Team Human Mitch Horowitz - Team Human Live in NYC
Nov 1, 2023
Historian of alternative spirituality Mitch Horowitz and musician Steven Brent challenge rigid definitions and explore the potential of magic in addressing global challenges. They discuss the illusion of individuality and emphasize the power of reciprocity and interconnectedness. They share personal stories about struggles with infertility, adoption, and encounters with magic. They explore the concept of retro-causality and its potential to solve world problems. They discuss the idea of structuring a social experiment to benefit humanity and express gratitude to various individuals.
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The Power of Thought
- Mitch Horowitz believes individuals can have a grounded belief in the psyche's extra-physical capacities.
- He questions if traditional magical rituals are necessary to harness this power, suggesting thought itself might be a causative agent.
A Prayer and a Pregnancy
- After years of infertility and a doctor's dismissal, Rushkoff's wife became pregnant after a Muslim man's prayer.
- This led Rushkoff to believe in the power of concretizing a wish.
Retrocausality and Positive Change
- Retrocausality, where the future influences the present, has been studied and shown potential effects on cognition.
- Horowitz suggests exploring its potential applications for positive change.