Layman is joined all the way from Bali by Damien Walter, a writer, science fiction critic, and the host of YouTube and podcast series on science fiction and 21st century myth-making.  Together, Layman and Damien explore the social and spiritually enactive potential of science fiction and fantasy; the great story archetypes like the hero's journey in popular media; the power of world building; the difference between "escape" (or liberation) and "escapism" (or avoidance); the role of science fiction, fantasy, and horror for preparing us to encounter the uncanny; the transformation of concepts (and experiences) of time that science fiction affords; and some of Damien's thoughts on Integral Theory, Spiral Dynamics, and the strengths and shortcomings of Hanzi's metamodernism.  

Damien Walter's website and podcast link https://damiengwalter.com/ 

Damien Walter's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/DamienWalter 

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