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  • #27 – SOF Cast - General Semantics in the Modern World - Breaking Down The Aristotelian Laws of Thought - Part 2
    Episode Notes

    Alfred Korzybski, General Semantics, Breaking Down The Aristotelian Laws of Thought.

    In part 2 of the General Semantics Series, we talk through the basis for how we abstract and think. The Aristotelian Laws of Thought and how they shape our everyday life and the way we see things.

    What are they? How is our interaction with the world and worldview functionally shaped by them?

    Is there a way to hack this and reduce negative impacts, internally and internally, through exercising scepticism of these laws?

    This and much more in this episode.

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  • #26 – SOF Cast - A Cure for Unsanity? Science and Beyond: Toward Greater Sanity Through Science, Philosophy, Art and Spirituality with Dr. Rolf Sattler
    Episode Notes

    This week we are privileged to speak with Dr. Rolph Sattler, author of "Science and Beyond: Toward Greater Sanity Through Science, Philosophy, Art and Spirituality". Please support Rolf and purchase this wonderful book, it's definitely worth your time if you wish to understand the true underpinnings of how we understand the word and ourselves. Link here:

    https://www.amazon.com/Science-Beyond-Greater-Philosophy-Spirituality/dp/1039102972

    Link to Rolf's website:

    https://www.rolfsattler.com

    Rolf's premise is as follows - Science, coupled with technology, has become the dominant force in most parts of the world. Thus, it affects our lives and society in many ways. Yet, misconceptions about science are widespread in governments, the general public, and even among many scientists. Science and Beyond explores these misconceptions that may have grave and even disastrous consequences for individuals and society as was evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, where they led to much unnecessary suffering, sickness, and death.

    The misconceptions also obscure the limitations of science. Not seeing these limitations prevents us from seeing and going beyond them, which leads to a crippled life and an impoverished society. But reaching beyond the limitations of science, as outlined in this book, can open the doors to a more fulfilled, saner, healthier, happier, and more peaceful life and society.

    This is something I can get behind, as you all know I steer towards skepticism of mind-body duality, an obsession with abstraction and word use. Korzybski and Rolf offer excellent ways of viewing the problem, and ways that you can try to gain a little sanity in your own life, while the world around you seems to become ever more "unsane".

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    1 hr 31 min
  • #25 – SOF Cast - The Magician's Apprentice - Interview With An Occult Student of Dr. Joseph Lisiewski
    Episode Notes

    Well, what a show. We spoke with Wolfe, a student of the occult and the late great Joseph Lisiewski.

    Wolfe got in contact with me after hearing my episode with Mark Stavish. Wolfe wanted to set the record straight regarding a few things, and offer his own insights on Joe and on the magical path, as Joe set it out.

    While it is reccomended maybe to listen to the episode Mark Stavish did on Joe Lisiewski, it is not necessary.

    We talk Joe, Evocation of Spirits to Physical Manifestation and the use of Grimoires in theurgy, or otherwise, Laboratory Alchemy, and much more.

    Wolfe was a spirited chap with a great laugh and a passion for his path, and some of the stories presented here are equal parts terrifying and enlightening.

    Shedding some light on a path that almost no one in the world can, or has the will to practice anymore.

    Links to some books on these subjects by Joe himself:

    http://www.originalfalcon.com/howlings-from-the-pit-a-practical-handbook-of-medieval-magic-goetia-and-theurgy.php

    http://www.originalfalcon.com/israel-regardie-and-the-philosophers-stone.php

    http://www.originalfalcon.com/ceremonial-magic.php

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  • On Douglas Harding's Having No Head, Short Follow Up and Some Tips for Catching a Glimpse
    Episode Notes

    Quick 6 minute discussion on the no-head episode, I go through some challenges someone approached me with and offered some context.

    Might be useful for anyone that had trouble finding what was looking!

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    9 min
  • #24 – SOF Cast - Alfred Korzybski, the Verb "To Be" & English Prime - Use Case for General Semantics & ePrime: Part 1
    Episode Notes

    Alfred Korzybski, the Verb "To Be" & English Prime - Use Case for General Semantics & ePrime: Part 1 of a 4 part series

    Part 1 of a series on the problems with the verb 'to be' within the context of the English language, our own take on how a simple linguistic feature contributes to personal and civilisational "insanity".

    This being only one element of Korzybski's entire work, and not intended as a detailed overview of general semantics and Alfred Korzybski. Instead, in part 1, we focus on the "verb to be" or the so-called "is-ness of identity and what a simple adjustment in verbal style could achieve, in thinking of ourselves and others. further parts coming 2 days a part over the coming weeks.

    Timestamps

    Introduction

    2:20 what iOS the verb "to be"
    4:15: Operationalism
    5:00 Bill Nye, obnoxious dolt and exhibit a
    7:58 Abstraction does not mean nothing
    8:40 Examples of statements with spooks
    9:10 Don is a real Lemon "it is" according to Don Lemon
    10:00 I've always been Korean
    11:00 If you label me, you negate me
    12:00 Language and abstraction as a function of biological organism
    13:20 Whatever we say something is, it isn't
    13:43 ePrime as linguistic hygiene

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  • #23 – SOF Cast - The Realisation of Having No Head
    Episode Notes

    This week I'm reflecting on something momentous and yet so simple, in my own journey. Something everyone can also benefit from looking into. And that is the fact we have no head. I also share an exercise devised by Harding, you can try yourself to see that you also do not have a head. Subscribe for more videos like this, and many more to come.

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    13 min
  • #22 – SOF Cast - Hara: The Vital Center of Man

    This week we talk about reinstalling the most important of all biological reflexes...

    I share my experiences and thoughts on Hara.

    Hara is the Japanese word referencing "the belly," specifically the lower abdomen - literally referred to as the "abdominal heart."

    This presentation is about the restoration of Hara. An inarguable pre-cursor to a balanced, fearless, and centred individual consitution.

    Look out for the YouTube version of this, to be released this week. Appreciate all subscription to YouTube, fast becoming the main hub for content for SOFCast.

    Look out for the link to the list of exercises coming next week.

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  • #21 – EcoClipper: Back to a Modern Sail Ship Venture with Captain Jorne Langelaan
    The EcoClipper 500...

    This week we catch up with sail cargo expert Captain Jorne Langelaan whom is developing and launching a line of emission-free, square-rigged fleet of sail ships. We talk the philosophy and structure of his venture, and talk lessons learnt from cargo by sail’s rich history, aiming to scale up the successes of the newly emerged sailing cargo ships.

    Cargo has been transported under sail for thousands of years. Through this time the working ships developed, culminating in the fast square-rigged clippers in the mid-19th Century. Since the motorisation of sea freight, sailing boats have seen huge technological advances both in their rig and hull, optimised for sport and pleasure. Although this has led to modern materials and faster, lighter designs, moving cargo requires different technology.

    After 25 years onboard both sail and motor cargo ships, Jorne Langelaan’s experience affirmed that square-rigged clippers are still the best craft for carrying cargo across oceans emission free.
     
    The EcoClipper 500 prototype is based on the successful Dutch clipper Noah. Square-sail rigs have many sails rigged on yards which gives the ship a huge sail area whilst ensuring they are easier to manipulate and subject to minimal wear. It will have a steel hull, a material familiar for today’s boatyards which is critical to getting them built quickly. The EcoClipper 500 prototype design is a combination of old and new methods of construction, which in turn will make fast and efficient sail cargo ships.

    For more information on ECOCLIPPER see website here:

    https://ecoclipper.org

    You can also find information of volunteering or investment opportunities there also.

    https://ecoclipper.org/invest/

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  • #20 – SOF Cast - Worse than the Disease? Possible Unintended Consequences of mRNA Vaccines with Dr. Stephanie Seneff
    Episode Notes

    I was privileged to have prolific scientist and author Stephanie Seneff, PhD on with me to discuss the politically charged and thus rather confusing issue of mRNA vaccines for covid-19/

    Much of the material you will hear spoken about references a research paper Stephanie published with co-author Greg Nigh in the “International Journal of Vaccine Theory, Practice and Research”, to which I have linked. It is a highly technical entry if you’re a pleb like me, however still worth reading for understanding the true extent of exactly how little we understand about what might happen as a result of implementing these new and mostly untested technologies.

    Dr. Seneff has an intimidating academic record as a senior research scientist at MIT, where she has had continuous affiliation for more than five decades. After receiving four degrees from MIT in Biophysics,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, she conducted research in packet-switched networks, computational modelling of the human auditory system, natural language processing and spoken dialogue systems,.

    Stephanie is Currently a Senior Research Scientist, being MIT’s highest research rank at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. For over a decade, since 2008, she has directed her attention towards the role of nutrition and environmental toxicants on human disease, with a special emphasis on the herbicide glyphosate. And here we continue very much in the same vein, links to books as follows:

    Article, Journal of Vaccines: ttps://people.csail.mit.edu/seneff/2021/SeneffNigh_mRNA_vaccines_IJVTPR.pdf

    Toxic Legacy: How the Weed Killer Glyphosate is Destroying Our Health and the Environment: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Legacy-Weedkiller-Glyphosate-Environment/dp/1603589295

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    1 hr 12 min
  • #19 – SOF Cast - The Alchemy of Wine in Christianity & Islam, with Dr. Rodney Blackhirst
    Episode Notes

    This week we have scholar Rodney Blackhirst on to discuss his excellent short essay, "Concerning the Mysteries of Wine & Spiritual transformation", where he synthesises themes of use and symbolism of wine in Islamic and Christian society.

    Rodney Blackhirst lectured in Philosophy and Religious Studies at La Trobe University for the past decade, until recently. He has diverse interests in philosophy, cosmology and religion. He specializes in the Greek tradition and the monotheistic faiths. His doctorate re-examined the mystical foundations of Plato's dialogue, Timaeus. Dr. Blackhirst is a regular contributor to journals such as Sacred Web.

    Rodney's blog is here:

    https://harpermcalpineblack.blogspot.com/?fbclid=IwAR2wL6FCqD1IT7fhbxsAdUcVJ81o_BJZJvaYZz4hR24FdxpkqO2vENWZ3WQ

    Some of Rodney's work can be found at the following link:

    https://alchimieprimordial.wixsite.com/main?fbclid=IwAR2clri2sDj6MFCrQQSpl63dLLwNxJwTsMWW19_Ls260PQyaa51rWXpsSxI

    And his book here:

    http://www.worldwisdom.com/public/products/0-941532-55-0_Betrayal_of_Tradition.aspx?ID=114

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