Aubrey Marcus Podcast

The Failed Love Story At The Root of All Evil w/ Dr. Marc Gafni # 444

Dec 31, 2023

01:30:21

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Dr. Marc Gafni explores the causal root of Evil, suggesting that it can be described as a failed love story. He connects this concept to various topics such as AI, the war in the Middle East, and even the box office hit Barbie. The podcast also delves into the prevalence of plant medicine consciousness, the significance of world religion, and the connections between empire, ego, and love. It concludes by emphasizing the power of love stories and the hope for a better future.

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Acknowledging the existence of a universal love story is crucial in combating evil and finding fulfillment in life.

Love is a revolutionary force that challenges power structures and hierarchical systems.

The absence of a love story can lead to a fragmented and disassociated view of life, contributing to a lack of fulfillment and deep loneliness.

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No Love Story: Barbie and Failed Love Stories

The podcast episode discusses how the movie Barbie represents a failed love story and presents a narrative that undermines the existence of a universal love story. Barbie tells Ken that there is no love story between them, rejecting the idea of their love. This notion is repeated throughout the film, which ultimately denies the existence of a field of value, eros, and a universal love story. The movie portrays love as a social construction and devalues the significance of love and desire. The summary suggests that denying the existence of a love story leads to a fragmented and disassociated view of life, contributing to a lack of fulfillment and a deep loneliness in individuals.

Embracing the Universal Love Story

01:21

Power of Love in Awakening Warriors

01:08

Love-Sounds: The Mathematics of Intimacy

00:53

Nature of Fallen Angels also trying to get back to unification.

02:45

Introduction

2min

Plant Medicine, Indigenous Wisdom, and Consciousness in Mainstream Culture

6min

The Universal Love Story: Understanding Reality

9min

The Significance of World Religion

30min

Empire, Ego, and Love: Connections and Subversions

11min

Love, Heroism, and Awakening the Warrior Spirit

30min

The Power of Love Stories and the Hope for a Better Future

3min

Absolutely delighted to be back again with Dr. Marc Gafni to try and tackle one of the most complex issues in philosophy and religion; the causal root of Evil.

The thesis Marc offers is that the atrocities we see in the world can all be described as a failed love story. Our own stories serving as a strand in the braid of this universal cosmic love story. This frame will help bring understanding to how much of what we are seeing in today’s culture, from AI to the war in the Middle East. The surprise reveal is how the box office hit Barbie, actually points to the reality of our failed love story in culture.

Check out more of Dr. Marc Gafni’s work at https://www.marcgafni.com/.

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Center for World Philosophy and Religion:

https://worldphilosophyandreligion.org

A Return to Eros (Book):

https://www.amazon.com/Return-Eros-Radical-Experience-Being/dp/B08HR7MQJ6/

Weekly Broadcast with Dr. Marc Gafni:

https://www.onemountainmanypaths.org/

Aubrey Marcus Board Chair of Center for World Philosophy and Religion:

https://worldphilosophyandreligion.org/leadership/current-and-former-board-chairs/