Alan Watts Being in the Way Ep. 15 – Changes: The Houseboat Summit with Alan Watts, Timothy Leary, Allen Ginsberg, Gary Synder, & Allen Cohen
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Jul 11, 2022 AI Snips
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Leaderless Movement
- The underground's strength lies in its lack of leadership, contrasting with the Western world's hierarchical model.
- An organic movement, like the human body, thrives through interconnectedness, not a single boss.
Living on Nothing
- Gary Snyder explains how he lived minimally, embracing various jobs and resourcefulness.
- He found free rice and tea at docks, scavenged discarded vegetables, and used horsemeat from pet stores.
What are you building?
- Alan Watts challenges Timothy Leary to focus on building practical solutions rather than just advocating dropping out.
- He emphasizes the need for new structures and techniques for dropped-out communities.