Rurik Skywalker (Rolo), author of The Slavland Chronicles, invites us into a labyrinth of ideas where politics, metaphysics, and culture collide. With a personal background bridging Russia and the U.S., Rurik critiques societal norms, examines cultural contrasts, and unveils his provocative "convergence theory," positing an eerie unity among global powers behind the façade of conflict. Known for his deep dives into metaphysical topics and political theory, shares insights that challenge conventional thinking and invite readers to explore the world beyond traditional paradigms.

From altered states of consciousness to the metaphysics of rebellion, Rurik intertwines mysticism and geopolitics in a way that centers resistance with art forms.

Much of the dialogue revolves around Andrei Tarkovsky’s film Stalker, a haunting meditation on human longing and transformation. Rurik likens himself to the film’s enigmatic guide, the Stalker, leading his readers and listeners into “The Zone,” a metaphysical landscape where hidden truths and forbidden insights await discovery.

Stalker is not just a film but a starting point for the conversation to delve into deeper layers of Rurik's controversial philosophies and a must-listen for anyone who seeks to understand this intriguing and controversial writer.

Excerpts from Interview:

“ The wars are fake, but the massacres are real.”

“If you say something that they don't want to hear, they will come after you. They'll come after your friends. They will they will punish you for having the wrong views. And for me, that was the final red pill about America.

“This so called civic society doesn't exist. Participative democracy doesn't exist. The power, so called power of the people's will or the media, also a hoax. That's when I realized actually everything is run by gangs of secret transnational special secret police. And that's sort of the core paradigm or the, or the core view that I operate from when I write my blog”

“Art can literally send you into an induced, altered state from which, maybe you could actually discover these hidden aspects of reality, hidden sources of power within yourself. This is what we need. We need sources of power. We need this sort of fuel, this mystical fuel.”

Time Stamp Highlights

* 01:07 | Exploring Stalker and the Zone

How Tarkovsky’s masterpiece shapes Rurik’s vision of resistance and discovery.

* 06:42 | Cultural Critique of America

The transactional superficiality of Western interactions versus the deep, enduring connections of Russian culture.

* 19:23 | Convergence Theory and Geopolitics

Rurik on Convergence theory: “THE WARS ARE FAKE, BUT THE MASSACRES ARE REAL.”

* 42:24 | Russian Media and Propaganda

Insights into navigating the disinformation labyrinth in the digital age.

* 01:06:09 | Plato’s Dystopia

How Platonic ideals, once heralded as blueprints for order, may serve as tools of elite control.

* 01:16:05 | Dionysian Rites and Music as Rebellion

The ancient roots of mysticism and its potential to ignite uprisings in the modern world.

* 01:18:36 | The Metaphysics of Rebellion

Tapping into altered states to reclaim individual and collective agency.

Slavland Chronicles

Note: Sound sample in interview from Edward Artemiev - Meditation (Stalker Movie Soundtrack) 1979 . Interview edited slightly - removed filler words, false starts, and repetitions to enhance audio clarity and overall flow for sound clarity and listener enjoyment.

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