Why Rate Ideas on a ‘Woo’ Scale

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• https://www.theleading-edge.org/
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• 11 Wisdom Tools: https://newsletter.theleading-edge.org/p/eleven-wisdom-tools

Resources:

• Dr. Ian Stevenson, near death experiences: https://near-death.com/ian-stevenson/
• Bruce Greyson MD, near death experiences: https://www.brucegreyson.com/
• The Rainbow Onion explained: https://newsletter.theleading-edge.org/p/rainbow-onions-and-turquoise-gardeners
• Tim Freke: https://timfreke.com/
• Anne-Laure Le Cunff, become an anthropologist of your own life: https://anne-laure.net/
• Brian Whetten, coaching: https://www.corecoaching.org/about-us/
• River Kenna: https://substack.com/@riverkenna  @RiverKenna 

In this episode, we dive deep into the intriguing concepts of consciousness and reality with Tom Morgan, a former financial analyst turned wisdom explorer. Tom balances fringe ideas with practicality, rating his theories on a 'woo scale' to keep his audience engaged and discerning. We discuss his podcast and newsletter 'The Leading Edge,' the transformative idea of non-local consciousness, and how his life changed when he perceived reality as responsive and benevolent. Tom shares his thoughts on overcoming fears, testing unconventional ideas, and the importance of an evolutionary trajectory in consciousness. We also touch on practical steps to navigate life, including paying attention to synchronicities and conducting tiny experiments to find one's true path. Join us for an insightful conversation that bridges ancient wisdom with modern discernment.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:18 Should You Believe in Woo Woo?

04:28 The Most Important Idea in the World

06:34 What is Non-Local Consciousness

08:21 The Unividual

09:59 Ego Death is Overrated

10:31 What Does All This Mean for Me?

16:22 If We Reincarnate, This is Why

20:07 Paradigms Don't Shift Because of Evidence

21:11 Forgetting Is Important

23:40 The Rise of Post-Rationalists

27:48 Lateral Moves vs. Real Growth

31:09 Which Part of the Baloon Are You In?

33:23 The AI Mirror

36:29 Life is More Like a Video Game than You Think

37:34 Reality is Signalling Back

41:24 Live in a Less Harsh Reality

45:53 A New Way to Navigate Life

48:15 How to Test This Out for Yourself

51:57 Fear as a Valuable Signal

54:07 It All Comes Down to Connection

56:41 Is Spirituality a Rejection of Material Success?

58:45 Differentiation and Integration

01:01:22 The Thing About Manifestation

01:03:15 The World Wise Web

01:07:09 The Coming Wisdom Community Boom