Lewis Waller is the host and creator of the YouTube channel, Then & Now. He unpacks the life and work of diverse philosophers and historical movements to try to better understand human motivation. We focused on Epistemology (theories of knowledge) and how they are served by thought movements such as Modernism, Romanticism and Postmodernism.   Lewis's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkS_HP3m9NXOgswVAKbMeJQ

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EP 27 Lewis Waller: Epistemology - Knowledge Set Free

Becca Tarnas is a scholar, author, counselling astrologer and educator. She is studied in Archetypal Cosmology and the products of the imagination among many other things. She is an editor of Archai: The Journal of Archetypal Cosmology. We talked about these topics and how they relate to our evolution. We also talked about the experience of being steeped in these things from an early age.   Becca's website: https://beccatarnas.com/about/  Archai: http://www.archai.org/  The California Institute of Integral Studies: https://www.ciis.edu/

EP 31 Becca Tarnas - Archetypal Astrology & Human Evolution

Smokey is a visual artist and musician. He and I have been friends and collaborators for years. We decided to commit one of our wide-ranging conversations to video. This episode focusses on art, music taste, and modern culture.   Smokey's website: https://smokeydraws.com/  Smokey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smokeydrawss/

BONUS Episode 1: Art Friends with Nickelas (Smokey) Johnson

Howard Bloom is a thinker, author, scientist, music publicist and much more. He has written on atheism, cultural history, and anthropology. He is very hard to pin down! In this, our second conversation, I wanted to begin to get a feel for his style of transcendent atheism and see how it has informed his life's path. I enjoyed this conversation as we each represented different perspectives on religion and God. This is not a debate!   Howards website: https://www.howardbloom.net/ Howards book,  The God Problem: https://www.amazon.com/God-Problem-Godless-Cosmos-Creates-ebook/dp/B0104FJF7O/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=the+god+problem&qid=1631214074&sr=8-3

EP 30 Howard Bloom: The Glory of Atheism

Iain McGilchrist is a psychiatrist, writer, literary scholar and philosopher. His new book, The Matter with Things takes over from his previous book The Master and His Emissary, examining some of the most fundamental questions of human existence. We discuss The Matter with Things as well as the topic of longing as an entry point for personal growth.   Dr. McGilchrist's website: https://channelmcgilchrist.com/  Preorder the Matter with Things: https://channelmcgilchrist.com/the-matter-with-things/  Order the Master and His Emissary: https://channelmcgilchrist.com/the-master-his-emissary-book/

EP 29 Dr. Iain McGilchrist: Longing and the Matter with Things

Donna Thomas is a writer, researcher and Research Fellow at the University of Central Lancashire. Her research is around consciousness and the self, especially as experienced by young children. Her website "A Children's Guide to the Unknown" examines what children can teach us about self and reality.   Donna's website: https://childrenselfandanomalousexperiences.co.uk/  Donna's Essentia Foundation article: https://www.essentiafoundation.org/reading/re-thinking-identity-childrens-experiences-of-self/

EP 28 Donna Thomas: Consciousness, Children & the Self

Gary Lachman is a writer and musician who covers a broad range of topics to do with mysticism and the human condition. We talked about his career and how feeling the reality of death can awaken the desire for more life.   Gary's website: https://garylachman.co.uk/  Gary's biggest hit written for Blondie (Always Touched by Your Presence Dear): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JziVnT0d6tY

EP 26 Gary Lachman: Purpose & the Reality of Death

John Vervaeke teaches Cognitive Science at the University of Toronto and spends a lot of time modelling deep, constructive conversation (dialogos as he calls it) with collaborators on YouTube. He was a huge inspiration to this podcast and an early guest. We discussed dialogos and how the ideas of sacred and profane might translate into a secular philosophy.   John's YouTube series, Awakening from the Meaning Crisis and The Elusive I (currently being released in installments) are great ways to start thinking about thinking and conceptualizing the self.   John's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke

EP 25 John Vervaeke: Sacred & Profane in the Secular

Philosopher, psychotherapist and author Mark returns to Mourning Talk Show. We discuss moralism and spirituality. As usual, Mark gives further insights into his personal world of transcendent imagery and language with references to Dante and Blake; a spirituality that is ever-present and somehow non-religious.   Mark's website: https://www.markvernon.com/  Mark's books: https://www.markvernon.com/books  Mark's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/PlatosPodcasts

EP 24 Mark Vernon: Morality and Spirit

Pádraig Ó Tuama is a Poet, activist, theologian and much more. He is a gentle, yet bold presence. His poetry podcast, Poetry Unbound is released through On Being and he also hosts the Corrymeela Podcast, a recent episode of which is a conversation with U2's the Edge. We discuss issues around poetry, prayer, social media.   Poetry Unbound: https://onbeing.org/series/poetry-unbound/  The Corrymeela Podcast with the Edge: https://www.publictheologyireland.com/podcast/the-corrymeela-podcast-season-1-episode-6-the-edge  Books by Pádraig Ó Tuama: http://www.padraigotuama.com/publications

EP 23 Pádraig Ó Tuama: Poetry and Social Media

David Jay is an inspirational motivator in multiple movements. He helped catalyze the asexual community and is Head of Mobilization at the Center for Human Technology (responsible for the documentary The Social Dilemma). We talked about where his diverse experience meets up and how he has tirelessly worked towards a world where people have agency over themselves and technology can enhance intimacy.    The Center for Human Technology website: https://www.humanetech.com/  The Social Dilemma: https://www.humanetech.com/the-social-dilemma

EP 22 David Jay: Asexuality and Technological Intimacy

John Tenney is a lecturer, writer and paranormal investigator. He has hosted TV shows, written extensively and created his own podcast of short case studies from his career.   John's website: http://weirdlectures.com/ John's podcast: http://realmoftheweird.com/  John's interview with Conner Habib: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/aewch-133-john-e-tenney-or-paranormal-is-real-reality/id1298708750?i=1000501005170

EP 21 John E.L. Tenney: Weird Faith in a Weird World

Bernardo Kastrup is an author, philosopher, scientist and technologist. His most recent works promote his compelling concept of Metaphysical Idealism (reality is essentially made from consciousness). We talked about his life and mission and got vulnerable about the implications of philosophy in our own lives.   Bernardo's website: https://www.bernardokastrup.com/  Bernardo's books: https://www.johnhuntpublishing.com/iff-books/authors/bernardo-kastrup

EP 20 Bernardo Kastrup: Consciousness Everywhere

Buck Angel is an entrepreneur, activist, and transexual adult film star. We talked about masculinity in modern times as well as vulnerability and the importance of honest conversation.   Buck on twitter: https://twitter.com/BuckAngel  Buck's website: https://buckangel.com/

EP 19 Buck Angel: Masculinity & Vulnerability

Mark Vernon is an author, psychotherapist and philosopher. His newest book, A Secret History of Christianity, situates the bible within the history of thought and reveals the undercurrent of the evolution of human consciousness, revealing hidden insights forgotten or obscured by religious traditions.   Mark's website:   https://www.markvernon.com/   Buy the book:   https://www.amazon.ca/Secret-History-Christianity-Evolution-Consciousness-ebook/dp/B07W6GFPZK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Mark+Vernon+The+secret+History+of+Christianity&qid=1601411210&sr=8-1   Mark on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PlatosPodcasts

EP 18 Mark Vernon: A History of Consciousness

Mourning Talk Show is an interview-based podcast. Guests are chosen from across the ideological spectrum and from many fields of expertise. The goal is reciprocal conversations in which new thoughts can be formed and new connections made. Host Aaron Parker has a particular interest in philosophy, psychology, spirituality and art.