What is a philsophical system aka worldview

[rufuspollock]

@Justin

My position is that no amount of reading or even real world normative interactions will do so. Not beyond a certain again (i.e. once adulthood starts). There are only two ways beyond that stage: consistent, deep meditative practice (including working meditation and practicing compassion) AND use of plant medicines. The vast bulk of humanity now suffers from a cognitive disease, rooted in the foundation noted, and - like any disease- that requires medical intervention. And yet these are not medicines in the conventional, western sense. And they must be respected, combined with other practices, with a level of maturity and realisation that comes via the first avenue, to have meaningful, positive impact.

Big . “Head” stuff on its own often won’t be sufficient to really “get it”. You need the “heart” stuff. See From polycrisis to metacrisis and a second renaissance (SCQH) for more on this.

I would also likely expand the list of things that can do that beyond contemplation and plant medicines – there may be other dharma doors.

This question of what supports people to see this is a very active area of enquiry for me and others at Life Itself.