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’
The Parallax series that explores the deep future, hosted by Tom Amarque
Read MoreA conversation about Lineage and what it means in an age of radical and existential transformation and crisis. Two great philosophers and friends of Parallax iron out their differences and speak heartfully about love and calling.
Read MoreDaniel Görtz and Michael Garfield in dialogue in how to engage with the future.
Read MoreUnplanning, Ivan Illlich, and new course at Parallax
Read MoreGreg Kaminsky is a practitioner of Vajrayana Buddhism and a close student of Traktung Rinpoche. He is also a scholar of medieval studies, an explorer of Mysteries with a deep knowledge of Western esotericism, and a long-time podcaster. His prior works include an essay in "The Art and Science of Initiation" (2019) and the forthcoming "Celestial Intelligences—Angelology, Cabala, and Gnosis: Giovanni Pico della Mirandola’s Quest for the Perennial Philosophy" (2021). Additionally, he has authored two books on Vajrayana, including "A Revelation of Wonderment: Reflections on Traktung Rinpoche's 9 Spheres Teachings (2017-2022)" and "PRONAOS: Reflections on the Preliminary Practices of Buddhist Tantra from a Western Perspective."'(202)
Jordan Hall is a visionary philosopher celebrated for his groundbreaking insights into the realms of collective intelligence, sense-making, and the intricate tapestry of modern civilization. With a keen intellect and a penchant for unraveling complex societal dynamics, he has emerged as a guiding light in our quest to fathom the intricacies of our rapidly changing world. Hall's contributions to the global discourse extend beyond his words; he is a true architect of change. His work illuminates pathways for societies and communities to deftly navigate the labyrinthine challenges of the 21st century, offering a compass for those seeking to understand and shape our collective destiny. (written with the help of ChatGPT)
Read MoreThis conversation is in advance of Bonnitta Roy's THE CONVIVIAL LIFE - CONVERSATIONS WITH IVAN ILLICH & FRIENDS, which begins on Sunday, September 10th and runs every Sunday until October 1. It will include prerecorded lectures, live Zoom sessions and campfire community sessions. For more information and to join us in the learning and conviviality.
Read MoreProf. Dr. Dirk Baecker is a sociologist and holds the chair of Culture Theory and Management at the University of Witten/Herdecke. He studied systems theory with Niklas Luhmann. He has been recognized as one of the most prominent German sociologists with important works on cultural theory, sociological theory, economic sociology and organizational sociology.
Read MoreDaniel Görtz and Michael Garfield in dialogue in how to engage with the future.
Read MoreA series of talks about our deep future
Read MoreA deep and revealing conversation about different aspects of the transgender experience—Ayden and Rachel, both having transitioned, share their experiences and reasons for transitioning as adults. We also discuss the dangers of the polarising debate on transgenderism on both sides of the culture war. Some surprising and necessary insights.
Read MoreCatching up with the eloquent Jamie Wheel about culture and existential threat. How to be radically optomistic and realistic at the same time in the search for extacy.
Read MoreRaised 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’
A series of talks about our deep future
Read MoreA delightful and weirdly optimistic conversation with Daniel and Michelle Garner about the AI revolution, raising kids, and the importance of intrinsic as opposed to extrinsic motivation.
Shozan Jack Haubner talks to Andrew Sweeny about Zen, Comedy, Love, Learning to Die, Leonard Cohen, and other things that matter the most
Tammy Peterson catches up with Andrew Sweeny and speaks about her Catholic conversion, storytelling, her husband Jordan Peterson's tours, a critique of feminism, the need for deep listening, prayer, beauty, negotiation and wrestling with God. A wise and quiet but articulate counterpart to her firebrand husband!
Read MoreA conversation with educational philosopher Dr Zak Stein about the future of education, AI, and its dystopian and utopian possibilities. What happens when we create the supermind.
Read MoreDr Angela Puca holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Philosophy. In 2021, The University of Leeds awarded her a PhD in Anthropology of Religion, which will soon be published with Brill. Her research focuses on magic, witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, shamanism, and related currents. Author of several peer-reviewed publications and co-editor of the forthcoming ‘Pagan religions in five minutes’ for Equinox, she hopes to bridge the gap between academia and the communities of magic practitioners by delivering related scholarly content on her YouTube Channel and TikTok ‘Angela’s Symposium.’
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