue in society, as the necessary condition for peace and happiness. It also encourages critical thinking to avoid lapsing into laxness and servility, which are perverse forms of naturalness and sociability.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/19-the-spontaneity-of-beingDZQr7Thu, 04 Jun 2020 23:43:02 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode opposes, on the one hand, the traditional reliance on great religions for understanding the world and guiding our conscience and, on the other hand, the modern trust in science and political philosophy for developing a credible and...590cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode opposes, on the one hand, the traditional reliance on great religions for understanding the world and guiding our conscience and, on the other hand, the modern trust in science and political philosophy for developing a credible and sensible worldview, together with rules of conduct that follow naturally from the demands of social organization.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/18-the-eternal-now76Ja7Thu, 04 Jun 2020 23:35:30 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode aims at striking the right balance between commitment to things that we like or love and can or must do, and detachment toward everything else.412cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode aims at striking the right balance between commitment to things that we like or love and can or must do, and detachment toward everything else.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/17-return-to-the-streamLq0QDThu, 04 Jun 2020 23:29:21 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode aims at striking the right balance between commitment to things that we like or love and can or must do, and detachment toward everything else.370cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode aims at striking the right balance between commitment to things that we like or love and can or must do, and detachment toward everything else.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/16-the-exercise-of-wonderLRbWLThu, 04 Jun 2020 23:21:57 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode calls our attention to the process of habituation, which renders us insensitive to beneficial things that have become familiar and predictable. We need to avoid taking these things for granted and losing our ability to be thankful for...369cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode calls our attention to the process of habituation, which renders us insensitive to beneficial things that have become familiar and predictable. We need to avoid taking these things for granted and losing our ability to be thankful for them, insofar as they help us live and thrive.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/15-the-art-of-livingLoGjLThu, 04 Jun 2020 23:15:47 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode stresses the fact that our consciousness is a malleable interface between the world and our emotional self. Within that interface, our attitude is a software of sorts that runs on our cerebral hardware and determines how we feel about...692cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode stresses the fact that our consciousness is a malleable interface between the world and our emotional self. Within that interface, our attitude is a software of sorts that runs on our cerebral hardware and determines how we feel about things. The key is to write this software in such a way that the focus is placed on the positive side of things, while the negative side is acknowledged, but not overemphasized.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/14-the-divine-magicianzEZl7Thu, 04 Jun 2020 23:08:49 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode makes the point that, notwithstanding our best theoretical frameworks, be they scientific, philosophical, or religious, the universe still appears magical, unless we are so naïvely impressed by our so-called explanations that we fail to...531cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode makes the point that, notwithstanding our best theoretical frameworks, be they scientific, philosophical, or religious, the universe still appears magical, unless we are so naïvely impressed by our so-called explanations that we fail to get this point.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/13-the-importance-of-philosophy73yqLThu, 04 Jun 2020 22:51:37 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode stresses the importance of acquainting ourselves deeply and meaningfully with reality through philosophical inquiry, above and beyond our cultural assumptions that are the mindless product of social conditioning.449cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode stresses the importance of acquainting ourselves deeply and meaningfully with reality through philosophical inquiry, above and beyond our cultural assumptions that are the mindless product of social conditioning.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/12-the-question-of-truthLja0DThu, 04 Jun 2020 22:48:20 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode sets the question of truth against the backdrop of consciousness, as the stage upon which truth is conceived about reality, based on our perceptions of it. The language of reality is thus translated in the language of our sensitivity,...704cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode sets the question of truth against the backdrop of consciousness, as the stage upon which truth is conceived about reality, based on our perceptions of it. The language of reality is thus translated in the language of our sensitivity, besides other human languages posing a problem of fidelity to their model.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/11-rationality-and-realityzpKNLThu, 04 Jun 2020 22:44:50 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode highlights fragmentation as a feature of rational thought that relates to the practice of analysis and the use of language. It also encourages a holistic approach to the conceptualization of reality: one that is consistent with both the...468cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode highlights fragmentation as a feature of rational thought that relates to the practice of analysis and the use of language. It also encourages a holistic approach to the conceptualization of reality: one that is consistent with both the complexity and the unity of things.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12492379/the-question-of-truth_107wVzSat, 23 May 2020 04:49:54 +0000Laurent GrenierThis episode sets the question of truth against the backdrop of consciousness, as the stage upon which truth is conceived about reality, based on our perceptions of it. The language of reality is thus translated in the language of our sensitivity,...704cleanfullLaurent GrenierThis episode sets the question of truth against the backdrop of consciousness, as the stage upon which truth is conceived about reality, based on our perceptions of it. The language of reality is thus translated in the language of our sensitivity, besides other human languages posing a problem of fidelity to their model.No