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Dr. Bernardo Kastrup returns to the mind meld!

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Bernardo is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work leads the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental.

Bernardo holds two Ph.Ds, one in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another in computer engineering. He's the author of several books, including Decoding Jung's Metaphysics, which features prominently in this mind meld.

In this one, we muse about the philosophy of Carl Jung, synchronicity, archetypes and why Bernardo believes Jung was clearly an idealist. We also riff on the high strangeness and the UFO / UAP phenomenon and why it's so intriguing, yet troubling.

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A Reality Quaking Q and A on Terence McKenna, Consciousness, Carl Jung, the Esoteric, the Personal Questions and more! Jan 07, 2024

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Merry fresh solar cycle to you, my dear wonder-dippers.

In this audio-only transmission, I riff on patron and listener queries. I'd wager that you'll find some of your very favorite topics within!

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The Shadow, Synchronicity and the Influence of Archetypes on the World, Kevin Lu, PhD| Mind Meld 373 Dec 29, 2023

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Author and Scholar of Carl Jung, Dr. Kevin Lu enters the mind meld! Professor Kevin Lu, PhD is a scholar of Jung and co-author of the new book C.G. Jung’s Collected Works, the Basics.

Kevin served as head of the Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic studies program at the University of Essex and is currently a Professor of Applied Psychoanalysis and Head of Department at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London.

In this mind meld, we riff on all the Jungian and esoteric goodies — Synchronicity, individuation, the shadow, how archetypes impact the media and society, and more!

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The Meaning Crisis, Platonism and Mystical Experiences with John Vervaeke | Mind Meld 372 Dec 21, 2023

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Philosopher, Cognitive Scientist and University of Toronto Professor, John Vervaeke returns to the mind meld!

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In this one, we muse about the immortal wisdom of Platonism and Zen Buddhism. We also riff on the importance of direct, embodied experiences (both mystical and mundane), why reductionism is doomed, and why reality is neither top-down (created) or bottom-up (emerging), but both. Other topics include the meaning crisis, Carl Jung, how the above merge with modern cognitive science, and more.

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Consciousness and the Illusion of Reality | Dr. Donald Hoffman| Mind Meld 371 Dec 14, 2023

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Cognitive scientist and author of The Case Against Reality, Dr. Donald Hoffman returns to the mind meld!

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Don is a professor of cognitive science at UC Irvine who is proposing something radical yet fully backed by scientific rigor —

First, you perceive zero percent of reality. You live in an evolutionarily convenient illusion akin to a computer desktop interface. Second, what’s truly real underneath that illusion (and all of our scientific models) is a realm of consciousness populated by what Don calls “conscious agents.”

So, despite how the world appears, no matter what happens at the large hadron colder or what we find peering through the James Webb telescope; what all of it is, at bottom, is consciousness expressing itself.

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Individuation, Carl Jung and the Psychology of Soul Dec 07, 2023

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What does it really mean to mature psychologically and spiritually?

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Carl Jung’s answer to that question was what he called ‘individuation’ — a lifelong process aimed toward becoming whole, unique, and integrated. But what does that mean practically? What is its deeper, esoteric psycho-spiritual goal? How does it relate to archetypes, our shadows, and even our souls? In this transmission, we explore.

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Your Shadow Is the Gateway To Your Soul with Erick Godsey | Mind Meld 370 Nov 30, 2023

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Writer, podcaster, and seeker, Erick Godsey returns to the mind meld!

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In this one, we riff on Carl Jung's psychological and spiritual process of becoming, individuation. We also muse about the link between the psyche and the soul, how the shadow camouflages itself in relationships, the strange, wisdom-filled realm of dreams and visions, and much more.

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Carl Jung, the Paranormal and Soul Searching with Mollie Adler | Mind Meld 369 Nov 23, 2023

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Mollie Adler enters the mind meld!

In this one, we riff on finding meaning through creativity, the terrifying yet liberating decision to quit our day jobs, the myth that feeling bad is a pathology, the soul-enlivening philosophy of Carl Jung, the paranormal, soul vehicles, the so-called "gateway process" and much more!

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Mollie is the host of two fantastic podcasts: Back From the Borderline and Night Night B*tch, Esoteric Stories for Sleep and Meditation.

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Confronting Your Shadow Through Seeking with Scott Shigeoka | Mind Meld 368 Nov 17, 2023

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Author of Seek, Scott Shigeoka enters the mind meld!

In this one, we riff on the importance seeking and how curiosity and courage play key roles in psychological and spiritual well-being. Scott also shares the story of a destabilizing, yet powerful visionary experience that changed his life forever.

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Scott Shigeoka is a curiosity expert, speaker, and the author of Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World. He's also taught at UC Berkeley, UT Austin and the University of Pennsylvania.

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Carl Jung, Alchemy and the Secret Language of Transformation with Max Derrat | Mind Meld 367 Nov 09, 2023

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Max Derrat returns for a deep dive on alchemy, Carl Jung, and the hidden esoteric themes in video games and media!

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On his YouTube channel, Max decodes the esoteric and philosophical undercurrent of media. His work exposes the hidden wisdom in your favorite video games, anime, and more.

In this one, we pay special attention to alchemy. What is it really? What does its strange symbolism mean? Why do alchemical themes and symbols remain so pervasive in media? We also riff on why storytellers continue to propagate esoteric symbolism in general. Max's Channel: https://rb.gy/pg34q Max's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxDerrat

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