Sacrifice, Meaning, Nietzsche, Consciousness & The Daimon — Dr Bernardo Kastrup, PhD

Bernardo is an author, scientist, philosopher, and the Director of the Essentia Foundation. He holds two PhDs - one in philosophy and the other in engineering. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

— How the life of Friedrich Nietzsche can be thought of as a microcosm of a cultural macrocosm we are currently experiencing

— Why life is inherently sacrificial and how understanding this can provide a rich and deep source of meaning in our lives

— Bernardo’s concept of the “Daimon” and how to harness it to live a life of service and let nature work through you.

And more.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Metacognition and Adam & Eve Story
06:46 - Living Without Regrets
09:02 - Sacrifice and Meaning
14:39 - Consciousness and the Afterlife
22:26 - Materialism's Impact
27:38 - Navigating Meaninglessness
39:12 - Escaping Addiction
47:18 - Avoiding Ego Inflation
53:27 - The Impersonal Will
59:33 - Staying Grounded
1:06:32 - Unveiling the Philosopher

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Interview Links:

[josejrtuti]

Bernardo is currently my favorite philosopher

[mailumairalam]

I just love this host, this is my first time on his channel and I’m super impressed by his calmness and humble opinion, the way he engaged Barnardo to explore the depth of his philosophy is truly inspiring ❤

[phoenixrising]

I found Bernardo through Rupert Spira- another brilliant sage…. What a gift these teachers are.

[SoyOtroTu]

We are very very very fortunate. Thank you Bernardo. I really appreciate your "appearance" in our World. Now I know that I "came" from Love and I will "return" to Love!

[kellyalamanou]

12.12: Yes, i remember many years ago when i was going through a serious depression that my circle of friends at that time, was looking at me, as if i was responsible of not been happy! As if it was my responsibility, i was going through depression.
I was suffering and i had to feel guilty because i was suffering!!
To follow a solitary existence for some years at that time, it has revealed to be the best option for me.

[richardg.lanzara]

The greatest description of Nietzsche I've ever heard.

[laisa.]

Been addicted to Bernardo Kastrup interviews for 2.5 years. Bernardo, if you wrote biographies of these great philosophers and tell their stories like you do about Nietzsche her, I would buy every single one. ❤

[Igor-kveg]

This man has a great mind and humility/humanity of a sage, as is normally the case, but also he is a natural- born communicator.

[DavidTizzard]

I really enjoyed this particular interview because the host was fantastic at allowing Bernardo to speak. It's very difficult sometimes to shut up when the mic is on but this was expertly done. Bravo.

[denniswinters]

As Jung said, " We are not of today, or yesterday, we are of an immense age."

[constancewalsh]

Just discovered. Dr Bernardo's words on Nietzsche bring tears to my eyes.

[krishnapartha]

Bernardo is on fire. He’s a love machine who is blessing us all. ❤ great interviewer too. Excellent work keep it up.

[maryammajdiyazdi]

Thank you Bernardo. The way you explained that we are not in control and life is doing it through us is so profound. It gives me a freedom and allow me to release control whenever the illusion of control arises in me I’m aware of it and that awareness creates space to go with the flow. It is not easy to change the lifetime patterns but it reminds me that I am not in control and that’s huge freedom to ground myself to what’s showing up. I feel the resistance but i know I need to let go and be with what IS. It is huge.

[chipkyle]

An hour in I had to comment ….Beautiful interview because you prepared so will. Bernardo at his most expressive. Thanks.

[santacruzman]

Dr. Kastrup is one of those rare philosophers that are also brilliant psychologists.

[HighCountryStudio]

I think Bernardo’s take on the recent state of affairs in the U.S. is so useful and accurate. I especially appreciate the summary of Nietzsche’s philosophy and also, the discussion of the Diamon. Thank you so much for such an excellent interview.

[duncanmckeown]

Bernardo...what a mega-mind this man has! I love Kastrup because he has an (almost) unique ability to turn the most rarified complex problems of philosophy into scenarios that the ordinary intelligent non-specialist can comprehend. His books are wide-ranging in subject matter...and I have found them all edifying.

[therezac]

Just this one hour of listening to Bernardo Kastrup was enough for me to reorganize so much in my mind that I'd compare it to a dozen sessions with a therapist. Thank you for the great content.

[mystic_physicist]

After hearing the discussion with Swami Sarvapriyanda I'm become a fan of Bernardo Kastrup ❤

[viswanathhebbale]

Salutations to Bernardo. Truth about the abstract being wonderfully put across through language. Tears of joy running down my eyes as he was explaining the truth. Thanks again and Psalms again Bernardo.