Best Adi Shakti Podcasts (2024)

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Steven Shaviro /// Process After Hours w/ Kazi Adi Shakti 1:13:51

24d ago1:13:51

1:13:51

In this episode Justin and Matt are joined by Kazi AdI Shakti for a discussion with Steven Shaviro on issues relating to the Difference in Repetition that's in process. The reading group is sponsored by The Center for Process Studies and the Cobb Institute. Our discussion raises a number of questions about Deleuze, particularly his theory of time, …

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Kester Brewin /// God-like: Machines, Myths, Monsters 1:08:12

1d ago1:08:12

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In this episode, Matt speaks with Kester Brewin who is an author, educator, and head of communications at the Institute for the Future of Work, about his recently published book called “Godlike a 500 year history of artificial intelligence in myths, machines, monsters”. "It's not only '100% zesty, it's also a powerful telling of humanity’s ongoing …

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J.F. Martel /// Being at Sea [Audio Essay] 16:57

5d ago16:57

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"Being at Sea", written by J.F. Martel appeared in METAPSYCHOSIS Journal of Consciousness, Literature, and Art on April 8, 2024. https://www.metapsychosis.com/being-at-sea/Voice and sound design by Matt BakerBy Matt Baker

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Andre Rabe /// Processing Mimetic Reality w/ Christopher Rodkey 1:14:28

10d ago1:14:28

1:14:28

In this episode, Matt is joined by Christopher Rodkey in a conversation with Andre Rabe. Rabe is a storyteller, theologian, philosopher, author, and public speaker, known for his contributions to research on mimetic theory, open and relational theology, process philosophy, science and religion, and how to make these ideas relevant to real life. He’…

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Tad Delay /// Future of Denial 1:14:43

19d ago1:14:43

1:14:43

In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Tad Delay about his newest book: "Future of Denial: The Ideologies of Climate Change". The age of denial is over, we are told. Yet emissions continue to rise while gimmicks, graft, and green- washing distract the public from the climate violence suffered by the vulnerable. This timely, interdisciplinary c…

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Randy Dible /// Phenomenology in the Float Tank 58:30

1M ago58:30

58:30

In this episode, Randy Dible joins Justin in a discussion about the phenomenology of the float tank. They discuss the creator of the float tank, John C Lilly, afterward shifting to more speculative matters of metaphysics and cosmogony.Randolph Dible is a lecturer in philosophy at St. Joseph’s University, New York, and a philosophy doctoral student …

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Larry Jordan /// The Way 1:06:43

2M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

In this episode, Matt speaks with author Larry Jordan about his recently published book called The Way, Meaningful Spirituality for a Modern World. The book integrates religion and science and reconciles Eastern and Western worldviews, confirming with the mystics and the scientists that everyone is related, and everything is connected. The Way reco…

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Lissa McCullough /// The Thinking Now Occurring w/ Jared Morningstar 1:13:38

2M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

In this episode, Jared Morningstar and Justin speak with Lissa McCullough on the difficult thought of American philosopher D. G. Leahy (1937–2014). Lissa McCullough is Lecturer in Philosophy at California State University, Dominguez Hills. She is editor of The Call to Radical Theology by Thomas J. J. Altizer and coeditor (with Brian Schroeder) of T…

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James Madden /// A Grand Theory of the Weird 1:01:04

3M ago1:01:04

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In this episode, Matt and Justin speak with author, educator, athlete, James Madden about his recent book “Unidentified Flying Hyperobject: UFOs, Philosophy, and the End of the World” which is an application of the tools of academic philosophy to the UFO phenomenon. His central claim is that understanding the UFO requires a re-thinking of ourselves…

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Tripp Fuller + Tom Oord /// God After Deconstruction 1:11:28

3M ago1:11:28

1:11:28

In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Tripp Fuller and Thomas J Oord on the general topic of "God after Deconstruction" which is the title of a two-day event they are hosting at Drew University Feb 9 - 10. Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-after-deconstruction-drew-u-tickets-756322138877?aff=oddtdtcreatorDifference …

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Jake Given /// Three of Swords 1:27:11

3M ago1:27:11

1:27:11

In this episode, Jake Given joins Matt and Justin to explore an experimental format whereby each person chooses and brings a short audio clip on any subject to the discussion. Sympathies emerge. God After Deconstruction: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-after-deconstruction-drew-u-tickets-756322138877?aff=oddtdtcreatorMusic for this episode:Sample …

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Thomas Oord /// The Death Of Omnipotence 1:16:30

5M ago1:16:30

1:16:30

In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Thomas Jay Oord about his most recent book, "The Death of Omnipotence, and Birth of Amipotence" wherein Tom outlines many of the reasons why omnipotence is no longer credible or salvageable and wherein he offers an alternative view of divine power. We also discuss some of the challenges that have come alo…

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Jon Ivan Gill /// All Who Wander 1:04:21

5M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

In this episode, Jordan Miller and Matt Baker speak to Jon Ivan Gill about a number of topics, including the then recently published collection "Toward Afrodiasporic and Afrofuturist Philosophies of Religion". Jon's Website: jonivangill.comWestar Institute: https://www.westarinstitute.org/Music for this episode:Linha de Passe, Bao x Venus Beats x S…

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Gary Herstein /// Quantum of Explanation w/ Matt Segall 1:16:05

6M ago1:16:05

1:16:05

In this episode, Matt Baker and Matt Segall speak with Whitehead scholar Gary Herstein about his reading of WH as well as what Process Theology can sometimes miss through inattentiveness to certain aspects of WH. Gary is coauthor of The Quantum of Explanation: Whitehead's Radical Empiricism.Gary Herstein: https://garyherstein.com/about/Matt Segall:…

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Dan Siedell /// Curatorial Theology 1:26:33

6M ago1:26:33

1:26:33

In this episode, Matt Valler and Matt Baker speak with Dan Siedell about the 'Curatorial Theology' he is currently developing as a graduate student at Drew University. Daniel A. Siedell is an art historian, art critic, and curator who has spent nearly twenty years writing and lecturing on modern art and theology. From 1996-2007 he was Chief Curator…

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(The Actual) Clayton Crockett /// Energy and Change Conclusion 1:12:44

6M ago1:12:44

1:12:44

In this episode, we conclude our exploration of Clayton Crockett's book 'Energy and Change: A New Materialist Cosmotheology', speaking with Clayton Crockett himself to clarify and extend several ideas in this important book. Buy the book: http://cup.columbia.edu/book/energy-and-change/9780231206112Music for This Episode: Exhausted Divinity, Niky Ni…

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International Congress for Infrathin Studies /// Be Kind and Gape 1:02:37

7M ago1:02:37

1:02:37

In this episode, Matt speaks with the International Congress for Infrathin Studies founding members Petra Carlsson, Dan Seidell, Jeremy Biles, and Brent Everett Dickenson about the origin, purpose, and work of the ICIS.ICIS: http://www.infrathincongress.org/statement.htmlPetra: https://ehs.se/en/people/petra-carlsson/Jeremy: https://saic.academia.e…

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Andrew Davis /// Metaphysics of Exo-life 59:45

7M ago59:45

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In this episode, Justin and Matt speak to Andrew Davis about his recent book, Metaphysics of Exo-Life: Toward a Constructive Whiteheadian Cosmotheology. Andrew who is an American process philosopher, theologian, and scholar of cosmological wonder. He is program director for the Center for Process Studies where he researches, writes, teaches, and or…

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Mary-Jane Rubenstein /// Energy and Change Pt 6 1:23:54

8M ago1:23:54

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We continue our exploration of Clayton Crockett’s book, Energy and Change: A New Materialist Cosmotheology. Specifically, Mary Jane Rubenstein, Matt Valler, and Matt Baker discuss chapter 6 on Radical Theology and the Nature of God. Get the book: http://cup.columbia.edu/book/energy-and-change/9780231206112Mary Jane Rubenstein: https://mrubenstein.f…

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Petra Carlsson /// Energy and Change Pt 5 1:08:26

8M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

In this episode, we continue our exploration of Clayton Crockett's book Energy and Change: A New Materialist Cosmotheology. Specifically, Matt Baker and Matt Valler are joined by Petra Carlsson to discuss chapter 4, Of Spirit in Amerindian, Vodou, and Chinese Traditions.Website: warmachinepodcast.comGet the book: http://cup.columbia.edu/book/energy…

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Luke Grote /// The Self Therefore I Am Not 46:24

8M ago46:24

46:24

In this episode, Matt Baker speaks with Luke Grote who recently completed a Ph.D. in Theological and Philosophical Studies in Religion at Drew University about his dissertation which was a comparison of the psychoanalytic theory of Jacques Lacan with Zen Buddhism. We were also joined by Leif McClellan who is a chaplain working in Minnesota.Website:…

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Jared Morningstar /// Approaching Metamodernism 53:32

8M ago53:32

53:32

In this episode Matt Baker speaks with writer and philosopher Jared Morningstar about Metamodernism and related subjects. Link to Jared's Medium Piece: "A Metamodern Artistic-Experimentalist Approach to Knowledge-Production-qua-Discovery" - https://jaredmorningstar.medium.com/a-metamodern-artistic-experimentalist-approach-to-knowledge-production-qu…

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Jeffrey Robbins /// Energy And Change Pt 4 1:53:48

8M ago1:53:48

1:53:48

This episode continues our exploration of Clayton Crockett's 2022 publication Energy and Change: A New Materialist Cosmotheology. Specifically, Matt Baker and Matt Valler are joined by Jeffrey Robbins for a discussion of chapter 3: Political Economy and Political Ecology: Energy, Political Economy, and Exchange. Purchase the book: http://cup.columb…

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Marika Rose /// Theology for the End of the World 56:22

9M ago56:22

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In this episode, Justin Pearl and Matt Baker speak with Marika Rose about her recent publication "Theology for the End of the World". Dr. Marika Rose is Senior Lecturer in Philosophical Theology and works at the intersection of systematic theology and continental philosophy of religion.https://www.winchester.ac.uk/about-us/leadership-and-governance…

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AJ Turner /// Radical Theology in Process 1:02:49

9M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

In this episode, Matt Baker and Justin Pearl speak with AJ Turner who raises some observations and possible critiques in response to Clayton Crockett's recent book "Energy and Change: A New Materialist Cosmo-theology". AJ is a graduate student at Drew University working in the areas of Pragmatism, Psychology of Religion, William James, Religious Na…

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Tim Ingold /// When Ant Meets Spider [Audio Essay] 20:34

10M ago20:34

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This episode presents an adaptation of Tim Ingold's essay, "When Ant Meets Spider" as it appears in "Being Alive: Essays on Movement, Knowledge, and Description (2011)."https://www.amazon.com/Being-Alive-Tim-Ingold/dp/1032052317/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1V3DM9TCWCMPS&keywords=ingold+being+alive&qid=1688951629&sprefix=ingold+being+alive%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1Sou…

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Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes /// Psychedelic Geist 44:18

10M ago44:18

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In this episode, Matt Baker Speaks with Philosopher of Mind and Metaphysics - Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes - who specializes in the thought of Whitehead, Nietzsche, and Spinoza – and in fields pertaining to pan-psychism and altered states of consciousness. Peter is a research fellow and lecturer at The University of Exeter and author and coeditor of sever…

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Clayton Crockett /// Energy and Change Pt 3 35:08

11M ago35:08

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In this episode, Matt Valler and Matt Baker continue their exploration and discussion of Clayton Crockett's book, "Energy and Change: A New Materialist Cosmo-theology". Particularly, we look at Chapter 2, "Vital Matters: Bioenergetics and Life". Part 1 - Introduction: https://www.entheosdesigns.net/items/clayton-crockett-%2F%2F%2F-energy-and-change…

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Matt Segall /// Crossing the Threshold 43:46

11M ago43:46

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In this episode, Matt Baker speaks with Matt Segall about his recent book, "Crossing the Threshold, Etheric Imagination in the Post-Kantian Process Philosophy of Schelling and Whitehead". Matt is a transdisciplinary researcher, author, and teacher applying process philosophy across the natural and social sciences, including the study of consciousne…

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Ed Simon /// A New Paganism w/Jordan Miller 57:50

12M ago57:50

57:50

In this episode, Jordan Miller and Matt Baker speak with author Ed Simon about his recent article in Aeon, "A New Paganism: Why We Need a New Expression of the Sacred." https://aeon.co/essays/why-we-need-a-new-expression-of-the-sacred-a-pagan-theologyhttps://edsimon.org/https://millerje.wordpress.com/Music for this episode: Exhausted Divinity, Niky…

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Merlin Sheldrake /// Mycological Metaphysics 21:33

12M ago21:33

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This episode features a talk given by Merlin Sheldrake titled "Mycological Metaphysics: Fungi and Alfred North Whitehead”. It was presented at the 50th Anniversary Conference of the Center for Process Studies.https://ctr4process.org/Dr. Merlin Sheldrake is a biologist and author of Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds, and Sh…

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Clayton Crockett /// Energy and Change Pt 2 46:00

1y ago46:00

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In this episode, Matt Valler and Matt Baker continue their exploration and discussion of Clayton Crockett's book, "Energy and Change: A New Materialist Cosmo-theology". Particularly, we look at Chapter 1, "Energy and the Dynamics of Nature." Contact us at warmachinepodcast.comMusic by Matt BakerClayton Crockett: https://uca.edu/philosophy/facultyst…

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HP Lovecraft /// The Whisperer in the Darkness Pt 3 18:06

1y ago18:06

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This episode continues our telling of HP Lovecraft's, "The Whisperer in the Dark". Written in 1930, it was first published in Weird Tales, August 1931. Similar to The Color Out of Space (1927), it is a blend of horror and science fiction. Although it makes numerous references to the Cthulhu Mythos, the story is not a central part of the mythos, but…

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Maria Francesca French /// Safer Than the Known Way 52:16

1y ago52:16

52:16

In this episode, Matt Baker speaks with author, educator, and radical theologian Maria Francesca French about her recently published book titled, "Safer Than the Known Way. A Post Christian Journey". The conversation centers predominantly on issues relevant to Radical Theology, post-Christian thought, and faith after the death of God, with somethin…

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Clayton Crockett /// Energy and Change Pt 1 41:18

1y ago41:18

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This kicks off a series of conversations centering on Philosopher of Religion Clayton Crockett’s recent monogram, Energy and Change: A New Materialist Cosmotheology. In this episode, Matt Valler and Matt Baker discuss the book's introduction. Buy the book: https://cup.columbia.edu/book/energy-and-change/9780231206112Music for this episode:Smoke Not…

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Andy Hutcheson /// The Metallurgical Roots of Climate Change 17:10

1y ago17:10

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This episode features a talk given by Andy Hutcheson who is a researcher at the University of East Anglia, and an archaeologist specializing in the role of institutions in developing complexity in cultural heritage. The talk was recently presented at the 43rd Conference of the theoretical Archaeological Group in Edinburgh. The title of the paper is…

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Randy Dible /// Laws Of Form 40:43

1y ago40:43

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In this episode Justin Pearl and Matt Baker speak again to Randy Dible about George Spencer Brown's hugely influential but not widely-known mathematical grimoire Laws of Form, originally published in 1969. Randy is a lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at St. Joseph's University in New York, and a doctoral student in the Department of Philosop…

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Ezra Klein /// This Changes Everything 11:42

1y ago11:42

11:42

In this episode, Ezra Klein shares his recent article "This Changes Everything" which reflects on the impact artificial intelligence is likely to have on human affairs.Just kidding; the voice you hear is an AI generated clone. Read the original article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/12/opinion/chatbots-artificial-intelligence-future-weirdnes…

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Asha Gowan /// Trauma, Logos, Spiritual Exigency 35:30

1y ago35:30

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In this episode, Matt Baker speaks with educator, philosopher, and poet Asha Gowan about art and trauma, poetry and the self. Check out her website here: https://acgowan16.wordpress.com/The Pit of FameThere’s a pit of fame that rivals the peaks in my lands, one I admit I dug and put there. It’s not a brief dip, not a dimple but a departure where th…

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Steven Shaviro /// The Rhythm Image 1:08:32

1y ago1:08:32

1:08:32

In this episode, Justin Pearl and Matt Baker speak with author and educator Steven Shaviro about his recent book The Rhythm Image, A.I., the philosophical purchase of science fiction, digital media, and more.Shaviro teaches at Wayne University and is a philosopher and cultural critic whose areas of interest include film theory, time, science fictio…

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H.P. Lovecraft /// The Whisperer in Darkness - Part 1 45:20

1y ago45:20

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The Whisperer in the Dark is a novella written by H.P. Lovecraft. Written February–September 1930, it was first published in Weird Tales, August 1931. Similar to The Color Out of Space (1927), it is a blend of horror and science fiction. Although it makes numerous references to the Cthulhu Mythos, the story is not a central part of the mythos, but …

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H.P. Lovecraft /// The Silver Key 33:13

1y ago33:13

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"The Silver Key" is a fantasy short story by American writer H. P. Lovecraft. Written in 1926, it is considered part of his Dreamlands series. It was first published in the January 1929 issue of Weird Tales.Episode produced by Matt Baker and War MachineMusic by Gdanian from the album "Induction" published by Cryo-Chamber 2022.…

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Joerg Rieger /// Theology in the Capitalocene 45:18

1y ago45:18

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In this episode Matt Baker speaks with German-American Theologian Joerg Rieger about his new book "Theology in the Capitalocene: Ecology, Identity, Class, and Solidarity". Joerg is a professor of Christian theology whose work emphasizes economic justice and political movements. Rieger is also an ordained minister of the United Methodist Church. Rie…

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Vicky Kirby /// Quantum Anthropologies 1:02:05

1+ y ago1:02:05

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In this episode Matt Baker and Matt Valler discuss chapters 1-4 of Vicky Kirby's "Quantum Anthropologies: Life at Large."Quantum Anthropologies: https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Anthropologies-Life-at-Large/dp/0822350734/ref=sr_1_1?crid=PVP0UJD5OYDE&keywords=quantum+anthropologies&qid=1669433810&sprefix=quantum+anthropologies%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1&ufe=ap…

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A.M. Gittlitz /// Posadism And Apocalyptic Space Communism 1:27:52

1+ y ago1:27:52

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In this episode Justin Pearl speaks with author and journalist A.M. Gittlitz about the strange intersection of left-wing political organizing with UFOlogy, apocalypticism, and more. Gittlitz is the author of "I Want to Believe: Posadism, UFOs and Apocalypse Communism" and is a journalist and social critic based in Brooklyn, New York. He has contrib…

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Matt Valler /// The Alchemy Of Apocalypse 26:56

1+ y ago26:56

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This episode features a talk recently given by Matt Valler exploring a New Materialist conception of time in alchemy as a way to rethink apocalyptic imagination in climate activism. The talk was presented as part of the Material Religion panel at the International Society for Religion, Literature and Culture conference at the University of Chester,…

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Steven Shakespeare /// Becoming Mystic, Becoming Monster 44:46

1+ y ago44:46

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This episode features an essay by philosopher, writer, and priest Steven Shakespeare titled Becoming Mystic, Becoming Monster: The Logic of the Infinite in Kierkegaard, Cusa and Deleuze. Read by Matt Baker. https://www.dropbox.com/s/y9v5rhx2dhlxf41/Becoming_Mystic_Becoming_Monster_The_Log.pdf?dl=0For more information on Steven's work, go to https:/…

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Randy Dible /// The Ontological Phenomenology of Conrad-Martius 59:00

1+ y ago59:00

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In this episode, Justin Pearl and Matt Baker speak with Randy Dible who is a doctoral student in philosophy at The New School for Social Research whose work focuses on phenomenology and Ancient Greek philosophy. Randy is the preeminent English speaking scholar working with German phenomenologist Hedwig Conrad-Martius who was a 2oth century thinker …

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Jeffrey Kripal /// I Want to Believe 1:07:44

1+ y ago1:07:44

1:07:44

In this episode Justin Pearl and Matt Baker speak with Jeffrey Kripal to discuss aliens, UFOs, and related matters of paranoia and the paranormal. Jeffrey Kripal is J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice University and is the associate director of the Center for Theory and Research at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, Cal…

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Ben Burgis /// On Christopher Hitchens 1:21:09

1+ y ago1:21:09

1:21:09

In this episode Justin Pearl and Matt Baker speak with Ben Burgis who is a columnist for /Jacobin/ Magazine, an adjunct philosophy professor at Rutgers University, an online instructor at the School for Social and Cultural Change, and the host of the podcast and YouTube show Give Them An Argument. He’s also an author who frequently debates conserva…

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