Psychedelics, Spirituality, and Narrative Evolution

Whose ready for some mystical, mutant, comic book, and science fiction fun? I know I am!

Prof. Jeffery Kripal joins the podcast this week to philosophize about his love for the paranormal and mystical part of human experience.  In doing so he turns to the wonderful world of comic books and science fiction but not as a reporter or historian but as a place where deep metaphysical issues and religious questions are being addressed through pop culture.  I have been thrilled to share this conversation ever since we recorded it.  While many of our regular listeners won't be able to go everywhere Jeff goes philosophically...Gnosticism & psychedelic drugs... I am confident his cultural exegesis and mapping of mystical narratives will have you entertained and intrigued.

Mutant Linkage...

* Mutants & Mystics was a Patheos book club so there are a ton of blog reviews, a Kripal interview, round table, sample from the book, and more...check it out.

* Ryan Parker has the most uber-awesome review of the book

* If you dig the interview check out Jeff's podcast The Impossible Talk Podcast where he and his film making partner Scott Hulan Jones have "sophisticated, open discussions of and lectures on the paranormal and anomalous dimensions of American culture."

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