Rune Soup

In this podcast, they explore co-creation with non-human beings and the implications for magicians. They discuss parallels between AI and nuclear technology and reflect on the influence of effective altruism. The potential rollout of a US CBDC and OpenAI's board composition are examined, with skepticism and critiques. They discuss the potential nefarious actions of AI, and explore the relationship between AI and magic. The use of technology for authentic connecting is explored, along with the significance of shape-shifting in shamanic practices.

The podcast discusses reframing events as gifts from the gods, setting goals beyond career, releasing a book and card deck, the impact of AI on work, accessing content and involvement in Magical Egypt, reflections on career and health journey, scams and unconventional practices, reflections on magic and adventures, and magical goals and media favorites.

Who says you can't teach an old (27) dog new tricks? For something a bit different, I'm sharing the audio version of, not my podcast, but I podcast I was on. Specifically The Coffee and Divination Podcast with JoAnna Farrer. One of my goals for next year is to push the boat a bit more with the format of the podcast. This year we brought in more regular solo shows, more livestreams, and so on. I want to start throwing in some shorter episodes in addition to the main ones, and I want to start sharing other shows I was on that I think are really good discussions. It won't happen every time, of course. But JoAnna is a very experienced practitioner herself so we have a really chat. And not enough of you click through when I just point to them. So I made it easy for you! You don't have to do anything! But actually what you should do is subscribe to Coffee and Divination if you like this episode. Do that here. And if you'd like the video version, you can watch that here. Enjoy!

This week's episode is the audio version of a live stream discussion with Samuel Urban of the Illegitimate Scholar podcast. We talk about The educational industrial complex. So-called 'alternative' history. Find the good in the total failure of academia over the past few years. Invisible colleges. What comes next and what to do. A really fun chat -and one that only had a few technical issues for once, some of which weren't even on my side! Thanks, Elon! (We got Starlink while I was in Paraguay.) Show Notes The Illegitimate Scholar podcast. Illegitimate Scholar on YouTube.

Legendary co-originator of permaculture, David Holmgren, returns to the show this week on the ery special occasion of the launch of the feature-length documentary, Reading Landscape. In the show notes below, you will find the link and the password to watch the full documentary for free. Please share it widely with anyone who may be interested, with the blessing of the producers. David and I discuss The development of the film What is meant by 'landscape' What is meant by 'reading' What has changed in permaculture over the decades Learning from Indigenous teachers in Australia and New Zealand And a whole lot more. It was a personal pleasure to be involved in the financing of this film as an individual and during my tenure at Permaculture Tasmania. Show Notes Watch the full documentary here. Use the Password: Melliodora Holmgren Design.

Astrologer and YouTuber Cam White joins the show this week to bring some helpful reframings to the space weather we'll all be enduring over the next few years. We discuss How astrology works The role of a fortune teller in troubled times What sort of conflicts and wars are likely to appear when Whether the so-called Barbault Basket configuration ushers in a new golden age or not. Super fun and spicy times. Enjoy the White Pill! Show Notes Cam's website. Cam's YouTube channel. Context on the Barbault Basket from S.J. Anderson.

Author, activist and educator, Dougald Hine, joins the host for a discussion about the resurgence of Christianity. They explore the possible reasons for this resurgence, its different forms and mutations, and the connection between magic and Christianity. They also delve into the works of Ivan Illich, discussing his critique of modern society and institutions, his perspective on the relationship between modernity and Christianity, and the decline of literacy, numeracy, and healthcare in Western countries.

Rhyd Wildermuth returns to the show on the occasion of his latest book launch, Here Be Monsters. So we have a freewheeling chat about the mutation and fall of leftism, the what and where of activism accordingly, whether things are getting 'worse' or 'better', updated definitions of capitalism and fascism, Russell Brand, all kinds of incendiary stuff. Oh, and gay werewolves. Show Notes Get Here Be Monsters. Rhyd on Substack. Rhyd on X.

This podcast discusses the censorship laws worldwide and their implications. It also delves into the Russell Brand situation and the importance of not jumping to conclusions. The urgent political landscape is explored, along with the EU's Digital Services Act and the rollout of the UNDP's I Verify tool. The chapter also touches on total surveillance, self-censorship, and resistance against digital currencies and IDs.

Greg Carlwood, host of The Higherside Chats and expert in alternative healing, discusses the top 10 best alternative healing books. Topics include conspiracy theories and alternative health, the hidden costs of stress and dehydration, challenging the idea of the heart as a pump, controversies in AIDS treatment, books on alternative healing, energy healing experiments, challenging the Western approach to aid and medicine, and reflections on having a second child and a move to Florida.