S10, E1 In Pursuit of Knowing Hashem: Man’s True Mission

What does it mean to truly know Hashem? A conversation with Zev Lowy about the prophetic ideal — and why it’s still the greatest mission of all.0:00 Knowledge of Hashem is supposed to be the most fundamental subject for humanity but is seldom discussed5:30 Knowledge of Hashem is not well defined. How can it perfect humanity? What should we do to promote it?9:00 Should we articulate how knowledge of Hashem will solve all the world's problems?15:00 Why people don't think about how knowledge of Hashem works24:45 Should we seek knowledge of Hashem for any reason other than its own sake?29:30 Is knowledge of Hashem effective if pursued for any reason other than its own sake?33:30 The experience of relentlessly seeking knowledge of Hashem and how it changes a person fundamentally36:45 What is lacking in Exodus, Exile and Redemption (here: https://open.substack.com/pub/shnayor/p/introduction-to-exodus-exile-and?r=111271&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false)? Where Rambam and Kabbalah part ways41:00 Even Popperians talk about love and other intense experiences44:00 Phenomenology and knowing Hashem 48:00 The theory of da'as Hashem51:00 The notion of Pure Being and its power to inspire right action57:00 Why it's important for people capable of it to understand da'as Hashem1:01:00 Chasing beauty, wisdom, and knowledge of Hashem1:04:00 Torah and practical wisdom