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How do we shed the shackles of modernity and step into a new set of stories that could help us grow into the fullness of our potential? Alexander Beiner is one of a small band of people in our culture who is shaping the cutting edge of possibility, crafting new ideas of who we are, at the deepest levels of our Self and out into the widest view of our place as conscious nodes in the web of life. Ali is an author, journalist and facilitator focused on bringing new ways of seeing and being from the margins of culture into the mainstream, through writing, and by creating transformative experiences that invite us to find ways to evolve and thrive in the chaotic times we live in. He's the author of The Bigger Picture: How psychedelics can help us make sense of the world that details his part in a psychedelic clinical trial that took him deep into what it is to be human and he has recently launched Kainos, an alternative media platform and studio on both Substack and YouTube. He says of it, 'in an age of upheaval, we tell stories that help people make sense of the world and imagine new futures. Our films, articles and experiences combine cultural sensemaking with hope, imagination and impact.'He's an executive director of Breaking Convention, Europe's longest-running conference on psychedelic medicine and culture and was also one of the founders of Rebel Wisdom, which ran from 2017-2022 and explored the cutting-edge of systems change and cultural sensemaking. This is where we need to be: the edge place where spirituality meets psychology and mythology, where culture meets politics meets our desperate yearning to grow up and become the good enough ancestors we know we can be.  We need path-finders, people who have the courage to stretch out beyond the edges of our being and Alexander is so clearly one of these - his explorations of what makes us human in the psychedelic realm merge with his documentary making and Kainos takes up where Rebel Wisdom left off, delving deeply into the nature of the moment and how we might become more than we are.  This was a genuinely inspiring conversation in a series that I hope is helping you to make sense of these times, to accept that the old system is gone and that something truly generative could arise - if we all take part in its making.  Alexander Beiner website https://www.alexanderbeiner.com/Kainos on Substack https://beiner.substack.com/Alexander on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-beiner-b9aa8b19/Kainos on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@StudioKainosBooks mentionedOf Water and the Spirit by Malidoma Some The Seven Basic Plots by Christopher Booker 

Subscribe, Rate, & Review on YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts✨ About This EpisodeHow can we design virtuous technologies while acknowledging the complexity and unintended consequences of technological innovation?How can we foster curiosity, playfulness, and wonder in a world increasingly dominated by anxiety and technological determinism?This week on Future Fossils (as a teaser for the kind of conversations I am having for my upcoming spin-off Humans On The Loop), I meet with Stockholm-based transdisciplinary technologist, facilitator, complexity researcher, founder of The Psychedelic Society, and once upon a time the youngest-ever board member of Greenpeace UK, Stephen Reid to discuss the importance of taking a more values-driven approach to technology development. Stephen and I agree that it's crucial to consider the potential consequences of technological advancements and to promote a more thoughtful approach to innovation…but for the sake of playing with tension, he places more of an emphasis on our capacity for axiological design whereas I feel more of a need to point out that the rapid evolution of technology can outpace our ability to predict its consequences, troubling efforts to design an enduringly sustainable future. One thing we agree on, and model in this episode, is the value of deeper conversations about the role of technology in society…and how to integrate their transformative potentials.PS — I'm guest lecturing for Stephen's upcoming four-week course on Technological Metamodernism soon, along with Alexander Beiner and Hanzi Freinacht and Ellie Hain and Rufus Pollock. We'll engage critically with ideas like Daniel Schmachtenberger's axiological design and Vitalik Buterin's d/acc. As usual I'm probably the odd duck in this lineup, going hard on epistemic humility and the injunction of digital media to effect a transformation of the modern self-authoring ego into networked, permeable, transjective sub-agencies arising spontaneously and fluidly from fundamentally noncomputable interactions of rapid information flows... Anyway, the point is we'd love to have you join us and sink your teeth into these discussions! I absolutely promise to bring up voting cyborg ecotopes. Big thanks to Stephen for inviting me to play!PPS — Here is another really good, very different conversation between me and Stephen and Alistair Langer on Alistair's show Catalyzing Radical Systems Change.(Editorial Correction: It was Mike Tyson, not Muhammad Ali, who said "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.")✨ Support This Work• Hire me as a consultant or advisor• Become a patron on Substack or Patreon• Help me find backers for Humans On The Loop• Buy the books we discuss from my Bookshop reading list• Buy original paintings and prints or commission new work• Join the conversation in the Holistic Technology & Wise Innovation and Future Fossils Discord servers• Buy the show's music on Bandcamp — intro “Olympus Mons” from the Martian Arts EP & outro “Sonnet A” from the Double-Edged Sword EP• Make one-off donations at @futurefossils on Venmo, $manfredmacx on CashApp, or @michaelgarfield on PayPal✨ Chapters(0:00:00-0:10:29) Stephen's Background and Interests in Technology and Metamodernism (0:10:29-0:18:03) Navigating the Complex Relationship Between Technology and Human Values (0:18:03-0:25:18) The Limits of Axiological Design and the Importance of Community Oversight (0:25:18-0:34:29) Defining and Defending Axiological Design (0:34:29-0:45:03) Exploring Alternative Governance Structures: Guilds and Rites of Passage (0:45:03-0:56:36) Vitalik Buterin's "Defensive Decentralized Accelerationism" (0:56:36-1:06:04) Integrating Humor and Recognizing Irony in the Technosphere(1:06:04-1:12:17) Recovering Awe, Curiosity, and Playfulness in a Tech-Saturated World (1:12:17- 1:12:56) Finding Lightness in the Face of Existential Questions (1:12:56-1:13:28) Exploring The Future and A Call to Action✨ MentionsIain McGilchrist, Daniel Schmachtenberger, Hanzi Freinacht, Josh Schrei, Ken Wilber, Vitalik Buterin, Bayo Akomolafe, Cory Doctorow, Nora Bateson, Dave Snowden, W. 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In the episode on "Technological Metamodernism," Vince Fakhoury Horn and Stephen Reid discuss the intersection of technology, metamodernism, and the potential middle paths that navigate between techno-optimism or e/acc and eco-dystopianism or doomerism. They explore how emerging technologies can be aligned with deeper values, such as sovereignty, relationality, and wholenss, while also addressing the challenges of our current technological trajectory​.Episode Links:

Consciousness explorer, author of The Bigger Picture and co-founder of Rebel Wisdom Alexander Beiner returns to the mind meld! Video Version of this Mind Meld

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin is joined by Alexander Beiner for a deep dive into nuanced engagement in the culture wars. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-244-alexander-beiner/ Paul and Alexander examine the importance of sense-making and the role of psychedelics in navigating complex environments. Alexander draws from his interviews with thought leaders like John Vervaeke, Ian McGilchrist, and Nora Bateson, shedding light on the Four E's of cognitive science. He explores how psychedelics can enhance discernment and adaptability in the face of a rapidly changing world. Alexander also shares his experiences with extended state DMT and its impact on his understanding of reality. This conversation delves deeply into the realms of consciousness and reality, offering visionary insights into how psychedelic perspectives can inform and address the intricate challenges facing the world. Alexander Beiner is an author and journalist. He's the author of 'The Bigger Picture: How psychedelics can help us make sense of the world' and an Executive Director of Breaking Convention, Europe's longest-running conference on psychedelic science and culture.   Highlights: The story of Rebel Wisdom and unpacking culture wars John Vervaeke and Iain McGilchrist Adding ‘emotion' and ‘exaptation' to 4E Cognition DMT entities and the overview effect Examining the different medicines can occasion unique mystical experiences Idealism and panpsychism The importance of cultivating relational ways of being Envisioning new systems to facilitate responsible psychedelic use Reestablishing a relationship with the land Resources and conclusion   Episode Sponsors: Joyous microdose ketamine. Book your free consultation today! Soltara Healing Center: Use code TW200 to receive $200 off your next retreat. The Coaching Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute.

Welcome back to the Psychedelic Therapy Podcast. After a hiatus of a year and a half, we're excited to announce our return, thanks to our new sponsors, Hurricane Lotus (formerly Maya, the original sponsor of this show) and Holos Global, we are now back and releasing regular episodes. On today's show, I'm speaking with Alexander Beiner, author of "The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World." We discuss the roots of the mental health crisis, the role of psychedelics in healing, and what healing actually means according to Beiner. We also explore understanding existential risks and how this relates to psychedelic healing, as well as the ethical dilemmas in psychedelic healing. We conclude our conversation with Alexander's account of his extended state DMT experience at Imperial College London and his belief in the power of the teaching presence. Alexander Beiner is a writer, cultural commentator, and podcaster. He's one of the founders of Rebel Wisdom, a media and events organization with a quarter of a million subscribers and a focus on making sense of culture and complexity. He's also an executive director of Breaking Convention, Europe's longest-running conference on psychedelic science and culture. He is a leading critical and countercultural voice in the "psychedelic renaissance" and has produced a number of films, articles, and events at the leading edge of the conversation about the potential of psychedelics. Timestamps: (07:00) - The Roots of the Mental Health Crisis (13:00) - The Role of Psychedelics in Healing (23:00) - Understanding Existential Risks and Psychedelic Healing (33:30) - Ethical Dilemmas in Psychedelic Healing (42:30) - Alexander's Extended State DMT Experience and the Teaching Presence Links: Alexander Beiner: Sensemaking The Bigger Picture The Bigger Picture | Alexander Beiner | Substack Alexander Beiner (@alexander_beiner) Breaking Convention

Alexander Beiner is an author and podcaster. He's one of the founders of the media and events platform Rebel Wisdom and an executive director of Breaking Convention, Europe's longest-running conference on psychedelic medicine and culture. His upcoming book 'The Bigger Picture: How psychedelics can help us make sense of the world' (Hay House, 2023) explores how psychedelics could transform culture and society. He has a particular interest on how psychedelic experiences can be applied to systems change and improving how we have conversations around difficult cultural topics. He has also covered psychedelic capitalism journalistically for a number of years, with a particular focus on the ways in which economic and cultural incentive structures interact with the transformative potential of psychedelic medicines.Trained as a counselor and meditation teacher, Alexander also runs retreats centered on combining practices drawn from cognitive science, the wisdom traditions and psychedelic philosophy to create powerful group experiences. He facilitates legal psychedelic retreats in the Netherlands in partnership with 'Awaken the Medicine Within', co-developed the UK's leading men's work process through Rebel Wisdom and has designed a number of popular online courses focused on sensemaking, embodiment and conversational practices. He has a particular interest in the phenomenology of the psychedelic experience and how we can combine ritual, practice and collective intelligence to expand consciousness in new ways.Episode Highlights▶ About Alexander's book, 'The Bigger Picture'▶ Psychedelics and sense-making (and can we really make sense of all this?)▶ The role of psychedelics in society▶ Who should facilitate psychedelic experiences?▶ The impact of capitalism on the contemporary psychedelic scene▶ Dynamic tension between ethical approaches and profit-seeking in psychedelic industries▶ The inconvenience of psychedelics for big pharma▶ Unavoidable truths psychedelics reveal to us▶ Concerns around the earth-based psychedelic supply▶ IV DMT trials Alexander participated in and their impact on him personally▶ Lessons and insights we can gain as individuals and a collective from psychedelic experiences▶ Challenges and divisions within the psychedelic communityBrian James's Links & Resources▶ Website: https://Alexanderbeiner.com▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexander_beiner/▶ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexander_beiner

Alexander Beiner joins us to explore how psychedelics can help us make sense of the meta-crisis. This includes topics like complexity tolerance and the overwhelming deluge of information in modern digital life; “How” and “why” we solve a problem is as important as the “what” of the solution itself; the mythological impact of sci-fi narratives on identity and perception; and whether AI will become a new god. Additionally, we speak on extended-state DMT (DMTx) and interacting with entities; overlaps in the perceptual impact of phenomena like DMT entities and UAPs; and emotionally managing the potential of our world slowly declining into a nightmare dystopian future. ... For links to Beiner's work, full show notes, and a link to watch this episode in video, head to bit.ly/ATTMind185 *** FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW**   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Become a member of my Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Toss my a Tip on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/jameswjesso Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso *** Huge thanks to my patrons on Patreon! In particular, my $23+ patrons; Andreas D, Ian C, Yvette FC, Alex F, Eliz C, Nick M, Joe A, and Heather S  ——    Episode Breakdown (0:00) Opening (1:24) Guest bio (4:52) Patreon Thanks (5:41) Interview begins | the impact of sci-fi narratives on identity and perception (14:48) Technology for a friction-free life and the differing mythological impacts of Star Wars vs Star Trek (19:22) How psychedelics can help us make sense of the meta-crisis (25:28) Spheres of agency and how psychedelics have helped Beiner navigate crisis, personally (28:49) Complexity tolerance and the overwhelming deluge of information in modern digital life (32:38) Uncertainty tolerance, games, and prayer (39:31) The importance of certain conceptual knowledge to access the benefits of psychedelics (46:54) “How” and “why” we solve a problem is as important as the “what” of the solution itself (1:01:00) The potential cultural (and cult) impact of AI | will AI become a new god? (1:13:58) Extended-state DMT (DMTx) and interacting with entities | were they real? (1:20:12) The impact of DMT entities and UAPs on how we understand where our solutions might come from (1:31:17) How emotional resonance tricks us into believing thing that aren't true (1:33:17) The potential of our world slowly declining into a nightmare dystopian future (1:39:39) Follow-up links for Beiner's substack, book, and audiobook (1:41:32) Outro

Many news platforms today still at times refer to the struggles of life in 2023 as residual pandemic trauma — directly influenced by the painful events beginning in 2020. Is it really fair and accurate to connect today's behavior and attitudes to a three-year-old ‘trauma'?There's no doubt the pandemic caused pain and suffering, and trauma, for millions of people directly affected. But as everyday life finds a post-pandemic new normal, is it helpful to our personal and collective healing and rebalance to see ourselves as traumatized? Or has trauma become a convenient rationale and strategy to avoid fully facing unsettling aspects of our changing reality?The pandemic is one example of how trauma can become what some people describe as a culture and identity — a myth we hold onto to explain and excuse our behavior, where every struggle is attributed to trauma. We explore the nature and outcomes of this all-encompassing focus on trauma in this Portals conversation between Aviv Shahar and Alexander Beiner, author, podcaster, and co-founder of Rebel Wisdom, a highly regarded platform for new ideas in this time of change.Alexander traces his journey to Rebel Wisdom and reflects on the extraordinary phenomenon of its rapid growth as a global community. The conversation then takes a deeper look at the trauma myth.Among their insights:The distinction between a healthy, constructive self-introspection, and one that is narcissistic and destructive, is important because they sound similar but have very different outcomes.There's something healthy about starting with a baseline that life involves suffering, rather than a modern Western consumerist notion of life as the pursuit of happiness.Cognitive flexibility builds on the understanding of brain plasticity; you can create new synaptic connections and circuitries through learning — exposing yourself to new experiences.We reframe resilience from bouncing back to bouncing forward; not reestablishing the old balance.If the story we tell ourselves is that we're inherently fragile, the culture we create prevents the innovation and risk taking needed to come through the mental crisis we're facing.It's a time of great overlapping crises; in Greek crisis means decision point — we must make huge decisions about who we are and the kind of society we want to create.The universe now needs more of the human coming online, not in buildings and churches made of stone, but on the inside, which means turning on the interior lights.This conversation is part of the continuing Portals discovery into what is emerging on the frontiers of human experience in this time of profound change. Information about upcoming special events can be found on the Events page. Also visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel. TWEETABLE QUOTES “As well as for me personally, a lot of the countercultural, psychedelic, countercultural visionary kind of thinking that I was used to, which really gave a message that we can change systems, it is possible. And it's a question of overcoming what was known as the prosaic fallacy, which is this idea that we simply can't imagine a different way of doing things, that doesn't mean that a different way of doing things isn't possible. So that was a big influence as well.” (Alexander) “So it was actually quite a long process I went on and the instigating factor of me wanting to write something about it, or actually originally make a film about it, was a piece I read by Parul Sehgal, who's a literary critic, it was in the New Yorker. And her piece is called ‘The Case Against the Trauma Plot'. And I thought, uh, huh, interesting. What she's arguing is effectively that a lot of writers of modern stories are using trauma to explain their characters.” (Alexander)“So I gathered a circle of friends, psychologists, practitioners, and we spent two years working on the project of resilience and the five key ideas we qualified. And then it became a tool that I've been using for the last 15 years now, with all the teams I've worked with.” (Alexander) RESOURCES MENTIONED Portals of Perception WebsiteAviv's LinkedIn Aviv's TwitterAviv's Website

Alexander Beiner was one of the first volunteers for the IV DMT extended state study in the Imperial College in London, also known as DMTx. Alex also happens to be a phenomenal writer and his new book, The Bigger Picture quickly became one of my favorite new reads. Alex is a profoundly deep thinker, and my conversation with him did not disappoint; I had a blast. So as always, sit back, relax, and enjoy my conversation with Alex Beiner. • If you're as intrigued as I am by these discussions, consider supporting my channel on

Author and journalist Alexander Beiner cofounded the media platform Rebel Wisdom and serves as one of the executive directors of Breaking Convention, Europe's largest conference on psychedelic medicine and culture. His new book, “The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World,” is an exploration of the transformative possibility of psychedelics beyond Big Pharma's aim of profitable mental health care. He also produced “The Rise of Psychedelic Capitalism,” a short documentary about the ramifications of hallucinogens hitting the mainstream marketplace. Alexander facilitates courses, retreats, and events to foster inner development and human connectedness. His writing is published on Medium, UnHerd, Psyche Magazine, and Substack. Follow Alexander on X. Watch this episode on YouTube.

In this episode, David interviews Alexander Beiner: Executive Director of Breaking Convention; writer for The Bigger Picture substack; and author of The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World. He tells his personal story and how his first psychedelic experience felt like a homecoming; discusses his Rebel Wisdom media platform, where, through interviews, he tried to make sense of social upheavals and conflicts through a more flexible, psychedelic way of thinking; and digs deep into the Greek concepts of Moloch and Kairos: how Moloch represents the winner-take-all, race to the bottom, sacrifice-your-values-to-appease-the-system game playing we all get stuck in, and Kairos represents the openness that comes from psychedelics – the transitional, seize-the-moment opportunities we need to take advantage of. And he discusses much more: the power of dialectic inquiry; the corporatization of psychedelics and how we're really in a psychedelic enlightenment; how the medicalization of psychedelics is like a Trojan horse; and the concept of technology (and specifically the internet) mirroring the switching between realms that we think is so rare in psychedelics – aren't we doing that every time we look at our phones?  Beiner was recently part of Imperial College London's initial trials on intravenous, extended-state DMT, testing correct dosages and speeds for the pump. He describes the details of the study, how he thought they were messing with him at first, and what he saw in his experiences: an outer space-like world of gigantic planet-like entities, and how a massive Spider Queen entity taught him about intimacy and how our metaphysical and personal worlds aren't separate at all. Click here to head to the show notes page.

In this episode of Voices with Vervaeke, Dr. John Vervaeke and guest Alexander Beiner, a leading voice in the world of psychedelics, discuss psychedelics' role in contemporary society. They tackle complex topics like the dangers and potentials of mixing politics with psychedelics, the mechanics of mystical experiences, and the modern meaning crisis. The duo also delves into the risks and rewards of commodifying psychedelic experiences. They explore the latest scientific studies, personal accounts, and anecdotal evidence, weaving them into an intricate narrative that invites listeners to consider psychedelics beyond recreational use. From trials at Imperial College London to DMT injections and the exploration of meta-cognitive skills, this episode serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in the intricacies of the human mind, altered states, and the possibility of a collective conscious awakening.   Alexander Beiner (@AlexanderBeiner) is an author, journalist, and facilitator who is dedicated to bringing countercultural perspectives into mainstream conversation. With an approach that blends writing and experiential transformation, he's committed to helping us navigate the complex era we find ourselves. Alexander is the author of 'The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World'' and also pens a popular Substack with the same name. He serves as an executive director for Breaking Convention, Europe's seminal conference on psychedelic medicine and culture. Additionally, he co-created and co-facilitates Regenerative Stewardship, a legal psilocybin retreat. A pioneer in alternative media, he was one of the founders of Rebel Wisdom, a platform that delved into the realms of systems change and cultural sensemaking.   Resources: Alexander Beiner: Website | Substack | X John Vervaeke: Website | Facebook | X   The Vervaeke Foundation   Rebel Wisdom — YouTube: Psychedelic Capitalism and The Sacred   John Vervaeke — YouTube: John Vervaeke: Artificial Intelligence, The Meaning Crisis, & The Future of Humanity Conversation with John Vervaeke - AI edition - Jordan Hall   Regenerative Stewardship Breaking Convention Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project ‘I took part in a radical psychedelic clinical trial and it changed my life forever' 'Why Socrates was a Monster' with John Vervaeke We Will Call It Pala   Books: The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World - Alexander Beiner How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence - Michael Pollan Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge - Jeremy Narby The Razor's Edge - W. Somerset Maugham Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values - Robert M Pirsig Heidegger, Neoplatonism, and the History of Being: Relation as Ontological Ground - James Filler  Mentoring the Machines: Orientation - Part One: Surviving the Deep Impact of the Artificially Intelligent Tomorrow - John Vervaeke, Shawn Coyne   Publications: Dose-Response Study of N,N-Dimethyltryptamine in Humans: II. Subjective Effects and Preliminary Results of a New Rating Scale - Rick J. Strassman MD; Clifford R. Qualls PhD; Eberhard H. Uhlenhuth MD; Robert Kellner MD, PhD A Model for the Application of Target-Controlled Intravenous Infusion for a Prolonged Immersive DMT Psychedelic Experience - Andrew R. Gallimor, Rick J. Strassman On Revelations and Revolutions: Drinking Ayahuasca Among Palestinians Under Israeli Occupation - Leor Roseman, Nadeem Karkabi The Self-Organization of Insight: Entropy and Power Laws in Problem Solving - Damian G. Stephen, James A. Dixon   People: Ram Dass Timothy Leary Terence McKenna Marc Lewis Ashleigh Murphy-Beiner Robin Carhart-Harris Juensung Kim Michel Ferrari Daniel Schmachtenberger Iain McGilchrist Émile Durkheim Bernardo Kastrup Nicholas of Cusa  Ben Sessa Peter Gasser Friederike Meckel Aldous Huxley   Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Dr. John Vervaeke introduces his guest, Alexander Beiner, a founding figure of Rebel Wisdom.  00:03:22 - Beiner shares how the psychedelic counterculture influenced him and his exploration of the potential role of psychedelics in societal change. 00:06:50 - The conversation turns to the transformative possibilities offered by psychedelic experiences, highlighting both their enlightening and limiting aspects. 00:11:38 - Dr. Vervaeke probes the relationship between the duration of a DMT trip and its perceived intensity while contrasting mystical and visionary experiences. 00:18:00 - Delving into the sensory richness of psychedelic trips, Alexander expounds on the accompanying emotions like relevance, mystery, and familiarity. 00:23:00 - Skepticism and belief intersect as both speakers explore the advantages of an agnostic viewpoint when interpreting profound experiences. 00:26:40 - Dr. Vervaeke advocates for mindfulness as preparatory groundwork, cautioning against blindly conferring authority to psychedelic apparitions. 00:29:19 - Alexander talks about the research done by his wife, Ashleigh Murphy-Beiner, in the psychedelic world. He emphasizes the significance of leaning into what's coming up but also acknowledges the need to zoom out and take a step back. 00:34:00 - Vervaeke introduces the concept of overfitting and underfitting in machine learning, drawing parallels to our mental processes and how psychedelics can introduce noise to prevent overfitting. 00:40:43 - Reverence as a virtue is discussed, accompanied by reflections on the cultivation of epistemic virtue. 00:47:20 - Alexander suggests that even partial acceptance of panpsychism or idealism can enrich our perspectives in a meaningful way. 00:54:39 - John and Alexander discuss the dark side of AI and the manipulative potential of making things salient and opening people up to misinformation. 01:01:18 - Dr. John Vervaeke talks about the importance of the dialogical character of experiences and how they differ from traditional enlightenment experiences 01:09:51 - John describes the stages of Dialogos, including interpersonal intimacy, intimacy with the logos, and intimacy with the ground of being itself. 01:10:49 - John praises Alexander's book and his efforts to address the meaning crisis and explore the psychedelic renaissance.  

Welcome to The Awaken Podcast hosted by Natasja Pelgrom. Join us as we explore profound topics of self-discovery, conscious leadership, and personal growth. After a hiatus, Natasja returns with fresh insights and a renewed purpose.Through solo episodes and engaging discussions, we'll delve into the fusion of ancestral wisdom and modern self-leadership principles. Discover tools to navigate life's complexities, embrace stillness, and create your dream life.Natasja's guiding quote, "The work is rewarded by the gifts you receive in silence," sets the tone for this transformative journey. Tune in for actionable insights, authentic connection, and a path to empowerment.Reconnect with Natasja in this solo episode as she dives into the fusion of ancestral insights and contemporary leadership. Explore the transformative power of self-leadership a she bridges this into a new course. Closing with a guided visualisation: Forest Path of Renewal, Inner Strength and Purpose, with a soundscape by Menno JanssenThis meditation takes you on a journey through a lush forest, allowing you to shed negativity and embrace a sense of renewal. Discover the benefits of enhanced relaxation, increased clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose as you walk this virtual forest path.This is a transformative meditation experience born out of a unique collaboration between musician and ceremonial leader Menno Janssen and founder of ATMW Natasja Pelgrom. Through their profound personal journeys, they discovered the power of visualisation and intentional connection, inspiring them to create this guided meditation to support others in deepening their self-awareness, and healing.Subscribe now and awaken your potential with The Awaken PodcastIn this episode Natasja mentions:Natasja with Elizabeth Bast on the Four Pillars of Iboga, and the Journey of a Devotee: https://natasjapelgrom.com/2022/12/10/natasja-with-elizabeth-bast-on-the-four-pillars-of-iboga-and-the-journey-of-a-devotee/ Natasja with Laura Dawn on Psychedelic Leadership, and the Path of a Visionary: https://natasjapelgrom.com/2021/06/13/natasja-with-laura-dawn-on-psychedelic-leadership-and-the-path-of-a-visionary/ https://lauradawn.co/Episode with Alexander Beiner co-creator of Regenerative Stewardship program: https://natasjapelgrom.com/2021/04/07/natasja-with-alexander-beiner-on-mens-work-psychedelic-sense-making-and-psychedelic-capitalism/The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World Book by Alexander Beiner: https://www.amazon.nl/-/en/Alexander-Beiner/dp/140197189X Regenerative Stewardship: Embracing Self-Leadership for Outer Change Psilocybin 5-day Retreat in the Netherlands: https://www.awakenthemedicinewithin.com/stewardshipJOIN ELEVATING SELF-LEADERSHIP COURSE TODAY! And get free access to our education platform for just 88€! Connect With Me:Website: https://natasjapelgrom.com/the-awaken-podcast/https://www.awakenthemedicinewithin.com/Instagram: @natasja_pelgrom@awaken_the_medicine_within

Welcome to The Awaken Podcast hosted by Natasja Pelgrom. Join us as we explore profound topics of self-discovery, conscious leadership, and personal growth. After a hiatus, Natasja returns with fresh insights and a renewed purpose.Through solo episodes and engaging discussions, we'll delve into the fusion of ancestral wisdom and modern self-leadership principles. Discover tools to navigate life's complexities, embrace stillness, and create your dream life.Natasja's guiding quote, "The work is rewarded by the gifts you receive in silence," sets the tone for this transformative journey. Tune in for actionable insights, authentic connection, and a path to empowerment.Subscribe now and awaken your potential with The Awaken PodcastIn this episode Natasja mention's:https://www.awakenthemedicinewithin.com/stewardshipEpisode with Alexander Beiner co-creator of Regenerative Stewardship program: https://natasjapelgrom.com/2021/04/07/natasja-with-alexander-beiner-on-mens-work-psychedelic-sense-making-and-psychedelic-capitalism/The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World Book by Alexander Beiner: https://www.amazon.nl/-/en/Alexander-Beiner/dp/140197189XEpisode with Henk Doller our Regenerative Stewardship facilitation: https://natasjapelgrom.com/2022/09/13/natasja-with-henk-doller-on-authentic-leadership-space-holding-and-plant-medicines/Breaking Convention Youtube Public Speaking about 5MeO-DMT: https://youtu.be/PC1de8kQ1dc?si=YxIouoW6Kn8zmLr9Connect With Me:Website: https://natasjapelgrom.com/the-awaken-podcast/https://www.awakenthemedicinewithin.com/Instagram: @natasja_pelgrom@awaken_the_medicine_withinListen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more.

The primary narrative paving the pathway for the emergence and acceptance of psychedelic compounds into Western society is the narrative surrounding Psychedelic Therapy; psychedelics as a clinical treatment for mental illness. But what are the implications of viewing psychedelics through this lens? Laura Dawn speaks with Alexander Beiner about The Bigger Picture and not only the impact that lens has on our personal experience but on the culture at large. Alexander Beiner is a journalist and author of the book: 'The Bigger Picture: How psychedelics can help us make sense of the world'. In this episode of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast we explore: The hidden and far-reaching implications of mainstreaming psychedelics through a “medicalized” and clinical lens within a capitalistic model. Why “Psychedelic Therapy” is the dominant narrative and why we need to widen our frame. What is "The Psychedelic Trojan Horse"? And why is flawed? Power dynamics surrounding who makes decisions around psychedelics. Why the names and labels we use to describe psychedelic compounds matter. Why psychotomimetic might still be an appropriate word given our pathological cultural frameworkHow do we avoid the mainstreaming of psychedelics becoming an elitist movement, the importance of access, and “the virtuals vs the physicals”. Click here to see FULL list of topics explored, resources mentioned and learn more about Alexander Beiner. Buy a copy of The Bigger Picture: How psychedelics can help us make sense of the world Follow Alexander Beiner on SubstackFollow him on TikTokFollow him in InstagramENROLLMENT OPEN FOR TRANSILIENCEA 6-Month Training Program for Psychedelic Coaches, Integration Guides & Microdosing Mentors. >>> Click here to learn more. Have comments or want to ask Laura Dawn a question? Leave her a Voice Memo Here. Follow Laura Dawn on Instagram FREE RESOURCES4 Free Playlists For Psychedelic Journeys & BeyondFree 8 Day Microdosing Course

Alexander Beiner is a writer, podcaster, and thinker. His new book, "The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World," is now available. Alexander also co-founded the Youtube channel Rebel Wisdom. This platform is an excellent source of wisdom and sensemaking. You can connect with Alexander at https://www.alexanderbeiner.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truenorthproject/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truenorthproject/support

Join Alexander Beiner as he skillfully guides you through this transformative meditation, which not only cultivates mindfulness and flexibility but also serves as an ideal preparation to enter a state of flow. Prepare yourself to embrace your entire, sovereign being and unlock the boundless potential that resides within you. If you enjoy this Meditation, we think you'll love Alexander's brand-new audiobook, The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World. You can listen to the full audiobook FREE with a trial of the Empower You Unlimited Audio App. To download it today, visit hayhouse.com/empower.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Alexander Beiner is an Executive Director of Breaking Convention which hosts Europe's largest conference on psychedelic medicine and culture. He is author of "The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World".

Today on the You Can Heal Your Life podcast, you'll hear a chapter from Alexander Beiner's brand-new audiobook The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World. In this excerpt, Alexander discusses the changing narrative surrounding psychedelic medicine, from counterculture to mainstream acceptance, as well as the unintended consequences of its commercialization.  He also explores how psychedelics have the potential to transform not just individuals, but also culture itself by addressing root causes of the mental-health crisis and offering insights into navigating our complex world.   You can listen to the full audiobook FREE with a trial of the Empower You Unlimited Audio App. To download the app today, visit hayhouse.com/empoweryou.  

A psychedelic experience may be a temporary state of being, but if we integrate it into our lives, it can become an important stage in our development. Alexander Beiner, author of The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World, was inspired after participating in a dose-finding study of DMT at Imperial College in London. In this discussion with Matteo Pistono, he asks: How can we apply what we learn about ourselves from psychedelics to help us solve the larger problems of the world, such as climate change and political polarization? And, he shares what he's learned about preparation, different drugs and their doses, and clinical versus ceremonial settings to integrate a psychedelic experience and transform our lives.   You can listen Alexander's brand-new audiobook The Bigger Picture FREE with a trial of the Empower You Unlimited Audio App. To download the app today, visit hayhouse.com/empoweryou.  

ABOUT ALEXANDER BEINER Alexander Beiner has researched shamanism in South America and Africa. Campaigning for the legalization of plant medicines and the expansion of religious freedom, he has contributed to several major newspapers and journals. Beyond the Basin is his first novel. He is also one of the founders of Rebel Wisdom, a popular alternative media platform that ran from 2017-2022 and explored the cutting-edge of systems change and cultural sensemaking. As well as publishing regular essays and articles on his Substack, he's an executive director of Breaking Convention, Europe's longest-running conference on psychedelic medicine and culture, and also co-created and co-facilitated a legal psilocybin retreat called Regenerative Stewardship. Sanjana Singh (The Host): https://linktr.ee/sanjanasingh The Naked Dialogue Podcast: ⁠https://linktr.ee/TheNakedDialogue⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sanjanasinghx/support

Authour of the 'The Bigger Picture: How psychedelics can help us make sense of the world' (Hay House, 2023), joins Mark to talk politics, the psychedelic renaissance, the dark side of tripping, how to do it safely, DMT, sense making, Rebel Wisdom, the big crisis, decadence, “safety”, practices, journaling, shame and being WEIRD. And really interesting, fast-paced exploration. Check out live In-person events here: www.embodimentunlimited.com Alex Beiner is a writer, podcaster and facilitator with a love for making sense of culture, hosting transformative experiences, and exploring how we can evolve and thrive in the chaotic times we live in.  Also one of the founders of Rebel Wisdom, a popular alternative media platform that ran from 2017-2022 and  explored the cutting-edge of systems change and cultural sensemaking.  As well as publishing regular essays and articles on my Substack, Alex is an executive director of Breaking Convention, Europe's longest-running conference on psychedelic medicine and culture, and also co-created and co-facilitate a legal psilocybin retreat called Regenerative Stewardship.   

Can science help us figure out how psychedelic medicines work? What are the important differences between legalization of psychedelic medicines and decrim? Episode 3 of The Psychedelic Report dives into all this and more with Senior Correspondent Jonathan Lubecky and the brilliant Dr. Rachel Yehuda PhD, Endowed Professor of Psychiatry and the Neurobiology of Trauma, and Director of the Center for Psychedelic Psychotherapy and Trauma Research Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai. Authoring more than 500 published papers, chapters and books in the field of traumatic stress and the neurobiology of PTSD, Dr. Yehuda shares her vast knowledge and experience with us while discussing the fascinating topics of epigenetics and neurogenesis. And don't miss the special appearances at the end by author Jamie Wheal and Alexander Beiner, director of Breaking Convention. Strap your Apollo on... we're going in!Strap your Apollo on... we're going in!

Alexander Beiner is an author and podcaster. He's one of the founders of the media and events platform Rebel Wisdom and an executive director of Breaking Convention, Europe's longest-running conference on psychedelic medicine and culture. His upcoming book 'The Bigger Picture: How psychedelics can help us make sense of the world' (Hay House, 2023) explores how psychedelics could transform culture and society. He has a particular interest on how psychedelic experiences can be applied to systems change and improving how we have conversations around difficult cultural topics. He has also covered psychedelic capitalism journalistically for a number of years, with a particular focus the ways in which economic and cultural incentive structures interact with the transformative potential of psychedelic medicines.Trained as a counselor and meditation teacher, Alexander also runs retreats centered on combining practices drawn from cognitive science, the wisdom traditions and psychedelic philosophy to create powerful group experiences. He facilitates legal psychedelic retreats in the Netherlands in partnership with 'Awaken the Medicine Within', co-developed the UK's leading men's work process through Rebel Wisdom and has designed a number of popular online courses focused on sensemaking, embodiment and conversational practices. He has a particular interest in the phenomenology of the psychedelic experience and how we can combine ritual, practice and collective intelligence to expand consciousness in new ways.In this episode, Alexander Beiner and Beth Weinstein discuss …▶ Alexander's first psychedelic experience and the immediate sense of homecoming he felt▶ Alexander's book-in-progress about how psychedelic experiences engage the same skills and insights that we need to make sense of this crazy world ▶ How humanity is on a collective “trip” which Alexander calls “The Big Crisis” ▶ The difference between “complicated” and “complex” problems▶ How psychedelics give us a lived experience of complexity▶ The internet as a “psychedelic” space▶ Humanity's problem as metaphysical rather than material▶ Alexander's view that psychedelics used correctly are the most powerful tools available to support a paradigm shift for the planet▶ Root causes of dysfunction in the world today▶ Forces of entropy and extraction at play globally▶ Thoughts on the evolution of psychedelic capitalism▶ Cautions against either venture capitalist pharma or psychiatry holding the reigns of the psychedelic renaissance▶ Real reciprocity: deeply tuning in to what is needed and to being in a relationship of true exchangeAlexander Beiner's Links & Resources▶ Website: http://alexanderbeiner.com▶ Website: rebelwisdom.co.uk

Natasja Pelgrom & Alexander Beiner, creators of the Regenerative Stewardship retreat, join Paul F. Austin to discuss their approach to healing. Natasja Pelgrom is a visionary leader, mystical mentor and the founder of Awaken The Medicine Within retreats and programs, supporting people with psycho-spiritual approaches since 2017. Natasja is a highly intuitive guide and has held training, assisting and facilitation roles in over 800 psychedelic ceremonies. Natasja was also a founding member of the Synthesis Institute, and the director of the psilocybin-assisted Wellness retreats. As a key curator of the retreat programs, she oversaw the retreat team development and training. She currently advises and supervises executives in the (psychedelic) wellness industry. Natasja is also a mentor to leaders, coaches, therapists, and space holders, where she focuses on mind and heart coherence to help them prosper in their services. Natasja's multifaceted mentorship approach is paired with 20+ years of entrepreneurial experience.  Alexander Beiner is an author and facilitator. He's one of the founders of the media and events platform, Rebel Wisdom, and an executive director of Breaking Convention, Europe's longest-running conference on psychedelic medicine and culture. His upcoming book, The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World (Hay House, 2023) explores how psychedelics could transform culture and society. Trained as a counselor and meditation teacher, Alexander also runs retreats centered on combining practices drawn from cognitive science, wisdom traditions and psychedelic philosophy to create powerful group experiences. He has a particular interest in the phenomenology of the psychedelic experience and how we can combine ritual, practice and collective intelligence to expand consciousness in new ways. Highlights: How Natasja and Alexander's paths crossed, leading to their co-creation of a psychedelic retreat. Rebel Wisdom — Alexander's background and approach. Regenerative Stewardship — the ethos behind their retreat. Thinking beyond the “Hero's Journey” and beyond “self-care” to a wider, more balanced vision. Looking to indigenous wisdom and psychedelics for a new cosmology and way of being. Why Natasja & Alexander chose psilocybin as the central medicine for the Regenerative Stewardship retreat. The wisdom of being flexible in one's approach to preparation, experience, and integration. Episode Links: AWAKEN THE MEDICINE WITHIN “Regenerative Stewardship” Psilocybin Retreat AMW's Instagram Rebel Wisdom Alexander's book, The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World The concept of the Hero's Journey Book, Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World, by Tyson Yunkaporta Peter Kingsley Natasja on Ep. 109: 5-MeO-DMT, Integration, and Connecting With the Divine Alexander's interview with Charlotte Du Cann These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. This episode is brought to you by MycroDrops™ Powerful Micro-Elixirs made from Adaptogen and nootropic herbs and mushrooms. Get MOTIVATED, FOCUSED & GROUNDED! Use code THIRDWAVE and take $10 off your first purchase of $30 or more. Visit www.mycrodrops.com.  

For episode 22, Layman welcomes David Fuller, the founder of Rebel Wisdom, to the Integral Stage to discuss the troubling lack of high-level discussion and informed sensemaking around charged social or foreign policy issues, even in our purported "higher discourse" communities. David leads with a rant on the contentious and often misinformed debates about Syria, and together they explore the challenges of informed and responsible sensemaking in our contemporary media environment -- where we all frequently suffer from the lack of access, time, and/or skill to meaningfully navigate our polluted and war-torn information ecologies. Throughout the discussion, David also reviews the "journey" of Rebel Wisdom over the past several years, from an early focus on Jordan Peterson and the IDW to a broadened field of engagement within the 'meta-community,' and answers some common criticisms about the platform's conservative leanings. David Fuller is a multi-skilled journalist and filmmaker - having worked for the UK's top news programme Channel 4 News for ten years as reporter, producer and director. He was the first mainstream TV journalist to cover the renaissance of psychedelic science back in 2008, and has consistently focused on the revolutionary ideas and technologies on the fringes of the culture, and attempted to shift the cultural conversation. He began making documentaries for the BBC and Channel 4 in 2011, primarily for the Emmy award-winning series ‘Unreported World'. His documentary ‘The Invisible People', about the plight of disabled Syrian refugees in Lebanon was shortlisted for the "Royal Television Society awards in 2015. This experience, combined with his intense interest in the evolution of ideas and philosophy (he studied philosophy at University in Manchester) – led to the birth of Rebel Wisdom – through which he and his partner, Alexander Beiner, have explored philosophical, transformational and cultural topics, making films about the problems with Sensemaking, the crisis of Meaning, and the necessity for inner growth. He also blogs frequently about politics and the inner world, and has written for publications including the Guardian and Buzzfeed. Professional website http://davidfuller.tv/ Rebel Wisdom website https://rebelwisdom.co.uk/

Ep. 30 (Part 2 of 2) | Rebel Wisdom co-founder Alexander Beiner has his finger on the cultural pulse of our times. Here he explores key challenges we face as a global community: sensemaking and truth finding in a culture that has lost its coherence as well as its sense of the divine, and what role psychedelics might play both therapeutically and spiritually in healing our culture. He discusses the need to go beyond the intellectual to find clarity and coherence, using embodied practices like meditation and inquiry, and explains how modalities such as these are an essential container for therapeutic psychedelic experiences. What if deep, spiritual, psychotherapeutic group processes were to inform political decision making? Are commodification and economics going to subvert the benefits of the psychedelic renaissance? Let's start asking, what do we want these substances to bring to the culture, and who has the authority to decide what psychedelics are used for? Ali brings keen insight and the wisdom of a dedicated contemplative to asking the important questions and offering up some answers as well. Recorded September 27, 2021. (For Apple Podcast users, https://deeptransformation.io/alexander-beiner-2-truthfinding-sensemaking-psychedelic-renaissance-how-to-heal-culture/ (click here to view the complete show notes on the episode page.)) Topics & Time Stamps - Part 2The developmental process involved with engaging with the contemplative world (01:30) The psychedelic renaissance and learning how best to use psychedelic substances as part of our spiritual practices (02:24) Legalizing MDMA (03:46) Bringing psychedelics into mainstream culture: the biomedical route (04:23)  The need to consciously build a psychedelic metaculture and Ali's Psychedelic Value Survey (05:52) Are economics going to subvert the benefits of the psychedelic reemergence? (07:59)  We need to start asking, what do we want these substances to bring to the culture and who has the authority to decide what psychedelics are for? (10:59)  Are churches embracing the use of psychedelics? (13:15) Religious, spiritual, and therapeutic uses (14:50)  Karma yoga: the interface between the contemplative and the cultural, the spiritual and the political (16:25) The current meaning crisis, the lack of cultural coherence, and the need to commit to something higher (19:12) What's missing culturally right now is a sense of divinity and the ability to surrender (20:34) The global coordination issue (24:14) The crucial motive of self-transcendence (Abraham Maslow), meta motives and meta pathologies (25:02) The crisis of sense making and understanding that making sense doesn't happen only through thought, it's an embodied process (29:09) Fostering complexity tolerance and resilience in not knowing (32:02) What gives Alexander hope? The idea that humanity is at its best under pressure (34:11) Resources & References - Part 2https://www.ramdass.org/about-ram-dass/ (Ram Dass), https://amzn.to/3H2dfKD (Be Here Now) https://maps.org/about-maps/ (Rick Doblin, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santo_Daime (Santo Daime tradition) https://burningman.org/ (Burning Man) annual event in Black Rock City, Nevada Alexander Beiner/Rebel Wisdom film, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXoDOGkmZsI (The Rise of Psychedelic Capitalism)  https://www.fantasticfiction.com/s/norman-spinrad/ (Norman Spinrad), 1970s science fiction writer, https://amzn.to/3tjEdb0 (The Last Hurrah of the Golden Horde)*, https://sciencefictionruminations.com/2014/09/28/book-review-the-last-hurrah-of-the-golden-horde-norman-spinrad-1970/ (review) https://northstar.guide/ethicspledge (North Star Ethics Pledge), a first step in the demanding work of shaping the psychedelic industry around psychedelic wisdom https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karma_yoga (Karma yoga), one of 4 classic spiritual paths in Hinduism...

Ep. 29 (Part 1 of 2) | Rebel Wisdom co-founder Alexander Beiner has his finger on the cultural pulse of our times. Here he explores key challenges we face as a global community: sensemaking and truth finding in an culture that has lost its coherence as well as its sense of the divine, and what role psychedelics might play both therapeutically and spiritually in healing our culture. He discusses the need to go beyond the intellectual to find clarity and coherence, using embodied practices like meditation and inquiry, and explains how modalities such as these are an essential container for therapeutic psychedelic experiences. What if deep, spiritual, psychotherapeutic group processes were to inform political decision making? Are commodification and economics going to subvert the benefits of the psychedelic renaissance? Let's start asking, what do we want these substances to bring to the culture, and who has the authority to decide what psychedelics are used for? Ali brings keen insight and the wisdom of a dedicated contemplative to asking the important questions and offering up some answers as well. Recorded September 27, 2021. (For Apple Podcast users, https://deeptransformation.io/alexander-beiner-1-truthfinding-sensemaking-psychedelic-renaissance-how-to-heal-culture/ (click here to view the complete show notes on the episode page.)) Topics & Time Stamps - Part 1The evolution of the internet—from optimistic to dark and addictive—and its effect on culture (03:50) The crisis of trust in institutions creates a Wild West of narratives: Where do we get truth from? (07:03) Rebel Wisdom asks, how can we use the attitudes of the personal growth world and ancient wisdom to help us get into a new dialogue with each other? (08:50) The necessity to go beyond the intellectual to find clarity and certainty: that's where practices come in (like meditation and inquiry) (13:35) Rebel Wisdom's online course Sensemaking 101 moves from the inside out, creating a state of presence before tackling making sense of the news (15:55) The value of contemplative practices: they help you zoom out to a metaperspective and cultivate perspectival fluidity (17:07) The importance of bringing the spiritual worlds and political worlds together (people in the spiritual worlds are reluctant to go too far into the political and vice versa) (20:02) Danger of using meta as a “bypass”: focusing on how to make a better world rather than focusing on the realities of what is happening right now (20:57) The cycle of withdrawal and return: going within to come back to the world with more wisdom to give and going without to connect more deeply with ourselves (22:20) On allowing deep, spiritual, psychotherapeutic group processes to inform political decision making (23:52) What would an effective meta practice for people entail at this point? An ecology of practices (27:26) The therapeutic potential of the psychedelic experience combined with different modalities, i.e. inquiry + psychedelic experience (30:58) Resources & References - Part 1https://rebelwisdom.co.uk/ (Rebel Wisdom) podcast website Rebel Wisdom's https://rebelwisdom.co.uk/hidden (Sensemaking 101) (8-week process begins June 18th) Alexander Beiner on https://alexander-beiner.medium.com/ (Medium.com) Alexander Beiner on https://substack.com/profile/8136787-alexander-beiner (Substack.com) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terence_McKenna (Terence McKenna), ethnobotanist, author, and advocate of using psychedelic plants, https://amzn.to/3meZgHT (Chaos, Creativity, and Cosmic Consciousness)* with Rupert Sheldrake & Ralph Abraham https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Leary (Timothy Leary), Harvard psychologist and LSD advocate, https://amzn.to/3x5iMeR (Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out)* Tristan Harris, “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UksAHxVsEQ (Persuasive Technology and the Race to the Bottom of the Brain Stem)” https://en.everybodywiki.com/Venkatesh_Rao_(writer) (Venkatesh Rao),...

Today I'm talking with David Fuller, one of the emerging luminaries of the emerging emergence movement (whew!). David, along with his partner Alexander Beiner, founded Rebel Wisdom four years ago, and has built it into a significant, integrally-informed cultural player, managing to thread the needle between – and beyond – the warring ideologies of traditionalism […] The post David Fuller, Wise Rebel appeared first on The Daily Evolver.

One of the biggest problems with talking about something as vast and impactful as the pandemic is to find the right level of analysis. In this epic piece, we look at the deeper religious and theological forces playing out below the surface of our day to day conflicts over topics like vaccines, authoritarianism and safety. We pull apart the hidden religiosity of "both sides" of the pandemic, that seems to be accelerating, even as the rapid spread of the Omicron variant brings us towards the pandemic endgame. It features interviews with the cognitive scientist John Vervaeke, Unherd writer Mary Harrington, the author Paul Kingsnorth, emergency doctor Rocky Jedick and many more. We have recently launched the Rebel Wisdom Substack for all our written content, and to host exclusive videos for members (just $5). The full length conversations with John, Mary & Rocky are available there for subscribers: https://substack.com/rebelwisdom  We are running our groundbreaking Sensemaking 101 course again in February, check the website for more details: https://rebelwisdom.co.uk/courses/sensemaking-101-page  Pieces referenced in the film include: Joe Rogan with Peter McCullough: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aZte37vtFTkYT7b0b04Qz?si=1f7ce5a6705b463e  Joe Rogan with Robert Malone: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SCsueX2bZdbEzRtKOCEyT?si=5a8207578958440e  Breaking the Polarity Spell of the Covidiots and Covidians, Peter Limberg: https://thestoa.substack.com/p/breaking-the-polarity-spell-of-the  Vaccine purity has infected the West, Mary Harrington: https://unherd.com/2022/01/vaccine-purity-has-infected-the-west/  This Vaccine Moment, Paul Kingsnorth: https://paulkingsnorth.substack.com/p/the-vaccine-moment-part-one  Paul Kingsnorth: Why I changed sides in the vaccine wars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_uAwsVn10Y  Covid & the Sensemaking Crisis, BJ Campbell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IjW16FCpkA  Covid could still save Boris, Freddie Sayers: https://unherd.com/2022/01/covid-could-still-save-boris/  The Age of Breach, Alexander Beiner: https://medium.com/rebel-wisdom/the-age-of-breach-gamestop-wokeism-and-the-capitol-8e3ac46efaf9  Tortoise, Pfizer's War: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/audio/pfizers-war/  Robert Malone goes full anti-science on Joe Rogan's podcast, Debunk the Funk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjszVOfG_wo&t=1s  Robert Malone & Peter McCullough: A litany of untruths, Decoding the Gurus: https://decoding-the-gurus.captivate.fm/episode/robert-malone-peter-mccullough-a-litany-of-untruths  No, Ivermectin Did Not Help Japan Bring Down Covid-19 Coronavirus Delta Surge, Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2021/11/27/no-ivermectin-did-not-help-japan-bring-down-covid-19-coronavirus-delta-surge/?sh=717ea5842938  Ivermectin Didn't Save Uttar Pradesh From Covid-19, Gideon M-K: https://gidmk.medium.com/ivermectin-didnt-save-uttar-pradesh-from-covid-19-17684f49d8b3  Walking the Talk on Free Speech? With Triggernometry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdGUp0y-bzc&t=1472s    Episode Overview:  00:00:00 Intro 00:00:50 The return of religion and the 'post secular' 00:04:55 The Covid Thesis vs Covid Antithesis 00:05:43 The Religiosity of the Thesis Narrative 00:08:39 The Religiosity of the Antithesis Narrative 00:14:25 Covid Synthesis? 00:16:47 What makes us intelligent leads to self-deception 00:20:24 We're all biased  00:24:48 Mary Harrington, vaccine purity codes & theology 00:33:44 The scapegoat dynamic 00:37:45 Religion, Egregores & 'Mass Formation' 00:44:53 John Vervaeke, suspicion is eating itself 00:48:45 Dialogos & the 'hermeneutics of beauty' 00:56:50 'Pfizer are shitbags' 00:58:53 Responsible heterodoxy vs conspiracy thinking 01:01:25 Making sense of Robert Malone's claims 01:10:44 An ER doctor evaluates Robert Malone, Rocky Jedick MD 01:20:00 Understanding the red flags 01:27:14 Our broken information landscape 01:32:07 Understanding motivation vs ad hominem 01:35:42 Epistemic humility & holding perspectives 01:43:44 The 'uncanny valley' of truth seeking 01:51:00 The incentive landscape for the antithesis, Paul Kingsnorth 01:57:49 The ethics of alternative media 02:06:23 Truth as a sacred value

Can psychedelics change culture? In this new documentary, Alexander Beiner speaks with leaders in the field including Robin Carhart-Harris, Dennis McKenna, Bia Labate, Rick Doblin, Jamie Wheal and Kat Conour to find out if the original vision of the psychedelic counterculture - that they can radically transform society - is still alive. In the age of psychedelic capitalism, with pharma and wellness companies driving the narrative, this piece explores what it would take for an experience of the sacred to overcome market forces and change our cultural operating system. An essay accompanies this film. Read 'The Psychedelic Trojan Horse' on our Substack: https://rebelwisdom.substack.com/p/the-psychedelic-trojan-horse?r=ye9pq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Join us for a live with Jamie Wheal and other guests in the film by become a Rebel Wisdom Member on www.rebelwisdom.co.uk/plans Earlybird tickets for our next Sensemaking 101 online course are now available - read more on www.rebelwisdom.co.uk/sensemaking101

Are the UK and US about to legalise magic mushrooms? A number of cities and states in the US have decriminalised psychedelics, and recent headlines in the UK have reported that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is thinking of rescheduling psilocybin. But 50 years into the war on drugs, is widespread legalisation a real possibility? In this film Alexander Beiner speaks with three experts to find out. Professor David Nutt heads up Drug Science, the UK's leading independent body on drugs. Crispin Blunt is a British Member of Parliament campaigning to reschedule psilocybin. Tom Eckert co-led the campaign to successfully legalise psilocybin therapy in Oregon, providing a model for how legalisation campaigns of the might look. Become a Rebel Wisdom member to join practice sessions, live Q&A's and more on www.patreon.com/rebelwisdom Learn more about Drug Science on drugscience.org.uk Find out more about the Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group on https://www.cdprg.co.uk/

Mark Zuckerberg recently announced plans to create a new VR 'Metaverse', psychedelic sci-fi classic Dune is the film of the moment, and the super-rich are trying to colonise Mars. The influence of science fiction on culture seems stronger than ever - but why does it matter? In this conversation in the Rebel Wisdom digital campfire, Alexander Beiner talks with sci-fi expert Damien Walter - star of our recent film 'Dune & The Deeper Meaning of Sci-Fi' and host of the host of the Science Fiction Podcast. The conversation explores just how influential science fiction has been on Silicon Valley, what sci-fi myths can tell us about ourselves, and what we can learn from our most out there visions of utopia and dystopia. Join conversations like these in the Digital Campfire by becoming a member on www.rebelwisdom.co.uk/plans Check out our first film with Damien, 'Dune & The Deeper Meaning of Sci-Fi' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpLAcewRBSE Check out Damien's work on https://damiengwalter.com/

Liv Boeree was a top ranked poker player and won more than $4 million on the international circuit. A self-professed nerd with a degree in astrophysics, she now has her own YouTube channel making films about game theory, complexity, physics and more. In this conversation with Rebel Wisdom's Alexander Beiner, she explains why game theory is such a useful tool for making sense of culture, how her time playing poker changed her attitude to intuition, and how an ancient Canaanite deity called Moloch can help us understand existential risk and zero-sum games. Check out Liv's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/LivBoeree and on Twitter @Liv_Boeree Watch 'Moloch: The Beauty Wars' on https://youtu.be/fifVuhgvQQ8 Scott Alexander's essay Meditations on Moloch: https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/07/30/meditations-on-moloch/  

For years Rebel Wisdom has been focused on the problems of Sensemaking, how we find truth together. The pandemic has made all these problems worse.   We are lost in echo chambers, manipulated by narrative warfare and the hacking of our attention by the big tech platforms. The problem of Sensemaking is right at the core of all our issues, because how can we begin to solve our problems if we can't agree what they are, and have no shared sense of reality.   In this new series Rebel Wisdom launches a deep dive into the state of Sensemaking in 2021.   Rebel Wisdom is running a major free online festival 'The State of Sensemaking' on September 25 & 26, where we will be hosting conversations to try to make sense of some of the most difficult cultural topics: https://rebelwisdom.co.uk/state-of-se...   This film tells the journey of Rebel Wisdom so far, and contains clips from: 'The War on Sensemaking', Daniel Schmachtenberger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lqao...   'Making Sense of Sensemaking', Jordan Hall, Jamie Wheal & Daniel Schmachtenberger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Es_W...   'Glitch in the Matrix, Jordan Peterson, the Mainstream Media and the Intellectual Dark Web': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trhTb...   'Glitch in the Matrix II, The Origin of the Intellectual Dark Web', Eric Weinstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKeMI...   'The Intellectual Dark Web, An Integral Conversation?', Ken Wilber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2XK8...   'Jordan Peterson and the Meaning Crisis', John Vervaeke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6RFS...   'The Legacy of Integral', Jamie Wheal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4krRS...   'The Age of Breach', Alexander Beiner: https://medium.com/rebel-wisdom/the-a...   We are also running our groundbreaking Sensemaking course again in October, check out the details here: https://rebelwisdom.co.uk/courses/sen...

If you're reading this, there's a good chance you're WEIRD - raised in a culture which is Western, Educated, Industrialised, Rich, Democratic. Joseph Henrich is professor of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University and a pioneer in the study of WEIRD psychology - how it evolved, its unique characteristics, and why we need to understand it.  In this session in the Rebel Wisdom Campfire, Henrich joined us to discuss his book 'The Weirdest People in the World' - drawing on cutting-edge research in anthropology, psychology, economics, and evolutionary biology to explore how incorporating WEIRD psychology into our sensemaking can give us a new lens on our own psychology, history and culture. Check out The Weirdest People in the World here: https://www.amazon.com/WEIRDest-People-World-Psychologically-Particularly/dp/0374173222 Check out 'Indigenous Narcissism' by Alexander Beiner which links Henrich's work to some of the topics we've explored on the channel: https://medium.com/rebel-wisdom/indigenous-narcissism-social-media-belonging-weirdness-6063ac6f9aa Join conversations like this on the Rebel Wisdom Campfire by becoming a member here: https://www.rebelwisdom.co.uk/plans

Alexander Beiner & Jim have a wide-ranging talk about Beiner's recent essay “Who's in Charge of Psilocybin?”. They discuss the state of play regarding psilocybin's legality, its effectiveness in therapeutic contexts, therapeutic versus personal-growth uses, the value and limitations of clinical trials, metaphors for psychedelics risk, the differences between synthesized and natural-grown psilocybin, COMPASS Pathways' big patent … Continue reading Currents 039: Alexander Beiner on Psychedelic Turf Wars → The post Currents 039: Alexander Beiner on Psychedelic Turf Wars appeared first on The Jim Rutt Show.

Alexander and I unfurl through a fascinating forest of ideas. We track the evolution of Rebel Wisdoms development and outline its spiral like journey from embodiment and liminality to its focus on the impact of Jordan Peterson, its exploration of the Intellectual Dark & Deep Web before a return to its roots. We dance with the knotty but humming question of how to cultivate meaningful culture and community within the context of the digital sense making scene and explore the importance of remembering that we're all in this together, that we're practicing for each other. Ali also gives us an update on how he's feeling about the state of the Psychedelic renaissance after his recent debate with the co-founder of Compass Pathways which is one of the best funded and more Game A companies racing towards the Mushroomy Pot Of Gold at the end of the research rainbow. I feel there is a lot to savour in this exchange, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. https://rebelwisdom.co.uk/

As psychedelics enter the mainstream, a lot of people are concerned that they're being captured by corporate interests.   In this debate, hosted by the Oxford University Psychedelic Society on 27 May, Alexander Beiner and Lars Wilde (President and Co-Founder of Compass Pathways) discussed the controversies surrounding Compass Pathways' patenting strategy, the future of the field and more.   The Oxford University Psychedelic Society run regular events, check them out on: https://www.oxfordsu.org/societies/ox...   See our other films about psychedelic capitalism below: The Rise of Psychedelic Capitalism: https://youtu.be/uXoDOGkmZsI   Endgame for the Psychedelic Renaissance? with Jamie Wheal: https://youtu.be/EOXJOZK1ZNQ   Participate in events with psychedelic leaders like Dennis McKenna in our Digital Campfire. See what's coming up on: www.rebelwisdom.co.uk/events

Recently, we released 'Endgame for the Psychedelic Renaissance?' in which Alexander Beiner caught up with Jamie Wheal to make sense of recent tensions in the psychedelic space around patenting, IP disputes and lobbying. In this follow up, we move the conversation forward to explore possible ways to reboot the psychedelic renaissance. Jamie lays out 3 different approaches people are using to ensure psychedelic culture keeps its transformative potential: working within the existing game to change it, finding creative ways to jam it up, or playing an entirely new game. You can watch the first part of this conversation 'Endgame for the Psychedelic Renaissance?' here: https://youtu.be/EOXJOZK1ZNQ​ Jamie Wheal's new book, 'Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex, and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind' comes out on April 27th: https://www.amazon.com/Recapture-Rapt...​ Become a Rebel Wisdom member to participate in live Q&A calls with guests like Jamie Wheal. More info on https://www.rebelwisdom.co.uk/plans

Episode 10 with Alexander Beiner Alexander is a writer, facilitator, and cultural commentator. In 2012, he co-founded a meditation school, Open Meditation. He has also worked in some of the world's top events agencies developing immersive live experiences. He is one of the organizers of Breaking Convention, Europe's largest conference on psychedelic science and culture. His work on psychedelic theory has been published in the 2016 book 'Neurotransmissions', as well as ‘The Guardian'. He also writes fiction and plays traditional Irish music.Alexander leads on Rebel Wisdom's written content and live events and is particularly focused on finding new ways of having in-person conversations around the most essential and challenging ideas. Rebel Wisdom's life experiences are designed to engage more than just the intellect; they are places where the ideas explored in our films can be integrated so that they can be lived out in the real world. In this episode, Alexander Beiner discusses:His Why of The start of Rebel Wisdom Finding truth and meaningMen's Work, the masculine essence and the cultural shameInitiation and transitioning of life as a basic human needThe Hero's Journey as a basis for men's-work and healing the father wound Psychedelics healing as an initiationPsychedelic capitalism, and the new gold rushThe questionable interest in patenting PsychedelicsHow to educate patent makers and what are patent trolls?What is psychedelic sensemaking?How can psychedelic sensemaking become a roadmap for the meaning-making of life? How wisdom tradition are sophisticated models for understanding self and meaning-makingThe current dominant usage of psychedelics is Wellness & TreatmentWhat is the gift of COVID-19 as a personal growth journeyHandles:https://rebelwisdom.co.uk/abouthttps://alexander-beiner.medium.com/Inspiration:John Vervaeke - Awakening from the Meaning CrisisTyson Yunkaporta - Sand Talk Mankind Project 

Noetic Nomads and Bridgit.io co-hosted the inaugural Overweb Challenge (https://theoverweb.com) on Jan 21, an online festival dedicated to the future of the web, sensemaking, and of digital communities.Our panel on the future of digital communities featured:- Maggie Love, Co-founder & Director of W3BCLOUD, Founder of SheFi | https://www.w3bcloud.com | https://www.shefi.org- Daniel Liebeskind, Co-founder & CEO, Topia | https://topia.io- Daveed Benjamin, CEO of Bridgit.io, Founder of the Overweb | https://bridgit.io | https://theoverweb.com- Alexander Beiner, Co-founder of Rebel Wisdom | https://rebelwisdom.co.uk- David Homan, Founder of Orchestrated Connecting | https://orchestratedconnecting.comYou can watch all the videos from the Overweb Challenge here: https://www.theoverweb.com/mediaFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/noeticnomadsorgCatch all the latest events and content: https://noeticnomads.orgConnect with a community of radical thinkers and doers: https://discord.gg/84FRmXUzNs

Alexander Beiner joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to discuss the rise of psychedelic capitalism, its impact on the culture, and the risk of us losing something promising if we get swept up by various narratives for-profits models are seeding into our minds. We also discuss modern Western culture’s crisis of meaning, the dissolution of trust in institutions, "the internet of beefs", and the challenge of sensemaking in our modern technological landscape. For links to Beiner's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind137   ***Full Topics Breakdown Below***     SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W & Nathan B.     Episode Breakdown Adderall, modafinil, and attention in a world of distraction Rebel Wisdom, sensemaking, and the meaning crisis Multi-level narrative warfare and the culture war in a multipolar world How psychedelics are impacting us negatively, in the context of the meaning crisis Psychedelics lack the cultural framework needed for them to have a positive impact impact Can psychedelic culture become antifragile? Psychedelics’ potentially positive role | the transformational power of truth Game-B  and the rise of psychedelic capitalism The legal and ethical complexities introduced with for-profit models for psychedelic therapy Who should be regulating the psychedelic industry, and how? Prohibition (and profit) block the generative public discourse needed to address the problems psychedelic capitalism is introducing The power and importance of talking openly about our thoughts on psychedelics and psychedelic culture How profiting through the psychedelic industry will begin to silence us from speaking up against harm and damage done within those industries The changing quality of discourse on the complexities facing psychedelic culture The epitome of psychedelic capitalism is in the language of ‘wellness’ Will mainstreaming psychedelics fundamentally alter the psychedelic experiences itself? Will the mainstream change the psychedelic experience, or will the psychedelic experience change the mainstream? The unfortunate lack of recognizing plant intelligence in our presently mainstreamed models for psychedelic experiences The strange game of appearing respectable in order to be respected in psychedelic research can't go on forever A taste of what's coming up on rebel wisdom regarding psychedelic content   ************** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   ► Or, you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

Noetic Nomads convened an all-star panel and Q&A Jan 16 featuring Cadell Last, Bruce Alderman, Alexander Beiner, Collin Morris, and Arran Rogerson. Facilitated by Raven Connolly. Following the Capitol Insurrection, images were emblazoned across our screens of the QAnon Shaman, a horned, fur-clad figure wielding a spear-flag and bedecked in patriotic warpaint.Was this self-styled shamanic leader within the QAnon movement an aberration? Or a patent manifestation of a much greater phenomenon, of our nature as religious animal — Homo Religiosus?Is religion making a comeback or has it never left us?How has denial of these impulses presented itself within society?Moving forward, how do we reconcile these drives with secular notions?Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylZs36bBx9UCONNECT with the Noetic Nomads community: https://discord.gg/84FRmXUzNsEPISODE LINKS: Cadell Last: https://twitter.com/cadellnlast / https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAdvancedApes/featuredAlexander Beiner: https://twitter.com/alexanderbeiner / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQ6Gptuq-sLflbJ4YY3UmwBruce Alderman: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaA4zkLRnR3lGm8Y7c5TvdwCollin Morris: https://twitter.com/collinofzion / https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCollinmorrisArran Rogerson: https://twitter.com/arranrogerson / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTwNBpoeRvLSUzsOzSaaiyARaven Connolly: https://twitter.com/spiral_virusCHECK OUT the latest EVENTS and ARTICLES:https://noeticnomads.org STAY UP-TO-DATE on the latest news: https://twitter.com/noeticnomadsorg LISTEN to Noetic Nomads on all major podcast providers.Thank you for your support, Nomads!

Psychedelics are going mainstream. With landmark studies in the last decade showing their incredible potential in treating serious mental health conditions, 2020 saw a goldrush of investment. But what are the implications as psychedelics move from the counterculture to the boardroom? In this short documentary, Alexander Beiner speaks to leading experts in the field - from clinicians and CEO's to shamans and philosophers - to ask what the rise of psychedelic capitalism means for the future of culture and medicine.   Includes interviews with Dr. Rosalind Watts (clinical lead of Imperial College's groundbreaking psilocybin for depression study), Erik Davis (author of Techgnosis and High Weirdness), Jamie Wheal (author of Stealing Fire), Kat Conour of the Auryn Project, Bill Linton (CEO of The Usona Institute) and Shipibo shaman Jose Lopez Sanchez among others.   Are we seeing the birth of a new era in mental health care, or late capitalism’s sneakiest cash grab yet? Turn on and tune in to find out.   We'll be hosting a live Q&A in our community with some guests from this film on Wednesday, 13 Jan. Find out more about membership on www.rebelwisdom.co.uk/plans   Rebel Wisdom's Sensemaking 101 course launches again on 4 February, check it out here: https://rebelwisdom.co.uk/courses  

In the first episode of 'Decoding Culture', Alexander Beiner is joined by Jonathan Pageau and Jules Evans to discuss whether we're witnessing the birth of major new religions in 2020. In a three way conversation, we try to make sense of cultural phenomena like Wokeism and Conspirituality to figure out whether they're historical blips, new forms of religious worship, or something else entirely.   Jules Evans is the bestselling author of 'Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations' and has recently popularised the term 'Conspirituality' to explain the strange union of new age and far right ideas in 2020. Find him on https://www.philosophyforlife.org/   Jonathan Pageau is the host of 'The Symbolic World', a popular YouTube channel in which he explores symbolism in religion, art as well as in general and popular culture. You can find him on https://www.youtube.com/c/JonathanPageau   Rebel Wisdom's Sensemaking course launches again in February, check it out here: https://rebelwisdom.co.uk/courses

Jim talks to Alexander Beiner about his new article on Indigenous Narcissism: western cultural norms, tribalism, social media, ethics, and much more… In this Currents episode, Jim and Alexander Beiner have a wide-ranging chat about his recent article on Indigenous Narcissism. They cover western cultural norms, tribalism & belonging, social media as a tribal battlefield, addiction dynamics of social media, … Continue reading Currents 019: Alexander Beiner on Indigenous Narcissism → The post Currents 019: Alexander Beiner on Indigenous Narcissism appeared first on The Jim Rutt Show.

Can indigenous thinking save the world? Tyson Yunkaporta's new book 'Sand Talk' explores this question and is making a big impact. A senior lecturer in Indigenous Knowledges at Deakin University in Melbourne, Tyson is a member of the Apalech Clan in far north Queensland.   In conversation with Rebel Wisdom's Alexander Beiner, he explains how looking back on Western civilisation from an indigenous perspective opens up a new way to look at everything from the economy and government to complexity theory and the culture wars.   With a unique blend of humour, theory and indigenous knowledge, he provides an important new perspective on some of the biggest issues we've covered on the channel.   Links:   Read Sand Talk: https://www.amazon.com/Sand-Talk-Indi...   Tyson's author profile: https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/a...   Alexander's Medium profile: https://medium.com/@alexander.beiner   To get access to more exclusive content, and to join the growing Rebel Wisdom Community, become a member: https://www.rebelwisdom.co.uk/plans

David Gornoski sits down with Alexander Beiner, Co-Founder of Rebel Wisdom, to discuss new ways by which we can make sense of the chaotic world around us. In light of how Woke culture has proven itself to be a religious movement, society is failing to bind itself around the principle of scapegoating. What is the most plausible replacement? How does the personhood revolution of Jesus undermine the existing structures that are holding society together through human-sacrifice? Listen to the full podcast to discover how Jesus broke the cycle of violence through self-sacrifice or, as Beiner calls it, doing "an aikido move" on groupthink. Visit Rebel Wisdom's website at rebelwisdom.co.uk

Exploring Ali's journey out of the literary world and his latest series of pieces of Medium concerning 'Lost Ways of Knowing'. We riffed on the 'dance' of being between openness and ground and then explored the challenges of charismatic narcissism in spiritual communities and the ongoing cultural questions around psychedelics. Alexander Beiner is the co-founder of Rebel Wisdom where he is responsible for live events, summits and facilitation of retreats and workshops. Previously a novelist, meditation instructor and co-organiser of the psychedelics conference Breaking Convention he is currently writing long form pieces exploring Embodied Cognition, Culture and how a deeper Mytho-Poetic understanding can guide us through a time between worlds. Ali's writing can be found on Medium: https://medium.com/@alexander.beiner Jacob Kishere is the host of SenseSpace: a Platform Making Sense and Exploring Meaning in the Emergent Landscape. In this evolving space he explores the transformational potential of conversation. For more see www.twitter.com/@jacobkishere & www.medium.com/@jacobkishere.

How did we get so tribal? And where did Trump come from?! There have been a gazillion attempted answers to those questions, and this episode, the Infinite Lunchbox offers a fresh one -- from the perspective of the evolution of *human consciousness*. You thought Maslow's hierarchy was good? Buckle up for the Spiral Dynamics of Consciousness. NOTE: Infinite Lunchbox is better viewed than heard — consider watching on YouTube: https://bit.ly/spiralbacklash Show Notes: • Spiral Dynamics: https://www.cruxcatalyst.com/wp-content/uploads/spiral-dynamic-image.jpg • Rebel Wisdom's Alexander Beiner on the 'flawed' notion of the Intellectual Deep Web: https://medium.com/rebel-wisdom/a-story-to-bind-us-the-intellectual-deep-web-and-a-new-grand-narrative-9b32e36857c3 If you appreciate the Infinite Lunchbox, please keep it alive! Thank you: patreon.com/stephlepp

This is an audio version of Why the left keeps losing, Rebel Wisdom podcast which was published on the Rebel Wisdom YouTube site on December 15th 2019.  The UK election has delivered a landslide win for the right-wing Conservatives, and the biggest defeat for the left-wing Labour party since 1935. What caused it? Why has the left gone down to so many defeats recently, and what would they need to do to change it. This discussion between Rebel Wisdom's David Fuller and Alexander Beiner references many Rebel Wisdom films, including: Conflict & Collective Intelligence, Diane Musho Hamilton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVSm7... Glitch in the Matrix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trhTb... Ken Wilber, the Intellectual Dark Web, an Integral Conversation? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2XK8... A Zen Master talks about Jordan Peterson and the Shadow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABWeA... And references this article by David Hirsh, The Corbyn left: the politics of position and the politics of reason: http://fathomjournal.org/the-corbyn-l...

We had a roundtable style discussion with David Fuller and Alexander Beiner from Rebel Wisdom about the Intellectual Dark Web, where that conversation is heading, the emergence of the Intellectual Deep Web, and how to find cohesion and unity in a decentralized world. Show notes: http://www.futurethinkers.org/101 To learn how to adapt to our uncertain future, sign up for our mailing list and get the 50+ page guide: http://futurethinkers.org/signup Check out the Course in Personal Evolution: http://courses.futurethinkers.org   

Alexander Beiner is the co-founder of Rebel Wisdom, a new media platform exploring deep cultural crisis and radical, transformative ideas and thinkers. In this conversation we talk about political polarization and inner growth as the antidote to it, covering shadow integration, confronting mortality and more.Alexander can be found athttps://www.rebelwisdom.co.ukhttps://twitter.com/wisdomrebelhttps://twitter.com/AlexanderBeinerFollow Technosocial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/technosocial... Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechnosocialP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/technosocia... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vUyoK0... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dyla...

An interview with Alexander Beiner of Rebel Wisdom. Mentions David Fuller, Stefana Bosse, Rafia Morgan, Indra Adnan, The Alternative, Jordan Greenhall, John Vervaeke, Jordan Peterson, Hanzi Freinacht, Daniel Gortz, Emil Ejner Fris, Metamoderna, Alter Ego Hanzi's Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=559489611232678&id=100015149321507 Ali's Downfall response: https://www.captiongenerator.com/1283742/Hanzi-Freinacht-Loses-It Rebel Wisdom: https://www.rebelwisdom.co.uk/ (YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQ6Gptuq-sLflbJ4YY3Umw) The Psychedelic Society: http://psychedelicsociety.org.uk My personal site: http://stephenreid.net Follow me on Facebook: http://facebook.com/stephenreid321

Rebel Wisdom's David Fuller made the first documentary about Jordan Peterson in January, since then he has become one of the polarising public figures in the world, especially to those on the left of the political spectrum. In a new interview - and accompanying podcast, David Fuller and Alexander Beiner of Rebel Wisdom examine the crisis on the left, through the prism of Jordan Peterson's thought. Rebel Wisdom Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/rJtyfFV This film is part of a larger Rebel Wisdom series, "Jordan Peterson and the left, a new conversation". The other films are as follows. 'Jordan Peterson, censorship and the left', with novelist Tim Lott: https://youtu.be/yRmvzqc8BkU 'What can the left learn from Jordan Peterson', with Matthew Segall and Jesse Estrin from the California Institute of Integral Studies: https://youtu.be/jwMxmg83aUw 'Jordan Peterson and Integral Theory', with Jeff Salzman of the Daily Evolver: https://youtu.be/hfJbrS75_Gs 'Jordan Peterson and the patriarchy', with Lene Andersen: https://youtu.be/dvyo1w5Ff_A 'Beyond polarisation?' The left & Jordan Peterson, with Ronan Harrington, Alter Ego: https://youtu.be/t6Fwhs3HBGE If you enjoy our films, please consider helping us make more by funding us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rebelwisdom

Rebel Wisdom is a new media platform with big ambitions, pushing forward the leading edge of the new counterculture. We find the most revolutionary thinkers and use their ideas to explain the deeper patterns playing out behind the turmoil of the times. We also run workshops for men to put these ideas into action in our lives. In this inaugural Rebel Wisdom podcast, founder David Fuller and co-founder Alexander Beiner discuss where the project came from, what it's about and our grandiose plans for the future. For a video version, visit our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/c/rebelwisdom For more information on us, visit http://rebelwisdom.co.uk If you like the sound of this and can help us to continue this- please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rebelwisdom

Last month, a new alignment of public intellectuals, the "Intellectual Dark Web", was officially announced. Rebel Wisdom was quick to recognise the significance of this new movement, featuring it in our 'Glitch in the Matrix' film in February. In the latest edition of the Rebel Wisdom podcast, David Fuller and Alexander Beiner take a closer look at the IDW, and explain what it means, and where it might be heading - as a potential 'great awakening' and intellectual synthesis. For a video version, visit our YouTube channel This podcast accompanies a new article from Andrew Sweeny, the Intellectual Deep Web: https://medium.com/rebel-wisdom/an-in... --- Relevant links: Rebel Wisdom Podcast 1 - why the obsession with Jordan Peterson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDxl1... Rebel Wisdom Podcast 3 - the Peterson synthesis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMM7r... The Rubin Report, Jordan Peterson and Ben Shapiro: Frontline of Free Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRPDG... The Rubin Report, Bret and Eric Weinstein, Brothers Together at Last: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmXq9... "A Glitch in the Matrix" - Jordan Peterson, the Intellectual Dark Web & the Mainstream Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trhTb... If you like what you've heard, please consider supporting us on Patreon