Two of my favorite people in one place, discussing consciousness. Score! I did take your class on Buddhist meditation and re-discovered my note taking abilities and took plenty during this. Just three points. I did experiment with psychedelics during the 60s and did loose sense of self/ego. Sitting near the ocean and watching the sea undulate, translucent letters began floating on the surface and coming together in nonsensical words. I told my friend the letters were the people of the world trying to come together to spell “peace” but couldn’t do it because of tidal ripples. I was 12 years old. Those are not the thoughts of a child. Second is your mention of going out in nature and experiencing it in a more profound way. Fifty years after my trip, I spend a lot of time alone, deep in the forest, often grunting to feel one with nature. That ended when I realized I *was* nature, predator and prey, at home in a place I had followed humanity in abandoning for this strange thing called progress and success. Lastly, it’s surprising that neither of you mentioned our roots of American Transcendentalism. Emerson explained his over-soul views of Christianity as each of us being a note of the single breath blown through a flute. Our separation is an illusion, which physics is now proving. I do hope controlled use of psychedelics and/or deep meditation can help bring us out of the mess we’re in with addictions, mass violence, and the alarming rise of suicide, except for one state-Nevada. Thank you both for the work you do, the books you’ve written, and bringing new thoughts to the public’s attention.
I am a scientist and have never found a book that speaks to my heart as well as Why Buddhism is true. I don't know why there are so very few views on Wright's channel. He is phenomenal and more people need to read his books and watch his videos
If you are interested in psychedelics and spirituality then I recommend watching Holy Mountain. Although it does critique using the former to reach the latter, it is most definitely influenced in some part by psychedelics.
Answering the door on a high dose experience is not productive AT ALL. This has happened to me and it was quite jarring, but thankfully it was just my neighbor telling me to "swing by later if I wanted to." Her face leaped off her own face in the goofiest damn manner, and all I could do was laugh hysterically and shut the door after saying "ok." I thought I was composed enough to answer the door, not realizing that in that precise moment the 6g mushroom dose was coming up like a freight train. Anyhow, the next few hours that ensued turned out to be one the most beautiful and life-changing experience I've ever had, which I won't bother going in to. The next morning, I told my neighbor why I responded so strange and we had a good laugh.
51:57 Michael's toad venom trip.. Sounds a little like the "whiteout" storm of pure white, sometimes had on other powerful similar substance. Or, philosophically, sounds like Anaximander's apeiron. Wish Bob would get some presocratic expert of Anaximander and Parmenides on, someday. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apeiron
17:06 Polland says he's not a great meditator. I thought he was going to make a joke about him and Ken Wilber who's supposedly an advanced medtitator who resembles Michael Polland a bit. Michael just needs the shades.
Two of my favorite people in one place, discussing consciousness. Score! I did take your class on Buddhist meditation and re-discovered my note taking abilities and took plenty during this. Just three points. I did experiment with psychedelics during the 60s and did loose sense of self/ego. Sitting near the ocean and watching the sea undulate, translucent letters began floating on the surface and coming together in nonsensical words. I told my friend the letters were the people of the world trying to come together to spell “peace” but couldn’t do it because of tidal ripples. I was 12 years old. Those are not the thoughts of a child. Second is your mention of going out in nature and experiencing it in a more profound way. Fifty years after my trip, I spend a lot of time alone, deep in the forest, often grunting to feel one with nature. That ended when I realized I *was* nature, predator and prey, at home in a place I had followed humanity in abandoning for this strange thing called progress and success. Lastly, it’s surprising that neither of you mentioned our roots of American Transcendentalism. Emerson explained his over-soul views of Christianity as each of us being a note of the single breath blown through a flute. Our separation is an illusion, which physics is now proving. I do hope controlled use of psychedelics and/or deep meditation can help bring us out of the mess we’re in with addictions, mass violence, and the alarming rise of suicide, except for one state-Nevada. Thank you both for the work you do, the books you’ve written, and bringing new thoughts to the public’s attention.
At about 22:10 Michael says get a sip of water and Robert immediately takes a sip of water.
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I am a scientist and have never found a book that speaks to my heart as well as Why Buddhism is true. I don't know why there are so very few views on Wright's channel. He is phenomenal and more people need to read his books and watch his videos
You can always order from 🆙☝️, he's legit & reliable... ,,,
👆👆👆Wanna get any psychedelics products, shrooms, LSD, DMT,candy bars. Etc. he’s very reliable💯. Reach out to the handle above
Really excited for this show!
I think Robert Wright deserves a lot more views than this
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trip_saint ,.,.,.,.,,
On IG? ,,, ...
If you are interested in psychedelics and spirituality then I recommend watching Holy Mountain. Although it does critique using the former to reach the latter, it is most definitely influenced in some part by psychedelics.
Answering the door on a high dose experience is not productive AT ALL. This has happened to me and it was quite jarring, but thankfully it was just my neighbor telling me to "swing by later if I wanted to." Her face leaped off her own face in the goofiest damn manner, and all I could do was laugh hysterically and shut the door after saying "ok." I thought I was composed enough to answer the door, not realizing that in that precise moment the 6g mushroom dose was coming up like a freight train. Anyhow, the next few hours that ensued turned out to be one the most beautiful and life-changing experience I've ever had, which I won't bother going in to. The next morning, I told my neighbor why I responded so strange and we had a good laugh.
I Will refer you to the store I got mine they deliver world wide , ,.,.,.,
trip_saint ,,,,
On IG? ,..
the idea is to change your mind to commit to important work that it does matter that their is enough in it for you to get done.
39:38 The Carlo Rovelli example, makes me think of Parmenides' thoughts
I just read 138 pages in 1 sitting LOL WOW 🥰🥰🥰
On IG? ,,,.. ..
51:57 Michael's toad venom trip.. Sounds a little like the "whiteout" storm of pure white, sometimes had on other powerful similar substance. Or, philosophically, sounds like Anaximander's apeiron. Wish Bob would get some presocratic expert of Anaximander and Parmenides on, someday.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apeiron
👆👆👆Wanna get any psychedelics products, shrooms, LSD, DMT,candy bars. Etc. he’s very reliable💯. Reach out to the handle above
17:06 Polland says he's not a great meditator. I thought he was going to make a joke about him and Ken Wilber who's supposedly an advanced medtitator who resembles Michael Polland a bit. Michael just needs the shades.
👆👆👆check the name description. He sells shrooms, LSD, DMT, MDMA and chocolate bars. He ships discreetly too,,,
so how do you find a guide? hmm?
In case you 'find' one - be sure that its trusted guide. There are bad psychos out there too.
51:05 psilocybin study on religious professionals
47:50 Wish Parmenides were here to chat, and Anaximander! Where are the pre-Socratics when you need them.
You can always order from 🆙☝️, he's legit & reliable... ,,,,...
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