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Guy is the founder of The Circling Institute. Circling is a framework for relating that focuses on authenticity, connection and transformation. Guy has a huge sense of humor, he's a deep thinker, an incredible listener and an insightful communicator. He models a beautiful, new world way of being, a deep presence. I love this guy named guy, and this conversation was so fun. I know you're gonna love it too. Find Guy's work at https://www.circlinginstitute.com and at www.guysengstock.com and spam his email at guysengstock@gmail.com lol LOVE YOU GUY!!! Thanks bro Support this podcast by sharing and clicking all the little algorithm buttons that make the robot overlords send this episode to the top of the ranks. OR! Put a coin in my hat at www.paypal.me/ariintheair Also mentioned in this episode, Zak Stein, John Vervaeke, Jordan Hall, Peter Limberg, The Stoa, Terry Patten and more.

John is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto and he heads the Cognitive Science lab there. He is one of the most important thinkers of our time, as his integral approach garners the best of ancient, modern, religious, scientific and everything in between in an attempt to distill wisdom. Wisdom that guides us into a real revolution, one that allows us to reinvent how we see ourselves as a species, as people, as sacred, not merely reforming just the current political paradigm we find ourselves in. This is the revolution I want to be a part of. This is the revolution that John is a deep member of, a leader of, a humble champion for. This episode is transcendental, enjoy accordingly. Find John's work on youtube here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqDUjTsof-kTNpnyWper_Q John's Website http://johnvervaeke.com Also mentioned; Jordan Hall, Ken Wilber, Guy Sengstock, Zak Stein, black lives matter, racism, revolution If you like this podcast, consider supporting my work at www.paypal.me/ariintheair

In this engaging conversation, Peter Limberg, a Toronto-based philosopher and writer known for his compelling daily journals and community-focused project, The Stoa, tackles the powerful intersection of virtue and modern culture. They explore how to make philosophy appealing and the vital role of friendship in personal growth. The duo dives into emotional vulnerability in gender relations and the impact of food on mental clarity. Their insights challenge societal norms while promoting authentic communication and a deeper understanding of connection in today's world.

Jim Rutt is an influential thinker, writer and podcaster. He's an American businessman and entrepreneur, the former CEO of Network Solutions, and the former chairman of the Santa Fe Institute. We talk about the transition to a new way of existing, aka the road to Game B. He has amazing insights on how we can go from where we are to where we ought to be. Support this show by donating at www.paypal.me/ariintheair Find Jim's podcast at https://www.jimruttshow.com Find Jim's writing at https://medium.com/@memetic007 And more about Jim https://www.santafe.edu/people/profile/jim-rutt "Jim Rutt is the host of the Jim Rutt Show podcast series. He is past Chairman of the Santa Fe Institute. He is one of the thinkers behind BigChainDB, the highly scalable blockchain architecture. He was CEO of Network Solutions, which operated the .com, .net, and .org domain namespaces on the Internet until its acquisition by Verisign in 2000. Jim was the first CTO of Thomson-Reuters. He was Chairman of the computer chip design software company Analog Design Automation until its acquisition by Synposis in 2004. Previously he either founded or played a key role in several significant information services and network companies: THE SOURCE, Business Research Corp., First Call, Pinpoint Information, Wall Street on Demand, and MarketSwitch. He was Researcher in Residence at the Santa Fe Institute from 2002 to 2004, studying the application of complexity science to financial markets, and evolutionary artificial intelligence. He was Executive Producer of the awarding winning film "Zombiewood." He is a co-founder of the Staunton Makerspace, a membership maker shop and hacker space. Jim is currently an SFI Research Fellow working in the scientific study of consciousness and evolutionary artificial intelligence. Jim is also a member of the Board of Advisers of the Krasnow Institute and of the Virginia Tech Carilion Neuroscience Research Institute. Jim received his B.S. degree in management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1975 and is a member of MIT's Visiting Committee for the Department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences." Thanks! Love! YAY!

I had a horrific experience the other day. Here is the story, and my thoughts around it. Support this show by donating at www.paypal.me/ariintheair

Some people I know threw some pistachio shells on the ground at my local paragliding site. It really pissed me off and sent me down the philosophical rabbit hole of what my relation to the commons should be. Where is an appropriate place to throw a pistachio shell? What is 'litter'? Why are people still throwing their trash on the ground? What can I do to convince them to stop doing that? Pistachios are a tree nut from the Middle East and Central Asia. Their shells are very hard and their nutmeat is delicious. They come a really long way to be in your hand and in doing so they bestow upon you a responsibility, a power to wonder what it really means to be a steward, to wonder what your relationship to the commons is. Small nuts but big questions. If you think this is the kind of conversation that we should be having right now, share this show with your intellectual tribe. The people who are in your network of sensemaking. Also, consider donating to keep this show listener funded. www.paypal.me/ariintheair

The Agricultural Crisis - Shane Ward by Ari in the Air

Sage is one of the greatest big mountain skiers of all time. He's also a great friend of mine and we've been lucky to ski and bike together at home and abroad. In this episode we talk about the 'season that never happened' where all ski resorts were forced to close amidst pandemic. We also talk about mountain biking, our trip to Oaxaca, our mutual friend Adam Craig, our shared multi-sport lifestyles, our thoughts on the coronavirus and so much more. So stoked to have Sage back on the show. Please support this podcast by donating at www.paypal.me/ariintheair Sage's Bio from TNF "When someone identifies their favorite skier in one name, it’s most likely “Sage”. The moment Sage Cattabriga-Alosa’s signature long locks fly through the air and across the screen,—as they have each fall for almost 10 years—ski film audiences turn it up a decibel. Fans appreciate his humble free-spirit, happy-go-lucky personality and smooth style no matter how complex the descent, but it’s Sage’s creativity—the unique way he reads the mountain—that’s earned him a place among skiing’s legends. Having starred in more than 25 ski films, won four coveted Powder Awards and skied more lines in Alaska than probably any pro skier, Sage can look back on one of the most successful ski careers in the business, but that would imply he’s slowing down. And even with young twin daughters, he’s as motivated to progress his skiing—and mountain biking—as ever."

In our current culture, we are addicted to calling out what is wrong, but with a very narrow, shallow view of what is actually going on; why are these problems manifesting? What are the conditions that are contributing? What are the emotional, experiential and cognitive processes that are creating it? We tend to just point a finger, rah rah rah, and then go back to what we were doing. The fucks we are giving are shallow and unhelpful. We have to mature into a higher level of development so we can look with omni-consideration at our problems, from every possible viewpoint. This creates a much deeper fuck to give, and deeper fucks to give is just what we need right now. To support this show, donate at www.paypal.me/ariintheair I also mention Ken Wilber, Integral theory and AQWAL in this episode. Sorry if the diagram doesn't make sense, please look it up! Love you all, thank you, om shanti

Do you remember the myth of King Midas? Everything he touched turned to gold! How awesome! Wait, fuck. How do I eat now??!? This myth has a really important warning for us, and I don't think we've headed yet. In this episode, I dive deep into what that lesson was and how we might take it's advice. Please support this podcast by donating! www.paypal.me/ariintheair According to Aristotle, legend held that Midas died of starvation as a result of his "vain prayer" for the gold touch.[3] The legends told about this Midas and his father Gordias, credited with founding the Phrygian capital city Gordium and tying the Gordian Knot, indicate that they were believed to have lived sometime in the 2nd millennium BC, well before the Trojan War. However, Homer does not mention Midas or Gordias, while instead mentioning two other Phrygian kings, Mygdon and Otreus.