The Metagame

Guy Sengstock is the founder and creator of the Circling™ Method. He has been facilitating transformation for individuals, groups and corporations internationally for more than 20 years. You can learn more about him at the Circling Institute and on his YouTube channel.Topics include:* What Circling is and how it came to be* How psychedelics down-regulate culture* How Circling engenders psychedelic states while sober* What it means to be “seen”* Why “intimacy is a function of your ability to tolerate anxiety”* A mini Circling practice to try yourself* Guy’s response to Curtis Yarvin spicy critique of circling This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetagame.substack.com

In this enlightening discussion, Andrew Taggart, a Practical Philosopher and Zen Buddhist, delves into the essence of meditation and self-inquiry. He reveals his rigorous practice of meditating 6-10 hours daily and discusses the nuances of separation and suffering. Andrew challenges misconceptions about self and free will while emphasizing the transformative power of heart-opening practices. He also addresses why even enlightened figures can make moral missteps, inviting listeners to explore deeper interconnections and the nature of true fulfillment.

John Vervaeke is an award-winning lecturer at the University of Toronto in Psychology, Cognitive Science and Buddhist Psychology. His academic interests include wisdom, mindfulness, the meaning crisis, relevance realization, general intelligence and rationality.Topics include:* why going meta can be bad for intimacy* why Love is more important than Reason* what even is Wisdom? * the 4 types of knowing* how to get Gen Zs less addicted to Instagram (and more interested in becoming wise) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetagame.substack.com

Bard is a philosopher-rockstar. Truly one of the most original thinkers I've ever met. He's also a musician, artist, songwriter, music producer, famous TV personality, religious and political activist, and one of the founders of the Syntheist religious movement.Topics include:* fuck you money* the importance of pursuing 2 careers* discovering your primary and secondary archetypes* the similarities between porn and ISIS beheading videos* how to become the new elite This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetagame.substack.com