If you're reading this, you're probably a person. While this word is regarded in everyday language as something simple, straightforward, and basically synonymous with "human being," the Wizard wants you to examine your assumptions and re-consider the concept of "person" as he reveals it to be something sranger, with far greater magical significance...

This episode builds on the metaphysics laid out in depth in What's the Point? (theory), although it can absolutely be listened to on its own. And these ideas will be expanded on as an actionable magical practice in the forthcoming episode, What is a Person? (practice).

For more on the ideas explored in this episode, check out 

What's the Point? (theory) - https://www.patreon.com/posts/whats-point-147660543

The Invocation - https://www.patreon.com/posts/invocation-144989332

What is a Large Language Model? - https://www.patreon.com/posts/what-is-large-143943525

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Despite our bests attempts to "calm down" or "stop panicking," anxiety rarely responds to such strategies, so here are all the Wizard's magical secrets on what actually works, gleaned from years of lived experience as an anxious person as well as countless sessions with clients helping them move past the discomfort of chronic unease that is all too common in this Age of Anxiety.

If you struggle with anxiety and are ready to try something different, join the Patreon to listen to the actual episode in its entirety.

Listen to How to Alchemize Anxiety: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-alchemize-158615215

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David Bajramovic, aka the Recovering Overthinker, is an existential explorer, taking the wisdom of pioneers like Carl Jung, Rollo May, James Hillman, Friedrich Nietzsche, and other deep thinkers and presenting it for a modern audience in ways that are not only accessible, but actionable, as we all face unprecedented levels of technological distraction and dopamine addiction which can make it hard to feel aligned with one's own true will.

Joining the ritual for an illuminating conversation with the Wizard, David shares about his own journey out of anxiety, overthinking, and self sabotage and tell us about the teachers and tools he's found most effective, while steering clear of the sales-y self help and "bro-icism" philosophers that end up perpetuating, rather than resolving, the issues we face in this Age of Anxiety.

Follow David on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/recovering.overthinker/

Tune into more of David's magic at: https://linktr.ee/recoveringoverthinker

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The Wizard addresses the current AI discourse from a variety of unusual angles, digging into our lost utopian dreams, extremely valid capitalist critiques, and problematic pearl-clutching moral panic as we all confront this tidal wave of technology that, whatever you think of it, is certainly upending everything! 

But of course, all of that is in the actual episode while this is but a mere amuse-bouche, so come on over to the Patreon to dig into the main dish!

Listen to How to Feel About AI: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157546367

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Performance artist, witchdoctor, and sci-fi religion world builder M. Dudeck steps into the ritual for an imaginal exploration with the Wizard, digging into what it means to envision wilder, weirder tomorrows and the magical and artistic tools we can wield to bring them into being. M. is a multidimensional multimedia artist whose work bridges graphic art and ritualistic performance to explore "xenotheology," the queer alien religion M. channels through its art.

Tune into M. Dudeck's vibrations at: http://religionvir.us/

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The Wizard is about to turn 40 and currently discovering the wonders of aging like... crippling back pain! Thankfully, he's still a wizard and was able to turn this pain into a profound and powerful revelation that he's here to share with you. Hopefully, you've got a steel spine and a relaxed and zen-like calm about everything you do so you'll never need to deal with healing back pain, but for all the aging mortals out there doing their best to navigate this Age of Anxiety, may these words be thy medicine!

But this is just a preview! Come join us in the inner sanctum over on Patreon to enjoy the full episode and all of the Wizard's healing wisdom.

Listen to the How to Heal Back Pain: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156273364

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The quest continues as the Wizard ventures even deeper into the Unknown, taking that bold step over the edge to embark on a new chapter of magic, wizardry, and This Podcast is a Ritual by moving to... well, you'll just have to listen to the episode to find out where the Wizard is going next!

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And for the other episodes mentioned in this episode, be sure to check out:

Just Foolin' (live from MaybeItsFate): https://www.patreon.com/posts/127845885

The Invocation: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144989332

What is a Quest?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130118433

The Quest of Meaning (w/ Paul Staring): https://www.patreon.com/posts/130681766

The Wizard is in transition and working on an episode about where he's moving and what comes next... but it turns out moving really takes it out of you! And that makes it difficult to sit down and do deep creative work like write and record a podcast episode about moving. Which is very meta.

So instead of fake the funk and push out something that wasn't quite ready, the Wizard pulls back the curtain on what he's experiencing in his time of transition, hoping it resonates with you as we all continue to navigate this era of escalating uncertainty.

Listen to How to Keep It Real: https://www.patreon.com/posts/155120980

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The Wizard finally reveals the ultimate secrets of magic and provides detailed instructions on how to use them to manifest wealth, achieve success, and get everything you've ever wanted (and more!) 

Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860-415-6009‬ and have it answered in a future episode!

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The Wizard is moving and seeing as this is his final week in Avalon, the beloved house he's called home for the last 6 years, it only seemed right to let Avalon speak through him about what it means to take a magical approach to homemaking and honoring the spirit of the place where one resides. If you'd like to make your own home feel just a bit more magical, check out the full episode over on our Patreon.

Listen to How to Make a Home: https://www.patreon.com/posts/153940298

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