Forget everything you think you know about snakes. This isn't a nature lesson; it's a key to unlocking the deepest codes of human culture, from our oldest creation myths to the terrifying future of AI.

Welcome to a slithering episode of Boundless Body, where we gaze Through the Eye of the Serpent! 🐍

We're joined by the brilliant co-authors of 'Snake Talk', Tyson Yunkaporta and Megan Kelleher.

We’re unraveling the serpent's secret role in everything from Celtic lore and Aboriginal wisdom to the digital age's biggest ethical dilemmas. Get ready for a global adventure that connects ancient symbols to modern spirituality.

Key Topics:

🐍 The Serpent's Dual Nature

• Creation & Destruction: How one symbol embodies both life-giving and chaotic force.

  
  

🌍 Cultural Conquests & Connections

• Colonization's damage and the surprising ties between Irish and Indigenous Australian traditions.

  
  

⚡ Modern Myths & Digital Serpents

• From viral memes to AI ethics (Roko's Basilisk), exploring today's new-age monsters.

  
  

🌀 Reclaiming Ancient Wisdom

• Why neo-paganism is rising and how we can reconnect with spiritual roots for a grounded future.

"This conversation rewired our brains!"What's the most powerful 'serpent' myth from your own life or heritage?

Slide into our DMs and tell us what resonated! 🔥

Chapters

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

01:58 Exploring World Snake Mythologies

02:55 Celtic and Irish Serpent Lore

03:52 Neo-Paganism and Spiritual Retreats

05:15 Russian Shamanism and Esoteric Fascism

06:56 Cultural Power in Diaspora

07:52 The Shea Gig and Sacred Imagery

10:12 Irish and Aboriginal Language Connections

12:53 Colonization and Cultural Rootlessness

19:22 Maori Serpent Mythology

22:06 The Viral Meme Coin Incident

26:29 Spiritual Harm and Data Sovereignty

33:30 Roko's Basilisk and AI Ethics

47:59 Viking Serpent Myths

49:49 Exploring Viking Stories and the Lindworm Legend

51:58 The Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Teenagers

52:50 Digital Realm and Social Anxiety

54:50 Psychological Layers and Cultural Parallels

55:54 The Serpent in Various Cultures

58:12 Influence of Social Media and Audience Capture

01:03:08 Venus Rituals and Astro-Archeology

01:17:54 The Role of Serpents in Creation Myths

01:20:45 The Importance of Law and Reconciliation

01:32:46 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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