Transformations with Mark V. Wiley

In this conversation, Mark V. Wiley and David Kutzik discuss various topics including social media, the impact of technology, the decline of social interaction, and the nature of intelligence. They explore the addictive nature of social media and the control exerted by corporations. They also delve into the role of artificial intelligence and the importance of independent press.

The conversation highlights the social nature of human intelligence and the concept of intelligent agency. Overall, the discussion provides insights into the challenges and implications of living in a highly mediated and technologically driven society.

We explore explores the topics of free will, agency, intelligent agents, ethical agency, political economy, energy sources, climate change, democracy, fascism, tribalism, truth, and the role of media and technology. In this conversation, Dr. David Kutzik discusses the disappearance of journalism and the rise of branding and self-branding. He also shares insights into the development of non-intrusive monitoring technology in gerontology and the challenges of implementing it in the healthcare industry.

Dr. Kutzik highlights the impact of capitalism on healthcare and the need for a shift in business models. Overall, the discussion explores the complexities and limitations of modern healthcare and the importance of critical thinking and ethical practices.

Takeaways

• The concept of free will is argued to be an illusion, with agency being the ability to navigate constraints.
• Corporations and governments are identified as the dominant intelligent agents responsible for the ecological crisis.
• The need for socialism or a more socialistic future is discussed as a means to address the challenges of the present.
• The decline of liberal democracy and the rise of fascism are explored, along with the impact of tribalism and echo chambers.
• The collapse of truth and the role of media and technology in shaping public opinion are examined. The decline of journalism has led to the spread of misinformation and the normalization of public relations as news.
• The rise of branding and self-branding has created a culture of narcissism and exploitation.
• Non-intrusive monitoring technology has the potential to improve caregiving and healthcare, but faces barriers in the current capitalistic business environment.
• The transformation of business models prioritizes profit over delivering quality care, leading to the exploitation of workers and the erosion of trust in healthcare.

#sociology #gerontology #Socialism #ArtificalIntelligence #AI #semiotics

O:00 Introduction

1:24 Social Media Mediation, Loneliness, Isolation, Bullying, dissolution of independent press

9:28 Behavioral Infomatics Sensor Technology, Surveillance Capitalism, Edward Snowden

13:35 AI, Machine Learning, Smart Machines

20:10 Intelligence, Information Processing, Collective Intelligence, Personal Agency

34:39 Corporations and Governments are the Dominant Intelligent Agents of the Planet

39:10 Global Socialism or Extinction, Ecological Marxism, Promise of Nuclear Power

48:33 Post Truth Society (48:55 Porpora link), Tribalism, Alternative facts

53:35 Fascism, the Decline of Liberal Democracy, Fake News, Smart Phones

1:04:16 Self-Branding, Identity, and Personal Corporations

1:09:56 AI, Caregiving, Behavioral Science, and New Data

1:21:14 Capitalism, Healthcare, the News, Predatory Lending, Need for a Radical Business Model Transformation

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This podcast is Part 2 of 4 in my discussion with David Verdesi. You can watch Pat 1 here.

David Verdesi had daily mystic vision as a child. At 14, he left home in search of their meaning and travelled all over the world for 30 years, researching and comparing his own experiences with those of 120 mystics, yogis, cave-dwellers, saints and genuine enlightened beings, Siddhas from the mountains and jungles of India and Xian immortals from China and Southeast Asia, the Shamans of Central and South America and Africa, the Mystics of old Europe and the mysterious saints of the northern Steppes of Russia, Tibet and Mongolia. This training and experience have given him a deep understanding of the individuation process, altered states of consciousness to the realization of wholeness. He has produced a three-part video series on his experiences called In Search of Superhumans, and he regularly travels to teach, lecture and mentor others on the path.

0:00 Introduction

1:00 Why Pursue Spirituality and for Whom

6:15 Suffering – Trauma, Disempowerment, desperately looking for love

8:46 Carl Jung, Spirituality is not found in visualizations, but in making unconscious conscious

11:15 Buddha's 1st Noble Truth is "Realization of Suffering." The Beginning of Spiritual Awakening is realization of your own suffering / pain, the Core of your psychic identity is what propels you, Destroy the narcissistic identity, the truth shall set you free

15:24 Buddha's Universal, Psychological Truths and Influence of World Religions

18:13 Making the "Why" of Your Pursuit Conscious, Shedding all the Spiritual Trappings

21:05 Spirituality as an Escape, Narcissistic Fantasy of Power

24:01 Free Will, Self-Fulfilling Prophesies, Epigenetic Memories

27:42 Examine Yourself to Reveal Truth

33:37 Abrahamic Religions, the Maharishi, Gandi, and the modern Guru,

40:22 Masters, Gurus, and Spiritual Fantasy Projections

44:55 Authentic Spirituality, Inner Whispers, Reconnecting with Our True Selves

56:40 Spiritual Thread, Anchor Practices, Reclaiming Sovereignty and Sense of Self

1:00:21 Discerning Who is Hearing the Voices, Silent Stillness

1:02:56 Consciousness and the problem of the mind and brain

1:07:20 Spiritual Root, Look at Your Mind, Not This Not That

1:10:28 Spiritual Fabrications About Food, Drink, Smoking, and Sex

1:16:15 Spirituality vs the Alternative

1:18:52 Obstacles to Higher Consciousness, Psychedelics, Fantasy of Power

1:21:45 Content of Experience is NOT Spirituality

1:23:21 Spirituality is Not Found in Ancient Scripture

1:26:37 Closing Comments

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Dr. Vijayendra Pratap, a student of Swami Kuvalayananda, is the Founder/Director of SKY Foundation, President of the Yoga Research Society, Director of the Yoga program at the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and author of A Teacher's Guide to Beginning Yoga, Yoga Vision, Secrets of Hatha Vidya, Stories Retold, Yoga of Gheranda, and Yoga of Goraksa. Dr. Pratap earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Applied Psychology, University of Bombay, and was a member of the Board of Editors of Yoga Mimamsa, the international quarterly of yoga research, from 1966 to 1990.

He has presented papers and conducted workshops at various conferences and institutions including the World Conference of Scientific Yoga, New Delhi; the XXth International Congress of Psychology, Tokyo; the Biofeedback Research Society Conference, Colorado; the International Yoga and Meditation Congresses, Chicago; the Third World Congress of Yoga, Sao Paulo; the Pan American Commission for Yoga, Sao Paulo; the Unity in Yoga Conference, Tamiment; the 19th Himalayan Institute Congress, Honesdale; the University of New Mexico School of Medicine; Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia; the lnstituto Psicosomatica E Yoga, Torino; the Yoga for Peace Conference, Jerusalem; and the Yoga Research Society Conferences (from 1975–present), Philadelphia.

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0:00 Introduction

1:26 Scientific Study of Yoga – Swami Kuvalayananda

5:05 Swami Kuvalayananda's Books and Message of Yoga

7:06 Brain Waves and Muscle Potentials While Sitting, Lying, and In Asana

8:37 Measuring God under hypnosis with Max Collie

11:38 Studying with Swamiji and noting his lectures

14:11 New Projects, A Call for Assistance

15:17 Hectic Journey to USA in 1971 to Spread Yoga

23:33 Swami Rama, and Extraordinary Swamis

28:36 Immortal Swamis Babaji, Devraha Baba

30:45 Sai Baba, Kundalini Shaktipat, Baba Muktananda

34:38 Lab Testing of a Mind-Reading Swami

40:44 Jesus in India, Sutras of Patanjali

55:34 Pranayama, Air Patterns, and the Brain

59:46 Congestion, Dairy in India vs. USA

1:03:00 Skyland, SKY Foundation, Yoga Research Society,

1:06:55 Garland of Letters Bookshop

1:12:51 40 years of Yoga Research Society and Medical Yoga Conferences

1:17:30 Everything from Nothing

1:18:56 Yoga's Deeper Meanings

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David Verdesi had daily mystic vision as a child. At 14, he left home in search of their meaning and travelled all over the world for 30 years, researching and comparing his own experiences with those of 120 mystics, yogis, cave-dwellers, saints and genuine enlightened beings, Siddhas from the mountains and jungles of India and Xian immortals from China and Southeast Asia, the Shamans of Central and South America and Africa, the Mystics of old Europe and the mysterious saints of the northern Steppes of Russia, Tibet and Mongolia. This training and experience have given him a deep understanding of the individuation process, altered states of consciousness to the realization of wholeness. He has produced a three-part video series on his experiences called In Search of Superhumans, and he regularly travels to teach, lecture and mentor others on the path.

This podcast is Part 1 of a 4-part discussion with David Verdesi.

0:00 Introduction

2:09 Visions in Early Life, Visions, Voices of God

6:38 Introduction to a Chinese family and Culture

8:32 Searching for Inner Power Secrets and Super Humans

9:50 First Arts and Practices, A Wake-Up Call, Powers vs Spirituality

18:16 Subconscious Correlations Between Cultivation and Becoming a Better Human Being

19:18 Traditions of Inner Power, Achievement of Fa Gong, and Disappointment

22:02 Mis-association of Extraordinary Skill, Spirituality, and Being a Good Person

30:37 Examining Stories of Your Personal Spiritual Narrative

35:39 Christian mysticism, Levitation, and Making Peace with Abrahamic Religion

41:26 The Person is at the Center of Spirituality, Not Something Outside Him/herself, Face Your Demons, Priest and Monk Scandals, Broken Twisted People

45:35 Repressed Sexuality, Celibacy, Seminal Retention, and the Tantric Guru who Ejaculates Twice per Day

55:14 Instant, Slow or Never: The Problem with Cultivation

1:02:15 Monasteries, Monks and Why so Few Reach Their Spiritual Goal

1:06:53 Identity and Personality: The Problem Defining "Spirituality" and What You are Really Seeking

1:11:33 David's Message and Thought Exercise, Avoiding Spiritual Projection, Changing Definitions and Tools

1:19:55 Good Training and Teachers, the Power and Necessity of Clarification

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Dr. Douglas V. Porpora is a professor of sociology in the Department of Culture and Communication at Drexel University. His books include How Holocausts Happen: The United States in Central America, Landscapes of the Soul: The Loss of Moral Meaning in American Life, Post-Ethical Society: The Iraq War, Abu Ghraib, and the Moral Failure of the Secular, and Reconstructing Sociology: The Critical Realist Approach. Dr. Douglas Porpora is a very interdisciplinary scholar who, in addition to sociology, has also published in philosophy. His research interests range widely, but in communication, he is generally interested in how people converse and argue, especially politically and morally. Dr. Porpora's ultimate concerns are with people's larger meanings and values and how these intersect with politics and matters of social justice.

#IsraelHamasWar #middleeastwar #SocialJustice #god #religion #spirituality #Maga #donaldtrump #criticalrealism #truth #sociologicaltheory

0:00 Introduction

2:07 assessing Social Stability

5:30 Maga Movement, Neo-Liberalism, Knowledge Workers, and Truth

9:36 Moral Relativism, Nation Worship and Idolatry, Tribalism, Christian Nationalism

16:51 Morality, Belief in God, and Religious Tribalism

20:32 Israel, Hamas, Palestine, and the United States

26:16 America, Capitalism, and War, and Fake News

29:11 Post-Ethical Society, Prudential Concerns, Moral Courage, Indifference

36:56 God, Religion, and the Divine Signal

40:50 Martial Arts and Spirituality

44:24 Moral Meaning, Belief in God, Religious Orthopraxy

49:43 Religious Disorganization

53:21 Human Destiny and the Universe

54:53 Critical Realism, Truth, and Truth Judgements

58:47 From Argumentative Family to Study of Discourse

1:02:17 Porpora's Search for Truth in Philosophy and the Social Sciences

1:11:50 Revenge of the Nerd

1:13:56 Some Sage Advice

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Dr. Robert Chuckrow (born in 1936) received his Doctorate in Experimental Physics from NYU, and has taught physics at NYU, The Cooper Union, Fieldston, and other schools for over four decades. Since 1970, he has studied Taiji, Qigong, and other movement and healing arts under masters such as Cheng Man-Ching, William C.C. Chen, Elaine Summers, Alice Holtman, Harvey I. Sober, Kevin Harrington, and Sam Chin (Fan-Siong). Robert has taught Taiji extensively, is certified as a master teacher of Kinetic Awareness® and has authored six books.

#Taiji #Taichi #qigong #chikung #neijing #neigong #chengmanching #yangchenfu #williamchen #internalpower #martialpower

0:00 Introduction

1:42 Long and deep contemplation of movements and principles, persistence, how physics solves problems.

6:13 Explaining in short and clear sentences means you have come to understand.

8:36 How the child delayed reader and writer becomes a PhD and author.

10:05 Is Qi (Chi) real? Does it really move the body?

13:00 Qi's biological and physiological basis. Cellular force and nerve impulses. How our cells can communicate, even around the world.

18:51 Qi and the particle/wave duality.

22:27 Role of background nerve impulses in moving, sending Qi. Neural electricity. Qi and qigong.

30:38 Nei Jin defined and explained, vs. strength, Cheng Man Ching, Jin v. Li, neijin and fajin

33:37 Taiji (Tai Chi), QiGong (Chi Kung), NeiGong (Nei Kung) and Meditation.

35:31 Training under Chang Man Ching. Teachers v. Masters, other teachers and their teachings

40:00 Secret Teaching, cryptic sayings, and lost understanding of internal training knowledge

44:29 Traditional martial arts, combat arts, and self-discovery

46:36 Song, Fa Jin, and Cherng Man Ching's writings on root and expansive force

52:35 Dong and Dang, and a 100 yr old physics model, breaking habits of movement – DEMONSTRATION

1:00:26 The wrist is the second waist – Demonstration.

1:04:22 Tucking in the tailbone vs retaining its natural S-curve, Ideokinesis, Andre Bernard, looking inside someone's mind – DEMONSTRATION - and Ninjitsu

1:11:53 Subtext and the problem with humanity today

1:14:56 The correct internal state and how to cultivate it.

1:18:57 What makes a good Taiji practitioner.

1:21:06 Robert Chuckrow's life Transformation through Taiji, meditation, spiritual teachings, healing, ninjitsu, how learning how the mind works 1:24:52 conclusion

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It's impossible to pin Lori O'Connell down to a single title. Her interests and inclinations have taken her across the map, both figuratively and literally. She has, however, settled into a few roles that combine her natural talents and trained skills. In our discussion Lori shared her transformative experiences in fencing, jiu-jitsu, living in Japan, mountain climbing and hiking, doing stunt work for film and television, building her home, and more.

#LoriOConnell #Stunts #jujitsu #hiking #fma

0:00 Along comes a bear.

0:13 Opening

0:26 Introduction

1:21 From Ottawa to Japan to Vancouver and back to Ottawa

1:38 Moved to Japan for martial arts and to teach English

3:18 Early interest in martial arts. From Dance classes to foil and saber Fencing, then a lifetime in Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu. Gender non-conforming

8:05 Move to Vancouver in 2003, opening a Jiu-Jitsu dojo, getting into the film industry.

11:53 stunt work in the entertainment industry for Disney, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Supernatural, The Umbrella Academy, Gen V, and many more, cool stunts, Inner Demon.

14:47 Bullying, fighting spirit, martial arts

16:14 Backcountry camping adventures, solo backcountry camping, no water source,

23:23 Perils of solo camping and hiking - Gigi Wu and Aaron Ralston

25:36 Solo packing gets Lori in touch with her soul… No Water, mosquitos, and a BEAR

30:40 Dreams and meditation

32:13 Lori's new martial art drills-based practice and teaching methods

39:50 Jump Rope analogy drilling for timing and pressure referencing, ditching uniforms and belts

45:01 Filipino martial arts influences, reasons and needs for rank, goals and structure in teaching methods, passion

47:35 Lori's love and passion for teaching the arts vs. teaching for money with dirty mats,

49:48 Lori's book, When the Fight Goes to the Ground, cooking is a passion, Nerf wars

52:40 Cold water swimming, stunt work, Wim Hoff vs. AIDA Breathing technique, free diving

1:00:54 Physiological process behind Lori's cold water breathing method

1:03:04 Lori and Chris are building their home, Lori becomes a Life Coach, Air BnB Nature Retreat.

1:06:34 Lori does stunts, a full body burn, and a harrowing free dive stunt for Netflix series "Breathe,"

1:11:59 Why no stunt is too scary for Lori to do these days, her desire to do "Star Trek"

1:14:55 Restita DeJesus invites Lori to teach at PAMA and National Women's Martial Arts Association, where Lori meets her idol, Cat Woman stunt's Kathy Long.

LORI'S LINKS Face Book Page - https://www.facebook.com/lorioco

Website - https://www.lorioconnell.com/

Stunt Reel - https://vimeo.com/837198779

Film Short - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2DmMPCCCDY

Book - https://www.amazon.com/When-Fight-Goes-Ground-Self-Defense/dp/0804842531

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lorioco/

Blog - https://feednflow.com/blog/post/a-frosty-winter-embrace-my-first-cold-water-immersion-on-ice?fbclid=IwAR1-Q8_kXQJy3M7srt6eJyf-3D2_38_f05vGR9Xnj6IE1vB-PazPmXFiLlA

Free Dive Stunt on "Breathe" - https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChHxdk3DFLm/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR3TyCnDp_PnGqdrOJuUAqz7c8BuSJPo_h2Iy52PZ7sb4dq193fGPuzOCFA

Solo Hiking Post- https://feednflow.com/blog/post/solo-hiking-the-cape-scott-north-coast-trail-a-wilderness-experience-of-increasing-adversity-part-1?fbclid=IwAR0s3RivUzON7ac_51co0rjbJvPU1Z2GO3tV2tij1CPL5QhFUf27nk_kLq0

Gigi Wu's story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=8rRMVK1EpDU3QpEs&v=Uu-Z1S-5zc0&feature=youtu.be

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"Super Dan" Anderson is the founder of American Freestyle Karate, a uniquely American martial art as well as the author of the bestselling book, American Freestyle Karate: A Guide to Sparring, which has been in print for 40 years. He has a 10th Degree Black Belt in Karate, a 6th Degree Black Belt (Senior Master) in Filipino Modern Arnis, and an 9th Degree Black Belt in MA80 System Arnis He is a 4-time national karate champion and world champion, having won over 70 Grand Titles! He has taught all over the world as well as authored/produced over 50 books and DVDs. Our in-depth discussion touched on five essential transformations in Dan's life: Karate, Arnis, Scientology, Family, Writing.

0:00 Dan is Stoked

1:00 Dan mentions the breadth of transformations and Mark Wiley's interests, and how much of what we do does not earn us a living

5:01 What triggered Dan's live-long interest in martial arts, James Coburn, Bruce Lee

8:55 Dan's first lessons with Lorne Christensen, fails at baseball and drawing, heroes Chuck Norris, Skipper Mullins, Joe Lewis

15:04 Mark Wiley and Dan Anderson are mutual fans, when they met, and how they became friends

18:59 "Super Dan" Anderson was the Mohammed Ali of Karate. Jeff Smith, Bill Wallace, Arnis with Wiley at midnight, training with Remy Presas

22:58 Dan wrote the classic book, American Freestyle Karate, Desensitization drills, wanting dad's love and to be like him... Scientology helps him break the hold on beer.

29:02 The Desensitization drill explained, subconscious fighting fears and their triggers, how to see and recognize motion

37:02 Recognition is faster than analytical analysis, pay attention to the opponent, Musashi's "Void", Tatang Ilustrisimo and Remy Presas

44:01 Mark V. Wiley shares the time he was jumped by a pack of guys, and Dan tells when he was punched in the face on the bus

48:23 What it is about martial arts that made Dan a "lifer"

53:59 What keep Dan going, American Freestyle Karate, then and now

1:00:05 Dan on 1970s freestyle and point karate, written vs ring rules, and why he never competed in kickboxing.

1:06:10 Introduction to Modern Arnis and Remy Presas by Fred King, power of "the flow"

1:11:08 The joy is in the movement.

1:14:11 How the principles of Scientology spoke to Dan, and why

1:19:40 Spirituality in life and martial arts

1:26:08 Martial arts and commitment to his Family

1:35:17 Dan transforms into a full-time writer of books, comes out of retirement in 2017 (age 65) to fight in 18-30 karate division.

Dan Anderson's Website https://danandersonkarate.com/

Dan Anderson's Amazon Page https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dan-Anderson/author/B000API886?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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Karlin Chan is a staple of the NY Chinatown community. During the COVID 19 pandemic, when Asian hate crimes surfaced again, he created a neighborhood community patrol to keep everyone safe. Additionally, Chan created the Chinatown Mural Project, is a busy Chinatown community activist and advocate, and is the elder of the Hung Ching Association.

0:00 Introduction

0:37 Covid 19, Chinatown lockdown, AAPI hate crimes, open racism

7:29 being an advocate and activist for Chinatown community and civil rights.

10:19 Chinatown family associations, old and new groups, dividing Chinese

13:55 Helping senior citizens and children, helping Chinatown crime victims, Corkey Lee, Boots on the ground, Dirty Harry

12:02 Martial Arts training in Goju karate, Taekwondo, Hung ga and Jook Lum southern mantis with Sifu Lam Sang, chief advisor of the Hung Ching Athletic Association

22:03 Heat waves, outdated electric, 120-year-old tenement buildings, closing shops and the changing face of Chinatown

30:40 Chinatown fires, ensuring a military funeral, falling building facades

34:37 Asian gangs in the 70s and 80s, Ghost Shadows and White Eagles, loyalty to money Tong Wars

42:23 Chan's continued focus on helping victims of crime, the Chinatown jail, economic reuse and fake news

44:32 Celebrated photographer and late Chinatown legend Corkey Lee, the Mural Arts program

48:37 Staying in shape, cycling and smoking, dragon fruit and micro plastics in clothing and food

55:21 Sports Stadium in Philly Chinatown, Bayard Bugel, Chinatown are for all people

58:05 Karlan Chan's transformation from young man to community advocate and activist, dedicating his life to helping others

1:01:09 Helping Philadelphia, Mutual friends, Covid 19 in Philly.

Resources:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000596260167

https://twitter.com/Karlin_C https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=340465337406720

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/brief/346257/karlin-chan

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