In this episode sociologist and philosopher Raphaël Liogier examines humanity’s next evolutionary jump, discussing meditation, materialism, and the future of humanity. He explores belief, spirituality, and transcendence in modern society while confronting the main challenges of our time.

- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:24 - Raphael’s Background
- 06:10 - Meditation
- 15:35 - Materialism
- 28:57 - Future of Humanity
- 36:30 - Beauty and Love
- 43:39 - Transcendence
- 46:58 - Main Challenge of Our Time
- 50:18 - Transcendence (continued)
- 53:33 - Modernity
- 01:03:58 - Schopenhauer and the Jesuits
- 01:11:51 - Mystics and Alchemy
- 01:21:34 - Reaching ‘God’
- 01:26:18 - Zeno’s Paradox
- 01:35:03 - Outro / Support TOE

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