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In this episode of The Roxanne Show, I'm flipping the script on “playing it safe” and challenging you to live boldly, authentically, + intuitively—on YOUR terms.This is your permission slip to ditch society's tired expectations, trust yourSELF, + design a life that makes your soul scream, “F*ck YES!”Living a “f*ck yes” life is not about reckless abandon - it's about radical alignment. It's about knowing who you are, trusting your gut, + making decisions that reflect your highest, most liberated self.This isn't about being “realistic.” It's about being authentic.Permission to Live Unapologetically: If you've ever felt boxed in by expectations, this episode will help you break free and own your truth.Trusting Your Inner Compass: Learn how to silence the noise and follow your intuition—the ultimate guide to your most aligned life.Audacious Goal-Setting: Ready to dream bigger? I'll show you why thinking boldly isn't reckless—it's necessary.Reclaiming Your Power: Say goodbye to “shoulds” and hello to a life driven by your authentic desires.Reflection as a Superpower: Discover how regular self-check-ins keep you evolving and thriving.Rebel-Wisdom for Courageous Living: Walk away feeling empowered to craft a life that's a full-body YES, even when the world says no.xRx⭐️YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS: Please: Subscribe + 5⭐️Star rating review HEREMy team + I appreciate your support!STAY CONNECTED WITH ROXANNE SAFFAIE ️INSTAGRAMSUBSTACKYOUTUBETWITTERTHREADSauthenticity, intuition, courage, values, desires, live authentic life, trust your intuition, set audacious goals, self-directed life, personal growth journey, how to live a fuck yes life, importance of knowing your values, ways to cultivate authenticity, trusting intuition for success, overcoming fear with courageWHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS EPISODE:

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 

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In this interview, I'm joined by two leading thinkers who are helping to reshape our understanding of consciousness, the nature of reality, and the pursuit of meaning in life: Dr Iain McGilchrist and Dr Bernardo Kastrup. Iain is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, author, and philosopher perhaps most well known for his Hemispheric Hypothesis and his books: The Master and his Emissary and The Matter with Things. Bernardo is an author, scientist, philosopher, and the Director of the Essentia Foundation. He holds two PhDs - one in philosophy and the other in engineering. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. In this conversation, we explore: — Their views on what consciousness is, the common ground in their thinking, and the differences — The extent to Iain and Bernardo believe we live in a purposeful and intelligent universe, and their perspectives on the question of God — Why they both consider truth to be the most important thing in life — Where they see human life fitting into the larger whole and what case can be made that each of our individual subjective experiences do matter. I hope you get as much from this fascinating discussion as I did from recording it. You can learn more about Iain's work at https://channelmcgilchrist.com, and Bernardo's at https://www.bernardokastrup.com. -- Dr Iain McGilchrist is a Psychiatrist and Writer. He is committed to the idea that the mind and brain can be understood only by seeing them in the broadest possible context, that of the whole of our physical and spiritual existence, and of the wider human culture in which they arise – the culture which helps to mould, and in turn is moulded by, our minds and brains. He was formerly a Consultant Psychiatrist of the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley NHS Trust in London, where he was Clinical Director of their southern sector Acute Mental Health Services. Dr McGilchrist has published original research and contributed chapters to books on a wide range of subjects, as well as original articles in papers and journals, including the British Journal of Psychiatry, American Journal of Psychiatry, The Wall Street Journal, The Sunday Telegraph and The Sunday Times. He has taken part in many radio and TV programmes, documentaries, and numerous podcasts, and interviews on YouTube, among them dialogues with Jordan Peterson, David Fuller of Rebel Wisdom, and philosopher Tim Freke. His books include Against Criticism, The Master and his Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World, The Divided Brain and the Search for Meaning, and Ways of Attending. He published his latest book: The Matter With Things, a book of epistemology and metaphysics. You can keep up to date with his work at https://channelmcgilchrist.com. Bernardo Kastrup is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in computer engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence). As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the ‘Casimir Effect' of Quantum Field Theory was discovered). Formulated in detail in many academic papers and books, his ideas have been featured on Scientific American, the Institute of Art and Ideas, the Blog of the American Philosophical Association and Big Think, among others. Bernardo's most recent book is Science Ideated: The fall of matter and the contours of the next mainstream scientific worldview. For more information, freely downloadable papers, videos, etc., please visit https://www.bernardokastrup.com. --- Interview Links: — Dr McGilchirst's website - https://channelmcgilchrist.com — Dr Kastrup's website - https://www.bernardokastrup.com

In this episode, we welcome Dr Iain McGilchrist back to the show. Dr McGilchrist is a psychiatrist and writer, who is committed to the idea that the mind and brain can be understood only by seeing them in the broadest possible context. He is the author of several books, including the international bestseller: “The Master and His Emissary”, and most recently: “The Matter with Things”. In this conversation, we explore: — The limits of idealism — Why the term “unconscious” is a misnomer and why we should be referring to it as the “superconscious” instead — The extent to which it can be said that we are “co-creating” reality — Why values are not relative — and Dr McGilchrist's thoughts on how they may be built into the structure of being itself — Iain's response to skeptics who say life has no meaning and his view on the root causes of the major crises facing our world. And more. You can learn more about his work at https://channelmcgilchrist.com/. --- Dr Iain McGilchrist is a Psychiatrist and Writer, who lives on the Isle of Skye, off the coast of North West Scotland. He is committed to the idea that the mind and brain can be understood only by seeing them in the broadest possible context, that of the whole of our physical and spiritual existence, and of the wider human culture in which they arise – the culture which helps to mould, and in turn is moulded by, our minds and brains. He was formerly a Consultant Psychiatrist of the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley NHS Trust in London, where he was Clinical Director of their southern sector Acute Mental Health Services. Dr McGilchrist has published original research and contributed chapters to books on a wide range of subjects, as well as original articles in papers and journals, including the British Journal of Psychiatry, American Journal of Psychiatry, The Wall Street Journal, The Sunday Telegraph and The Sunday Times. He has taken part in many radio and TV programmes, documentaries, and numerous podcasts, and interviews on YouTube, among them dialogues with Jordan Peterson, David Fuller of Rebel Wisdom, and philosopher Tim Freke. His books include Against Criticism, The Master and his Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World, The Divided Brain and the Search for Meaning, and Ways of Attending. He published his latest book: The Matter With Things, a book of epistemology and metaphysics. You can keep up to date with his work at https://channelmcgilchrist.com. --- Interview Links: — Iain McGilchrist website - https://channelmcgilchrist.com

Psychedelic scholar, Robert Forte, returned to the podcast to FINALLY set the record straight on MDMA, MAPS and the FDA's recent (and salient) decision to not approve Rick Doblin's MDMA trauma therapy proposal, which the fake alt media community would have us believing is some sort of travesty. Oy.Part 2:danikatz.locals.comwww.patreon.com/danikatzwww.danikatz.comFind Robert:Twitter: @divinecomedy56https://www.alteredstatesofamerica.net/https://alteredstatesofamerica.substack.com/Show notes:Returning to the USA from GreeceSetting the record straight: MDMA, MAPS & the FDARFK & drug policy advisoryUpholding “The Narrative”: Joe Rogan, Aubrey Marcus, Jordan PetersonPsychedelic field researchersOrigins of Forte's MDMA journeyUS Neo-Conservatism & TotalitarianismTimothy Leary and Frank BaronConference of 1981 and Esalen InstituteHunter S. ThompsonDoblin- Secret snitch to Drug Guru and media darling“Conspiracy theorist” label vs real drug-related conspiraciesAmanda Fielding, Rebel Wisdom, ConspiritualityBooks: CIA, drug trade conspiraciesWWII: OSS members to Harvard professors/CIATimothy Leary: 1948 CIA funded MKUltraOperation Paperclip- Nazi's into USAAmerican Spirit diluted with drug psyops40's-50's psychedelic researchLeary- flawed character with anti-authoritarian spirit1985- Forte at U of Chicago- religion studyCharles Schuster & MDMA brain damageSchedule 1 drug & most popular drug in the worldEcstasy & Rave movement- drug deployment psychological warfareSalon article: art students, Mossad spies, DEA & drug ringsRick Doblin- questionable credentialsHeseg Foundation- “greatest moment of his life”Disclaimer- re Israel‘Orphan drug'- MDMA has no owner/no $ for PharmaAlex Shulgin- Bohemian GroveHuxley- Soma for the masses1984- MAPS (scam) launched- non-profit to $15kLeonard Pickard- DIA, LSD, & MDMAWhere is MAPS now?1970=Controlled Substance Act$16 million grant at Harvard for psychedelic researchBring MDMA back to consciousness explorationBill Maher and story-tellingAltered States of America and psychedelic movements

Pamela Von Sabiar is a visionary speaker, facilitator, and author pioneering Living from Eros at the forefront of human evolution. She champions deep dialogue, heightened sensing, creative leadership, and emergent group dynamics. Through decades of exploration and teaching, Pamela fosters intersubjective awareness where Eros and transformative dialogue emerge. She designs global Emergent Dialogue trainings and leads masterclasses on sense-making platforms like Rebel Wisdom and Emerge Network, shaping new paradigms in embodied group intelligence. Pamela also co-initiated the Nordic Women's gathering, furthering inclusive and transformative community spaces. In this conversation we hear Pamela discuss intersubjective facilitation, which she describes as a new state of consciousness that moves beyond personal and interpersonal levels to tap into the field between individuals. She explains the use of the word Eros in her work, addressing its challenges and misconceptions, and emphasizes the importance of personal and sexual development in group facilitation. Pamela shares insights on building and trusting teams, highlighting deep listening, presence, and surrendering to higher intelligence. She reflects on her journey and the moments that shaped her facilitation style. Pamela attributes her capacity as a facilitator to her highly sensitive nature, personal traumas, and the practice of radical self-responsibility. She emphasizes embodiment in leadership for deeper connection and believes the future of leadership involves facilitating a shift towards a generative and regenerative society.   Connect with Pamela Website www.pamelavonsabljar.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pamelavonsabljar/   Connect with Rachel  Website  Rachel Rickards  https://rachelrickards.com The Field Facilitator Training www.the-field.com Podcast www.rachelrickards.com/podcast Subscribe to Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-presence-we-trust-the-facilitation-podcast/id1755771265 Subscribe to Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0Zlb6L6KjvXauxRdTtDzjS Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/@TheFacilitationPodcast Instagram The Field Facilitator Training www.instagram.com/thefieldfacilitation Rachel Rickards www.instagram.com/rachel.rickards Facebook Rachel Rickards www.facebook.com/rachrickards  The Field Facilitator Training https://www.facebook.com/TheFieldFacilitator

In this insightful episode, Dr McGilchrist discusses how his hemispheric hypothesis may help to account for the widespread addiction in our society. Dr McGilchrist is a psychiatrist and writer, who is committed to the idea that the mind and brain can be understood only by seeing them in the broadest possible context. He is the author of several books, including the international bestseller: “The Master and His Emissary”, and most recently: “The Matter with Things”. In this conversation, we explore: — The extent to which we may be entering into the third major decay of Western civilisation and how Dr McGilchrist's hemisphere hypothesis may help to account for this — The differences in how the two hemispheres attend to the world and how we are becoming an increasingly left-hemisphere dominated society — The three most important ingredients for holistic human flourishing — Dr McGilchrist's views on the “sacred” and whether or not we can view values such as goodness and truth as being embedded into the structure of being itself. And more. You can learn more about Dr McGilchrist's work by going to: www.channelmcgilchrist.com --- Dr Iain McGilchrist is a Psychiatrist and Writer, who lives on the Isle of Skye, off the coast of North West Scotland. He is committed to the idea that the mind and brain can be understood only by seeing them in the broadest possible context, that of the whole of our physical and spiritual existence, and of the wider human culture in which they arise – the culture which helps to mould, and in turn is moulded by, our minds and brains. He was formerly a Consultant Psychiatrist of the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley NHS Trust in London, where he was Clinical Director of their southern sector Acute Mental Health Services. Dr McGilchrist has published original research and contributed chapters to books on a wide range of subjects, as well as original articles in papers and journals, including the British Journal of Psychiatry, American Journal of Psychiatry, The Wall Street Journal, The Sunday Telegraph and The Sunday Times. He has taken part in many radio and TV programmes, documentaries, and numerous podcasts, and interviews on YouTube, among them dialogues with Jordan Peterson, David Fuller of Rebel Wisdom, and philosopher Tim Freke. His books include Against Criticism, The Master and his Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World, The Divided Brain and the Search for Meaning, and Ways of Attending. He published his latest book: The Matter With Things, a book of epistemology and metaphysics. You can keep up to date with his work at https://channelmcgilchrist.com. --- 6 Books Dr McGilchrist Recommends Every Therapist Should Read: — The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World - Dr Iain McGilchrist - https://amzn.to/3IUXPKn — The Matter With Things: Our Brains, Our Delusions, and the Unmaking of the World - Dr Iain McGilchrist - https://amzn.to/3oOSFIW — Madness and Modernism: Insanity in the light of modern art, literature, and thought - Louis Sass - https://amzn.to/3qpm5Og — The Paradoxes of Delusion: Wittgenstein, Schreber, and the Schizophrenic Mind - Louis Sass - https://amzn.to/3N6ct3Q — The Creative Mind: An Introduction to Metaphysics - Henri Bergson - https://amzn.to/43DMC8O — Lived Time: Phenomenological and Psychopathological Studies - Eugène Minkowski - https://amzn.to/45IyuNG

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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

I explore Gabor Mate, Peter Attia and the Rebel Wisdom podcast to explore the dangers of Workaholism, over-protective children and how social media helps us pair bond with the state and adopt the Game Theory "Zero Sum" behavior.  As usual, I keep it balanced between the problem and the solution.

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

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

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.

Have you ever...Gotten stuck in conversation with someone who won't stop talking?Asked a ton of questions but never got one back?Wished for more silence in connection?Wanted everyone to stop talking and just get things done?If any of the above are true for you, you've probably thought “wow, people suck at communication.” But what if all this difference could actually be easy to navigate? What if it isn't based on complex social rules, but a simple set of languages that we can teach you to start understanding and using today?Introducing the Relating Languages, a reliable, research-supported system for breaking down communication and conversations into manageable parts.Listen to today's episode and become a master communicator and improve every single one of your relationships immediately! About Ari: Ari Winters is a professional facilitator and creator of The Relating Languages. Growing up, they were drawn to the complexities of human interaction, acting as a bridge between different social circles and communities. This sparked their fascination with facilitating discussions and fostering connections between people from diverse backgrounds. They have worked with organizations such as Google, Dell, Mindvalley, Rebel Wisdom, Kellogg, and the National Weather Service, teaching communication and leadership skills. Learn more about The Relating Languages: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticrevolutionwww.facebook.com/relatinglanguageshttps://www.youtube.com/@relatinglanguages www.twitter.com/relatinglanghttps://www.relatinglanguages.com/ Connect with Emyrald: https://emyraldsinclaire.com/embodied/ www.facebook.com/groups/becometheempresswww.instagram.com/manifestwithemyrald www.emyraldsinclaire.com

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.  

The death of everything: no ROFLing matter. Right?  Well probably yes. But can chuckles save the planet?  Does laughing at humans being silly confused bags of water help the climate fight or take the heat out of it? And just why is so much climate comedy, well, crap? Joining Dave this episode is a right proper comedy mastermind, Stuart Goldsmith.  Stuart's spent aeons both behind the mic as a stand-up, and peering at other comics via interviews in his legendary The Comedian's Comedian podcast. He's drunk heavily from the comedy well, and knows more about the art (science? craft?) of rib-tickling than just about anyone.   And - [applause, cheers] - Stuart now reckons he might spend the rest of his career doing comedy about climate change, such is his commitment to the cause. See Stuart's show  Spoilers at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer. Owl noises: -- 11:11 - The rule of three in comedy.  -- 12:33 - This really is a most excellent, warm and wise interview with John Lloyd from the folks at Rebel Wisdom. -- 13:23 - Here's a TED talk - Why We Laugh - off of Professor Sophie Scott. -- 27:24 - Ayana Elizabeth Johnson's climate Venn diagram. Your Brain on Climate is a podcast about human psychology vs the climate crisis: what we think, why we think it, and how it all adds up to a planet-sized emergency.  Contact the show:  @brainclimate on Twitter, or hello@yourbrainonclimate.com. Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/yourbrainonclimate. The show is hosted by me, Dave Powell, who you can find @powellds on Twitter.  Original music by me, and I twiddle all the production knobs too. Show logo by Arthur Stovell at www.designbymondial.com.   

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

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.   

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.  

David Fuller from  @Rebel Wisdom  had an interesting conversation on  @Justin Murphy  where they talked about the emergent media space. This is a common topic for David but in this conversation the parallels from the church world really struck me. https://youtu.be/DCUkEvRbfTA Conspirituality https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/conspirituality/id1515827446   Paul Vander Klay clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0jIcadtoxELSwehCh5QTg My Substack https://paulvanderklay.substack.com/ Estuary Hub Link https://www.estuaryhub.com/ If you want to schedule a one-on-one conversation check here. https://paulvanderklay.me/2019/08/06/converzations-with-pvk/ There is a video version of this podcast on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/paulvanderklay To listen to this on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/paul-vanderklays-podcast/id1394314333  If you need the RSS feed for your podcast player https://paulvanderklay.podbean.com/feed/  All Amazon links here are part of the Amazon Affiliate Program. Amazon pays me a small commission at no additional cost to you if you buy through one of the product links here. This is is one (free to you) way to support my videos.  https://paypal.me/paulvanderklay To support this channel/podcast with Bitcoin (BTC): 37TSN79RXewX8Js7CDMDRzvgMrFftutbPo  To support this channel/podcast with Bitcoin Cash (BCH) qr3amdmj3n2u83eqefsdft9vatnj9na0dqlzhnx80h  To support this channel/podcast with Ethereum (ETH): 0xd3F649C3403a4789466c246F32430036DADf6c62 Blockchain backup on Lbry https://odysee.com/@paulvanderklay https://www.patreon.com/paulvanderklay Paul's Church Content at Living Stones Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7bdktIALZ9Nq41oVCvW-A To support Paul's work by supporting his church give here. https://tithe.ly/give?c=2160640

Now that we're past Peak Wokeness, has "heterodoxy" exhausted itself? That's the argument of David Fuller, co-founder of Rebel Wisdom, a popular but now retired media brand. We discuss the problem of audience capture, whether Eric Weinstein and Jordan Peterson lost the plot, why David and Alexander decided to shut down Rebel Wisdom, and the deep-reaching effects that Covid has had on public intellectual life.David Fuller✦ David Fuller on Twitter✦ David's website Other Life✦ Subscribe to the coolest newsletter in the world https://OtherLife.co✦ Get a free Urbit ship at https://imperceptible.computerIndieThinkers.org✦ If you're working on independent intellectual work, join the next cohort of https://IndieThinkers.org

Iain McGilchrist has been outlining for many years that a fundamental problem in the way we are perceiving the world is likely to lead us into trouble. Now in 2022 he believes the situation is reaching a crucial turning point and we need to wake up urgently.  In this conversation with Rebel Wisdom's David Fuller he talks about how our current culture's domination by a 'left brain', reductionistic, materialist and literalist perspective had reached crisis point.  He explains how this is manifesting as a 'war on reality', and a series of attacks on free speech. Iain's work can be found here: https://channelmcgilchrist.com/ 

Iain McGilchrist has been outlining for many years that a fundamental problem in the way we are perceiving the world is likely to lead us into trouble. Now in 2022 he believes the situation is reaching a crucial turning point and we need to wake up urgently. In this conversation with Rebel Wisdom's David Fuller he talks about how our current culture's domination by a 'left brain', reductionistic, materialist and literalist perspective had reached crisis point. He explains how this is manifesting as a 'war on reality', and a series of attacks on free speech. Iain's work can be found here: https://channelmcgilchrist.com/  

Many people have observed that the conversation we have been curating on Rebel Wisdom has featured many more men than women. Of course we have regularly been asking ourselves why that is, and whether there is a more ‘feminine' contribution to the dialogue that is not being heard? This was the topic I explored with two fascinating women recently, Schuyler Brown and Samantha Sweetwater. Check out Schuyler's work here, 'The Art of Emergence': https://www.artofemergence.com/  And Samantha here: https://www.samanthasweetwater.com/ 

Where are we headed as a species? What is the landscape of risks and challenges that we need to confront over the next decades, and are there a small number of key factors that we need to solve to avoid catastrophe? These are the questions Daniel Schmachtenberger is laying out in a new two part series on Rebel Wisdom, called 'In Search of the Third Attractor'. As he describes it, the power of ever increasing technological capacity (exponential tech) means that both destructive and creative capacities are increasing exponentially. Two of the most likely outcomes (attractors) are either some kind of chaotic breakdown, or the development of powerful control systems in response, oppressive authoritarian control. Given this, what does a third option, a 'third attractor' look like? Daniel will be speaking at the Rebel Wisdom festival, 'the Last Campfire' in London on November 5th. To check it out and buy tickets, go to: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/r...  To find out more about the topics Daniel is discussing, check out his work on civilisation, at Civilization Emerging: https://civilizationemerging.com/ And for more on his work around the Sensemaking crisis, check out the Consilience Project: https://consilienceproject.org/   TIMECODES: UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM: 00:00:00 BENEVOLENT DICTATORSHIP DOESN'T WORK: 00:06:21 HYPER AGENTS: 00:15:06 GREAT GAME OF POWER: 00:26:55 EGREGORES: 00:34:38 TECHNOLOGY & ETHICS: 00:42:50 TECHNOLOGY CHANGES SOCIETY: 00:49:45 INFRASTRUCTURE, SOCIAL STRUCTURE, SUPERSTRUCTURE: 00:59:49 WISDOM OF GODS: 01:13:14 EDUCATION: 01:30:40 CLOSING THOUGHTS: 01:42:08

Where are we headed as a species? What is the landscape of risks and challenges that we need to confront over the next decades, and are there a small number of key factors that we need to solve to avoid catastrophe? These are the questions Daniel Schmachtenberger is laying out in a new two part series on Rebel Wisdom, called 'In Search of the Third Attractor'. As he describes it, the power of ever increasing technological capacity (exponential tech) means that both destructive and creative capacities are increasing exponentially. Two of the most likely outcomes (attractors) are either some kind of chaotic breakdown, or the development of powerful control systems in response, oppressive authoritarian control. Given this, what does a third option, a 'third attractor' look like? Daniel will be speaking at the Rebel Wisdom festival, 'the Last Campfire' in London on November 5th. To check it out and buy tickets, go to: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rebelwisdom/718672  To find out more about the topics Daniel is discussing, check out his work on civilisation, at Civilization Emerging: https://civilizationemerging.com/  And for more on his work around the Sensemaking crisis, check out the Consilience Project: https://consilienceproject.org/  Timecodes: INTRODUCTION: 00:00:00 SENSEMAKING: 00:02:10 THE TWO ATTRACTORS: 00:06:09 EXISTENTIAL HOPE?: 00:09:01 INTERCONNECTEDNESS: 00:14:33 FAILURES OF ACTIVISM: 00:18:33 CATASTROPHIC RISK: 00:25:08 THE POST WW2 SYSTEM: 00:38:40 EXPONENTIAL DESTRUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY: 00:45:02 NEAR-TERM RISKS: 00:50:48 THE ENERGY TRAP: 00:58:10 PERVERSE INCENTIVES: 01:03:54 PRIVATE GAINS, EXTERNAL LOSSES: 01:09:38 BIOTECH RISKS: 01:14:13 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: 01:19:29 MULTIPOLAR TRAPS: 01:29:03 CORPORATIONS VERSUS INDIVIDUALS: 01:46:54 NEW GOVERNANCE SYSTEMS: 01:53:27 NETWORK DYNAMICS: 01:58:41 SOLVING MULTI-POLAR TRAPS?: 02:06:51 CENTRALISING POWER: 02:17:47 COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE: 02:33:00

One of the most frequently referenced names among many of the thinkers we've been following on Rebel Wisdom has been that of Rene Girard. He was a French polymath, historian, literary critic, and philosopher of social science, who introduced the idea of memetic desire, and an explanation of the function of the 'scapegoat' in organising societies. He was described as the "new Darwin of the human species".  Luke Burgis has just written a book about Girard's work called 'Wanting, the Power of Memetic Desire in Everyday Life': https://lukeburgis.com/wanting/  He joined us to introduce this fascinating thinker and to answer RW members' questions about why this work is so significant now.

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Matt and Chris are back in the headspace of the Alchemical Lemon, Jordan Peterson, with what was supposed to be a shorter format decoding episode. You can judge for yourself how well that worked out! Nevertheless, this is still a 'recoding' episode of a previously decoded guru. For those interested, Jordan was covered way back in https://decoding-the-gurus.captivate.fm/episode/jordan-peterson-the-alchemical-nature-of-a-lemon-explains-the-crystalline-structure-of-logoshttps://decoding-the-gurus.captivate.fm/episode/jordan-peterson-the-alchemical-nature-of-a-lemon-explains-the-crystalline-structure-of-logos (Episode 3) and jointly with Bret Weinstein in https://decoding-the-gurus.captivate.fm/episode/two-gargantuan-intellects-stare-into-the-abyss (Episode 18). It seemed about time to dip back into the ineffable well of the undisputed master of metaphors given that he seems to have revived his old Agenda Insight persona (https://www.reddit.com/r/enoughpetersonspam/comments/md04xq/an_oldie_but_goodie_jp_in_a_fedora_ranting_about/ (minus the Fedora)). This time we find Jordan in a foul mood delivering some stern advice to the Christian Churches on how to attract and recruit young men. He's been on a bit of a roll recently (since joining the Daily Wire) and thus far has delivered unsolicited 'messages' to Christians, Muslims, and CEOs. The mind boggles at how much advice he will have provided and to how many groups before the year is out! So join the decoders for a (theoretically) condensed decoding of a paradigmatic modern guru on the rampage. Think we are kidding? Think again sunshine. Listen... NOW! Do it, before it is too late. Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7ytLpO7mj0 (Peterson's Message to Christian Churches) Our original episodes on Peterson: https://decoding-the-gurus.captivate.fm/episode/jordan-peterson-the-alchemical-nature-of-a-lemon-explains-the-crystalline-structure-of-logos (Episode 3) & https://decoding-the-gurus.captivate.fm/episode/two-gargantuan-intellects-stare-into-the-abyss (Episode 18) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CIzbKVrcXY&feature=youtu.be (Take down of Peterson's apologetic video on the war in Ukraine by Ukrainian Toronto Television) https://rebelwisdom.substack.com/p/what-happened-to-jordan-peterson (An ex-fan's perspective on Jordan's trajectory from Rebel Wisdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf93Gtyr2Sy/ (Lex Fridman with Tim Kennedy in Ukraine (Instagram)) https://twitter.com/ggreenwald/status/1549078074066616327?s=20&t=T7eic6oKTcgWtKCQGFRS_Q (Glenn Greenwald promoting Alex's War' Documentary) Your Gurometer Ratings! If you want to play along you can add your own scores for Jordan or any of our previous gurus here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0TeQ4YrPSWSVSQbV6lrLe9v070Cq0Fm6yGAhEzVfK3vXxuQ/viewform (Rate the Gurus website) And if you want to check the collected results: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h_5gfI1AOEgkcbyvcdckG4_miavYUKJLN-UnhO9KQ4U/edit (Gurometer Results)

In the conversation Rebel Wisdom has been tracking, what's missing? Layman Pascal believes we're not paying enough attention to the irrational, the realms of the imaginal and the occult.  "Layman Pascal was incarnated on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest. He used to be a meditation teacher, yoga instructor & public speaker — but he's feeling much better now." He is one of the hosts of the podcast The Integral Stage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaA4zkLRnR3lGm8Y7c5Tvdw 

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In this conversation with Rebel Wisdom's David Fuller, Ken Wilber reflects on the turbulent dynamics of the last few years, and particularly the trajectory of the figures in what was called the Intellectual Dark Web (IDW) including Jordan Peterson and Dave Rubin. This is released shortly after a recent Substack piece by David Fuller called 'What Happened to Jordan Peterson?': https://rebelwisdom.substack.com/p/what-happened-to-jordan-peterson  Ken Wilber is the creator of Integral theory, it attempts to place a wide diversity of theories and models into one single framework. The basis is a "spectrum of consciousness," from archaic consciousness to ultimate spirit, presented as a developmental model. This is a follow up to conversations we recorded back in 2019, which were published as: Ken Wilber: 'Jordan Peterson and the evolution of thought': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDjCnFvz11A  Ken Wilber: The Intellectual Dark Web, an Integral Conversation? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2XK812tSmM 

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A wide-ranging conversation on the experience of sensemaking during the pandemic, with Zubin Damania (ZDoggMD). Zubin first came to my attention with a viral video at the start of 2020 where he channelled some righteous anger at the medical establishment's response to the pandemic, and said he hoped that the crisis would be the trigger to “burn this broken system to the ground”. For years he's been arguing for a significant change to the medical system, away from treating people as interchangeable parts in a machine and towards a more holistic vision of what he calls Health 3.0. During the pandemic we compared notes on what we were seeing, through shared frameworks like Ken Wilber's Integral Theory and Jonathan Haidt's “moral tastebuds”. He argues for nuance and complexity, and dubs his political perspective as “alt-middle”. 0:00 - The Pandemic & the Information Ecology 04:02 - Zubin & Health Care 3.0 08:09 - The USP of Rebel Wisdom, curating a conversation 10:09 - The pandemic was a stress test that we failed 14:03 - The internet leaking out into the real world 16:37 - The religiosity of the Covid debate 19:53 - The rise in conspiracy narratives 22:56 - Questioning our own thinking 29:33 - Public intellectuals going off the rails 32:48 - The hermeneutics of suspicion 39:00 - A culture of bullshit 44:14 - Conspiracies thrive in the gaps of the mainstream 46:31 - The pre/trans of the insurgency after 2018 53:34 - Paradox of being outside the institutions - audience capture 58:27 - Warping effects of the tech platforms accelerated on creators 01:00:37 - Attention hijack as opposite of mindfulness 01:02:41 - The tragic arc of Jordan Peterson 01:06:55 - The return of the repressed 01:14:14 - The return of psychedelic medicine 01:18:57 - The limitations of psychedelics 01:22:51 - Meditation & Awakening 01:29:36 - Ayahuasca 01:32:14 - Culture War 2.0 & the memetic tribes 01:43:06 - Post Pandemic Awakening 01:46:39 - The English Taboo Against Earnestness 01:49:30 - Mutual Appreciation Society

A pandemic post-mortem that looks ahead to how a post-COVID awakening might unfold, with Rebel Wisdom's David Fuller. Video here: https://youtu.be/5P7l8AY1tBo Find more from David and his guests here: https://www.youtube.com/c/RebelWisdom A recent live show we did together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2JwFBCwFeQ&t=3307s Here's the Culture Wars 2.0 piece we referenced: https://medium.com/s/world-wide-wtf/memetic-tribes-and-culture-war-2-0-14705c43f6bb Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 4:40 Health 3.0 & a broken healthcare system going into the pandemic 7:50 Rebel Wisdom's central curation function 11:00 Zoom vs. in person and the effect on connection 23:53 Internet subcultures “leaking” into the real world, Jan. 6th 26:15 The Post-Secular Religiosity of everything, including COVID 31:15 The rise of conspiracy narratives during COVID 37:05 Questioning our own thinking, personal growth 44:10 Hermeneutics of suspicion & a culture of bullshit 56:00 Conspiracies thrive in gaps in the mainstream narrative 57:30 Pre/trans fallacy & the COVID antithesis space 1:05:00 Paradox of being outside the institutions: audience capture 1:09:48 Tech platforms' warping effect on creators 1:13:40 Jordan Peterson's tragic arc 1:17:54 The return of the “repressed” 1:24:00 Return of psychedelic medicine 1:29:44 Limitations of psychedelics 1:34:13 Meditation & Awakening, pitfalls 1:38:58 Ayahuasca 1:44:12 Culture War 2.0 & Memetic Tribes 1:53:15 Post Pandemic Awakening & Personal Growth Your support keeps us independent and mild-to-moderately awesome: https://zdoggmd.com/supporters Show, podcast, music, support, shop, social media, and email: https://lnk.bio/zdoggmd

This was a special in person dialogue between the cognitive scientist John Vervaeke and the symbolism expert Jonathan Pageau. They reflect on what each finds valuable about each other's work, the nature of the conversation that they have been part of, good and bad criticism, the nature of symbolism and much more.  It was recorded in Toronto during the making of the forthcoming Rebel Wisdom documentary about John Vervaeke's thought. Some behind the scenes pictures, and a second part of this film is available for subscribers on the Rebel Wisdom Substack: LINK HERE John Vervaeke's YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqDUjTsof-kTNpnyWper_Q  Jonathan Pageau's work can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtCTSf3UwRU14nYWr_xm-dQ  Timecodes for the conversation: 0:00 - What does Jonathan appreciate about John's work? 3:55 - What does John appreciate about Jonathan's work? 9:35 - What is the nature of the wider conversation you are both part of? 16:10 - The nature of criticism & "civility porn" 24:09 - The need to go beyond the political layer of analysis 26:19 - Paranoia fuelled by the 'Hermeneutics of Suspicion' 35:16 - Dialogue, Curiosity & Wonder 48:25 - How Symbolism breaks the frame and rewires our thinking 54:36 - A parable is to a narrative what a koan is to a question 57:35 - "I want to help people fall in love with Being again" 01:05:23 - The moral of Socrates and Alcibiades 01:12:56 - Patterns of Being; love, faith & beauty 01:21:32 - Freedom cannot be absolute

Come join us for a live Q+A with Rebel Wisdom's David Fuller. We dive into your questions about consciousness, personal growth, and much more. Check out David's Rebel Wisdom channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/RebelWisdom Full Video: zdoggmd.com/david-fuller-live Join our Supporter Tribe: https://zdoggmd.com/supporters

For years the journalist Oliver Burkeman became obsessed with productivity and personal growth, documenting his explorations in a weekly column. Finally it struck him that this attempt was a deeply religious quest, tied into ideas of perfectibility and salvation. When he realised this, he was finally able to find more peace. "For me, the obsession with productivity was totally tied up with this weird self-worth question. [There's] this whole notion that it's all focussed on some moment when everything's going to be alright…there's something about that feels like it's got something to do with justification and salvation, and that feels very religious to me."  Oliver is someone who has had a similar path to Rebel Wisdom's founder David Fuller, working for the legacy media, and also very interested in personal growth, and they sat down for a wide ranging and fascinating conversation which we are releasing now as a special preview for all Rebel Wisdom subscribers. Check out Oliver's latest book 'Four Thousand Weeks', a sobering allusion to the average human lifespan: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books 

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John Lloyd is a legendary comedy producer, who produced some of the biggest comedy hits of the 80s and 90s, including Not the Nine O Clock News, Spitting Image, and all four series of Blackadder. After a mid life crisis he realised that his success wasn't making him happy, and this led to a lengthy search for meaning and wisdom.  This conversation with Rebel Wisdom's David Fuller covered everything from comedy, to the nature of creativity, and the meaning of life.  They also discuss his relationship with his former flatmate and writing partner Douglas Adams, the creator of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.   00:00 Intro 05:17 Personal Life 11:59 Knowing Nothing 16:32 Religion & The Origin of Ideas 26:11 Quite Interesting 30:01 Depression & Focusing on the Other 38:34 Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy & Douglas Adams 45:29 Religion & Secular Rituals 54:02 Science & Spirituality 01:02:44 Intelligence, Comedy & Wisdom  01:12:01 Paradigm Shift 01:20:17 Closing

This week's guest on The Unspeakable is British journalist, broadcaster and filmmaker David Fuller. In 2018 David founded Rebel Wisdom, a multi-format media platform devoted to intellectually honest, self-scrutinizing conversations about complex topics. The platform is part ecosystem of though that has come to be called “sense making” and Rebel Wisdom offers everything from a YouTube channel to online courses in its aim to showcase a range of thinkers and foster connections between likeminded—or even not so likeminded—people all over the world. David's very first Rebel Wisdom was an interview with Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson and in the years since he has become both immersed in the so-called IDW space and somewhat disenchanted with it. Meghan was a guest on Rebel Wisdom last December and spoke with David about the phenomenon of audience capture and what happens when honest brokering threatens your “brand.” She invited David on The Unspeakable to continue the conversation and compare notes on how they're feeling about the heterodoxy these days. Is it failing in its initial mission to promote viewpoint diversity and becoming more like a “homodoxy?” Or is a new cohort of more nuanced, less didactic thinkers about to emerge onto the scene?      Guest Bio: David Fuller is the founder of Rebel Wisdom, a media project that attempts to make new paradigm thinking accessible and compelling to a new generation. He worked for the UK's top news program Channel 4 News for ten years as reporter, producer and director and was the first mainstream TV journalist to cover the renaissance of psychedelic science back in 2008. David 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.