Expanding Mind

Expanding Mind - The Yoga Sutras - 06/22/14

Patanjali, dualism vs nondualism, and the complex evolution of a spiritual classic: a talk with Professor David Gordon White, author of The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali: A Biography.

Expanding Mind - Transhuman Yearnings - 06/15/14

The Singularity, the übermensch, and the yearning to overcome history: a conversation with philosopher and integral theorist Michael E. Zimmerman, co-author of Integral Ecology: Uniting Multiple Perspectives on the Natural World. 

Expanding Mind - The Beast is Back - 06/08/14

Thelemic visions, magickal texts, and the tedium of transgression: a talk with occult historian Gary Lachman about his new biography Aleister Crowley: Magick, Rock and Roll, and the Wickedest Man in the World (Tarcher). http://garylachman.co.uk.

Expanding Mind - Andean Travels - 06/01/14

Incan enchantments, bovine tourism, and the mental case that is the USA: Erik and Maja discuss Erik's recent Peruvian voyage and more.

Expanding Mind - Cinematic Time - Christ and Cthulhu - 05/04/14

Gnosticism, H.P. Lovecraft, and the labyrinth of Biblical interpretation: theologian and Lovecraft expert Robert M. Price discusses his new book Preaching Deconstruction. http://www.robertmprice.mindvendor.com.

Expanding Mind - The Toad and the Jaguar - 04/27/14

Underground therapy, 5-MEO-DMT, and the importance of radical empiricism: Dr. Ralph Metzner discusses his new book, "The Toad and the Jaguar."

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Expanding Mind - Undercover Mormon - 04/20/14

Undercover Mormon

Joseph Smith, glam rock, and Mormon science fiction: author Thom Metzger talks about his new book on pretending to be Mormon: Undercover Mormon:  A Spy in the House of the Gods. http://www.amazon.com/Undercover-Mormon-Spy-House-Gods-ebook/dp/B00IN846Z6

Expanding Mind - Nemu's End - 04/13/14

Apocalyptic inspiration, jungle parasites, and the alchemy of writing: a talk with Reverend Nemu about Science Revealed, the first volume of his Nemu's End series. http://wp.nemusend.co.uk/

Expanding Mind - Spiritual Friendship - 04/06/14

Equanimity, long-haul meditation, and walking the path with pals: a talk with Tom Lane about dharma and personal practice.

Expanding Mind - Disquiet Sounds - 03/30/14

Ambient listening, the technology of sound, and the liminal music of Aphex Twin: a talk with Marc Weidenbaum, author of the 33 1/3 book on Selected Ambient Works Volume II. www.disquiet.com