Parallax Podcast are covering a wide variety of topics: Philosophy, Poetry, Politics, Ecology, Psychology and Spirituality.
Hosted by Tom Amarque, Andrew Sweeny and Cordula Frei, Parallax Podcasts are specific and limited interview-series about topics that need to be discovered, offerering fresh perspectives, insights and stories.
I caught up with John and Chris and explored John's change of perspective from 'the religion that is not a religion' to the philosophical Silk Road. How do we create a meaningful passage between the religions and those who have fallen out of religion? A heartfelt dia-logos and the start of a longer conversation on the subject.
Ghosts, Cracks and the Art of Living - with Nora Bateson and Susanne Cook-Greuter
Tom Amarque moderates an intense and wide-ranging conversation between Alexander Bard and Juston Carmien on Vernunft, Metaphysics, Time, and Ethics.
A discussion about Jordan's recent conversion to christianity, his wrestling with religion, and his understanding of deeper concepts like the trinity, prayer, and suffering. An exteremly deep and heartful conversation.
A conversation with Daniel Garner and Special Guest Alex Ebert - Hosted by Andrew Sweeny, about the new O.G.Rose course at Parallax this July and the notion of “Belonging Again.” What should we belong to after all of our ‘givens’ are uprooted or put into question? A two-hour triple expresso conversation of intense philosophical ideation.
Zak Stein moderates an intense and wide-ranging conversation between Dr. Iain McGilchrist. and Dr. Marc Gafni and The dialogue spans the sacred nature of story, the loss of value and eros, the nature of evil, and the deep structures shaping culture today.
Psychoanalyst Leon Brenner joins the podcast to talk about the Lacan, lack, the lacanian psychoanalysis, and the coherence of the self
This course explores the evolutionary arc of human intimacy through three foundational forms of relationship: Role Mate, Soul Mate, and Whole Mate. Beginning with the ontology of relationship itself, we investigate how roles shape our identities and interactions, not just with others, but with life, the cosmos, and the divine. The Role Mate is often dismissed or undervalued, yet it forms the crucial infrastructure of relational life. Week one sets the ground for understanding this layer of connection, where self and society meet through structure, function, and context.
Sind die Proteste gegen die AfD zu exzessiv, um wirklich glaubhaft zu sein - oder liegt in diesem performativen Widerstand genau das Zeichen einer erfolgreichen Abgrenzung und Lehre aus der Vergangenheit?
Marianne Costa dives into Tarot with Andrew Sweeny and talks about the upcoming Parallax course: TAROT, THE REAL DEAL: A Journey Through the Major Arcana of the Marseille Deck
A deep conversation with Dr Ole Bjerg about having a healthy relationship to money and family systems. Hosted by Andrew Sweeny.
Matthias Wirges ist studierter Betriebswirt, lebt mit seiner Frau und drei Kindern in Hamburg und hat sich als Unternehmer und Gründer mehrerer Startups einen Namen gemacht. Seit über 20 Jahren unterstützt er mit seiner Werbeagentur zahlreiche Topmarken bei ihrer erfolgreichen Vermarktung. Er ist als Host eines Video-Podcasts tätig und bietet dort wertvolle Einblicke in die Entwicklung und Zukunft von Marke und Marketing.
Dr. Henriques joins the Parallax Podcast again to talk about Alchemy, Roger Penrose, political biases and his new book, 'UTOK - The Unified Theory of Knowledge'
Noga Erez is a singer/songwriter from Tel Aviv/Israel. Her music deals with the conflicts of the world, is uncompromising, fascinating and authentic. Noga and I had an intersting chat about creativity and her debut album 'Off the Radar'
Prof. Dr. Dirk Baecker is a sociologist and holds the chair of Culture Theory and Management at the University of Witten/Herdecke. He studied systems theory with Niklas Luhmann. He has been recognized as one of the most prominent German sociologists with important works on cultural theory, sociological theory, economic sociology and organizational sociology.
In light of the recent Christian revival, what is the place of Christianity in the meta-modern world, and how did Christianity fit into the 4th way of George Gurdjeff.
What is Unique? What is Self? What is 2.0? Marc argues that the Enlightenment traditions made the big mistake of denying identity and selfhood. He attempts to rectify this mistake and celebrate human uniqueness as the only way to survive the meta crisis. A great conversation and invitation to Marc's course at Parallax, which begins Sunday, November 24th.
A rich and provocative conversation at the crossroads of philosophy, education, and technology, and a bold defense of religion in the modern age. Three intellectual titans — Alexander Bard, Marc Gafni, and Zak Stein — come together in this deep-dive dialogue, discovering surprising points of unity across their metaphysical differences.
Die Politikwissenschaftlerin Prof. Ulrike Guérot im Gespräch mit Tom Amarque
In this conversation, Dr. Marc Gafni and Tom Amarque explore the concept of Unique Self
What is Unique? What is Self? What is 2.0? Marc argues that the Enlightenment traditions made the big mistake of denying identity and selfhood. He attempts to rectify this mistake and celebrate human uniqueness as the only way to survive the meta crisis. A great conversation and invitation to Marc's course at Parallax, which begins Sunday, November 24th.
Raven Connolly and Max Borders drop by the Parallax Podcast to talk about their highly anticipated London event, happening September 11th
A few years ago, I met Marianne Costa in a garden in Avon, France, along with a mutual friend who was on a pilgrimage to George Gurdjieff’s grave, located just around the corner from where I live. We had a fascinating conversation, during which she spoke insightfully about Tarot and her collaboration with Alejandro Jodorowsky, among other topics.
A conversation with Guy Ferré about the radical nature of the spiritual path of Lee Lozowick and his upcoming course at Parallax Academy.
A conversation with Daniel Gardner and Cadell Last about O.G. Rose’s new course coming up at Parallax this July and the notion of Belonging Again. What should belong to after all of our ‘givens’ are uprooted or put into question? And what about Capitalism and belonging?
The Joy of Movies with Robert Gray - Summer of Imagination course Starts June 15
In light of the recent Christian revival, what is the place of Christianity in the meta-modern world, and how did Christianity fit into the 4th way of George Gurdjeff.
Dutch philosopher Bernardo Kastrup joins the podcast to talk about the daimon, the topography of ideas, idealism and the end of the meaning crisis.
Where are we in this 'time between worlds', and what are the possible and probably outcomes of our current trajectories. We are facing a crisis, while at the same time out institutions do not seem fit or able to solve these problems.
Ken Wilber, founder and creator of Integral theory, is guest on the show!
We did try to make sense of the cultural polarisation of 2018: What are the chances, stressors and problems of our time?
What does integration of left and right values mean?
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto and author of Maps of Meaning: The Achitecture of Belief. He entered the public sphere when he decided to take a stand against PC-Culture, Identity Politics and the pathologies of postmodernism. In this podcast we are talking about a wide array of topics, all pertaining to the end of postmodernism.
Stephen Hicks is a Professor for Philosophy and author of the very good book 'Explaining Postmodernism'. Logically, we talk a lot about the history, aspects, traits and problems of postmodernism.
Dr. Gad Saad is a evolutionary psychologist and Professor of Marketing at Concordia University in Montreal. He writes a blog for Psychology Today and hosts a popular YouTube channel titled "The Saad Truth", where he comments with a lot of humour on the culture war we are facing today. In this episode we are talking about some ideas of his new book 'The Parasitic Mind', and if and why the immunological system might fail in our society.
In this episode I had the distinct pleasure to talk to the godfather und founder of Spiral Dynamics, Dr. Don Beck. We talked a bit about his upcoming new book 'Spiral Dynamics in Action' about the current state of affairs of our culture, Trump, the Ken Wilber controversy, and more. Check it out!
Dr. Chris Ryan is a bestselling book-author and podcaster. He wrote 'Sex at Dawn' and 'Civilized to Death', and is host of the 'Tangentially Speaking'-Podcast.
I had the distict pleasure to talk with him about our love of Spain, the pitfalls of civilization, civilization as a self-replicating superorganism, living the Nomad-life, developmental psychology and the developmental age of us humans today. Maybe we all are just sixteen. Which might explain our problems.
Prof. Raoul Eshelman joins the podcast to talk about his new book "Transcending Postmodernism: Performatism 2.0.", a new post-postmodern pessimism, Trump as a metamodern phenomenon, the limits of metamodernism, commonalities of post-postmodern theories'
David C. Korten is a luminary in the field of economics, a member of the Club of Rome, an author of the order and essentially meets all the criteria for being considered 'wise'. I am quite happy that he took the time to talk to me about his new book, about cosmologies and stories, and about our possible futures.
In this special episode I am talking to Dr. Rick Strassman, leading expert in DMT-Research. We were talking about his new book, 'The Soul of Prohecy', about his DMT-research, about the properties of the DMT-experience, the evolutionary purpose, ethics and a lot more ... enjoy!
How can we understand what is going on in the US? Are movements like Black Lives Matter beyond reproach - or is there some hysteria involved? In this Parallax-Trialogue Tom Amarque speakes with historian and philosopher Thaddeus Russell as well as with philosopher and popstar Alexander Bard on the current state of the US, Black Lives Matter, the history of hysteria and much more.
Is wokeness essentially neo-liberal? Is it a modern or postmodern phaenomomen? Why do leftists and greens betray their agenda? What is the US goal in regard of the ucraine crisis, and in what way is it related to wokeness? And are there religious aspects of woke?
Andrew Sweeny and Tom Amarque on the The Parallax View
Andrew Sweeny and Tom Amarque on the The Parallax View
Andrew Sweeny and Tom Amarque on the The Parallax View
Andrew Sweeny and Tom Amarque on the The Parallax View
Andrew Sweeny and Tom Amarque on the The Parallax View
Andrew Sweeny and Tom Amarque on the The Parallax View
Andrew Sweeny and Tom Amarque on the The Parallax View
Andrew Sweeny and Tom Amarque on the The Parallax View
Starts October 12th 2025 - A one time & free lecture with Brent Cooper
Today, technology allows us a new form of design: one that designs subjects, not objects; people, not things. By designing the information someone consumes, we can frame their opinions. By designing the interactions they have with digital devices, we can frame their thinking. This is known by not only tech giants but by military intelligence. And now, it is time that it becomes known by designers - especially those at the vanguard of dying paradigms
Zak Stein is a philosopher of education working at the interface of psychology, metaphysics, and politics. He has published two books, including Education in Time Between Worlds, along with dozens of articles.
This is the second in a three part series of conversations based on The book Sex, Masculinity and God co-written by Cadell Last.
The Nation-State System – why it acts as a block to our further evolution and how we can transcend it.
The SIMPOL Solution, spearheaded by the Simultaneous Policy (SIMPOL) Organization, gives voters around the world a new way to pressure their leaders to address global problems ranging from climate change to mass immigration and gross income disparities.
The talk will unpack the title itself: what is the structure of feeling in our time and how does it relate to a shifting *consciousness of time*, itself? What does a new relationship with time do for enabling us to actualize new futures? How does this moment make sense in the context of the whole (process) of cultural evolution in which we are situated?
A history of the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Men's movement with Fr. Michael Butler and a Q&A about Men's issues in general.
Cadell Last is an anthropologist, philosopher and therapist focused on biocultural evolution, mind-matter relation and future speculations. He earned his PhD in interdisciplinary and complexity studies at the Evolution, Cognition and Complexity group at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. He is also the author of over a dozen academic publications and two books: Global Brain Singularity and Sex, Masculinity, God. You can find more about his work at cadelllast.com."
THE PSYCHE IS DEAD! LONG LIVE THE PSYCHE!
Ole Bjerg (b. 1974) is an Associate Professor in Philosophy and Economics at the Copenhagen Business School. His writings span a range of topics such as money, banking, central bank digital currency, bitcoin, sustainability, conspiracy theory, poker, addiction, ethics, and now also men. A list of previous books in English include Parallax of Growth (Polity Press 2016), Making Money (Verso 2014) and Poker: The Parody of Capitalism (University of Michigan Press 2011). He was born in Jutland but now lives in Copenhagen with his wife and two sons.
The Philosopher Queens began as a manifesto written by Rachel Haywire. The manifesto expresses discontent at the impoverishment of feminine archetypes in the popular discourse, and prophesies the rise of the femme fatales who will take their place as Philosopher Queens.
Performatism is an epochal concept of post-postmodernism. I proposed it in 2000, first in a German-language article in the Wiener Slawistischer Almanach, then in an English translation in Anthropoetics. A book version, Performatism, or the End of Postmodernism, appeared in 2008. You can also find a brief practical introduction to interpreting performatist narrative in Blog Post No. 3, "The Performatist Challenge" as well as exemplary analyses in the Interpretations section.
Metamodern philosophy enters the scene only once the Internet and the social media have become truly dominant factors in people’s lives and when many of us no longer partake directly in the production and distribution of industrial goods.
Global growth sets new records, poverty and illiteracy rates fall, technological innovation creates amazing opportunities. Still we are deeply discontent, there is something fundamentally wrong with contemporary society. Democracies are paralysed and produce authoritarian bullies as leaders, a growing underclass sedates itself with fast carbs and moronic entertainment. Society is infantilised and political discourse implodes. Why?
Global growth sets new records, poverty and illiteracy rates fall, technological innovation creates amazing opportunities. Still we are deeply discontent, there is something fundamentally wrong with contemporary society. Democracies are paralysed and produce authoritarian bullies as leaders, a growing underclass sedates itself with fast carbs and moronic entertainment. Society is infantilised and political discourse implodes. Why?
How does the ancient shaman archetype relate to our present digital age? What is a shamanoid personality type and how to be a shaman in the digital age? In this talk, based on a conference I gave at the European Men’s Group gathering in Denmark in 2019, I will discuss these and questions with reference to the famous pill scene in the first Matrix movie.
In this wild, expansive "Crazy Wisdom" conversation, Alexander Bard, Tim Pickrill, Turiyoa Strojanov, Andrew Sweeny, and Turio dive deep into Vajrayana Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Peruvian shamanism, and the tension between Rangtong and Shentong philosophies. They explore mountain vs. city practice, the archetype of the monk vs. the sly man in the world, and the importance of serving the sociont. Ecstatic mysticism, harsh truths, psycho-spiritual integration, tantric paradoxes, and plenty of provocation. Philosophy on fire.
Alexander Bard unveils Zuvism—blending Zen, Sufism, and Zoroastrianism from the Silk Road. A deep chat with Andrew Sweeny and Tim Pickerill. Esoteric truths, sex, violence—decentralized spirituality for nomads.
This is an invitation to Max Border's new course, Empire of the Mind: A Grey Robes Symposium, which will include a wide-ranging discussion on the meaning of empire, the function of religion, sutra, tantra, and decentralization.
Technology and education in a time between worlds
A first converstion with the intellectual titans Alexander Bard and Daniel Garner of O.G. Rose and a discussion about their two new philosophy books, Belonging again and Process and event.
Bard queries Pickerill and Sweeny about the wonderous practice lineages of Tantric Buddhism and Crazy Wisdom Masters.
A new conversation with Sweeny, Bard, And Borders ond religion, sex, and civilization.
Why are we so depressed in the digital age? A deep discussion about what Roberto Palacio calls the age of anxiety.
A deep conversation about archetypes and the need for art and religion and a Gurdieffian 4th way in the land of technological utopia and dystopia. And a plug for Max's upcoming course on Parallax, which will explore these issue.
A series with Bonnitta Roy, exploring metaphysics and transcendental emergentism—and other ideas circling around Alexander's new book Process and Event.
The beginning of a series with Bonnitta Roy, exploring metaphysics and transcendental emergentism—and other ideas circling around Alexander's new book Process and Event.
After a bit of a hiatus, Sweeny vs Bard are back to talk about core Bardism, Alexander’s new book Process and Event, Zoraster, Marx, Time, Space, and God. Please enjoy this feast.
A new season of Sweeny vs Bard begins with a passionate lecture at the Maniphesto Media Academia by the Bardster about media, men and women, and so many other things.
A new season of Sweeny vs Bard begins with a passionate lecture at the Maniphesto Media Academia by the Bardster about media, men and women, and so many other things.
A conversation where performance artist and scholar Orsolya Bajusz tells her story about how as an activist she was attacked and scapegoated by a social justice lynch mob and how she won the war against mass psychosis and authoritarianism. A critique of woke culture and political correctness and how to live in a post woke future. Orsolya Bajusz concludes by telling us: ‘Don’t be a doormat, don’t be a pillar saint!’.
Andrew Sweeny and Tom Amarque host a Parallax Roundtable
Andrew Sweeny and Tom Amarque host the Parallax Extravaganza
Andrew Sweeny and Tom Amarque on the The Parallax View
In this new mini-series, Parallax dives into the phenomenon of war. What are it´s characteristics, whats it´s function? Can we overcome it, or are we bound to certain aspects of human nature and culture
In this new mini-series, Parallax dives into the phenomenon of war. What are it´s characteristics, whats it´s function? Can we overcome it, or are we bound to certain aspects of human nature and culture
In this new mini-series, Parallax dives into the phenomenon of war. What are it´s characteristics, whats it´s function? Can we overcome it, or are we bound to certain aspects of human nature and culture
In this new mini-series, Parallax dives into the phenomenon of war. What are it´s characteristics, whats it´s function? Can we overcome it, or are we bound to certain aspects of human nature and culture
In this new mini-series, Parallax dives into the phenomenon of war. What are it´s characteristics, whats it´s function? Can we overcome it, or are we bound to certain aspects of human nature and culture
How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It’s Love or Die!
How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It’s Love or Die!
How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It’s Love or Die!
How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It’s Love or Die!
How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It’s Love or Die!
How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It’s Love or Die!
How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It’s Love or Die!
How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It’s Love or Die!
How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It’s Love or Die!
How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It’s Love or Die!
The2nd of a monthly series of discussions, Love or Die, in which Marc elaborates on what he has called 'The global intimacy crisis' and 'CosmoErotic Humanism'. How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It’s Love or Die! This week we delve into Hebrew Wisdom and Radical Khabbala.
The first of a monthly series of discussions, Love or Die, in which Marc elaborates on what he has called 'The global intimacy crisis' and 'CosmoErotic Humanism'. How can we rewrite the source code of the present epoch and create a new story? The stakes are high. It’s Love or Die!
Tom Amarque moderates an intense and wide-ranging conversation between Alexander Bard and Juston Carmien