Limits of Materialism and Cultural Programming

Author, esoteric seeker and podcaster Ike Baker enters the mind meld! In this one, I’m joined by Ike Baker for a deep dive into consciousness, the esoteric path and why ancient metaphysical models may explain reality better than modern materialism alone. We explore hidden layers of reality, non-ordinary forms of consciousness, initiatory knowledge, and why the esoteric worldview offers a powerful framework for sense-making. 🥰 Support TED and join the community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thirdeyedrops Get access to our Youtube Member's Library: https://www.youtube.com/@THIRDEYEDROPS/membership We also touch on the phenomenon, subtle energy, and the idea that reality itself may be shaped by hidden intelligences operating beyond surface appearances. Ike Baker is a writer and practitioner of the Western esoteric tradition, and the author of Aetheric Magic and A Formless Fire. His work approaches esotericism as a lived, initiatory path, emphasizing consciousness as fundamental and reality as layered, intelligent, and deeply symbolic. Links for Ike Baker: Website: https://ikebaker.com/ Channel:  @arcanvm  About: https://ikebaker.com/about Aetheric Magick: https://a.co/d/hJrAFZx A Formless Fire: https://a.co/d/2VV07MU Links For Third Eye Drops 🌀 🥰 Support TED and join the community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thirdeyedrops Get access to our Youtube Member's Library: https://www.youtube.com/@THIRDEYEDROPS/membership Hear our 300-plus other podcasts: 🎧 Apple Podcasts: thirdeyedrops.com/itunes 🎧 Spotify: https://shorturl.at/ahnB1 🌀 Website https://www.thirdeyedrops.com ✌️Follow Michael on Instagram https://instagram.com/third_eye_drops

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