

Alexander Bard
Political philosopher, writer, and music producer. Known for his work on futurism, internet culture, and societal transformation.
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Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 57min
EP 250 Alexander Bard Part 1: Process and Event
In this discussion, Alexander Bard, an author with a penchant for philosophical exploration, delves into his latest work on metaphysics and narratology. He unpacks the distinction between 'individuals' and 'dividuals', critiquing traditional views of identity. The conversation also touches on the cyclical nature of events and time, the essence of emergence in complexity, and the implications of Zoroastrianism on modern thought. Bard advocates for coherent pluralism in today's society, emphasizing the importance of decentralized structures to counter tyranny.

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Feb 7, 2024 • 1h 53min
Zoroastrianism: 3700 Year Old Ancient Wisdom From Iran w/ Alexander Bard #449
Tantric monk Alexander Bard explores Zoroastrianism and its enduring influence. Topics include psychedelics, the struggle between good and evil, sacred hunting, reincarnation, archetypes, Cyrus the Great's impact on warfare, confusion in society, degradation of political debates, transgender identity, and the sacredness of knowledge.

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Aug 15, 2024 • 1h 51min
EP 253 Alexander Bard Part 3: Process and Event
In this enlightening chat, philosopher and artist Alexander Bard, co-author of 'Process and Event,' delves into profound themes like the Bard Absolute and the dangers of nihilism. They discuss the shift from 'Game A' to 'Game B' for a meaningful existence and critique the manipulative nature of advertising, drawing parallels to historical injustices. The conversation touches on imaginative concepts such as the 'Messiah Machine' and explores humanity's future, including the prospects of life beyond Earth and the ethical implications of extraterrestrial interactions.

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Aug 13, 2024 • 1h 52min
EP 252 Alexander Bard Part 2: Process and Event
In a deep dive with Alexander Bard, a philosopher and co-author of *Process and Event*, thought-provoking topics unfold. They tackle monism versus dualism and its impact on belief systems. The radical idea of a political body of grandmothers sparks intriguing governance discussions. Bard explores libido and mortido as dual forces shaping identity, and critiques leadership archetypes, using the 'Pillar Saint' and 'Boy Pharaoh' as key examples. This captivating dialogue blends philosophy, gender identity, and the essence of storytelling in understanding our reality.

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Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 51min
Insights from UTOK 2024 on Naturalism and Emergentism | Alexander Bard, Gregg Henriques, Bonnitta Roy & John Vervaeke
Clinical psychologist Gregg Henriques, philosopher Alexander Bard, and Bonnita Roy explore transcendent naturalism and emergentism at UTOK 2024. They discuss relationalism, dialectical thinking, and the integration of Eastern and Western insights. The dialogue also touches on cognitive science, spirituality, community practices, and the essence of ultimate reality.

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Oct 22, 2022 • 1h 26min
Parallax Sangha #4: Alexander Bard - The religion that is finally a religion
Alexander Bard talks to Andrew Sweeny and Owen Cox about anthropology, philosophy and religion. The conversation begins exploring Bard's theories of socio-sexual archetypes and how they relate to social structure, spirituality and religion. It then explores the legacy of various religious traditions and their relevance today, the meaning of tantra and "barred absolute", Bard's ideas on empire and technology, and the prospects of building a 21st-century global religion. Followed by Q&A.
What is Parallax Sangha?
Parallax Sangha is a digital classroom and living community dedicated to studying, practising, and contemplating matters of the soul and psyche. We are a network of friends, writers, teachers, and podcasters offering online study circles, classes, as well as offline events all over Europe.
Apply for parallax sangha here:
https://parallax-media.eu/parallax-sangha

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Jan 10, 2023 • 1h 4min
Alexander Bard - Controversial Relationship Advice
Swedish rockstar philosopher Alexander Bard provides insightful relationship advice, discussing the dynamics of synchronization, challenging idealizations in relationships, building healthy support systems, and maintaining intimacy without therapy sessions. They explore the importance of sex, community influence, and avoiding unrealistic expectations in romantic relationships.

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May 3, 2024 • 1h 55min
E98| Core Philosophy For The Digital Age | Alexander Bard in dialogue with Tim Adalin
Swedish philosopher Alexander Bard and Tim Adalin discuss participation in the digital age, transitioning from tribes to empires, dynamics of the internet elite, attentionalism, emergence vector theory, storytelling types, mysticism vs. analysis, and the importance of virtualities in a thought-provoking dialogue.

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Jun 30, 2022 • 57min
Currents 065: Alexander Bard on Protopian Narratology
Jim talks with Alexander Bard, continuing a series of encounters between GameB and the Dark Renaissance movement...
Jim talks with Alexander Bard, continuing a series of encounters between GameB and the Dark Renaissance movement. They discuss the Grand Narrative Trilogy Bard has been writing with Jan Söderqvist, the kinds of stories we tell about ourselves, why Hiroshima remains the signal event of modern history, fostering symbiotic intelligence, the difference between the GameA & the GameB mythos, imploitation vs exploitation, 3 historical roots of GameA, why AI & not humans may conquer space, jettisoning the Gnostic dualism of Greek philosophy, protopianism over utopianism, voluntary communist protopias, increasing well-being while reducing energy consumption, designing membranes & protocols, reclaiming "gated community," a designed opposition between GameB & the Dark Renaissance, reversing the ban on pathos, the Zoroastrian approach to contingency & ethics, and much more.
Episode Transcript
JRS EP95 - Alexander Bard on God in the Internet Age
An Initiation to Game~B
The Stoa: Game B Meets the Dark Renaissance w/ Jim Rutt, Zak Stein, Alexander Bard, and Cadell Last
Syntheism: Creating God in the Internet Age, by Alexander Bard and Jan Söderqvist
Digital Libido: Sex, Power and Violence in the Network Society, by Alexander Bard and Jan Söderqvist
Netocracy: The New Power Elite and Life After Capitalism, by Alexander Bard and Jan Söderqvist
Alexander Bard is a philosopher, futurologist, and political and spiritual activist, based in Stockholm, Sweden. He is the author of five books: The Netocrats, The Global Empire, The Body Machines, Syntheism – Creating God in The Internet Age, and Digital Libido – Sex, Power and Violence in The Network Society with his co-writer Jan Söderqvist. Bard is a radical process philosopher, merging Hegel and Nietzsche with Whitehead and Deleuze, using humanity as the constant and technology as the variable while working toward the deepest possible understanding of human history, contemporary society, and the intensely technology-driven future that humanity is facing. Bard has also enjoyed a highly successful 25-year-career as a producer and artist in the international music industry, followed by ten years as a tough love, reality-checking judge on TV shows “Swedish Idol” and “Sweden’s Got Talent”, and is an outspoken and provocative YouTube and Twitter celebrity.

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Nov 16, 2022 • 1h 32min
Ecstasy as the Antithesis of Woke Culture W/ Alexander Bard #388
Why has western culture suppressed the ecstatic impulse for so long? And how is the suppression of the ecstatic related to Woke Culture? In this wild podcast that moves lightning fast we cover a cornucopia of controversial topics. Some of which include alcoholism, woke culture, trauma, AI, ecstatic rituals, and Burning man. Alexander Bard’s deep life experience and brazen nature has him pulling no punches on the beliefs he shares on this podcast. Alexander is a musician, author, philosopher, lecturer, artist, coach, and political activist among other things. This is a crazy podcast that shouldn’t be missed.
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