Emerge: Making Sense of What's Next

In this episode Vincent Horn and I speak on behalf of what wants to emerge now. We discuss the battle for our attention, the relationship between the psychological and the political, the magic of Trump and personal responsibility in the attention economy. Enjoy! ❤️

This conversation is with Max Borders, author of 'The Social Singularity: How decentralization will allow us to transcend politics, create global prosperity, and avoid the robot apocalypse'. We explore topics such as psychedelics, why voting doesn't matter, decentralized systems, Holochain, the relationship between personal transformation and social transformation and bottom-up alternatives to a UBI. Enjoy! 🚀 DISC as a UBI Alternative https://medium.com/social-evolution/how-we-become-the-social-safety-net-2994a68a53db The Social Singularity On Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Social-Singularity-decentralization-prosperity-apocalypse-ebook/dp/B07DDPVCM1

In this episode, Rob Burbea and I have a conversation responding to questions, concerns, and feedback arising our of our first conversation (released last week). The feedback was taken from the /r/streamentry sub-reddit. 🌊 Original /r/streamentry thread https://www.reddit.com/r/streamentry/comments/91j9za/theory_my_podcast_interview_with_rob_burbea_a/

Moritz Bierling, Chief Catalyst at Holo and Senior Strategist at Exosphere, dives into the fascinating intersection of metamodern politics and Holochain. He discusses how anti-fragile education can reshape learning, and the innovative ideas behind new currency designs. The conversation also touches on reclaiming the internet and its journey toward decentralization, emphasizing how technology can restore individual control. Moritz explores metamodernism's role in creating adaptive social systems and the importance of self-awareness within communities for navigating today's complexities.

Stephen Reid and his co-conspirators at The UK Psychedelic Society are pioneering a contemporary re-imagining of the ancient art of facilitating transformational experiences using entheogenic substances. In this episode, Stephen and I discuss metamodernism, psychedelics (obv), and what we're going to do with all these empty churches. 💒 🤔 Psychedelic Experience Retreats https://psychedelicsociety.org.uk/experience-retreats Recommended Mix Tape https://www.mixcloud.com/MendelKa/

In this particularly liminal episode of Emerge Bonnitta Roy, Jordan Greenhall, and I attempt to generate some actionable clarity in response to a recent video critiquing Jordan Peterson. You'll get a sense for the gifts that Jordan Peterson has brought to our cultural landscape, as well as how we can take the next step into new (and less problematic) horizons. 🌅 Enjoy! Alter Ego Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XqvddgtkGM

In this episode of Emerge, I speak with Rob Burbea about a new spiritual paradigm that he calls the 'Imaginal' and the 'Soulmaking Dharma'. Rob shares his creative process of journeying to the furthermost reaches of human consciousness and coming back with a new and profound vision of human experience and spirituality. 🙏 Enjoy! 😘 My companion article to this episode: https://medium.com/@danielthorson/a-spiritual-paradigm-for-the-infinite-game-f43010f08819 Rob on Dharma Seed http://dharmaseed.org/teacher/210/ Second Brain Notes: https://www.evernote.com/l/AJY9I_dW2eBElYtO8VV3InlNW5mHUELGzzo

A conversation with Ronan Harington about the nitty gritty praxis of systems change, the realities of the emerging metamodern subculture, and some of the real-life joys and sorrows of trying to do this radical work, and what it means to take on leadership in the midst of complexity. May this podcast episode be a light for all those attempting to transform the struggle of suffering into liberated play. 🙏 More Notes: https://www.evernote.com/l/AJaqp-ufdFlAJJVuH1tBB4fEw6CuSx8GqmU

Ethan and Daniel attempt to make sense of the Holochain episode with Ferananda Ibarra.

Ferananda Ibarra, an expert in collective intelligence and a key player in the Holochain project, discusses its groundbreaking role in redefining economy and community. She explains how Holochain’s architecture, inspired by nature, fosters greater collective intelligence. The conversation dives into the philosophical basis of economic systems, the transformative power of decentralized governance, and how empowering individuals through data ownership can promote sustainability. Fun insights and future possibilities encourage listeners to rethink their relationship with money and community.