In this episode we thread Spiral Dynamics, the developmental psychological map, with Relationships, Emotion and the concept of Difficulty. As we view these threads of life through multiple perspectives, we build up a richer understanding of what these things mean. Friendship, Intimate partners and people we are unfamiliar with, are understood in a variety of ways, depending on one’s psychological development. Emotion has a changing degree of differentiation, utility and intensity as the Spiral unfolds. Difficulty is poised between what’s possible, what’s interesting and what’s boring. Building complexity of understanding by manipulating maps such as Spiral Dynamics is key to a deeper psychological ability to understand the threads of life.

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In this episode we review the album Volume 3. The Subliminal Verses by Slipknot. There is a track by track analysis of the emotional, musical and poetic themes. Emotional complexity, diversity of textures and the interplay between compound time and duple time make appearances at key points throughout the album. We also discuss the nature of the Clown, intimacy and what it means to be dragged into a larger experience of emotion.

Corey Taylor – Vocals

Mick Thomson – Guitars

Shawn Crahan – Percussion

Craig Jones – Sampler, Synthesizers, Keyboards

 Jim Root – Guitars

 Chris Fehn – Percussion

 Paul Gray – Bass

 Joey Jordison – Drums

 Sid Wilson – Turntables

In this episode we discuss the term ‘2nd Tier Thinking’ as it originated from Clare Graves psychological model Spiral Dynamics. This is a critical term for understanding paradigms and webs of belief.

Further listening:

https://youtu.be/df0x0BIMux0

In this Episode we discuss J. Robert Oppenheimer and his comments on the test explosion of the first atomic bomb. Hindu Mythology and an in-depth analysis of the world-famous quote “Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds” helps bring insight into the nature of destruction and creation. We use the nature of explosions as a parallel metaphor to explain paradigm shifts. Changes in belief structures occur suddenly, but after a long sequence of connected turns of events. Mastering paradigm shifts in the context of conversations, relationships and internal psychology is key to a greater understanding.