Consensus Unreality

In this interview with philosopher, artist, and machine learning/ AI theorist Alex Kiefer, we dig deep into the current state of artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on its more troubling implications. Lots of the threads we've been following lately are tied up here.  http://alexbkiefer.net/ Bonus Episodes, follow ups, written content and more at https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality Merch https://consensusunreality.bandcamp.com/merch/mystic-tote-bag Intro music by Treatment treatmentforu.bandcamp.com/  

On this episode we were joined by Yasmina Hashemi and M. Elizabeth Scott to discuss their ongoing project GOHAR X GRAIL. In their words GOHAR X GRAIL is a vessel for reflection uncovering the hidden influence of Iranian culture on the traditions of the British Isles & beyond. Tracing nomadic migratory patterns, histories of cultural exchange, and shared elements of psyche and mythos, we explore Iran's profound influence on the so-called 'West' as felt through music, language, storytelling, and collective – at times unconscious – symbolic understanding. In collaboration, artist Yasmina Hashemi and poet M. Elizabeth Scott seek to uncover and illuminate the unseen root system of our shared histories and find common resonance. Yasmina and M. Elizabeth shared insights on the process of transmuting research and experience into artistic collaboration and the magic of written and spoken word, folklore and ancestral inquiry. You can find more info on their ongoing project on Instagram @goharxgrail Elizabeth Scott is a poet and co-founder of arts collective and experimental platform Cixous72 (@cixous72) Yasmina Hashemi is an artist and founder of ROSVAA Magazine (@rosvamagazine) , an exploration of Iranian Identity through experimental arts collective and digital production Consensus Unreality intro music by Treatment treatmentforu.bandcamp.com/ Bonus Episodes, follow ups, written content and more at https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality

In this Origininally Patreon exclusive episode, now unlocked for our free-cast, we chat all things Nicholas Roerich, a  fascinating figure in 20th century politics, art, and esoteric and theosophical circles,  and supposed caretaker of the fabled Lapis Exillis or Stone of Destiny! Stay tuned we have some exciting things coming to Patreon this season! patreon.com/consensusunreality Merch: https://consensusunreality.bandcamp.com/merch/mystic-tote-bag thanks to Treatment for the theme song "Tell Tale" treatmentforu.bandcamp.com/

In this interview with the singular artist Dan Dutton, we explore the realms of lucid dreams and magic, discuss Dutton's life with the entity known as Pan, meditate on the sacrifices necessary to live a life of art, and tons more. A massive, joyous, and strange interview.  Dan Dutton on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dan.dutton.5 Episode Features new music from a collaboration by VOSP and Valise https://vosp.bandcamp.com/ https://valise.bandcamp.com/ Bonus Episodes and more at https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality Merch https://consensusunreality.bandcamp.com/merch/mystic-tote-bag

In this interview with esoteric researcher and writer Paul Weston, we discuss the magical and occult dimension of aliens and UFOs through the Strieber mythos, Weston's personal experiences with high-strange and magical encounters, the mysteries of his home of Glastonbury, the limits of a purely conspiratorial worldview, and just about everything else. An encyclopedic episode! Paul Weston's books: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Weston/e/B0034PR0X8?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1630370217&sr=8-2 http://www.paulwestonglastonbury.com/ Exclusive episodes and more at: https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality

In our first interview of season two, we’re joined by Aidan Wachter, author most recently of Weaving Fate: Hypersigils, Changing the Past, & Telling True Lies, for a powerful discussion on magical practice, the philosophy and application of hypersigils, chaos magic and the experience of living in a weird, animist reality. An outstanding interview to start off CU S2. Aidan Wachter https://www.aidanwachter.com/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality Merch https://consensusunreality.bandcamp.com/ Music by Treatment https://treatmentforu.bandcamp.com/album/pond-life and    

Joined again by musician and seer Mike Bruno, we engage the world of the  Good People in this episode. You know, the Gentry? The Other Crowd?  Elementals! No? Faeries, OK? It’s a winding forest trail through Fae folklore and intrigue. Exclusive episodes, written content and much more at  https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality Consensus Unreality Merch available at  https://consensusunreality.bandcamp.com/merch/mystic-tote-bag Music included in this episode by Mike Bruno https://mikebruno.bandcamp.com/ with field recordings and tape and organ warble from David Theme song by Treatment https://treatmentforu.bandcamp.com/album/pond-life

Precognition theorist Eric Wargo joins us in this mind-expanding interview about time, dreams, the unconscious, the long self, and much more. Are we four dimensional minds living as if we were only three dimensional? Is there free will in a retro-causal universe? Not to be missed! Eric Wargo https://www.innertraditions.com/author/eric-wargo http://thenightshirt.com/ Exclusive CU content and more at https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality CU Merch https://consensusunreality.bandcamp.com/merch Original Music in this episode by Z.F. Mintgreen https://5amcabana.bandcamp.com/album/sleep-seed-broadcasting-system

In this patreon exclusive episode, we introduce a new experiment in an attempt to examine the paranormal aspects of location. We discuss the practice of creating novel systems of divination, and the impact digital spaces might have on our ideas of hauntings and window areas. \   full episode and more exclusives at https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality

In this interview with clairvoyant, poet, and musician Evana Roman we learn about the practice and philosophy of psychism and mediumship, including discussions of the human aura, tarot, life after death, and more.    more info at https://linktr.ee/evanaroman https://evanaroman.com/ Consensus Unreality limited "Mystic" Tote Bag available at https://consensusunreality.bandcamp.com/merch/mystic-tote-bag Exclusive episodes, written content and promos available at https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality Original music in this episode by our guest as Ordet https://norentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/welcome-to-earth-norent008