The Sordid Skeptics

Today we will be reviewing a couple of books, and discussing the many levels of human consciousness. How do we pull ourselves from the pits of despair? How do we orient ourselves towards something more meaningful? What is the cost of remaining in a low state of Consciousness? Join us on a journey to find answers to these questions.

 

Tower of Babel:

https://www.amazon.ca/Tower-Babel-Retelling-M-Couturier-ebook/dp/B08DL8YBRR/ref=sr_1_33?keywords=the+tower+of+babel&qid=1639445743&s=digital-text&sr=1-33

 

Power vs Force:

https://read.amazon.ca/kp/embed?asin=B00EJBABS2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_8T7HYJRRE9WEN07JMCXP

On Today's episode we will be reviewing They Live.  This John Carpenter classic from 1988 may have been more prophetic than we initially realized.  How do the central themes of this film reflect our current cultural predicaments? Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of propaganda, control, and fear, while we discuss some possible solutions to these threats to freedom and liberty.

On today's episode we continue to discuss the source of our current predicament. Is it the Left? The Right?No... it's all of us, and a particularly insidious superstition that we all share.Check out this book by Larken Rose:https://www.amazon.ca/Most-Dangerous-Superstition-Larken-Rose/dp/145075063X

Discussed today:The Nature of Compliance, and the underlying psychology.The preservation of Self, the incorporation of the Shadow, and childhood trauma.Examples of non-complianceThe spin of the Mainstream MediaThe Dunning Kruger EffectGhandi and Passive resistanceSocial consequences of the lockdownPolitical Fallout in Canada

Obey the Narrative, don't think for yourself, and whatever you do, don't question anything. This is what we are expected to believe, and how we are supposed to act.  If this doesn't sound like freedom to you, tune in to this episode of The Sordid Skeptics as we take a deep dive into the prevailing narrative. 

As usual, our opinions are our own, and hyperbolic vitriol is for entertainment purposes only. No medical advise is provided.

Today we discuss the psychological effects of social isolation, compared to solitary confinement in prison populations. 

What are some of the effects of lock down? Both psychological and economic.

What are some of the documented effects of solitary confinement from the perspective of prisoners?

How can we recover from isolation?

How will Collective Trauma impact future generations?

If people can't control their own emotions, then they have to start trying to control other people's behavior.  Today we will be working through this argument. Emotional Immaturity leads to controlling behavior, which leads to authoritarianism. 

Top 10 Signs of Emotional Immaturity

What is Emotional Maturity?

What is Controlling Behavior?

What are Boundaries?

How have Academia and the Media become corrupt?

 

Links & sources:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/resolution-not-conflict/201603/can-you-spot-10-signs-childish-adult

https://www.aifc.com.au/emotional-immaturity-linked-to-depression-and-anxiety/

https://exploringyourmind.com/5-traits-emotionally-immature-people/

https://www.theschooloflife.com/thebookoflife/5-signs-of-emotional-immaturity/

https://www.abuseandrelationships.org/Content/Behaviors/subtle_control.html

https://www.supportiv.com/relationships/controlling-behavior-signs-causes-what-to-do

http://www.guidetopsychology.com/boundaries.htm

https://psychcentral.com/lib/10-way-to-build-and-preserve-better-boundaries/

https://www.wikihow.com/Recognize-a-Controlling-Person

https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/behavior/dealing-with-controlling-behavior-in-relationships/

https://www.thepostmillennial.com/social-justice-controls-people-with-the-exact-same-tactics-as-cults/

https://www.thepostmillennial.com/cults-and-sjws-exercise-full-control-over-members-environments

We ain't afraid of no Woke. In today's festive episode we look back on the past year to reflect on those who suffered 'cancellation' or the attempt thereof. Some fared better than others, and we are going to reflect on why that is.

What is Cancel Culture? 

How does one go about getting cancelled?

Is there anyway back from exile for the cancelled?

Who was cancelled this year?

How have our movies and TV shows been affected? We will review Terminator Dark Fate Vs. Terminator 2 Judgement Day, Ghostbusters 2016 Vs. Ghostbusters, Charlies Angels.

Who are the unintended victims of cancel culture?

Today Tim and I make the case for Truth, Critical Thinking, and Skepticism.

 

We need to honour and value Truth more than ever since we are experiencing what I would call a truth, meaning, freedom and morality crisis.  If you’re paying enough attention you can see that we are swimming in a sea of lies being transmitted in our day to day lives at work, through the media, in politics, in religion, in schools and perhaps where it matters most, at home.  Let me ask you: Aren’t you tired of constantly being told lies in whichever level of analysis you can sense them?

The Mode of Psychological Equivalence

Sigmund Freud: Ego Defences

The Reflective/Mentalizing Stance

The Foundation of Advertising

Deontology vs Teleology

The Divine Command Theory

Post Modernism

https://www.dailywire.com/news/seattle-public-schools-teaching-math-ethnic-studies-asks-who-gets-to-say-if-an-answer-is-right

Media Malfeasance

The Narrative™

What to do about it?

Today, Tim and I will be discussing the nature of Archetypes. What role do they play in your decision making? And how do they describe patterns of behavior?

The Innocent

Goal: Remain in safety

Fear: Abandonment

Response to dragon/problem: Deny or seek rescue

Task: Fidelity, discernment

Gift: Trust, optimism, loyalty

 

The Warrior

Goal: Win, get own way, make a difference through struggle

Fear: weakness, powerlessness, impotence, ineptitude

Response to Dragon/Problem: Slay, defeat, or convert it

Task: High-level assertiveness, fighting for what really matters

Gift: Courage, discipline, skill

 

King/Ruler

Goal: A harmonious and prosperous kingdom

Fear: Chaos, loss of control

Response to Dragon/Problem: Find its constructive use

Task: Take full responsibility for your life, find ways to express your deeper Self in the world

Gifts: Sovereignty, responsibility, competence

 

Magician

Goal: Transformation of lesser into better realities

Fear:  Evil sorcery (transformation in a negative direction)

Response to dragon/problem: Transform or heal it

Task: Alignment of Self with cosmos

Gift : Personal Power

 

So stay tuned as we wax lyrical on Archetypes, the challenges we face today, and strategies to overcome adversity.

Today we review the concept of Natural Law, as defined by individuals from Mark Passio to Thomas Aquinas.  What can this perspective tell us about living in harmony with reality?

Topics include:

Why bother with Natural and Spiritual Law?

Moral Relativism is the disease that is destroying humanity

Occultism that misuses the critical knowledge of Natural Law

The era of deception and ignorance

To be Sovereign means to be above rulers or control

Cicero and the 'Greater Good'

Ancient Greek Philosophy to the major religions.