Member Skype #32 Warmup – Existentialism & ‘Death’
This is the Warmup thread for Member Skype Call #32, which is focused on existentialism and death.
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JLB Member Skype #25 – Jan Irvin of Gnostic Media (1-Jul-2018)
What is the 'trivium' and how might it be useful to those seeking the 'truth'? Who is Jan Irvin and why does he seem to generate so much controversy and drama? Where do we source our information about the (alleged) casualty figures of 'wars'? At the end of the day, why can't we all just get along?
One of the ACT realm's more polarising figures declined the invitation to join us to discuss his work. As you'll hear for yourself, an unexpected visitor and MSC debutante more than made up for Irvin's absence...
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Feeling Feels Never Felt Before
Feeling them feels is part of life. The question is, what do we do about it?
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JLB Member Skype #10 – Empiricism & Philosophy (4-Mar-2018)
Is there only one way to arrive at the 'truth'? Is there something beyond our empirical senses? Why would anybody choose to not believe that the sun is a solid, physical object? What would Jay Dyer say about all of this? Is it human nature to feel uncomfortable when the people we respect are criticised by others?
A packed house was in today to discuss all of these topics and more.
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Simulacra & The Silverfox
You've seen The Matrix. You know that there are esoteric and/or 'hidden' messages contained within. You're aware that Neo's passport expires on September 11, 2001.
You understand that the 'follow the white rabbit' trope is employed in the film as is the now-cliched concept of 'taking the red pill'.
What if I told you that the rabbit hole goes much, much deeper than any of this? What if I could prove it to you?
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JLB Member Skype #01 – Ethics of Ponzicoin (17-Dec-2017)
The main topic of conversation in this call was to do with the ethical (moral?) implications concerned with investing in potential ponzi schemes.
Most of us like to think that we have our ethical/moral frameworks finely-tuned and internally consistent... but do we?
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