#119 Matthew David Segall - Philosophy, Cosmology and Science

Matthew David Segall, PhD, is a transdisciplinary philosopher and Associate Professor in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness program at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. His work bridges process-relational metaphysics with contemporary science and spirituality, drawing inspiration from thinkers such as Whitehead, Schelling, Goethe, and Rudolf Steiner. Segall’s scholarship challenges dualistic and mechanistic paradigms and invites a renewed integration between the natural sciences and humanities. Segall is the author of Crossing the Threshold: Etheric Imagination in the Post-Kantian Process Philosophy of Schelling and Whitehead (2023), a philosophical exploration that seeks to bridge the epistemological divide introduced by Immanuel Kant by cultivating a participatory mode of knowing rooted in aesthetic experience. In Physics of the World-Soul: Alfred North Whitehead’s Adventure in Cosmology (2021), he situates Whitehead’s philosophy of organism within the context of contemporary scientific cosmology, engaging with relativity, quantum, evolutionary, and complexity theories to advocate for an ensouled interpretation of the universe.

 

Matt Segall discusses his journey through philosophy, consciousness, and the intersection of science and spirituality. He explores the ideas of Alfred Whitehead, pan-experientialism, and the fragmentation of modern thought. The dialogue delves into the role of psychedelics, the nature of God, and the importance of reconnecting with nature and our own inner experiences. Segall emphasizes the significance of suffering in personal growth and the need for a coherent narrative in today's society. He concludes with reflections on love and connection as fundamental to human existence.

 

Chapters

 

00:00 Exploring Consciousness and Cosmology

03:21 Fragmentation of Knowledge and Experience

06:45 Personal Journey into Philosophy and Psychedelics

09:33 The Influence of Alfred Whitehead

12:28 Understanding Pan-Experientialism

15:25 The Disconnect Between Science and Spirituality

18:39 The Evolution of Consciousness and Meaning

21:27 Reconnecting with Nature and Cosmic Meaning

24:27 Ancient Civilizations and Lost Knowledge

27:33 Centralization of Power and Suffering

30:22 The Role of Theology in Science

33:35 Navigating Modern Challenges and Solutions

42:14 The Balance of Competition and Cooperation

42:51 Psychedelics and Social Engineering

48:33 Exploring the Nature of God

55:32 The Role of Suffering and Creativity

01:01:41 Finding Meaning in a Distracted World

01:08:31 The Importance of Nature and Light

 

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