16th Sept - Creativity, Expression & Art

“What we call imagination is actually a universal library of what’s real. You couldn’t imagine it if it weren’t real, somewhere, sometime.” - Terrence McKenna

When we started this group, I expected mainly engineers, scientists and philosophers. To both Bernardo's surprise and mine, many of you are artists, writers, poets and musicians, inspired by Bernardo's brand of idealism.

"Personally, it doesn't surprise me that there are many artists joining the group" Joel Tjintjelaar emailed when he joined. "Years ago, I came across Schopenhauer because he was considered the 'philosopher of artists'. What was lacking in this day and age was a modern-day philosopher who could continue and expand on Schopenhauer's idealist philosophy in the age of digital technology and AI. 

Bernardo Kastrup is therefore exactly the right person at the right time. The 'new' philosopher of artists, among many other qualifications."

Several of you artists identified yourselves in the meeting last week. It would be a delight if you were to share your artwork inspired by idealism. You can either email me, or share during the meeting itself. Thanks to Olivier and Sally Annette for the art adorning this newsletter.

I look forward to your thoughts also, which you can add in the comments below.

Also, it would be wonderful have an Art Themed Member Meetup - would you perhaps volunteer as host? All you need to do is email me the time you can open the zoom room and I'm sure your fellow creatives would appreciate a chance to meet.

Meanwhile, thank you Olivier, Mia and Ravi for suggesting this topic, Brian for providing the opening quote, and anyone that fashions shape, colour, symbol or sound into forms that clarify or confound.

Until soon!

Amir

Series - 'The world of visual appearances/Ezekiel's vision - Sally Annett and Stephen Pope 2025. Original artworks in dialogue with AI www.atelierdemelusine.com

Zoom link & more artwork below for Tues 16th

6-8pm UK time / 7-9pm CET / 1-3pm EST