This is an invitation to Max Border's new course, Empire of the Mind: A Grey Robes Symposium, which will include a wide-ranging discussion on the meaning of empire, the function of religion, sutra, tantra, and decentralization.
Technology and education in a time between worlds
A first converstion with the intellectual titans Alexander Bard and Daniel Garner of O.G. Rose and a discussion about their two new philosophy books, Belonging again and Process and event.
Bard queries Pickerill and Sweeny about the wonderous practice lineages of Tantric Buddhism and Crazy Wisdom Masters.
A new conversation with Sweeny, Bard, And Borders ond religion, sex, and civilization.
Why are we so depressed in the digital age? A deep discussion about what Roberto Palacio calls the age of anxiety.
A deep conversation about archetypes and the need for art and religion and a Gurdieffian 4th way in the land of technological utopia and dystopia. And a plug for Max's upcoming course on Parallax, which will explore these issue.
A series with Bonnitta Roy, exploring metaphysics and transcendental emergentism—and other ideas circling around Alexander's new book Process and Event.
The beginning of a series with Bonnitta Roy, exploring metaphysics and transcendental emergentism—and other ideas circling around Alexander's new book Process and Event.
After a bit of a hiatus, Sweeny vs Bard are back to talk about core Bardism, Alexander’s new book Process and Event, Zoraster, Marx, Time, Space, and God. Please enjoy this feast.
A new season of Sweeny vs Bard begins with a passionate lecture at the Maniphesto Media Academia by the Bardster about media, men and women, and so many other things.
A new season of Sweeny vs Bard begins with a passionate lecture at the Maniphesto Media Academia by the Bardster about media, men and women, and so many other things.
A conversation where performance artist and scholar Orsolya Bajusz tells her story about how as an activist she was attacked and scapegoated by a social justice lynch mob and how she won the war against mass psychosis and authoritarianism. A critique of woke culture and political correctness and how to live in a post woke future. Orsolya Bajusz concludes by telling us: ‘Don’t be a doormat, don’t be a pillar saint!’.
Our third discussion of various Tantric traditions and Tantra’s place in the west. What are the causes and conditions necessary for Tantra to flourish? What is the value of Neo Tantra? How to preserve ‘The barred absolute’, or the secrecy necessary for genuine tantric practice?
The Tantric path gives us a Parallax or another view of reality. A description of the 9 vehicles of Buddhism including Tantra, comparing the Tantric approach with Western ‘eventological’ religion and Zoroastrianism. This talk is shorter than usual because the depth of this topic requires at least 3 more talks, and this might be easier to digest. But it is still full of our usual mischievous fun and interruption of the banal.
What is Unique? What is Self? What is 2.0? Marc argues that the Enlightenment traditions made the big mistake of denying identity and selfhood. He attempts to rectify this mistake and celebrate human uniqueness as the only way to survive the meta crisis. A great conversation and invitation to Marc's course at Parallax, which begins Sunday, November 24th.
Matthias Wirges ist studierter Betriebswirt, lebt mit seiner Frau und drei Kindern in Hamburg und hat sich als Unternehmer und Gründer mehrerer Startups einen Namen gemacht. Seit über 20 Jahren unterstützt er mit seiner Werbeagentur zahlreiche Topmarken bei ihrer erfolgreichen Vermarktung. Er ist als Host eines Video-Podcasts tätig und bietet dort wertvolle Einblicke in die Entwicklung und Zukunft von Marke und Marketing.
Dr. Henriques joins the Parallax Podcast again to talk about Alchemy, Roger Penrose, political biases and his new book, 'UTOK - The Unified Theory of Knowledge'
A few years ago, I met Marianne Costa in a garden in Avon, France, along with a mutual friend who was on a pilgrimage to George Gurdjieff’s grave, located just around the corner from where I live. We had a fascinating conversation, during which she spoke insightfully about Tarot and her collaboration with Alejandro Jodorowsky, among other topics.
I caught up with John and Chris and explored John's change of perspective from 'the religion that is not a religion' to the philosophical Silk Road. How do we create a meaningful passage between the religions and those who have fallen out of religion? A heartfelt dia-logos and the start of a longer conversation on the subject.
In light of the recent Christian revival, what is the place of Christianity in the meta-modern world, and how did Christianity fit into the 4th way of George Gurdjeff.
Die Politikwissenschaftlerin Prof. Ulrike Guérot im Gespräch mit Tom Amarque
Dutch philosopher Bernardo Kastrup joins the podcast to talk about the daimon, the topography of ideas, idealism and the end of the meaning crisis.
Raven Connolly and Max Borders drop by the Parallax Podcast to talk about their highly anticipated London event, happening September 11th
Psychoanalyst Leon Brenner joins the podcast to talk about the Lacan, lack, the lacanian psychoanalysis, and the coherence of the self
A conversation with Guy Ferré about the radical nature of the spiritual path of Lee Lozowick and his upcoming course at Parallax Academy.
In light of the recent Christian revival, what is the place of Christianity in the meta-modern world, and how did Christianity fit into the 4th way of George Gurdjeff.
A conversation with Daniel Gardner and Cadell Last about O.G. Rose’s new course coming up at Parallax this July and the notion of Belonging Again. What should belong to after all of our ‘givens’ are uprooted or put into question? And what about Capitalism and belonging?
The Joy of Movies with Robert Gray - Summer of Imagination course Starts June 15
A conversation with Daniel Garner and Special Guest Alex Ebert - Hosted by Andrew Sweeny, about the new O.G.Rose course at Parallax this July and the notion of “Belonging Again.” What should we belong to after all of our ‘givens’ are uprooted or put into question? A two-hour triple expresso conversation of intense philosophical ideation.
Die Politikwissenschaftlerin Prof. Ulrike Guérot im Gespräch mit Tom Amarque über das Versagen der Medien, den Niedergang der Friedensbewegung und der diplomatischen Lösungen, die Rolle der USA im Ukraine-Konflikt, und ihr neues Buch "Der Ausverkauf der Republikeit?
A discussion about Jordan's recent conversion to christianity, his wrestling with religion, and his understanding of deeper concepts like the trinity, prayer, and suffering. An exteremly deep and heartful conversation.
Raised in rural and outback Australia, Luke’s background in biomedical science and physical education, with diverse interests in philosophy, religion and art - ultimately drew him to Gurdjieff’s system where he has been a practitioner working with groups and individuals from around the world since 2000. Explorations related to Gurdjieff’s Fourth Way and Christianity can be found on his blogsite at 'Faith made Flesh’
Sind die Proteste gegen die AfD zu exzessiv, um wirklich glaubhaft zu sein - oder liegt in diesem performativen Widerstand genau das Zeichen einer erfolgreichen Abgrenzung und Lehre aus der Vergangenheit?
Do you have the sense that something is wrong with the world? That authorities are too powerful? Are you keen to unravel mysteries, serve a mission, and make meaning with others who feel the same?
In this special episode I am talking to Dr. Rick Strassman, leading expert in DMT-Research. We were talking about his new book, 'The Soul of Prohecy', about his DMT-research, about the properties of the DMT-experience, the evolutionary purpose, ethics and a lot more ... enjoy!
Noga Erez is a singer/songwriter from Tel Aviv/Israel. Her music deals with the conflicts of the world, is uncompromising, fascinating and authentic. Noga and I had an intersting chat about creativity and her debut album 'Off the Radar'
Dr. Chris Ryan is a bestselling book-author and podcaster. He wrote 'Sex at Dawn' and 'Civilized to Death', and is host of the 'Tangentially Speaking'-Podcast.
I had the distict pleasure to talk with him about our love of Spain, the pitfalls of civilization, civilization as a self-replicating superorganism, living the Nomad-life, developmental psychology and the developmental age of us humans today. Maybe we all are just sixteen. Which might explain our problems.
Dr. Gad Saad is a evolutionary psychologist and Professor of Marketing at Concordia University in Montreal. He writes a blog for Psychology Today and hosts a popular YouTube channel titled "The Saad Truth", where he comments with a lot of humour on the culture war we are facing today. In this episode we are talking about some ideas of his new book 'The Parasitic Mind', and if and why the immunological system might fail in our society.
Stephen Hicks is a Professor for Philosophy and author of the very good book 'Explaining Postmodernism'. Logically, we talk a lot about the history, aspects, traits and problems of postmodernism.
Ken Wilber, founder and creator of Integral theory, is guest on the show!
We did try to make sense of the cultural polarisation of 2018: What are the chances, stressors and problems of our time?
What does integration of left and right values mean?
Beyond an integral observer stance: What could an integral political party look like?
Jordan Peterson, Jonathan Haidt and the Intellectual Dark Web: What is their evolutionary function?
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto and author of Maps of Meaning: The Achitecture of Belief. He entered the public sphere when he decided to take a stand against PC-Culture, Identity Politics and the pathologies of postmodernism. In this podcast we are talking about a wide array of topics, all pertaining to the end of postmodernism.
In this episode I had the distinct pleasure to talk to the godfather und founder of Spiral Dynamics, Dr. Don Beck. We talked a bit about his upcoming new book 'Spiral Dynamics in Action' about the current state of affairs of our culture, Trump, the Ken Wilber controversy, and more. Check it out!
David C. Korten is a luminary in the field of economics, a member of the Club of Rome, an author of the order and essentially meets all the criteria for being considered 'wise'. I am quite happy that he took the time to talk to me about his new book, about cosmologies and stories, and about our possible futures.
A four-week Course on the exploration and live facilitation of Psychology of Selves engaged with fascinating live music and offering an open space for deep exploration from selves to non-self.
Portal 1: This course serves as the first step in the larger long-term journey into the evolving landscape of your unique self, offering practices, insights, and community support to help you live your unique self in a deeper, more connected way
This transformative five-part course is designed for those ready to construct a powerful memeplex: an Empire of the Mind. In a world where personal stagnation can be dangerous, we will learn to shed old skin, gather our strength, and rise against the forces of manipulation and control. More than a course, this symposium is rooted in a powerful vision of social self-organization, along with the doctrine and practices that can realize it.
In this course, Gafni and Stein deepen the themes raised in First Principles and First Values. The Eye of Value is contrasted with the Eye-of-Anti-Value, and the topics of anthro-ontology, story, and value are explored in depth. Marc and Zak will engage participants in a series of dialogues at the edges of human knowledge, where there is a dance between the languages of science and the sacred, and between the lineages of ancient wisdom and our living memory of the future.
What is the occult? And how can a deeper understanding of its theory and practices help us to grow in power and wisdom? Individually we need to become more complex (and simpler), wealthier in every sense, and infused with a greater force of intention in all aspects of our lives. Collectively, we need to enhance the well-being of those we love and also spread new ideas, patterns, and moods into a planetary civilization that is wavering between implosion and transformation. Real growth requires more than just aspiration and meditation. We must contact, unfold and empower hidden parts of ourselves. We need to get better at “magic.”
Many portray Gurdjieff as a mere syncretic teacher of Eastern traditions or the more fashionable "Silk Road'' mystic who cobbled together ideas and practices for his system of the “Fourth Way”. However, this superficial understanding belies his history and teachings that tell a very different story and reveals a far more profound and challenging reality. This introductory session will delve into Gurdjieff's faith and work, and his controversial views on religion, and modern Christianity in particular, setting the stage for a deeper exploration.
Part I of Belonging Again attempted to explain our circumstance through thinkers like Peter Berger, Philip Rieff, and James Hunter. Part II will work to address our circumstance, arguing what it would mean to think economics, politics, sociology, and the like in light of the arguments of Belonging Again. In this, our aim is to show that in “The Meaning Crisis” there can be reason to hope.
A 4 part course with Zak Stein which will will delve into the works of David J Temple.
In this six-part seminar cyber-philosopher Alexander Bard will delve into his Magnum Opus, Process and Event
The Hard Way 3 month deep dive begins March 7th, 2024
The Grey Robes - Initiation into a Global Digital Priesthood begins March 10, 2024
Luke Behncke´s Parallax Course on Georges I. Gurdjieff, starting January 6th
Course at the PARALLAX ACADEMY
Course at the PARALLAX ACADEMY
A 5-part interview series with Alexander Bard on Digital Libido
Brendan Graham Dempsey course on Metamodern Spirituality in a new installment of our “Rebuilding Spirituality” Curriculum
This fourth installment of Layman Pascals “Rebuilding Spirituality” Course at the PARALLAX ACADEMY
This third installment of Layman Pascals “Rebuilding Spirituality” Course at the PARALLAX ACADEMY
This second installment of Layman Pascals “Rebuilding Spirituality” Course at the PARALLAX ACADEMY
This special introduction to “Rebuilding Spirituality” serves as the inaugural gateway to all future PARALLAX ACADEMY courses in this important emerging domain.
Today, technology allows us a new form of design: one that designs subjects, not objects; people, not things. By designing the information someone consumes, we can frame their opinions. By designing the interactions they have with digital devices, we can frame their thinking. This is known by not only tech giants but by military intelligence. And now, it is time that it becomes known by designers - especially those at the vanguard of dying paradigms
Zak Stein is a philosopher of education working at the interface of psychology, metaphysics, and politics. He has published two books, including Education in Time Between Worlds, along with dozens of articles.
This is the second in a three part series of conversations based on The book Sex, Masculinity and God co-written by Cadell Last.
The Nation-State System – why it acts as a block to our further evolution and how we can transcend it.
The SIMPOL Solution, spearheaded by the Simultaneous Policy (SIMPOL) Organization, gives voters around the world a new way to pressure their leaders to address global problems ranging from climate change to mass immigration and gross income disparities.
The talk will unpack the title itself: what is the structure of feeling in our time and how does it relate to a shifting *consciousness of time*, itself? What does a new relationship with time do for enabling us to actualize new futures? How does this moment make sense in the context of the whole (process) of cultural evolution in which we are situated?
A history of the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Men's movement with Fr. Michael Butler and a Q&A about Men's issues in general.
Cadell Last is an anthropologist, philosopher and therapist focused on biocultural evolution, mind-matter relation and future speculations. He earned his PhD in interdisciplinary and complexity studies at the Evolution, Cognition and Complexity group at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. He is also the author of over a dozen academic publications and two books: Global Brain Singularity and Sex, Masculinity, God. You can find more about his work at cadelllast.com."
Ole Bjerg (b. 1974) is an Associate Professor in Philosophy and Economics at the Copenhagen Business School. His writings span a range of topics such as money, banking, central bank digital currency, bitcoin, sustainability, conspiracy theory, poker, addiction, ethics, and now also men. A list of previous books in English include Parallax of Growth (Polity Press 2016), Making Money (Verso 2014) and Poker: The Parody of Capitalism (University of Michigan Press 2011). He was born in Jutland but now lives in Copenhagen with his wife and two sons.
The Philosopher Queens began as a manifesto written by Rachel Haywire. The manifesto expresses discontent at the impoverishment of feminine archetypes in the popular discourse, and prophesies the rise of the femme fatales who will take their place as Philosopher Queens.
Performatism is an epochal concept of post-postmodernism. I proposed it in 2000, first in a German-language article in the Wiener Slawistischer Almanach, then in an English translation in Anthropoetics. A book version, Performatism, or the End of Postmodernism, appeared in 2008. You can also find a brief practical introduction to interpreting performatist narrative in Blog Post No. 3, "The Performatist Challenge" as well as exemplary analyses in the Interpretations section.
Metamodern philosophy enters the scene only once the Internet and the social media have become truly dominant factors in people’s lives and when many of us no longer partake directly in the production and distribution of industrial goods.
Global growth sets new records, poverty and illiteracy rates fall, technological innovation creates amazing opportunities. Still we are deeply discontent, there is something fundamentally wrong with contemporary society. Democracies are paralysed and produce authoritarian bullies as leaders, a growing underclass sedates itself with fast carbs and moronic entertainment. Society is infantilised and political discourse implodes. Why?
Global growth sets new records, poverty and illiteracy rates fall, technological innovation creates amazing opportunities. Still we are deeply discontent, there is something fundamentally wrong with contemporary society. Democracies are paralysed and produce authoritarian bullies as leaders, a growing underclass sedates itself with fast carbs and moronic entertainment. Society is infantilised and political discourse implodes. Why?
How does the ancient shaman archetype relate to our present digital age? What is a shamanoid personality type and how to be a shaman in the digital age? In this talk, based on a conference I gave at the European Men’s Group gathering in Denmark in 2019, I will discuss these and questions with reference to the famous pill scene in the first Matrix movie.
Andrew Sweeny and Tom Amarque on the The Parallax View