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Back to EpisodesCultivating Wise Practice and Virtuous Service with Taylor Barratt and Ethan Kobayashi
Description
John Vervaeke hosts Taylor Barratt and Ethan Kobayashi to discuss their new course "Self as Instrument Development". They talk about reverse engineering the capacities needed to become a "full stack human", integrating skills across dialogue, imagination, mindfulness, and embodiment. The course focuses on cultivating individual agency in level one, before extending that agency to serve and lead others virtuously in level two.
Taylor Barratt is the Director of Practice and Education at the Vervaeke Foundation. He has over a decade of experience in relational leadership through Authentic Relating Toronto.
Ethan Kobayashi is the Director of Community Development and Partnerships at the Vervaeke Foundation. He comes from an acting background focused on character development.
Resources:
John Vervaeke: Website | Patreon | Facebook | X | YouTube
Ethan Kobayashi-Hsieh: LinkedIn
Authentic Relating Toronto | Meetup.com
Publications
Toward a Deliberately Developmental Civilization - Ken Wilber and Dustin DiPerna
Glossary
DIME - Dialogue, Imagination, Mindfulness, Embodiment
SPIRE - Service, Pilgrimage, Inquiry, Ritual, Enlightenment
Timecodes
00:00:00 — John Vervaeke sets the stage, introducing this captivating episode alongside his esteemed guests, Ethan Kobayashi-Hsieh and Taylor Barratt.
00:03:11 — Together, our guests discuss the intriguing world of their latest creation, the "Self as Instrument Development" course, providing a tantalizing glimpse into its essence.
00:14:00 — Barratt unveils the intricate process of reverse-engineering the essential qualities required to become a "full stack human being."
00:16:13 — Kobayashi-Hsieh draws inspiration from the legendary Bruce Lee's martial arts odyssey to illustrate the development of universally applicable capabilities.
00:25:59 — Taylor delves into the realm of training emotional expression and the art of harnessing anger in a healthy and constructive manner.
00:27:29 — Vervaeke vehemently asserts that empathy, often hailed as a virtue, doesn't quite fit the bill.
00:31:52 — Taylor Barratt underlines the significance of judiciously bestowing power and responsibility upon trainees, a theme that resonates throughout their discussion.
00:35:24 — Ethan delves into the fascinating world of conceptual maps, like the triune mind, and their role in nurturing cognitive abilities.
00:39:00 — John probes further, seeking clarity on the course's target audience and the most opportune time to embark on this enlightening journey.
00:41:04