

Public Shadow in the Planetary Age #1 - "The Gafni Within"
11 snips Feb 27, 2024
Dr. Marc Gafni, world philosopher of 'cosmo-erotic humanism,' discusses collective shadows in the digital age with Dr. Zak Stein. They explore responses to public narratives, valid concerns in sense-making, reclaiming inherent goodness, and moral challenges in a digital era. The podcast dives into confronting atrocities, technological evolution's impact on sense-making, leadership challenges, public discourse dynamics, and ethical platforming of controversial figures.
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Carnal Knowing
- All knowing is carnal knowledge; gnosis and eros are deeply related.
- Sensemaking and sensuality emerge from this intertwined field.
Binding of Isaac Reinterpreted
- Marc Gafni reinterprets the Binding of Isaac story, citing the Zohar.
- Abraham's past trauma hinders his ability to discern the divine voice, making him misinterpret God's command.
Discerning Smear Campaigns
- Use a litmus test when evaluating attacks: are both sides willing to converse directly, consider evidence, and avoid eternal demonization?
- If not, suspect a false flag operation or hidden motives.