#129: Hero's journey, Morphic Resonance, Global Phase Change and Jordan B. Peterson with Tom Morgan
Jan 12, 2022
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In this engaging conversation, Tom Morgan, the Director of Communications & Content at The KCP Group, shares his insights on modernist holism and Morphic Resonance. He explores how to escape echo chambers and the importance of 'following your bliss' on your hero's journey. Tom examines the symbolic significance of dragons and Pinocchio, linking them to personal growth. He emphasizes the need for emotional granularity in parenting to educate the next generation effectively. Discover how mythological narratives can inspire courage and creativity in children.
The podcast explores a global phase change in human consciousness toward spirituality and holistic values, moving away from profit-driven cultures.
Morphic resonance is presented as a concept illustrating the interconnectedness of human experiences, where significant coincidences affirm individual life journeys.
Joseph Campbell's hero's journey is discussed as a transformative process requiring individuals to confront challenges and engage with their true interests.
Deep dives
Global Phase Change and Human Consciousness
There is a growing trend towards what the speaker calls a 'global phase change,' reflecting shifts in human consciousness that emphasize spirituality, meditation, and mythology. This change is linked to an increasing focus on the right hemisphere of the brain, suggesting a departure from current societal structures that prioritize left-hemisphere abstractions, such as money and power. The shift may be a move towards more intrinsic values, as a response to the adverse effects of competitive, profit-driven cultures. Observations in stock markets and cultural trends indicate that this profound pivot could unlock a more holistic understanding of human experience.
Coincidence and Connectedness
The concept of coincidence is explored through the lens of Rupert Sheldrake's idea of morphic resonance, suggesting that humans are interconnected in their experiences and thoughts. This principle proposes that as individuals resonate with certain ideas, they tap into a collective unconscious, leading to shared cultural phenomena. The speaker reflects on personal experiences of coincidences that feel too significant to be mere chance, asserting that these synchronicities can signal alignment with one's true path. This perspective empowers individuals to view coincidences as affirmations of their life's journey rather than randomness.
Challenges of Echo Chambers and Authenticity
Navigating echo chambers in our digital environments poses significant challenges in discerning genuine interests from algorithm-driven content. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of consciously engaging with information that genuinely resonates, rather than passively consuming media shaped by algorithms. There is a call to pursue intrinsic interests to foster personal growth and avoid being trapped in narrow perspectives. This awareness is essential in cultivating a richer and more diversified understanding of the world around us.
The Hero's Journey and Personal Growth
The podcast touches upon Joseph Campbell's concept of the hero's journey as a framework for personal growth and storytelling. The journey signifies a transformative process where individuals confront challenges and emerge stronger, aiming to connect deeply with their interests and the greater narrative of their lives. It is suggested that the hero’s journey mirrors the need for individuals to explore the unknown and surrender to personal growth rather than impose rigid expectations. This journey allows for expansion into new realms of creativity and understanding, which resonate profoundly with audiences.
Reflecting on Personal Experiences and Growth
The speaker shares a personal narrative of career transitions and challenges faced in the finance sector, illustrating the journey to rediscover his passions. His experiences highlight the peril in staying too long in unsatisfying roles out of fear of changing paths, underscoring the importance of listening to one’s intrinsic motivations. Aligning personal interests with professional opportunities is crucial in creating a fulfilling life, revealing that the universe often opens doors when one is true to themselves. This journey also stresses the necessity of vulnerability in the creative process, as it leads to genuine expressions of one's gifts.
My guest today is Tom Morgan. Tom is the Director of Communications & Content at The KCP Group and writes a newsletter called The Attention Span. Tom has spent the last 16 years on Wall Street in research and data sales and focuses on consuming content and tries to extract actionable insights for busy people.
In this episode, we discussed:
What’s a trend of modernist holism? What’s the global phase change?
What’s Morphic Resonance? Do we have a solid explanation about coincidence and luck?
How to avoid falling into your echo chamber and be a mindful reader/listener in today’s world?
What do Joseph Cambell and Carl Jung’s mean about ‘follow your bliss’ or ‘follow your interests? How do we calculate our own hero journey?
The three stages of life on ego and surrender.
Jordan B. Peterson’s transition from books to books and the hemispheric breakdown from his book Maps of Meanings.
Why does ‘Hero Journey’ grips our attention all the time? When you revisit fairy tales as a grow-up, there is always a new meaning behind them.
What’s the symbolic meaning behind horned god?
The concept of the dragon as a symbol in western and eastern society
The hidden meanings behind Pinocchio
Why is it so important to calculate the emotional granularity for educating the next generation?
What’s the one thing that didn’t make sense to you before, but when you look back and it all connected?