Donald Hoffman Λ John Vervaeke on Infinity, Non-Dualism, Ego, and Reality

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In their 2016 conversation, Hoffman and Vervaeke discuss how ego, infinity, non-dualism and reality are related. The conversation begins by Hoffman explaining the concept of non-dualism, which is a state of being that is beyond the dualism of “self” and “other.” In non-duality, there are no binary divisions between subject and object, self and other, individual and society; rather, it is a dynamic state of interconnection in which the boundaries between self and other have dissolved.
Hoffman and Vervaeke then move on to discuss the implications of infinity on these concepts. They note that while non-dualism expresses the idea of infinite varieties of connection and meaning, infinity can also suggest the infinite mysteries that lie beyond our understanding, and the need to accept them.
Finally, they discuss the role of ego in this equation. Ego is essentially a set of beliefs, values, habits and memories that have been constructed over our lifetime. Hoffman and Vervaeke discuss the importance of being aware of our ego, the importance of not letting it take over, and how by becoming more aware of our ego, we can find greater connection and depth in our experience of reality.



