Why Is The Idea of God So Important? | Jonathan Pageau | Align Podcast: Revisited

Join us in this thought-provoking episode of the Align Podcast as we welcome Jonathan Pageau, a renowned artist, writer, and public speaker known for delving into complex philosophical themes. In today’s discussion, Jonathan explores the necessity of the existence of God, the decision between our inner and outer selves, the journey to discovering one’s true self, the significance of social rituals, the insights provided by our dreams, and the overarching goals of cognitive science. This episode provides a comprehensive exploration of how these elements influence our understanding of reality and our place within it. Jonathan brings a unique perspective that blends art, philosophy, and science, providing listeners with a rich tapestry of ideas that challenge conventional thinking. This discussion is not only for those interested in philosophy and science but for anyone eager to gain deeper insights into the human condition and personal identity. #god #religion #sciencetheory #philosophy #cognitivescience #trueself #society #dream #dreamanalysis #humancondition #jonathanpageau #aaronalexander #alignpodcast ========== OUR GUEST ========== Jonathan Pageau is a professional artist, public speaker and writer. He carves Eastern Orthodox icons and designs other traditional images and products. He is also a teacher, with an online course on icon carving and he has written extensively on religious symbolism. His YouTube channel has 200k subscribers and an accompanying podcast called 'The Symbolic World' explores how ancient symbolic patterns underlie our experiences of the world and can re-enchant contemporary life. ================= JONATHAN PAGEAU ================= 🐤 X ▶ http://www.twitter.com/pageaujonathan 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.pageau 📘 FB ▶ http://www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld ================= AARON ALEXANDER ================= 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/aaronalexander/ 🤳 TIKTOK ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@alignmethod 👉 SUBSCRIBE ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@AlignPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://www.alignpodcast.com =========== TIMESTAMPS =========== 00:00 The Necessity of God in Society 04:30 Tension Between Inner and Outer Self 09:11 Forgetting Yourself to Find Yourself 13:57 What Happens When We Lose Our Social Rituals? 24:06 The Goal of Cognitive Science 39:13 Theories of Consciousness 51:07 The Role of Self-Sacrifice in Moral Dilemmas 01:02:59 What Do Our Dreams Mean & Why Do We Have Them? ====== ABOUT ====== Aaron Alexander is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach with over 5 years experience. He is the founder and creator of The Align Method, author of The Align Method book, and host of The Align Podcast which has ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts. Aaron has worked with some of the world’s greatest professional athletes, performers, and celebrities to help relieve pain, improve strength, better flexibility, and ease the mind and body. On this channel, Aaron interviews renowned experts in a range of fields focused on improving the mind and body. This mind and body podcast will teach you all that you need to know to become the healthiest version of yourself by integrating simplified ancient techniques and the foundational principles of The Align Method to strengthen your body, balance the mind, and activate healing systems in daily life. The mission? To be the best personal growth podcast about healthy habits, redefine functional movement, and make fitness who you are; not what you do. ====== TOPICS ====== 1. Existence of God 2. Internal Conflict 3. Discovering Your True Self 4. Cognitive Science 5. Consciousness 6. Self Sacrifice in Moral Dilemmas 7. Dreams / Dream State ========= PLAYLISTS ========= 🎙️ FULL EPISODES ▶ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi6Per-Wh72omu12uGnL4QA17PZU_aBgm 🎬 PODCAST CLIPS ▶ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi6Per-Wh72o4UzoyZC8NNKN_NfSS74I3 🩹 KNEE PAIN RELIEF ▶ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi6Per-Wh72pYN7Ak0CAVmpQ1VqMkqeHi 🤕 FIXING POSTURE ▶ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi6Per-Wh72rrkHI9NhD2zYx71Q0yYmc8 💪 RESISTANCE BANDS ▶ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi6Per-Wh72rruqj75SnVCNXdS_Ijt8QT Thank you so much for watching! Come and let me know your thoughts on the episode in the comments 👇