Does Mind Make Reality? Bernardo Kastrup on God, Suffering & Meaning
Does mind make reality? Today Bernardo Kastrup joins us to tackle God, suffering, and meaning through metaphysical idealism - the view that reality is essentially mental. Bernardo holds a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and a Ph.D. in computer engineering (AI, reconfigurable computing). He’s worked at CERN and Philips Research Laboratories (home to foundational work related to the Casimir effect). We go deep on consciousness, religion, the nature of Mind (“God”), purpose, and the problem of evil. Bernardo was kind enough to spend over two hours discussing consciousness, religion, the nature of Mind (God), purpose and so much more. It was a fascinating discussion that came at the perfect time, as I grapple with questions regarding the purpose of life, pain and what it all means. I can't thank Bernardo enough for his generosity. 📱 GUEST INFO 👉 More from Bernardo: https://www.bernardokastrup.com/ 🤝 MEMBERSHIPS (Bunker Crew) Tap Join for ask-a-guest questions (read on air), member polls, and early releases. Perks are posted in Community: / @thedadsdoomsdayguide 🙏 SUPPORT THE SHOW You can support the show here: https://buymeacoffee.com/sohara24x It helps me book guests and keep episodes coming. Thank you. 👻 SUBMIT YOUR STORY • First-Responder Stories (LEO/Fire/EMS; anonymous OK): https://forms.gle/nvM7bsTb96gsBB6L6 • Veil Encounters (personal encounters; anonymous options): https://forms.gle/3fTnj7TeFnRcHFnE9 📅 EMAIL LIST - VEIL REPORT (FREE) What we're working on, evidence and what's coming (monthly): https://thedadsdoomsdayguide.kit.com/... 🎧 LISTEN ON AUDIO • APPLE → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... • SPOTIFY → https://open.spotify.com/show/7oxBqWV... CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:07 Scott's struggle with reality / metaphysical idealism 00:04:30 What would materialism say? 00:05:46 The difference between idealism + materialism 00:06:53 Bernardo's journey from materialism / A.I. + consciousness 00:10:19 Ontological Primitive - quantum fields vs consciousness 00:11:51 Solipsism 00:14:09 The hard, combination + decomposition problems 00:16:42 Dissociation in human beings 00:17:24 Amazing studies involving DID patients 00:20:49 We are the alters of Universal Mind. 00:21:54 Why are we segments of UM? 00:25:55 The attributes of Mind/God 00:30:39 Does Mind/God evolve from human experience? 00:33:20 NDEs + psychedelics are glimpses into reunification with Mind 00:35:47 Who are the psychedelic entities? 00:38:29 The paranormal 00:40:39 Demonic possession 00:43:48 Are there transpersonal demons? 00:46:04 Psychedelics: dangers, ego death + insights 00:53:50 Will you lose yourself when you die? 00:58:48 Fear of death + peace 01:02:36 Should everyone experience psychedelics? 01:05:34 How Bernardo began psychedelics + lessons learned 01:10:10 Suffering - Is it a necessity / by design? 01:16:40 Is Bernardo thankful for suffering? 01:18:13 What to tell children about God and Reality 01:22:29 Is Mind outside of space/time? Does it have a beginning and end? 01:27:41 Crossing the dissociative boundary - behind the dashboard 01:33:02 Mathematics are thought templates of the Divine Mind 01:38:16 Mind's telos + religious symbolism 01:44:25 The perversion of religion 01:48:54 Islam preserved vitality 01:53:00 How science destroyed religion - Your life is not about you. 02:04:50 The way back to religion will be through world wars 02:07:23 Pay attention - Do not fight Mind 02:16:16 The self-help industry - Deepak Chopra vs Tony Robbins 02:19:07 Bernardo recaps our nihilistic condition 02:19:44 How confident is Bernardo that he's correct? 02:22:31 Humanity and the rock of truth 02:28:15 Amazing similarities between religions 02:33:28 Debates with materialists - Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, Patricia Churchland... 02:40:32 Where to find Bernardo ABOUT DDG The Dad’s Doomsday Guide explores exorcism and demonology, hauntings and ghosts, NDEs and consciousness, and the search for meaning. Honest, curious, evidence-seeking. CONNECT Email: [email protected] Phone: 213-465-3252 Website: https://www.dadsdoomsdayguide.com/ DISCLAIMER All opinions are our own. Content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and not financial, medical, or legal advice. HASHTAGS #BernardoKastrup #Consciousness #Philosophy #Idealism #God #Suffering #Meaning #Religion
