“We very much live in the age of the meme.”

 

James McCrae is often described as a post-apocalyptic psychedelic meme poet. In line with the freedom pillar of The Wylde Podcast, James joins Brittney today to discuss the creativity that goes into making memes and how they can present profound truth in a humorous and inviting way.

James discusses how he draws inspiration as a writer and meme creator. He talks about reconnecting with your inner child and the natural creativity already embedded in you. He encourages you to see rejection as redirection, remember to find your creative niche, and let your inner child be free. Tune in to the show now to explore:

• The rich history of memes and the definition of what a meme really is
• How to get into meme creation for the first time
• Connecting to your inner child for creativity and healing
• Substances that can support the creative process in unique ways from tea to alcohol to psychedelics
• The Freedom 5 -- A Wylde Podcast exclusive segment where James explores a very important question in a fun and exciting way.

Timestamps:

[01:16 ] Introduction to James McCrae

[01:57 ] Memes have a deeper history

[04:24 ] Why internet memes go viral

[06:11 ] Using memes to communicate and shift people’s perspectives

[09:56 ] James discusses how he translates lessons in his life into memes

[15:15 ] How his memes and poetry influence the lives of James’ followers

[19:27 ] Growing your audience through meme creation

[22:26 ] The product of humor, visuals, and writing

[24:00 ] Challenges that come with meme creation

[27:14 ] Creativity can come in different forms

[28:39 ] Our nature as humans is to create

[31:09 ] Creative blocks that might be hindering you

[32:10 ] The path of creativity is a path of healing

[32:17 ] Reconnecting with your inner child

[37:19 ] Can memes make significant changes in the world?

[45:12 ] The effects of substances on the creative process

[48:26 ] Handling the fear of rejection

[52:40 ] Advice to those seeking to write a book

[54:36 ] James' Freedom 5 question - Is the future of currency going to be crypto or crystals?

[56:09 ] Technology is a tool that can liberate us

[58:21 ] The dangers of moving humanity towards a social credit system

[1:03:11 ] Cultivating the currency of relationships

[1:08:36 ] Final words 

 

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