Skeptic Michael Shermer is actually more open minded than I thought

[undeather]

 

I respect him a lot for this Interview.
It seems to me  that in his old days, he becomes more open to the radical truths. For those of you who dont know Bernardo Kastrup, he is one of the most clear headed intellectuals promoting Idealism, which is basically advaita vedanta for westeners (not quite the same, but still very similar at the core). I would advise anyone, regardless of your personal journey, to read his books and watch his interviews.

Its pretty interesting because I dont think many skeptics would engage in such Interview with Kastrup. I couldnt imagine a Richard Dawkins, Dennet or even Harris to have the same quality of Interaction with him. Definitely worth watching. 

 

[Purple Man]

"Skepticism"´s original meaning has been slowly forgotten and progressively transformed into pure materialist dogma. At its peak, it´s  the shelter for lazy minds with an extremely small scope. So although there would be no reason for him making this interview with Kastrup, I agree it is rarely seen today.

[The0Self]

6 hours ago, undeather said:

I couldnt imagine a Richard Dawkins, Dennet or even Harris to have the same quality of Interaction with him.

Harris better be able to soon otherwise he’d be an exceptionally late bloomer considering all the meditation he’s done ? 

[Adamq8]

12 minutes ago, The0Self said:

Harris better be able to soon otherwise he’d be an exceptionally late bloomer considering all the meditation he’s done ? 

I think sam Harris would have a real hard time with bernardo, he has "challenged" Harris publicly many times for a talk but harris won't, because bernardo knows that he has a great argument to convince skeptics through their own language with reason and logic. 

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[Willie]

That was a very interesting conversation to listen too! I remember the thread of suggestions for Leo to go talk on podcasts or have a video talking with someone, and Kastrup’s name came up a few times. I think I know why that is, now.