Writer and vocalist R.U. Sirius discusses Psychedelic Transhumanism, Singularity, and society's technological evolution. Topics include Robert Anton Wilson's influence, the future shaped by ideologies, music-tech-consciousness intersection, ketamine's psychological effects, social media's dark side, and sci-fi literature reflecting societal trends.

Explore magic, method acting, and reality with Joseph Matheny, a friend of Robert Anton Wilson. Delve into immersive role-playing, wilderness experiences, online misunderstandings, and nostalgic reflections in this intriguing podcast conversation.

Vincent Murphy, RAW Lucubrator and Guerill-AI Ontologist, discusses AI evolution, Maybe Logic, and the balance between human-like experiences and advanced AI capabilities. The conversation explores the cryptic beginnings of AI through Shannon and Turing's speculations, the need for iterative adaptation in the AI world, and the impact of technology on spiritual enlightenment and economies.

In this episode, Mike Gathers chats with Scott Apel – writer, movie critic, and long time friend of RAW. Scott was the original editor and publisher of the new Hilaritas Press release of Chaos and Beyond: The Best of Trajectories. Scott also created Beyond Chaos and Beyond, which Scott describes in this episode.    Links: Scott's Wikipedia page  PKD: The Dream Connection Scott’s books Scott’s intros to “The Prisoner” Scott’s interview with Bob • • • Hilaritas Press Podcast  Host/Producer Mike Gathers  Producer/Engineer Richard Rasa

In this episode, Mike Gathers chats with writer John Higgs about the KLF, William Blake and Robert Anton Wilson • • • John Higgs' website @JohnHiggs on Twitter  November 23rd announcement on Higgs’ upcoming book on Dr. Who    Hilaritas Press Podcast:  Host/Producer Mike Gathers  Producer/Engineer Richard Rasa  

In this episode, Mike Gathers chats with novelist, poet, painter and song writer, Wayne Saalman, @waynensaalman, about aliens, UFOs, and more in his latest book, The Journey Across Forever, Links... Wayne’s Website Most of Wayne on Amazon More of Wayne’s books on Amazon RAW’s Intro to Dream Illuminati “Dreams of Flying”  • • • Hilaritas Press Podcast:  Host/Producer Mike Gathers  Producer/Engineer Richard Rasa

In this episode, Mike Gathers chats with Oberon Zell-Ravenheart, about Paganism, Polyamory, Wizardry, Unicorns and GaeaGenesis. OberonZell.com GaeaGenesis book more at Amazon  The Wizard Oz documentary Grey School of Wizardry Church of All Worlds “A Bouquet of Lovers: Strategies for Open Relationships” by Morning Glory Zell Green Egg magazine   Wilson obit on Shea  • • • Hilaritas Press Podcast:  Host/Producer Mike Gathers  Producer/Engineer Richard Rasa

Lon Milo DuQuette, an author on Aleister Crowley and Magick, discusses topics such as the new book on Crowley, Wilson's influence, OTO initiation, Grady's legacy, mysterious scientist Jack's life, the 'Line of Light' metaphor, paradigm shift, teaching, and left brain function.

In this episode, Richard Kaczynski, Crowley biographer, discusses the integration of paranormal and occult subjects in Robert Anton Wilson's books, the symbolism of the soldier and hunchback in Crowley's work, the parallels between agnosticism and the scientific approach, an enigmatic drawing attributed to Aleister Crowley, magic groups and organizations, and the mysterious 'Lion of Light' book and its connections to Crowley's symbolism of sex magic.

Episode 23: Rev. Ivan Stang In this episode, Mike Gathers chats with the Rev. Ivan Stang of the Church of the Subgenius. Links: Subgenius.com Subgenius Membership - Praise Bob! JR "Bob" Dobbs & the Church of the SubGenius documentary: Arise! The Subgenius Movie Arise! The Subgenius Movie on Roku Robert Anton Wilson Preaches for "Bob" Rev Ivan Stang Interviews Robert Anton Wilson • • • Hilaritas Press Podcast  Host/Producer Mike Gathers  Producer/Engineer Richard Rasa Engineer/Producer Ryan Reeves