Jonathan Pageau

Jonathan Pageau is a French Canadian icon carver, public speaker and YouTuber exploring the symbolic patterns that underlie our experience of the world, how these patterns emerge and come together, manifesting in religion, art and in popular culture. He's also the editor of the Orthodox Arts Journal and host of the Symbolic World blog and podcast.

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The Last Judgement: The Culmination of Christian Symbolism
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The Last Judgement: The Culmination of Christian Symbolism

This is a talk I gave for Ralston College on the Icon of the Last Judgement, exploring Orthodox Christian imagery to understand ontology, theology, and how identity, symbolism, and fractals work in the medieval worldview. Ralston College website: https://www.ralston.ac/ Ralston College: Rethinking the Last Judgment: Cosmic Symbolism & the Metaphor for Self-Discovery | @JonathanPageau: https://youtu.be/30nx25GjCYI?si=D0nB-5iLQkycrJlQ ----- Timestamps: 00:00 - Coming up 00:28 - Intro music 00:55 - Introduction 05:01 - Start of talk 06:08 - The Last Judgement 10:19 - Church architecture 13:28 - Example: Crucifixion 16:10 - Another example: Adam and Eve in Hades 17:14 - What is the Last Judgement? Sheep & Goats 23:34 - Heavenly man 24:43 - Body/church 26:47 - The ascension: face and body 28:27 - Peter and Paul 33:56 - Ideal man judges all 36:40 - The prepared throne 38:59 - Heaven above, hell below 42:38 - Gathering into the Cross 46:47 - Self-giving 49:57 - Hell and disintegration 54:30 - Q&A starts: How do we find our way from division to unity? 57:28 - Plato 59:00 - Unity and uniformity 01:00:08 - Questions about the icons 01:03:36 - Man as judge 01:04:15 - The aspects of the Left 01:04:55 - All the Saints 01:07:58 - Can the symbolic and Thomistic views be integrated? 01:09:03 - How we can translate masculinity and femininity symbolism 01:14:12 - How do you read and interpret images 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau 🗣 Join The Symbolic World Community for discussions about symbolism: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 🔒 BECOME A PATRON: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 📱 SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/pageaujonathan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.pageau Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024
The Icons of Holy Week
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The Icons of Holy Week

This talk took place in April 2024 at the Maliotis Cultural Center, hosted by Hellenic College Holy Cross with Dr. Timothy Patitsas. In this talk I take you through all the icons of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to the Anastasis, the icon of the Resurrection of Christ. Hellenic College Holy Cross: https://www.hchc.edu/ Originally posted on the Maliotis Cultural Center channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maliotisculturalcenter Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro music 01:29 - Introduction 05:07 - Center intro music 05:48 - Jonathan's talk 07:52 - Palm Sunday 12:49 - Bridegroom Matins 16:44 - Washing of the Feet 22:46 - The Last Supper 24:59 - The Crucifixion 32:58 - The Descent from the Cross 35:55 - The Anastasis 50:23 - Q&A 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau 🗣 Join The Symbolic World Community for discussions about symbolism: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 🔒 BECOME A PATRON: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 📱 SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/pageaujonathan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.pageau Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024
Universal History: The Greatest Work of Western Literature - with Richard Rohlin
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Universal History: The Greatest Work of Western Literature - with Richard Rohlin

In this week’s episode of Universal History, Richard Rohlin and I give an introduction to Dante’s Divine Comedy, discussing its historical and political context, Dante’s motivations and his point of view, and why the Comedia is the greatest work of Western Literature. Join us for the first course on the Divine Comedy, starting May 8th. Dante’s Inferno: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses-pages/dantes-inferno

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
April 25, 2024
April 25, 2024
Universal History: The End of Babel - with Richard Rohlin
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Universal History: The End of Babel - with Richard Rohlin

This is part two of our discussion about the Tower of Babel in the context of Universal History. Richard Rohlin and I recap and continue our discussion on the Book of Jubilees and Pentecost, discussing more in-depth the Feast of First Fruits, what it means as a structure by which communion between heaven and earth can be facilitated - of unity and multiplicity. The duality of Pentecost explains several strange moments in Scripture and the apocryphal texts, most notably the laws of Noah, the covenant of Abraham, the scandal of Lot, and of course the Tower of Babel itself. Previous episode on the Tower of Babel: https://youtu.be/wj9EK0QAW54?si=ClSLEQzKUaSFjeRl Content mentioned: - Apocrypha: An Introduction to Extra-Biblical Literature by Fr. Stephen DeYoung: https://store.ancientfaith.com/apocrypha-an-introduction-to-extra-biblical-literature/ - Biblical Symbolism: Uncovering Your Father’s Nakedness - Fr. Stephen De Young: https://youtu.be/GQgOYkzj0ek?si=VbkBfKvm56pHVHRv Sign up to be notified when our course on Dante’s Inferno goes live. Class starts on May 8th. https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/109126/117615160942658931/share

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
April 18, 2024
April 19, 2024
How to Survive the End of a World - A Parable of Christ
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How to Survive the End of a World - A Parable of Christ

This video will premiere tomorrow, Saturday, April 13th at 10 am EST. In this short reflection, I will explain the parable of Jesus that’s the most difficult to understand, the Parable of the Penitent Steward, or the Unjust Steward. Recently I teamed up with Jordan Peterson, Daily Wire, and the same panel of the Exodus series, this time to film a series on the Gospels. The discussions pushed me to finally understand the parable after many years of pondering. Sign up here to stay informed about the upcoming Symbolic World Course on Dante’s Inferno with myself and Richard Rohlin: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/109126/117615160942658931/share

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024
L'espace et le temps avec Georges Elias
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L'espace et le temps avec Georges Elias

Jonathan, JP et Georges discutent de l'espace et du temps, et particulièrement des différences entre les conceptualisations de Matthieu et Jordan.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
April 10, 2024
April 15, 2024
The Vital Sign of Beauty - with Timothy Patitsas
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The Vital Sign of Beauty - with Timothy Patitsas

This is my second interview with Timothy Patitsas on the topic of beauty. We also discuss filmmaking, the work of Dr. Iain Mcgilchrist, liturgy, self-sacrifice, and social renewal as part of the fruits of a beautiful life. Timothy G. Patitsas has been the Interim Dean of Hellenic College since January of 2020 and the Assistant Professor of Ethics at Holy Cross since the Fall of 2005. In 2019 he published The Ethics of Beauty, an attempt to recover one of the most ancient emphases of Orthodox spirituality, which is the firm priority given to combating the sensual rather than the intellectual passions. The book shows how this translates into a consoling and liberating Beauty-first approach to Orthodox ethics and life. The work also presents ethical, theological, and scriptural definitions of traumatic experience with a view to aiding recovery. Direct and most affordable place to get Ethics of Beauty by Timothy Patitsas: https://www.stnicholaspress.net/ethics-of-beauty Timothy’s film company, Beauty First Films: https://www.beautyfirstfilms.com The documentary film that Jonathan saw: Amphilochios: Saint of Patmos: https://www.beautyfirstfilms.com/amphilochios Save the date! On Thursday, April 18th at 7 pm, I will present at Maliotis Cultural Center on "The Icons of Holy Week". Get your $15 tickets on Eventbrite today. Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/835903900067?aff=oddtdtcreator Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/918152849765191/?active_tab=discussion

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
April 2, 2024
April 3, 2024
The Next Great Revival - with Justin Brierley
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The Next Great Revival - with Justin Brierley

I had the opportunity to sit down with Justin Brierley to talk about Christian apologetics, the state of public discussions about faith, new converts, the identity crisis, and the rise of the “Christian atheist” with figures like Tom Holland, Jordan Peterson, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali intellectually aligning themselves with Christianity. Justin Brierley is a freelance writer, speaker and broadcaster who has become known for creating dialogues between Christians and non-Christians. Justin is passionate about creating conversations around faith, science, theology, and culture. Through creative use of podcast, radio, print, video and social media, he aims to showcase an intellectually compelling case for Christianity, while taking seriously the questions and objections of sceptics. Justin has worked in radio, podcast and video for over two decades. Until April 2023 he was Theology & Apologetics Editor for Premier Christian Radio, and hosted the Unbelievable? radio show and podcast as well as the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast. Justin was also editor of Premier Christianity magazine from 2014-2018, for which he continues to contribute articles. Justin’s website: https://justinbrierley.com Justin Brierley’s book, The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again (Sep 2023): https://www.amazon.com/Surprising-Rebirth-Belief-God-Christianity-ebook/dp/B0BX14YSTH My recent feature with Justin Brierley on the Re-Enchanting podcast brought to you by (@SeenUnseenMag) Seen & Unseen Magazine: https://youtu.be/ToWHWrmN2xY?si=7zU_Te_-p5aasJWm Mentioned: - Jordan Peterson on the Unbelievable podcast, debating with Susan Blackmore: https://youtu.be/syP-OtdCIho?si=7UFzr6K6PIluV7fO - Ayaan Hirsi Ali article on UnHerd magazine, ‘Why I am now a Christian: Atheism can't equip us for civilisational war’: https://unherd.com/2023/11/why-i-am-now-a-christian/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Coming up 00:44 - Intro music 01:10 - Introduction 02:49 - The rise of the Christian atheist 05:57 - Elevatorgate 11:54 - Giving Christianity a second look 14:11 - Ayaan Hirsi Ali Unherd article 14:39 - New converts 18:14 - Men's meaning crisis 21:22 - What's lying ahead 27:07 - Recapture apologetics today 29:16 - The role of artists 33:41 - Non-Christian Christian apologists 36:34 - Jordan Peterson's debate on Unbelievable 41:10 - “It depends on what you mean by ____”

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
March 30, 2024
March 30, 2024
A New Image of Everything - with Aidan Hart
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A New Image of Everything - with Aidan Hart

In this dialogue with the amazing artist and iconographer, Aidan Hart, we discuss an image he has been developing depicting the New Jerusalem. This cosmic image shows many fractal relationships, including the Garden of Eden, the role and destiny of mankind, heaven, earth, and all of creation. It’s a beautiful synthesis presenting the positive aspect of the apocalypse. - Join me in supporting Aidan Hart’s work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AidanHartIcons - Aidan Hart’s website: https://aidanharticons.com/ - A few years ago I gave a talk about the Icon of the Last Judgement that might be of interest: https://youtu.be/TsHnGUKEEdM?si=d3BL5nMtzoEP-vB4

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024
The Ontology of Artificial Intelligence
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The Ontology of Artificial Intelligence

This is a discussion that Ken Lowry kindly organized on his YouTube channel and podcast, Climbing Mt. Sophia. The panel includes me, John Vervaeke, and DC Schindler. We talk about the ontology of artificial intelligence from different perspectives: the scientific, philosophical, and spiritual or theological perspectives. John Vervaeke’s video essay that prompted this discussion: John Vervaeke - AI: The Coming Thresholds and The Path We Must Take | Internationally Acclaimed Cognitive Scientist: https://youtu.be/A-_RdKiDbz4?si=K3SUnyrA1ywedRzf

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
March 9, 2024
March 9, 2024
The Legendary Garments of Skin
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The Legendary Garments of Skin

In this video, I give you a sneak peek into some of what we are doing with GodsDog and the Garments of Skin comic, while also sharing my very first experience encountering the idea of the garments of skin in the apocryphal Book of Jasher. This was monumental not just for what would later become GodsDog, but it was also part of what drew me to Holy Orthodoxy. Through this kind of storytelling, we can weave together tradition and fiction to hopefully understand tradition better, and enjoy fiction more. Please consider supporting the GodsDog Kickstarter to bring stories like this to life. Support the GodsDog: Warrior Kickstarter today. Only 5 days left to pledge. Don't miss out: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/symbolicworldpress/godsdog-warrior Check out this text I wrote in 2002 that started it all. “Garments of skin” and other symbols of periphery - by Jonathan Pageau: https://drive.google.com/file/d/190xqZrzqQv3o4F7jjfP05OGgisbN_5zQ/view?usp=sharing

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
March 2, 2024
March 2, 2024
Universal History: The Tower of Babel - with Richard Rohlin
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Universal History: The Tower of Babel - with Richard Rohlin

In this episode of Universal History, Richard Rohlin and I discuss the Tower of Babel in Scripture (Genesis) and the Book of Jubilees, the symbolism of the structure itself, what it means for us today, Pentecost, and the solution to authoritarianism. Links: - The Symbolic World Summit in-person tickets: https://thesymbolicworld.com/summit - Summit Virtual Conference tickets: https://thesymbolicworld.com/virtual-ticket - Godsdog: Warrior (Volume 2) Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/symbolicworldpress/godsdog-warrior - Read my latest newsletter about the Snow White Kickstarter and Symbolic World Press: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/109126/emails/112690471726221267

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024
Monasteries of Meteora
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Monasteries of Meteora

Filmed at Meteora, Greece, with Ralston College. Learn more about Ralston College: https://www.ralston.ac/ Applications for 2024-25 are now open: https://www.ralston.ac/humanities-ma Ralston College’s MA in the Humanities charts their course through Western civilization, from the Greek world of Homer, to Ancient Rome and Medieval Europe, into the Renaissance and up to our modern era. The setting of our four terms parallels this arc by beginning in Greece and then moving to Savannah, Georgia. The curriculum unites the most profound and provocative works of literature, philosophy, and art, inspiring and challenging students to approach the human condition with fresh eyes. Yet to cover this ground in a single year of intense intellectual study requires careful steering and selection. For 2024–25, that focus will be provided by the theme of “Nature”: our multidisciplinary curriculum will trace the origins and development of this concept through philosophy, music, architecture, art, and literature.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024
The Leviathan in Scripture: Ouroboros Symbolism
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The Leviathan in Scripture: Ouroboros Symbolism

The Leviathan is a strange creature in the Bible and tradition. In this video I look at the Leviathan, the sea serpent, the dragon, and its relationship to the devil, and how al of these associations came to be what they can mean. And also it can help us understand how symbolism can be polyvalent that is that symbolism can have multiple meanings at the same time, and that understanding those multiple meanings can also help us understand how symbolism works and then also help us understand the specific meanings that are attributed to each symbol and the leviathan. Links: - The Symbolic World Summit in-person tickets: https://thesymbolicworld.com/summit - Summit Virtual Conference tickets: https://thesymbolicworld.com/virtual-ticket - Godsdog: Warrior (Volume 2) Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/symbolicworldpress/godsdog-warrior - Read my latest newsletter about the Snow White Kickstarter and Symbolic World Press: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/109126/emails/112690471726221267

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024
Le retour du Christianisme dans la culture et les milieux intellectuels
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Le retour du Christianisme dans la culture et les milieux intellectuels

Conference donnée par Jonathan à Québec le 9 février 2024.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024
Bitcoin Monasteries: Putting Technology to Good Use - with James Poulos
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Bitcoin Monasteries: Putting Technology to Good Use - with James Poulos

James Poulos is the co-founder and executive editor of The American Mind at the Claremont Institute and the cofounder and publisher of Return at New Founding. He is the author of the books The Art of Being Free: How Alexis de Tocqueville Can Save Us from Ourselves, and Human Forever: The Digital Politics of Spiritual War: https://humanforever.us/ He holds a PhD in government from Georgetown University and a BA in political science from Duke University. A fellow at the Center for the Study of Digital Life, he was previously the communications director at the Heraion Foundation, a veterans-run rescue and recovery nonprofit operating in failed and fragile states. Follow James: Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/jamespoulos Substack, The Build: https://poulos.substack.com

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
February 16, 2024
February 16, 2024
Les nouveaux idéalistes et le symbolisme
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Les nouveaux idéalistes et le symbolisme

Jonathan et Jean-Philippe expliquent ce qu'il y a à tirer des nouveaux arguments idéalistes et du processus, et ce qu'il faut laisser de côté.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
January 23, 2024
February 8, 2024
Influencer la culture
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Influencer la culture

Jonathan, David et Jean-Philippe parlent de l'interaction entre le monde symbolique et la culture actuelle.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
December 21, 2023
February 12, 2024
The Book that the West Needs - with Stephen Blackwood
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The Book that the West Needs - with Stephen Blackwood

Stephen James Blackwood is a Canadian-American professor, academic, and social commentator. Blackwood is the founder and president of Ralston College, a liberal arts college awaiting accreditation in Savannah, Georgia. We met on the Daily Wire+ Exodus panel where he had a lot of amazing insights and we have become friends since. In this discussion, we talk about Stephen’s wonderful book, The Consolation of Boethius as Poetic Liturgy, an exploration of The Consolation of Philosophy, a book by Boethius. We discuss Boethius’ role and contribution to the Medieval Western world and the amazing treasury of wisdom and consolation he can still offer us today. His legacy beautifully bridges and synthesizes the ancient pagan world, and a secular space, with the foundations and hope of a Christian vision. The Exodus series, free on Jordan Peterson’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL22J3VaeABQAppIsV0MmKYhGeFGJsy-dS&si=77eG5hbodzWm0HW3 Stephen Blackwood: https://www.ralston.ac/people/stephen-blackwood Stephen’s book, The Consolation of Boethius as Poetic Liturgy: https://www.amazon.com/Consolation-Boethius-Liturgy-Christian-Studies/dp/0198718314

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024
Universal History: Dragons! - with Richard Rohlin
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Universal History: Dragons! - with Richard Rohlin

In this episode of Universal History with Richard Rohlin, by popular demand, we finally explored the topic of dragons! We discussed the ubiquitous appearance of dragons across history and different cultures, a dragon’s essential characteristics and mythical nature, their connection to snakes, birds, and angels, and the dragon as a hybrid and guardian of paradise. We also discussed the treatment of dragons in Eastern traditions and various languages, as well as in Christianity and even in medical symbolism. Enjoy! Support the God’s’Dog: Warrior Kickstarter that was launched this week: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/symbolicworldpress/godsdog-warrior Sign up for the Symbolic World Summit on February 29th, 2024. Check our website for information on the schedule, FAQ, hotel discounts, speakers, and more: https://thesymbolicworld.com/summit Check out our Universal History: Beowulf course on the Symbolic World website, where we presented 6 classes covering the Beowulf epic: https://thesymbolicworld.com/news/the-beowulf-course-by-richard-rohlin-and-jonathan-pageau

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
February 2, 2024
February 2, 2024
God's'Dog: Warrior Kickstarter Is Now LIVE!
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God's'Dog: Warrior Kickstarter Is Now LIVE!

Join us and back the God's'Dog: Warrior Kickstarter today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/symbolicworldpress/godsdog-warrior

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024
The Symbolism of Titans, Giants, and Nephilim
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The Symbolism of Titans, Giants, and Nephilim

In this video I discuss the symbolism of titans, giants, and Nephilim in anticipation of the God's'Dog: Warrior Kickstarter. Sign up for early bird specials: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/symbolicworldpress/godsdog-warrior

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
January 26, 2024
January 29, 2024
The Symbolic World Summit -- Update and Schedule!
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The Symbolic World Summit -- Update and Schedule!

Visit https://thesymbolicworld.com/summit for more information about the Symbolic World Summit 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau 🗣 Join The Symbolic World Community for discussions about symbolism: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 🔒 BECOME A PATRON: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 📱 SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/pageaujonathan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.pageau Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
January 26, 2024
January 26, 2024
Recovering the Metaphysics of Symbolism - with JP Marceau
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Recovering the Metaphysics of Symbolism - with JP Marceau

In this discussion with Jean-Philippe Marceau we introduce the latest Symbolic World Course, called Symbolic World Metaphysics, based on JP’s upcoming book. JP also talks a bit more about his journey in the symbolic world, his unique approach to these topics, and what the course will offer. Join other Symbolic World metaphysics enthusiasts to experience a detailed introduction to the metaphysics developed in the Symbolic World over the past few years. EARLY BIRD COUPON for 10% off for anyone who signs up for the course in the next 24 hours. Use the code EARLY10 at checkout. Buy now: https://thesymbolicworld.com/news/symbolic-world-metaphysics-course-with-jp-marceau

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
January 17, 2024
January 18, 2024
The Inevitable Fall of the Enlightenment - with Benjamin Boyce
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The Inevitable Fall of the Enlightenment - with Benjamin Boyce

This is a repost of a discussion with Benjamin Boyce on the topic of the Enlightenment, rationalism and science, the problem of identity on the levels of the individual and the group, value hierarchies, authoritarianism, subsidiarity, love, and sacrifice. This conversation happened after I had some disagreements with James Lindsay on Twitter (X) about the Enlightenment and authoritarianism. My and Jordan Peterson’s research paper published through ARC. Identity: Individual and the State versus the Subsidiary Hierarchy of Heaven: https://www.arc-research.org/research-papers/the-subsidiary-hierarchy Original interview on Benjamin’s channel: https://youtu.be/UlClZ92kOVU?si=bgyngPBnLh4MPZqH

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
January 13, 2024
January 16, 2024
What It Means to Be Born Again
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What It Means to Be Born Again

In celebration of Theophany (6 January) or Epiphany, as it’s called in the Western tradition, I discuss the meaning of baptism, starting with the baptism of Christ, what it means to be “born again” symbolically, and how Scripture, our sacraments, and the Theophany icon illustrate and explain this to us.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
January 5, 2024
January 5, 2024
Janus, the Two-Faced God of January
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Janus, the Two-Faced God of January

For my last video of 2023, I discuss the pagan god Janus, after whom the month of January is named; why he has two faces, how it’s related to this time of year, the winter solstice, Christmas, and the general ambiguity and uneasiness of places of transition. Happy New Year!

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023
Why Angels Appeared to Shepherds on Christmas
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Why Angels Appeared to Shepherds on Christmas

This video takes a close look at one sentence in the Christmas story. A great company of angels appeared to the shepherds in the field to announce the birth of Christ, and they sang, “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom His favour rests”. To many people this statement seems meaningless or abstract, but in celebration of the nativity I took some time in this video to take it apart and explain how it applies to our daily experience. Christmas playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-4ZxpTTkqsa-7BSWVfiNM4YccYxhLc12&si=p_P8SNFQ7mIB_2-1

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023
The Universal History of Christmas - with Richard Rohlin
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The Universal History of Christmas - with Richard Rohlin

In this episode of the Universal History podcast, Richard Rohlin and I discuss Christmas, why it looks the way it does, how Christmas developed into what we have today, and why you absolutely should celebrate it if you’re a Christian.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
December 14, 2023
December 14, 2023
End of the World - Now on Daily Wire Plus
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End of the World - Now on Daily Wire Plus

My multi-part series, End of the World, is now available exclusively on @DailyWirePlus Sometimes it feels like we’re watching the world unravel before our eyes, as if we’re in some bizarre carnival. And while it's tempting to just give up, there is another way. In End of the World, I offer a thoughtful framework to make sense of these confusing times, placing the chaos in historical context and providing a roadmap to lead us out of the clown world and restore order. Subscribe to Daily Wire Plus: https://dwplus.watch/z8vcrt56

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
December 6, 2023
December 6, 2023
The Symbolism of Aliens
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The Symbolism of Aliens

This is a repost of an older video published on this channel in 2018. We reposted it because the original was blocked by YouTube in several countries, and now also seems like a good time to revisit the topics of aliens, encountering the strange, garments of skin, the consequences and dangers of technology, and all the tropes we have in our culture around the foreign, whether in the direction of vilification, or worship.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
December 4, 2023
December 5, 2023
Re-Enchantment Now: Fairies, Aliens, the Occult, Prayer, and Divination - with Seraphim Hamilton
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Re-Enchantment Now: Fairies, Aliens, the Occult, Prayer, and Divination - with Seraphim Hamilton

This is a repost of my recent discussion with Seraphim Hamilton on his YouTube channel. He asked me many good questions about universal history, re-enchantment, fairy tales, the occult, divination, carnival, war, prayer, and ritual, thinking symbolically about your own life, AI, and more. Enjoy.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023
Sacrifice: The Paradox of Salvation - with Fr. Joseph Lucas
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Sacrifice: The Paradox of Salvation - with Fr. Joseph Lucas

Fr. Joseph Lucas published a thesis on the question of sacrifice, called Offerer and Offering: Cyril of Alexandria on Jewish and Christian Sacrifice. In this video, we discuss sacrifice in Scripture, how we should understand the crucifixion, and how the notion of sacrifice applies to the Christian life. Bio: Father Joseph Lucas is an Orthodox Christian priest, theological scholar, and practical philosopher. He received his PhD. in Theology from the St. Irenaeus Orthodox Theological Institute at Radboud Universiteit Nijmegan, and his MDiv. with Distinction in Patristics and Church History from St. Tikhon Orthodox Theological Seminary. Father Joseph is the author of Prayer of the Publican: Justification in the Desert Fathers. He is a Senior Editor of Rule of Faith Journal. Rule of Faith is an Orthodox Christian journal wherein scholars, clergy, and artists elucidate the culture of faith and engage the questions of our time. Rule of Faith journal: https://ruleoffaith.org

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023
La prière en termes séculiers
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La prière en termes séculiers

Jonathan et JP expliquent la prière en termes séculiers.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
November 21, 2023
November 22, 2023
The Duality of Art - with DC Schindler (Climbing Mt Sophia)
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The Duality of Art - with DC Schindler (Climbing Mt Sophia)

This is a repost of a great discussion I had on the Climbing Mt. Sophia channel alongside DC Schindler. We discuss beauty, art, freedom, techne and technology, primarily exploring the question: what is beauty?

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023
Beauty and the Ascetic - with Fr. Turbo Qualls and David Patrick Harry
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Beauty and the Ascetic - with Fr. Turbo Qualls and David Patrick Harry

In this week’s video, I sat down with Fr. Turbo Qualls and David Patrick Harry to discuss beauty and iconography in the Orthodox Christian tradition, why beauty is a part of the Church despite Christ leading a simple life, giving back to God, the meaning and purpose of icons in worship, balancing beauty and charity, the question of idolatry, the duality of externals, and more.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
November 9, 2023
November 16, 2023
The New Odyssey - with Dr. Martin Shaw
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The New Odyssey - with Dr. Martin Shaw

Dr. Martin Shaw will be a speaker at the Symbolic World Summit next year in Tarpon Springs, Florida. In this conversation we discuss pagan stories, including The Odyssey and The Iliad, our current moment in the West, the return of paganism and a desire for Kleos (imperishable glory) in modern life. We also talk about how much paganism differs from Christianity, wrestling with Scripture as a mythographer, and Martin’s journey to Orthodox Christianity. Dr Martin Shaw is a writer, storyteller, and mythologist. Award-winning author of seventeen books, his most recent, Bardskull, was Guardian Book of the Day and described by the Sunday Times as “rich and transgressive.” He is a wilderness rites of passage guide and spent four years living in a tent. Shaw founded the Oral Tradition and Living Myth courses at Stanford University and is described by the Irish Times as an “interloper from the medieval.” An Eastern Orthodox Christian, over the last twenty-five years Shaw has introduced thousands of people to myth and how it speaks to our age. He is widely published: Orion, The Sun, Mississippi Review, Poetry International and many others. Dr. Martin Shaw’s website: https://drmartinshaw.com/ Substack: https://martinshaw.substack.com/ Join me and Dr. Martin Shaw and others at the Symbolic World Summit in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Date: Feb 29-Mar 2, 2024 Tickets start at $399: https://thesymbolicworld.com/summit

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
November 2, 2023
November 7, 2023
Le Christianisme post-réductionniste: un chemin hors de la crise de sens
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Le Christianisme post-réductionniste: un chemin hors de la crise de sens

Jonathan et JP font la promotion d'une série d'articles écrite par JP et qui deviendra un livre en anglais. Allez lire les articles et commenter sur le circle! JP sera heureux d'interagir et d'améliorer le livre en fonction de la rétroaction.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
November 1, 2023
November 29, 2023
Redeeming Pagan Symbolism - with Fr. Andrew Damick
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Redeeming Pagan Symbolism - with Fr. Andrew Damick

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick is Chief Content Officer of Ancient Faith Ministries. He has been podcasting since 2007 and is the host of Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy, Orthodox Engagement, and Roads from Emmaus, as well as co-host of The Lord of Spirits, The Areopagus, and Amon Sûl. I had a wonderful conversation with Fr. Andrew about his latest project, The Wolf and the Cross. This podcast series documents his Orthodox pilgrimage to Lithuania, the last pagan nation in Europe. We discuss how Eastern Orthodoxy deals with the traditions and symbols from paganism and how it adapts elements of non-orthodox branches of Christianity. Listen to The Wolf and the Cross: https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wolfandcross

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
October 26, 2023
November 7, 2023
Behind the Big Screen - with Storyboard Artist Kendelle Hoyer
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Behind the Big Screen - with Storyboard Artist Kendelle Hoyer

Kendelle Hoyer is passionate about storytelling and art, which has been a life-long pursuit since childhood when she decided she wanted to work in animation. Since then, Kendelle has developed her craft of bringing fantastical stories to life. She has been privileged to work on feature films at major animation studios since 2008, and is currently working in Los Angeles as storyboard artist. In this video we discuss her work as an artist to put together movies for the big screen. We also discuss what makes a story precious, and how to approach creative storytelling.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
October 18, 2023
November 7, 2023
Question & réponses — Octobre 2023
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Question & réponses — Octobre 2023

Jonathan et Jean-Philippe répondent aux questions de l'audience.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
October 11, 2023
November 7, 2023
Les sacrifices
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Les sacrifices

Jonathan et Jean-Philippe expliquent la structure du sacrifice, en quoi c'est une structure fondamentale, comment elle a été corrompue et finalement rectifiée en Christ.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
August 30, 2023
November 7, 2023
Le complotisme
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Le complotisme

Jonathan et JP expliquent plusieurs théories conspirationnistes d'un point de vue mythologique plutôt que littéral.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
August 1, 2023
November 7, 2023
Récupérer la plausibilité du Monde Symbolique | Avec Georges Elias
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Récupérer la plausibilité du Monde Symbolique | Avec Georges Elias

Jonathan et Jean-Philippe parlent avec Georges Elias, qui a écrit une très bonne introduction au symbolisme pour le blog: https://thesymbolicworld.com/content/recuperer-la-plausibilite-du-monde-symbolique

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
June 23, 2023
November 7, 2023
Le symbolisme de la monarchie
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Le symbolisme de la monarchie

Jonathan, David et Jean-Philippe explorent le symbolisme de la monarchie.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
May 26, 2023
November 7, 2023
Le symbolisme de l'intelligence artificielle
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Le symbolisme de l'intelligence artificielle

JP pose des questions à Jonathan sur l'intelligence artificielle.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
May 6, 2023
November 7, 2023
Le Christianisme est-il révolutionnaire?
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Le Christianisme est-il révolutionnaire?

Pour la semaine sainte, Jonathan et Jean-Philippe expliquent comment le Christianisme renverse l'ordre établi sans pour autant faire une révolution violente.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
April 6, 2023
November 7, 2023
L'inévitabilité des rituels
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L'inévitabilité des rituels

Jonathan et Jean-Philippe expliquent que les rituels sont inévitables et ce qui distingue la liturgie des autres rituels.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
March 3, 2023
November 7, 2023
Le symbolisme de la contraception
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Le symbolisme de la contraception

Jonathan et Jean-Philippe expliquent comment la contraception déconnecte ses utilisateurs à plusieurs niveaux de la réalité.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
January 26, 2023
November 7, 2023
Ritualized Behavior
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Ritualized Behavior

There is a tendency to isolate religious behavior from other human behavior, which can make religious behavior seem arbitrary or ridiculous. In this week's video, I argue that the best way to understand religion, even from a purely materialist perspective, is to understand it as an extension of other types of ritualized behavior, even those we can find among animals.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
October 12, 2023
November 7, 2023
C.S. Lewis on Progress, AI, and Gender - with Annie Crawford
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C.S. Lewis on Progress, AI, and Gender - with Annie Crawford

I had a great discussion with Annie Crawford. She’s written two wonderful articles for the Symbolic World Blog and is offering a course on C.S. Lewis’ Ransom Trilogy on the Symbolic World website. Check out our discussion about C.S. Lewis, AI, progress, gender, laughter, science, and the mystical.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
October 7, 2023
November 7, 2023
Technological Cannibalism - Jacob Howland
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Technological Cannibalism - Jacob Howland

I had an amazing discussion with Jacob Howland about the fundamental question of technology. We investigate from both the Biblical and ancient Greek perspectives what technology is and its effects on the human spirit. We discuss the notion of memory and recollection, Plato’s Phaedrus, the Biblical notion of garments of skin, ChatGPT and AI, work and leisure, technology’s effects on human capabilities, paganism and idolatry, intelligence, and “the matrix”, the internet, intuition, and much more. Jacob Howland is the Provost and Director of the Intellectual Foundations Program at UATX, commonly known as the University of Austin. His latest book is Glaucon's Fate: History, Myth, and Character in Plato's Republic (Paul Dry Books, 2018)

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
October 3, 2023
November 7, 2023
Biblical Symbolism: Uncovering Your Father’s Nakedness - Fr. Stephen De Young
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Biblical Symbolism: Uncovering Your Father’s Nakedness - Fr. Stephen De Young

Fr. Stephen De Young is writing an article for our upcoming publication, the Symbolic World Magazine, and he will also join us as a speaker for the Symbolic World Summit in February 2024. He is an amazing writer and speaker and has really helped me reach new heights in my understanding of Scripture. In this discussion we specifically discuss certain sexual and revolutionary symbolism in the Bible, starting with when Ham “uncovered” his father, Noah’s, “nakedness”. Understanding this is a key to understanding Genesis 9, and an important aspect of Biblical storytelling. Bio: Rev. Dr. Stephen De Young is Pastor of Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church in Lafayette, Louisiana. He is also the host of the Whole Counsel of God podcast from Ancient Faith and author of the Whole Counsel Blog, as well as co-host of the Lord of Spirits podcast. Fr. Stephen holds a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Amridge University.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
September 22, 2023
November 7, 2023
Join us for the Symbolic World Summit, February 2024!
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Join us for the Symbolic World Summit, February 2024!

Info about the Symbolic World Summit can be found here: https://thesymbolicworld.com/summit If you're a top patron, make sure you're signed into the Symbolic World website and you will see a unique one-time-use discount code at the top of the Summit page.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
September 22, 2023
November 7, 2023
The Search for Political Nuance - with Gregg Hurwitz
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The Search for Political Nuance - with Gregg Hurwitz

I sat down again with the American novelist and screenwriter, Gregg Hurwitz. Gregg was part of the Daily Wire+ Exodus series discussion panel with Jordan Peterson, so I thought it was a good time for us to talk about what we took away from those discussions, Exodus, Christianity, CS Lewis, the importance of ritual, temperance and a nuanced approach to social matters.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
September 14, 2023
November 7, 2023
The Search for Participation in Contemporary Art
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The Search for Participation in Contemporary Art

Apologies for the audio quality. In this lecture, I take you through contemporary art history and its desperate search for a proper means of participation in a desacralized world. This talk is a follow-up to a previous video I did, The End of Desacralization in Art. This time I want to explore with you some specifics on how contemporary art has to confront alienation, power dynamics, and the minimization of yet yearning for ritual, participation, and community.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
September 8, 2023
November 7, 2023
How to Read Like a Medieval Person - with Richard Rohlin
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How to Read Like a Medieval Person - with Richard Rohlin

In this episode of the Universal History series, Richard Rohlin presents a talk about 4 things we must take into consideration in order to think like a pre-modern Christian. This is a primer for approaching old texts like Beowulf, the topic of our upcoming online course on the Symbolic World website.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
September 2, 2023
November 7, 2023
The Subtle Bodies of Angels
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The Subtle Bodies of Angels

Many of the Church Fathers talk about the notion that angels have what we call "subtle bodies", that angels are not completely incorporeal (God only is completely incorporeal) but their bodies are also not circumscribed in flesh, but in mind. In this formerly patron video, I explain what the Church means with this description of angels and how it's something we can relate to in the general human experience.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
August 25, 2023
November 7, 2023
The Technological Society - with Ted Lewis
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The Technological Society - with Ted Lewis

I sit down with Ted Lewis to discuss the work of Jacques Ellul and his views, on technology, Christianity, civilization, and transpersonal agency. Ted Lewis is Executive Director of the International Jacques Ellul Society. Full bio: https://restorativechurch.org/about-ted-lewis/ International Jacques Ellul Society: https://ellul.org/ The Ellul Forum: https://ellulforum.weebly.com/

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
May 22, 2023
November 7, 2023
My Participation in a Worldwide Conspiracy
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My Participation in a Worldwide Conspiracy

It's time to change how we think about conspiracies and get a more nuanced view. While secretive conspiracies also exist, many of them emerge quite spontaneously and openly according to incentives and common attention. You don't have to imagine top-down control at every level of operation for the conspiracy to still be in effect.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
August 2, 2023
November 7, 2023
Transfiguration: The End of Symbolism - with Aidan Hart
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Transfiguration: The End of Symbolism - with Aidan Hart

This is a discussion from the Princeton Scala Foundation conference that took place in April 2023 with the title, “The Transfiguration: Glory and Grace in the World”. I sat down with Margarita Mooney Clayton and iconographer and author Aidan Hart to discuss the Transfiguration of Christ, how God's glory fills the world, and that the ultimate goal of the spiritual life is encountering God face to face.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
August 2, 2023
November 7, 2023
The Role of Art in Identity - Scala Conference
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The Role of Art in Identity - Scala Conference

This is a talk I gave in April at the Scala Foundation's April 2023 conference on Art, the Sacred, and the Common Good held at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. Featuring in-depth discussions with artists Jonathan Pageau, Aidan Hart, and Rifle Paper Company Co-Founder Anna Bond. In this talk, I address art and its relation to memory and identity, especially as applicable on the civil level. Public art forms part of and is a reflection o our common identity. I also discuss the unique opportunity in sacred art, which connects us not only to each other but also objective reality, the ultimate source of all identities. — Original post by Scala Foundation: Jonathan Pageau at Scala Conference 2023: "Memory and the Role of Art in Identity" - https://youtu.be/VvQH04Mhc2k

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
July 27, 2023
November 7, 2023
A.I. Ethics - with Dr. Paula Boddington
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A.I. Ethics - with Dr. Paula Boddington

Paula Boddington returns to the channel for us to discuss new developments in artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, ethics, healthcare, the meaning of intelligence, and how AI is exposing how some of our current ways of doing things don’t work, and maybe they haven’t been working for a while. Paula Boddington is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Healthcare at the University of West London where she works with a research group concerned with the quality of care for hospital patients who are also living with dementia. She has held academic posts at the Australian National University, Bristol University, Cardiff University, and Oxford University, and has degrees in philosophy, psychology, and law from Keele, Oxford, and Cardiff Universities. She has a long-standing interest in ethical and social questions in new technologies, including artificial intelligence. Previous discussions with Paula Boddington: - How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Humanity - With Dr. Paula Boddington: https://youtu.be/jti77KQKYuc - Digital ID and Control | with Dr. Paula Boddington: https://youtu.be/a9VeKqd6szA - Biotech Creation Myths - with Dr. Paula Boddington: https://youtu.be/a9VeKqd6szA Her recent book on this topic, AI Ethics: A Textbook (Artificial Intelligence: Foundations, Theory, and Algorithms) by Paula Boddington: - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ethics-Artificial-Intelligence-Foundations-Algorithms-ebook/dp/B0BSGKRYTW - Springer: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-19-9382-4 —-------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Preview clip 00:00:46 - Intro music 00:01:11 - Introduction 00:01:52 - Various aspects of AI 00:04:12 - ChatGPT 00:09:36 - Power and intention 00:11:02 - What it means to do something 00:12:52 - Imposing limitations 00:13:44 - Paula's book 00:17:35 - Intelligence is only one part of us 00:19:35 - Public trust in AI 00:26:37 - Embodied living 00:29:32 - Medically assisted dying 00:31:39 - Machine doctors 00:32:21 - "This is going to save time" 00:33:58 - A return to embodied experience 00:43:35 - Keeping the passions under control 00:49:57 - Fetishize —-------------------- 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau 🗣 Join The Symbolic World Community for discussions about symbolism: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 🔒 BECOME A PATRON Website: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/pageauvideos 📱 SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/pageaujonathan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.pageau Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
July 18, 2023
November 7, 2023
Conspiracies and the Return of Myth - with Mary Harrington
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Conspiracies and the Return of Myth - with Mary Harrington

I had a wonderful discussion with writer Mary Harrington about conspiracies, myth and memes, the internet, artificial intelligence, and meaning-making. Mary Harrington is a columnist and editor for UnHerd and runs her own weekly Substack Reactionary Feminist. She's interested in the political and cultural side-effects of globalization, the replacement of class politics by identity politics, the joy of limits, and women’s rights in the biotech age, which is the subject of her first book, Feminism Against Progress.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
July 12, 2023
November 7, 2023
Rumpelstiltskin: Credit and Resurrection
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Rumpelstiltskin: Credit and Resurrection

This is the last video in the fairy tale series I am making public from my patron archive. This fascinating fairy tale has a lot to tell us about money, power, credit, turning death into glory, and resurrection. Support our Snow White and the Widow Queen Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/symbolicworldpress/snow-white-and-the-widow-queen Related videos: - Credit, Interest and the Acceleration of Time: https://youtu.be/gYc3pi01TH0 - Beauty and Meaning Today - with Andrew Gould: https://youtu.be/5TvJiSb0YHQ

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
June 27, 2023
November 7, 2023
Only 5 Days Left to Support the Snow White Kickstarter!
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Only 5 Days Left to Support the Snow White Kickstarter!

Support the crowdfunding campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/symbolicworldpress/snow-white-and-the-widow-queen I’m inviting you to participate in our retelling and celebration of one of the most iconic fairy tales, Snow White. I believe what we're offering here is an important course correction in modern storytelling. Simultaneously rooted in classic tropes but also enjoying the best techniques that modern and postmodern storytelling has to offer, Snow White and the Widow Queen begins an extended journey into a fairy tale world of cross-overs and repeating themes. We're telling the story in a different way: celebrating — not subverting — approaching classic stories not with cynicism or political moralizing, but with awe, love, and attention to the pattern. Brought to you by Symbolic World Press and Kickstarter Music and production by Dirt Poor Robins

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
July 1, 2023
November 7, 2023
The Princess and the Pea
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The Princess and the Pea

This is the fourth video of a series of fairy tale analyses I did for my patrons a few years ago. I meditate on the meaning of the story of The Princess and the Pea. Support our Kickstarter for the Snow White storybook: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/symbolicworldpress/snow-white-and-the-widow-queen Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Intro music 00:59 - Analysis

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
June 26, 2023
November 7, 2023
Jack and the Beanstalk
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Jack and the Beanstalk

This is the third video of a series of fairy tale analyses I did for my patrons a few years ago. I meditate on the meaning of the story of Jack and the Beanstalk and even how it relates to Jacob in the Old Testament of the Bible. Support our Kickstarter for the Snow White storybook: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/symbolicworldpress/snow-white-and-the-widow-queen ------------------------- Become a patron: Website: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/pageauvideos ------------------------- 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau 🗣 Join The Symbolic World Community for discussions about symbolism: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 📱 SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/pageaujonathan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.pageau Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
June 25, 2023
November 7, 2023
The Secrets of Snow White
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The Secrets of Snow White

This is part of a series of patron-only videos about fairy tales that I am releasing in light of our Snow White and the Widow Queen Kickstarter. In this video, I give some hints into the symbolism of Snow White and how we developed and worked on the artwork for the book.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
June 21, 2023
November 7, 2023
Pricked by a Spindle
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Pricked by a Spindle

This is the first of a series of videos I will release from my patron-only archive, analyzing symbolism in various fairy tales. We start with Sleeping Beauty and the meaning of being pricked by a spindle, how it might relate to a woman's cycle, sexuality, and broader patterns of change. I also give you a glimpse into how I tend to think about stories over a long time. Support our Snow White Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/symbolicworldpress/snow-white-and-the-widow-queen Music by the one and only @dirtpoorrobins

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
June 19, 2023
November 7, 2023
Artificial Intelligence in Biblical Terms - with Jordan Hall
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Artificial Intelligence in Biblical Terms - with Jordan Hall

I catch up with Jordan Hall in light of recent developments about artificial intelligence, how people are responding to it and conceptualizing it, Ai and ChatGPT in Biblical terms, understanding the weight and ramifications of terms like "god", agency, angels and demons, wisdom, virtue, and technical knowledge and application. Jordan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMzT-mdCqoyEv_-YZVtE7MQ His writings: https://medium.com/deep-code Read Jordan's bio here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordangreenhall --------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Coming up next 00:01:14 - Intro 00:01:40 - The diagnostic on Ai 00:04:24 - Snow White project 00:07:28 - Jordan's Perspective on Ai 00:09:22 - "We're building a god" 00:12:57 - A god and a genie 00:16:43 - Rampant implementation 00:19:56 - The difference between angels and demons 00:25:05 - Building walls against the flood 00:29:51 - Where this is going, in Biblical terms 00:36:15 - The question to ask 00:40:49 - Bringing the virtues into the world 00:43:51 - Saints 00:46:00 - Crisis of conscience and repentance 00:50:02 - Elon Musk 00:55:22 - The invisible conspiracy 00:59:27 - Reorganization 01:01:16 - Increase in power 01:05:51 - Solomon, AI, and 1984 01:13:05 - Power vs principality 01:16:28 - Solomon --------------------------- 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau 🗣 Join The Symbolic World Community for discussions about symbolism: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 🔒 BECOME A PATRON Website: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/pageauvideos 📱 SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/pageaujonathan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.pageau Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
June 15, 2023
November 7, 2023
The Art Behind 'Snow White and the Widow Queen' - with Heather Pollington
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The Art Behind 'Snow White and the Widow Queen' - with Heather Pollington

I had an interview with the wonderful artist, Heather Pollington. Together we created a book called 'Snow White and the Widow Queen' that is currently being crowdfunding through Kickstarter. Here we take you through our creative process, the inspiration behind the illustrations, and our grand vision for this and upcoming fairy tale projects. -------- I believe what we're offering here is an important course correction in modern storytelling. Simultaneously rooted in classic tropes but also enjoying the best techniques that modern and postmodern storytelling has to offer, 'Snow White and the Widow Queen' begins an extended journey into a fairy tale world of cross-overs and repeating themes. We're telling the story in a different way: celebrating — not subverting — approaching classic stories not with cynicism or political moralizing, but with awe, love, and attention to the pattern. -------- This video was released to my email list as a sneak peek last week. Support the crowdfunding campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/symbolicworldpress/snow-white-and-the-widow-queen Heather's website: https://www.heatherpollington.com/ Our previous discussion about her redesign of The Symbolic World logo: https://youtu.be/tzpvLekXy6U The music was done by the one and only Dirt Poor Robins:@dirtpoorrobins

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
June 5, 2023
November 7, 2023
Snow White Kickstarter is Now LIVE!
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Snow White Kickstarter is Now LIVE!

Support the crowdfunding campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/symbolicworldpress/snow-white-and-the-widow-queen I’m inviting you to participate in our retelling and celebration of one of the most iconic fairy tales, Snow White. I believe what we're offering here is an important course correction in modern storytelling. Simultaneously rooted in classic tropes but also enjoying the best techniques that modern and postmodern storytelling has to offer, Snow White and the Widow Queen begins an extended journey into a fairy tale world of cross-overs and repeating themes. We're telling the story in a different way: celebrating — not subverting — approaching classic stories not with cynicism or political moralizing, but with awe, love, and attention to the pattern. Brought to you by Symbolic World Press and Kickstarter.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
May 27, 2023
November 7, 2023
How to See the End of the World - with John Vervaeke
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How to See the End of the World - with John Vervaeke

A discussion between me and John Vervaeke at The Quest for a Spiritual Home conference in Chino, California in May 2023. A big part of our discussion was about eschatological imagery, talking about death and sacrifice, the past, and the future, inventio, and resurrection.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
June 1, 2023
November 7, 2023
My Most Anti-Symbolic Talk - The Quest for a Spiritual Home conference
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My Most Anti-Symbolic Talk - The Quest for a Spiritual Home conference

My talk at The Quest for a Spiritual Home conference in Chino, California in May 2023 with Paul VanderKlay, John Vervaeke, and John Van Donk.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
May 29, 2023
November 7, 2023
AI, Moloch and the Genie's Lamp
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AI, Moloch and the Genie's Lamp

In this video, previously released as a patron-only video, I talk about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it relates to both the deity Moloch and the genie's lamp.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
May 24, 2023
November 7, 2023
Universal History: The Symbolism of Nationalism - with Richard Rohlin
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Universal History: The Symbolism of Nationalism - with Richard Rohlin

In one of our most important Universal History episodes yet, Richard Rohlin takes us through the origin of nationalism, what nations are, what they need to exist, and where they come from. How do these narratives about identity fit into what we have been calling Universal History? And how can we properly participate in the world around us?

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
May 16, 2023
November 7, 2023
Music and Pattern (Royal Northern College of Music Q&A)
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Music and Pattern (Royal Northern College of Music Q&A)

Many of you might have seen this Q&A on YouTube already. It's been on YouTube for a whole 6 months and we have made many clips from it, but since it's such a good discussion, I thought it would be a shame not to have it on my channel. Thank you to the Royal Northern College of Music for hosting the discussion. Original video: https://youtu.be/TcfEQyz8nVg -------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Coming up next 00:00:58 - Intro music 00:01:22 - Start 00:01:49 - Why is symbolism an effective approach to religion? 00:06:05 - Does it matter that all of it happened? 00:08:36 - "Only" symbolic 00:13:43 - Archetypes VS fractals 00:19:37 - The purpose of music 00:26:07 - Music and liturgy 00:28:31 - Freeing ourselves from the pattern 00:34:28 - Relationship between objective truth and these patterns 00:37:54 - Can we look at beauty as something objective like biology? 00:45:27 - Was modernism inevitable? 00:54:02 - Do you discover or invent 00:59:44 - Authoritarianism + Freedom 01:00:57 - Traditional iconography and variation 01:05:53 - Do you discover something under symbolism? 01:08:45 - Psychedelics 01:12:36 - Discern pattern and practicality 01:17:15 - Creating new religions 01:22:13 - More open discussion in the West + wokeness 01:27:54 - Orthodoxy and orthopraxy 01:29:29 - Spirituality without religion 01:34:01 - How to avoid the dark side of dogma 01:35:15 - Self-flagellation is pride 01:37:30 - Continue: the dark side of dogma 01:39:28 - Antidote to pride 01:41:55 - Self-reference being psychologically detrimental 01:43:13 - Humility vs pride 01:45:20 - Beauty and artistic idiosyncrasy 01:46:29 - Serving your audience 01:49:45 - Dante -------------------- 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau 🗣 Join The Symbolic World Community for discussions about symbolism: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 🔒 BECOME A PATRON Website: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/pageauvideos 📱 SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/pageaujonathan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.pageau Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
May 11, 2023
November 7, 2023
Symbolism of Spirited Away - In Between Worlds
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Symbolism of Spirited Away - In Between Worlds

Here is my 2019 analysis of Spirited Away that was removed from YouTube for copyright reasons.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
September 6, 2019
November 7, 2023
Heather Pollington: From Hollywood to The Symbolic World
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Heather Pollington: From Hollywood to The Symbolic World

Heather Pollington is a UK-based Lead Graphic and Surface Designer working in the Film and Television Industry. She has been involved with many popular films like Hellboy 2, Skyfall, Maleficent 2, Marvel's Eternals, and more. She designed the new Symbolic World logo and will be working with me to publish a series of fairy tale books, starting with Snow White.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
May 5, 2023
November 7, 2023
The Symposium - with John Vervaeke & Jacob Howland
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The Symposium - with John Vervaeke & Jacob Howland

I sit down with John Vervaeke and Jacob Howland to discuss The Symposium, one of the great dialogues of Plato. Professor Jacob Howland is Director of University of Austin, Texas' Intellectual Foundations program. Previously, Howland served as McFarlin Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tulsa and Senior Fellow at the Tikvah Fund. He is the author of five books and one edited book, including two on Plato’s Republic as well as studies of Kierkegaard and the Talmud. Howland’s articles have appeared in The New Criterion, City Journal, and The Nation, among others. John Vervaeke: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke Jacob Howland: https://www.jacobhowland.com/ - Jacob's book, Plato and the Talmud: https://www.amazon.com/Plato-Talmud-Jacob-Howland/dp/1107612691 - John Vervaeke's YouTube series, After Socrates: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuj6q5NP_fXjBzUT1p_qYSCC - Event in Chino, California in May, titled, 'The Quest for a Spiritual Home': https://events.eventzilla.net/e/estuary-chino-2023-2138601197 - Plato's Dialogues, including The Symposium, are included in our The Symbolic World reading list. See here for more: https://thesymbolicworld.com/reading-list ------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Coming up next 00:00:33 - Intro music 00:00:59 - Important announcement 00:02:23 - Introduction 00:03:35 - Aggression and sexuality - Aristophanes 00:06:41 - The Symposium 00:09:39 - Alcibiades 00:12:27 - Great accomplishment of Socrates 00:13:26 - Eros and the Christian ascetics 00:19:31 - Return to The Symposium: ascent and tragedy 00:23:41 - What makes the difference? 00:25:41 - Asceticism and seduction 00:29:08 - The longing of Alcibiades 00:33:44 - The Aristophanes myth 00:37:06 - Organic unity VS the Tower of Babel 00:40:04 - Natural polarity 00:42:58 - Custom 00:47:41 - The lover of wisdom 00:50:22 - The gift from God and the gadfly 00:54:35 - The ground of intelligibility 00:57:06 - The secret of asceticism 00:58:55 - The ladder of ascent 01:01:49 - Babel 01:05:18 - Engaged detachment 01:08:50 - Tragedy and comedy 01:12:46 - Where does this drive come from? 01:23:47 - The key difference 01:30:44 - The source 01:40:01 - Final remarks 01:41:50 - Event ------------------------- 💻 Website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpageau 🗣 Join The Symbolic World Community for discussions about symbolism: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe 🔒 BECOME A PATRON Website: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/pageauvideos 📱 SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/pageaujonathan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.pageau Our website designers: https://www.resonancehq.io/ My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
April 26, 2023
November 7, 2023
The Quest for a Spiritual Home Conference Warmup
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The Quest for a Spiritual Home Conference Warmup

Date of event: Thursday, 18 May 2023 12:00 PM - Sunday, 21 May 2023 4:00 PM PDT Place of event: CrossPoint Church, 6950 Edison Ave, Chino, CA, 91710, United States. Join Jonathan Pageau, John Vervaeke, and Paul VanderKlay for a two-day event with presentations, conversations, and break-out sessions using the Estuary Protocol, moderated by Kathryn Wilson.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
April 19, 2023
November 7, 2023
Passover - Death of the Firstborn: Exodus 11-12
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Passover - Death of the Firstborn: Exodus 11-12

This is the fourth video in my series on the Book of Exodus. I discuss the final Plague of Egypt, the death of the firstborn.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
April 14, 2023
November 7, 2023
St Christophe 1
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St Christophe 1

Cet article est le premier d’une série de deux, traduits de l’anglais par Marianne Houle et initialement parus sur le Orthodox Arts Journal.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
October 1, 2022
November 7, 2023
Welcome to the New Symbolic World WEBSITE and COMMUNITY!
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Welcome to the New Symbolic World WEBSITE and COMMUNITY!

Our new website is finally here!

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
April 11, 2023
November 7, 2023
Discussion with Seraphim Hamilton: Symbolism, Scripture, and Universal History
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Discussion with Seraphim Hamilton: Symbolism, Scripture, and Universal History

This is a repost from an interview I did a month ago on Seraphim Hamilton's YouTube channel. Seraphim is Orthodox and does a lot of Biblical analysis and theology-themed videos. In this discussion, he asked me about my work and approach to symbolism in Christianity, theology, and universal history. We also spoke about the current moment, the Son of Man, and the beauty of Scripture.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
March 30, 2023
November 7, 2023
Esoteric Christianity - with Michael Martin and Nate Hile
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Esoteric Christianity - with Michael Martin and Nate Hile

This video is a repost from Nate’s channel, ‘Grail Country’. We discuss Valentin Tomberg’s book ‘Meditations on the Tarot: A Journey into Christian Hermeticism’ and Christian esotericism more generally, how different esoteric perspectives unfolded throughout history, Rosicrucianism, freemasonry, perennialism and how these traditions deviate from Orthodox mysticism. We also discuss evolution and natural selection as a mythical narrative.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
August 6, 2022
November 7, 2023
Universal History: Beowulf  — with Richard Rohlin
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Universal History: Beowulf  — with Richard Rohlin

In this episode of my Universal History series with Richard Rohlin, we start a discussion about the Old English poem, Beowulf. Most people will already be familiar with this poem, but also stay tuned for an online course that we will host in the coming months about Beowulf from a symbolic perspective.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
March 20, 2023
November 7, 2023
Lithuania: The Wolf and the Cross — with Fr. Andrew Damick & Richard Rohlin
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Lithuania: The Wolf and the Cross — with Fr. Andrew Damick & Richard Rohlin

This is a discussion I had with Fr. Andrew Damick and Richard Rohlin from Ancient Faith Ministries about an Orthodox pilgrimage they made to Lithuania. They have an upcoming documentary and a podcast called The Wolf and the Cross about what they learned about Orthodoxy in Lithuania.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
March 14, 2023
November 7, 2023
New Think - with Gregg Hurwitz
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New Think - with Gregg Hurwitz

Gregg Hurwitz is the New York Times #1 internationally bestselling author of 23 thrillers including the Orphan X series. In this video, we discuss a recent graphic novel he wrote called New Think. It covers some of the dangers of technology in our current culture, through the lens of agency and attention. We also talk about politics, propaganda, and community.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
March 10, 2023
November 7, 2023
The Mother of God – Scala Foundation Webinar
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The Mother of God – Scala Foundation Webinar

This is a repost of a Scala Foundation webinar in anticipation of the upcoming Scala Conference in April 2023.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
March 3, 2023
November 7, 2023
The End of Desacralization in Art
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The End of Desacralization in Art

In this video, I take you through the history of modern art through the lens of desacralization, finally also making the argument that in a way, we might have reached its end.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
February 23, 2023
November 7, 2023
Subjectivity and the Psalms - with Michael Legaspi
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Subjectivity and the Psalms - with Michael Legaspi

Dr. Michael Legaspi is an Associate Professor of the Old Testament at Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. In this discussion, we explore the Psalms and the question of subjectivity, perception, the soul, memory, participation, and attention.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
February 16, 2023
November 7, 2023
How to Save the West - with Spencer Klavan (More Christ)
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How to Save the West - with Spencer Klavan (More Christ)

This is a repost of a discussion on the More Christ channel and podcast where Spencer Klavan and I were invited to have a conversation. We discussed some of our agreements, especially pertaining to his book, titled “How to Save the West”. Please support the More Christ channel and stay tuned for our collaborations.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
February 8, 2023
November 7, 2023
Why We Venerate Images
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Why We Venerate Images

Recently there’s been some online debate about icons and the veneration of icons. In this video, I try to take a step back to show the deeper reason why icons are important in the thrust and fullness of God’s revelation in Christianity.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
February 3, 2023
November 7, 2023
Green Monk - with Brandon Dayton
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Green Monk - with Brandon Dayton

I sit down with Brandon Dayton, an artist who wrote a beautiful and interesting comic book called Green Monk. We discuss his work and inspiration.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
January 27, 2023
November 7, 2023
The Plagues of Egypt: Exodus 5-10
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The Plagues of Egypt: Exodus 5-10

Exodus 5-10. In light of my participation in Jordan Peterson’s Exodus Seminar, I’m continuing with my own commentary on Exodus.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
January 20, 2023
November 7, 2023
Parallel Love - with Fr. Christopher Foley, Fr. James Bozeman, Fr. David Bozeman (Luxury)
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Parallel Love - with Fr. Christopher Foley, Fr. James Bozeman, Fr. David Bozeman (Luxury)

I interviewed Fr. Christopher Foley, Fr. James Bozeman and Fr. David Bozeman, three Orthodox priests who are also in a rock band called Luxury.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
January 12, 2023
November 7, 2023
How to Apply Symbolism to One's Life
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How to Apply Symbolism to One's Life

The following is a translated and transcribed version of a french podcast recorded in November 2022 by Jonathan Pageau and Jean-Philippe Marceau.

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
November 20, 2022
November 7, 2023
Doing This Will Help You to Be Receptive to God’s Grace | Chris Mastropietro & Jonathan Pageau
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Doing This Will Help You to Be Receptive to God’s Grace | Chris Mastropietro & Jonathan Pageau

Into a New World | with Chris Mastropietro: https://youtu.be/o2IgD5cv9Vo The clips on this channel are selected and compiled by certain members of the Facebook Group (linked below) and not by Jonathan Pageau himself. The unofficial Symbolic World Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/19892... ======================= Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/pageaujo... S

Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau
January 5, 2023
November 7, 2023