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Chad A. Haag is deeply committed to the project of developing a Philosophy of Peak Oil by joining the insights of John Michael Greer, Dmitry Orlov, and Richard Heinberg with the philosophical rigor of Aristotle, Kant, Zizek, and Heidegger. He left behind the academic path to relocate in India and dedicate himself to sustainability. He lives in the village of Uchakkada with his wife Minu. In this episode we discuss his book The Philosophy of ted Kaczynski: Why the Unabomber was Right about Modern Technology. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations at Ko-Fi Hermitix Twitter Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0xfd2bbe86d6070004b9Cbf682aB2F25170046A996

Kingsley Dennis, a futurist and author, sheds light on his latest work, exploring the societal control and personal liberation in the modern world. He critiques the commercialization of education and mindfulness, warning against the loss of authenticity in spiritual practices. Dennis challenges the illusion of academic freedom and highlights the dangers of passivity in life. He also delves into collective psychosis, urging individuals to seek alternative viewpoints to break from mainstream narratives, ultimately advocating for a deeper connection to self and existence.

Robert Podgurski has been studying and practicing magick, qui gong, and yoga for over thirty years. In this episode we talk about his book The Sacred Alignments and Sigils: Angelic Magick, Renaissance Thought, and Modern Methods of Sigilization alongside discussions on magic, ritual and sigils. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations at Ko-Fi Hermitix Twitter Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0xfd2bbe86d6070004b9Cbf682aB2F25170046A996

Andrew Gallimore, a computational neurobiologist and expert on DMT, dives into the profound implications of psychedelics on consciousness. He discusses how DMT can reshape our understanding of reality and explores its potential links to extraterrestrial intelligence. Gallimore examines the emergence of complexity from simple systems, like flocking birds, and reflects on humanity's growing disconnect from nature due to technology. The conversation reveals the intricate intelligences encountered in the DMT realm and the transformative experiences they offer.

Christopher Watkin is Senior Lecturer in French Studies at Monash University, he is also the author of French Philosophy Today and Michel Serres: Figures of Thought. In this episode we discuss Michel Serres' text The Natural Contract alongside discussion on ecology, pollution, possession and nature. Christopher's book on Serres can be purchased here. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations at Ko-Fi Hermitix Twitter Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0xfd2bbe86d6070004b9Cbf682aB2F25170046A996

Nicola Masciandaro, Professor of English at Brooklyn College (CUNY), is a writer and theorist specializing in medieval literature. In this episode we talk about his book On the Darkness of Will Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations at Ko-Fi Hermitix Twitter Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0xfd2bbe86d6070004b9Cbf682aB2F25170046A996

Frida Beckman is a Professor of Comparative literature in the Department of Culture and Aesthetics at Stockholm University. In this episode we discuss her biography of Gilles Deleuze. Frida's biography can be purchased here. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations at Ko-Fi Hermitix Twitter Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0xfd2bbe86d6070004b9Cbf682aB2F25170046A996

Carolina Armenteros is the Director for the Centre of European Studies and has written 4 books on Joseph De Maistre, including The French Idea of History: Joseph de Maistre and His Heirs, 1794–1854. More information about Joseph De Maistre can be found here: https://investigacion.pucmm.edu.do/joseph-maistre Amendments by Carolina: 40:01: Isaiah Berlin did read De Maistre, just not in the context of his life. 42:40: Burke was a defender of authority. 54:38: Alexander didn't take De Maistre as a minister, adviser would be a more apt description. 54:47: Not all the Sturdza siblings took Maistre as their teacher, only Roksandra did. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations at Ko-Fi Hermitix Twitter Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0xfd2bbe86d6070004b9Cbf682aB2F25170046A996

Gordon White hosts the Rune Soup podcast and is the author of multiple book including Pieces of Eight: Chaos Magic Essays and Enchantments and * The Chaos Protocols: Magical Techniques for Navigating the New Economic Reality*. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations at Ko-Fi Hermitix Twitter Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0xfd2bbe86d6070004b9Cbf682aB2F25170046A996

David Sorensen is the Senior Editor of the Duke-Edinburgh Edition of the Collected Letters of Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle (1970-2020; 47 vols.); he has edited a number of Carlyle texts for Oxford University Press, including The French Revolution, both in its English Texts series and the Oxford World’s Classics. He is currently editing an edition for OUP of Past and Present. In this episode we discuss the life, times and work of Thomas Carlyle. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations at Ko-Fi Hermitix Twitter Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0xfd2bbe86d6070004b9Cbf682aB2F25170046A996