Y’all may be interested in Bernardo Kastrup’s open letter to Peter Kingsley, whose work we explored briefly last year:
I enjoyed Kastrup’s reflections, and I essentially agree with his and Kingsley’s idealism (though I believe matter (and materialism) exists for a good reason)… though in contrast to his conclusion, I don’t really see the point in championing “Western” culture or civilization any more than “Eastern.” For me the future, and the way forward for our planet, is integral and cosmic. It is also indigenous, insofar as we must find our way based on what we know already works, wherever we are.
We know, for example, that much in nature (e.g., natural foods and plant medicines) work wonderfully and don’t require bioengineering or pharmaceutical manufacturing. They do, however, require great sensitivity to ecosystems and organismic realities. And we must also learn to accept death as a part of life—for in our rejection of death (based on fear) we create far worse lives for ourselves. A good death is one part of a good life.
Anyway, I’m glad to see this discussion coming together and welcome others to join in. I will see if I can make it, based on the timing, and will spread the word in case any other cosmonauts out there would be keen to participate in this particular quest.