Delving into Gustav Meyrink's 'The Golem', the podcast explores the eerie world of Jewish folklore-inspired weird fiction and its parallels to Lovecraft's style. It discusses spiritual growth, symbolism in chaos, and the esoteric world of Pernath in a non-linear narrative structure, questioning reality, agency, and the boundaries between life and artificial existence.

History post-graduate Quinten Weeterings delves into the life and work of Bruno Schulz, exploring his unique writing style, tragic life, mysterious fate of his unfinished masterpiece, and the challenges faced during Russian and Nazi occupations. They uncover Schulz's multifaceted creativity, complex influences, struggles with self-doubt, and enigmatic writing style that requires direct experience to fully appreciate.

Reviewing the masterpiece 'No Longer Human' by Osamu Dazai, the podcast dives into deep analysis of alienation, despair, and nihilism in the protagonist's journey. Exploring themes of extreme depression, emotional isolation, and criticisms of the book's impact on readers, the discussion highlights the dark and disturbing elements portrayed in the narrative.

Writer and occultist John Michael Greer delves into the intricacies of Kabbalah, exploring its origins, structure, and practical applications in magic. He warns against common errors and discusses Kenneth Grant's unique alterations to the Tree of Life, while also touching on symbolic language in rituals and upcoming projects in astrology

Jay Garfield is an American professor of philosophy who specializes in Tibetan Buddhism. In this episode we loosely discuss his book Losing Ourselves: Learning to Live Without a Self. Book link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Losing-Ourselves-Learning-Live-without/dp/069122028X --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://ko-fi.com/hermitix Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

The podcast dives into a review of Cormac McCarthy's novels 'The Passenger' and 'Stella Maris', exploring intertwined stories, mysteries, schizophrenia, and philosophical discussions. It delves into the themes of mystery, topology in literature, war experiences, moral complexity, and love embedded in the intricate narratives.

Author Jasun Horsley discusses the intersection of technology and humanity, exploring disembodiment, shame in the digital era, social validation on social media, identity formation, and the potential impact of AI on human interaction with technology.

Aaron J. French is a post-doctoral researcher in Religious Studies at the University of Erfurt in Germany.  His main research focuses on the History of Esotericism, the History and Philosophy of Science, Sacred Space and Architecture, modern German Philosophy, and Science and Technology Studies. In this episode we discuss the work of Jacob Boehme. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://ko-fi.com/hermitix Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

Brian Cotnoir is an alchemist, artist and award-winning filmmaker. Brian's website: KhepriPress.com To join the mailing list for Brian's talks and new work please SIgn Up Here My book Alchemy: The Poetry of Matter and the Zines may be purchased through my website or in England and Europe through Watkins Bookstore in London or Iglootree.com These are the Watkins and Wieser books: On Alchemy: Essential Practices and Making Art as Alchemy Practical Alchemy: A Guide to the Great Work If folks are in NYC April 25 -28 I will be at the New York Art Book Fair. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Hermitix: Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hermitix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donations: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hermitix Merchandise - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum  Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

Join philosopher Jon Stewart as he delves into the topic of nihilism in the 19th century, discussing Hegel's views, societal responses, human identities, character behaviors, pleasure amidst nihilism, and the works of lesser-known philosophers. A thought-provoking exploration of existential dilemmas and societal norms from a nihilistic perspective.