The Meaning Code

Part of a longer conversation regarding Dr. Watson's theory of Life as a Song. https://youtu.be/_jkgh0oSHkY

Part of a longer discussion of Richard's Theory of Everything: Life as a Song https://youtu.be/_jkgh0oSHkY In the description section of that video, you will find links to all five of Richard's videos detailing his theory.

Taken from a longer discussion of Richard's theory of Life as a Song and his ideas that natural selection is no longer a sufficient explanation for biological evolution. https://youtu.be/_jkgh0oSHkY?si=Az8K8UkOyuDFuU0L

Part of a longer conversation that can be found here: https://youtu.be/F3y7gD_2NTI?si=M7bHOa1URoU2nOGp

Clip of a larger conversation regarding Esther's book, The Mother's Smile: https://youtu.be/SCwA9iGdGx0?si=EmtFXxMLa-n33gB8

Clip of a larger conversation around Esther's book, The Mother's Smile: https://youtu.be/SCwA9iGdGx0?si=EmtFXxMLa-n33gB8

From a longer discussion of Esther's book, The Mother's Smile found here: https://youtu.be/SCwA9iGdGx0?si=EmtFXxMLa-n33gB8

Clip of a longer conversation with Esther regarding her book, The Mother's Smile. https://youtu.be/SCwA9iGdGx0?si=EmtFXxMLa-n33gB8

From a longer conversation with Esther Meek about her new book, The Mother's Smile. https://youtu.be/SCwA9iGdGx0?si=EmtFXxMLa-n33gB8

Esther Meek, philosopher, author of Longing to Know, Loving to Know A Little Manual for Knowing, Doorway to Artistry and The Mother's Smile Ryan Lewis, software engineer and counselor (coherence therapy) join to discuss the Cartesian disjoint of modernity and how to indwell reality through a trusting relationship with truth, goodness and beauty. "I trust reality. It's there. It's good...beautiful....

Computational Approaches to Rap Music The link to the video about the arca musarithmica machine we discussed: https://youtu.be/ko3kZr5N61I?si=HWvV_0fBFSIhc2aP Addy and Karen discussed exploring rap music from computational and linguistic perspectives. Polymathing and Creative Cross-Disciplinary Insights The concept of "polymathing": how deep expertise in one area can provide transferable framework...

Jason helps to facilitate the Estuary meetings in Portland, OR. In this episode, he gives an introduction to the Estuary way of building community. If you are interested in finding an Estuary near you, or in starting an Estuary where you live, see https://estuaryhub.com

Paul Scott Grill (Scott) and Karen discuss the new western fantasy novel, Travel by Star, "a story about carrying burdens, finding purpose, and bearing the light through a world already surrendered to shadow". They reveal his process, the symbolism and the eternal struggle to communicate what we have been given. Scott can be found on X: @PlainRunner2 On substack: plain runner.substack.com Link to...

This interview between Karen and Annette Poizner focuses on Annette's new book "Weaving the Way: Jewish and Chinese Teachings for a Fractured World," about the intersections between Jewish and Chinese wisdom traditions. Annette, a clinical social worker and psychologist, relates how both cultures share similar philosophical concepts, particularly around the five elements theory in Chinese medicine...

How did language develop its rich, complex properties and what led to your epiphany about language’s nature? Elan framed a recent realization that language may possess an internal, self-generative structure revealed by large language models. He argued that modern language models work by learning statistical relations in sequences rather than by possessing external world knowledge or reference. Ela...

Exploring Lisa Barrett's relational realism and its implications for counseling, linking philosophical, clinical, biological, and spiritual perspectives. The video we are discussing: https://youtu.be/T1b7nEj7IlQ?si=FzNbMcnLRU28NR1j Distinctions between maps and territory; Ryan contrasted a Cartesian epistemology that treats perception as isolated with a constructivist view in which clients build i...

Karen and Adam discussed Adam's new YouTube summarization app called Headwater, which helps users quickly understand video content without having to watch entire videos. Adam, a dentist pursuing a master's in computer science, explained his philosophical reflections on computation and technology, drawing parallels between computer science concepts and fundamental aspects of reality. They explored...

From a talk with Annie Crawford about the C S Lewis novel: That Hideous Strength, which she likens to Augustine's City of God with its discussion of the kingdom of heaven versus the kingdoms of this world. The whole talk is here: https://youtu.be/c-_iu0jPfGo?si=6w5ezl5mfZO6G7Xl

Perry Marshall, Author of Evolution 2.0 and creator of the $10 million Evolution 2.0 prize for a patentable theory of the Origin of Information, to be judged by George Church and Denis Noble. Glen, physicist and mathematician who has had many appearances on The Meaning Code discussing information theory, entropy and robotics. The whole episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/PXDC4sIy5dA?si=ORZ...

'Electracy, coined by theorist Gregory Ulmer, is the cultural, cognitive, and skill-based shift from print literacy to the digital age, representing the "literacy" for electronic media like the internet, social media, and virtual worlds, emphasizing play, performance, and affective connection over purely rational thought, and involving new ways of identity, learning, and meaning-making. It's a dyn...

Dr. Iain McGilchrist and Dr. Chris E W Green join The Meaning Code to speak of the way back from our current wandering in the wilderness. Introductions to the two follow the timestamps, which regrettably only cover the first hour. If anyone wants to add the second hour, go for it. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Reflections on Spirituality and Hope 01:25 Iain McGilchrist reads poem by Hermes...

Grey Hamilton, a 28 year old husband and father, joins Karen to discuss relationships, education and the impact of societal changes on family and community dynamics.

Cassidy joins the Meaning Code to talk about the excitement around the upcoming Breakwater Festival in Culemborg, The Netherlands from November 7-9, 2025 She also fills us in on past conferences, and what to expect at this one. For more information: Breakwater Festival Culemborg, The Netherlands: November 7-9 2025 Crowdfunding/Pre-sale ticket link: https://igg.me/at/BackingBreakwaterBreakwater Ema...

Rick Walker, Entrepreneur, Podcast Host and Author joins The Meaning Code to discuss his new book, 9 Steps to Build a Life of Meaning, (endorsed by both John Vervaeke and Paul VanderKlay) which tells the hard fought lessons he has learned through trauma, loss and building multiple businesses while doing his best as a husband and father. Book Link: https://a.co/d/6fjDRXr Rick Walker website: https:...

Chris Green is Professor of Public Theology at Southeastern University (Lakeland, FL), Bishop of the Diocese of St Anthony (CEEC), and Director for St Anthony Institute of Theology, Philosophy, and Liturgics. He is the author and editor of a number of books, including most recently All Things Beautiful: An Aesthetic Christology. ( cewgreen.com ) Discussion topics: Theological Concepts of Creation...