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This talk is about money and capitalism, and it´s relationshiop to spirituality.Upcoming course: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses/phaenomenologyofwillAcademy: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses-and-eventsPublishing: https://www.parallax-media.com/parallax-booksSubstack: https://parallax.substack.com/ Parallax Network: https://parallax-media-network.mn.co/share/ND8NVO1oMB3RjEyi?utm_source=ma

A Conversation with Luke BehnckeGurdjieff spoke of hidden currents—of electricity, attention, and energy—long before our world was woven in wires and screens. In this dialogue, Luke Behncke explores how Gurdjieff’s uncanny vision can guide us to remain awake amidst the digital spell, and how the Internet itself may be seen as a field of forces demanding new forms of consciousness.👉Explore our library and courses with Luke: https://www.parallax-media.com/library

With Tom Amarquewww.parallax-media.comThis talk is ostensibly about the culture war that is, to agreater or lesser extent, occupying all our minds right now. But I don’t wantto get lost in the political trenches. Instead, I’d like to shift thehorizontal axis to a vertical one and see what lies underneath.We can’t talk about the culture war without talking aboutfeminism, and we can’t talk about feminism without Carl Jung. Perhaps, intalking about the latter, we can shed some light on the former—or at leastbring in a parallax view. That may sound like a daring endeavor, but let’s gofor it and try to weave politics, psychology, and what we might call deepsociology together.

The question I want to pursue with this piece is: “How do we relate to the future?”Tom Amarque is writer, philosopher, podcast host, editor & publisher. His recent book is ‘Phenomenology of will’, which will also be subject to a online couse in November 2025. He founded the German publishing house Phaenomen-Verlag in 2009 and Parallax-Media in 2019. Tom currently lives in Palma, Spain. Contact him a tomamarque@yahoo.de

For the Benefit of Mr. Kite.

The Path of the Wounded Hero: Becoming Homo Amorwith Dr. Marc GafniCourse begins Sunday, September 28th, 2025At the heart of every myth and every human life lies the wound—not a detour, but the very portal to depth, heroism, and love. In this transformative Parallax course, Dr. Marc Gafni guides us into the mystery of the wounded hero: the one who does not bypass pain or heartbreak, but alchemizes it into wonder, service, and the realization of Homo Amor.This course is part of Parallax’s ongoing exploration of story, myth, and spiritual philosophy in our time, grounded in the vision of Cosmoerotic Humanism: a new story of value for our world.✨ Learn more and enroll here: The Path of the Wounded Hero – https://www.parallax-media.com/courses/the-path-of-the-wounded-hero

The boys are back and continue to ramble about the deepest narrative structures of the west. Yihaa!

In this wild, expansive "Crazy Wisdom" conversation, Alexander Bard, Tim Pickrill, Turiyoa Strojanov, Andrew Sweeny, and Turio dive deep into Vajrayana Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Peruvian shamanism, and the tension between Rangtong and Shentong philosophies. They explore mountain vs. city practice, the archetype of the monk vs. the sly man in the world, and the importance of serving the sociont. Ecstatic mysticism, harsh truths, psycho-spiritual integration, tantric paradoxes, and plenty of provocation. Philosophy on fire.Learn more about the speakers:Alexander Bard – @Bardissimo on XTim Pickerill - https://themysteriousdeepblack.substack.com/Andrew Sweeny - https://www.parallax.coach/Homepage: https://www.parallax-media.com/Academy: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses-and-eventsPublishing: https://www.parallax-media.com/parallax-booksSubstack: https://parallax.substack.com/ Parallax Network: https://parallax-media-network.mn.co/share/ND8NVO1oMB3RjEyi?utm_source=ma

A rich and provocative conversation at the crossroads of philosophy, education, and technology, and a bold defense of religion in the modern age.Three intellectual titans — Alexander Bard, Marc Gafni, and Zak Stein — come together in this deep-dive dialogue, discovering surprising points of unity across their metaphysical differences. Learn more about the speakers:Alexander Bard – @Bardissimo on XMarc Gafni – https://www.marcgafni.comZak Stein – https://www.zakstein.orgHomepage: https://www.parallax-media.com/Academy: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses-and-eventsPublishing: https://www.parallax-media.com/parallax-booksSubstack: https://parallax.substack.com/ Parallax Network: https://parallax-media-network.mn.co/share/ND8NVO1oMB3RjEyi?utm_source=ma

Zak Stein moderates an intense and wide-ranging conversation between Dr. Iain McGilchrist. and Dr. Marc Gafni and The dialogue spans the sacred nature of story, the loss of value and eros, the nature of evil, and the deep structures shaping culture today.Iain McGilchrist is a British psychiatrist, literary scholar, and one of the most important philosophical voices of our time. He is best known for The Master and His Emissary and The Matter With Things, where he argues that the left and right hemispheres of the brain attend to the world in fundamentally different ways, with massive consequences for civilization. His work bridges neuroscience, philosophy, art, and depth psychology, offering a vision of human consciousness grounded in attention, embodiment, and reverence.Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary philosopher, spiritual teacher, and social theorist. A former Orthodox rabbi with a doctorate from Oxford University, he is the co-founder of the Center for World Philosophy and Religion and a leading voice in the articulation of “cosmo-erotic humanism.” His books include Your Unique Self, A Return to Eros, and Radical Kabbalah. Gafni’s work fuses Jewish mysticism, integral theory, and Western philosophy to explore the nature of self, eros, and value at the evolutionary edge of human identity and spirituality.Zak Stein is a Harvard-trained education and transformation philosopher known for his work on developmental ethics, meta-crisis, and the future of human learning.#IainMcGilchrist #MarcGafni #ZakStein #Eros #Story #MeaningCrisis #IntegralPhilosophy #TheMasterAndHisEmissary #CosmoEroticHumanism

In this rich and engaging conversation, Andrew Sweeny speaks with Guy Sengstock, the founder of Circling, about the genesis of this unique relational practice. They explore how Circling evolved, how it differs from the Human Potential Movement, and how Guy’s personal journey and philosophical insights led to the creation of a global community.🌐 Learn more about Guy Sengstock:https://www.guysengstock.com/🌍 The Circling Institute:https://www.circlinginstitute.com/🌀 Presented by Parallax Media:https://www.parallax-media.com/https://youtu.be/qTCndzT-8XY

Andrew Sweeny and Tom Amarque on the The Parallax View

A live online course with Dr. Marc GafniCourse begins: June 8Format: Live teachings + interactive Q&AHost: Parallax (online)More info: https://parallax-media.com/courses/unique-self-2-portal-3This course explores the evolutionary arc of human intimacy through three foundational forms of relationship: Role Mate, Soul Mate, and Whole Mate. Beginning with the ontology of relationship itself, we investigate how roles shape our identities and interactions, not just with others, but with life, the cosmos, and the divine. The Role Mate is often dismissed or undervalued, yet it forms the crucial infrastructure of relational life. Week one sets the ground for understanding this layer of connection, where self and society meet through structure, function, and context.

What is believing?

Cordula, Andrew and Tom enter the feminine mystique

Escaping the Matrix

Is religion the solution for philosophical problems?

About Bullfighting, meaning-making, the secret to covid, and the most human of rituals

Iconoclasm, anybody?

Join Andrew and Cordula as they delve into the enigmatic archetype of the Fool. What does it mean to embrace the Fool's energy, and how can we navigate the delicate balance between freedom and responsibility?In this conversation, Andrew and Cordula explore:* The Nature of the Fool: From the earthy, Crazy Wisdom figure of the Marseilles Tarot to the more whimsical interpretations, they discuss the diverse facets of this archetype.* The Fool's Journey: How does one transition from naive innocence to mature wisdom? They examine the pitfalls and potentials of embracing the Fool's path.* Freedom and Responsibility: Can the Fool find balance? They discuss the importance of grounding, boundaries, and the integration of work and love in a meaningful life.* Personal Anecdotes: Hear stories of their own experiences with the Fool's energy, from bohemian nights in Paris to the challenges of parenthood.* Archetypes and Growth: How can we harness the Fool's energy to foster personal growth and resilience? They draw on examples from literature, art, and personal experience.* The importance of "taming" the fox, and what that means in relationships.* The difference between the immature and mature fool.* The importance of moving from the fool, to the magician.Timestamps:* 0:00 - Introduction to Parallax View and Cordula* 1:09 - Cordula's introduction and the Fool's night in Paris* 4:17 - What is the Fool?* 6:26 - Navigating naivety and wisdom* 12:15 - The impact of parenthood on the Fool's journey* 16:46 - Invoking the Fool's energy* 20:01 - The Fool's freedom and the cost of it* 26:35 - The mature Fool and finding a map* 30:15 - Moving from the Fool to the Magician* 33:26 - Taming the fox and the Little Prince* 37:35 - Creating Boundaries for the FoolConnect with Parallax:*https://www.parallax-media.com/the-parallax-view#ParallaxView #TheFool #Archetypes #PersonalGrowth #Wisdom #Spirituality #Tarot #Philosophy```