Mar 29, 2026
Lectern Q&As are monthly live sessions where members of the Lectern community explore the practical application of cognitive science, philosophy, and contemplative practice in everyday life. These conversations typically feature John Vervaeke and Ethan Hsieh responding to questions from the community.
In this session,...
Mar 27, 2026
Can the meaning crisis be addressed by transforming how we perceive reality rather than what we believe about it?
In this episode, John Vervaeke and Ethan Hsieh introduce the course Between East and West, which explores Zen Neoplatonism as a dialogical framework integrating Eastern and Western traditions. The course is...
Mar 20, 2026
Is reality fully captured by science or are we missing its most essential dimension?
In this dialogue, John Vervaeke joins William Desmond and Guy Sengstock to explore the philosophical foundations of meaning, being, and knowing. Their exchange reveals a shared concern that modern frameworks have narrowed our...
Mar 13, 2026
Why does the modern pursuit of happiness so often leave people feeling lost?
In this episode of The Lectern, John Vervaeke speaks with cognitive scientist Mark Miller about the emerging science of happiness and the deeper architecture of the human mind. Drawing from predictive processing theory, the conversation...
Mar 6, 2026
Lectern Q&As are monthly live sessions where members of the Lectern community explore the practical application of cognitive science, philosophy, and contemplative practice in everyday life.
These conversations typically feature John Vervaeke and Ethan Hsieh responding to questions from the community. In this session,...