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#144 Jared Morningstar - Process Philosophy, Theology and Meaning.
Description
Jared Morningstar shares his journey through process philosophy, Islamic mysticism, and the impact of psychedelics on spiritual understanding. We explore how these frameworks can foster dialogue, ethical considerations in psychedelic use, and the role of metaphysics in navigating modern technological and societal challenges.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Process Philosophy and Psychedelics
03:08 Understanding Process Philosophy
06:01 Journey from Christianity to Process Philosophy
09:14 Experiences that Ignite Passion for Philosophy
12:09 Navigating Pluralism and Interfaith Dialogue
14:56 The Role of Psychedelics in Modern Society
18:11 Challenges of Religious Fundamentalism
20:56 The Psychedelic Medicine Association's Mission
36:43 Navigating the Future of AI and Psychedelics
43:31 Exploring Islamic Mysticism and Spiritual Frameworks
49:32 The Relevance of Process Philosophy in Modern Life
55:31 Integrating Historical Philosophies for a Better Future
01:04:06 Final Thoughts on Love and Existence
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resources
Center for Process Studies - https://www.process.org/
Footnotes to Plato - Matthew David Siegel - https://www.youtube.com/user/FootnotesToPlato
Whitehead Conference Zhuhai 2026 - https://www.process.org/whitehead-conference-zhuhai-2026/
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key topics
Process philosophy and its relation to becoming and interrelationality
Islamic mystical traditions and their contemporary relevance
The impact of psychedelics on spiritual and philosophical frameworks
Interfaith dialogue and religious pluralism in a globalized world
The influence of Whitehead and other thinkers on modern metaphysics
Ethical considerations and societal impacts of psychedelic medicine
The role of AI and technology in shaping future metaphysical understandings
The historical roots of substance metaphysics and their critique
The importance of discipline and practice in spiritual development
The potential of process philosophy as a universal approach to life
keywords
Process Philosophy, Islamic Mysticism, Psychedelics, Interfaith Dialogue, Metaphysics, Spirituality, Technology, Ethics, Transhumanism, Whitehead, Alfred Whitehead, Plato, Neoplatonism, Epistemology, Psychedelic science, MAPS, Wonder Junkie