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. Iain McGilchrist is a British psychiatrist, literary scholar, and one of the most important philosophical voices of our time. He is best known for The Master and His Emissary and The Matter With Things, where he argues that the left and right hemispheres of the brain attend to the world in fundamentally different ways, with massive consequences for civilization. His work bridges neuroscience, philosophy, art, and depth psychology, offering a vision of human consciousness grounded in attention, embodiment, and reverence. Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary philosopher, spiritual teacher, and social theorist. A former Orthodox rabbi with a doctorate from Oxford University, he is the co-founder of the Center for World Philosophy and Religion and a leading voice in the articulation of “cosmo-erotic humanism.” His books include Your Unique Self, A Return to Eros, and Radical Kabbalah. Gafni’s work fuses Jewish mysticism, integral theory, and Western philosophy to explore the nature of self, eros, and value at the evolutionary edge of human identity and spirituality. Zak Stein is a Harvard-trained education and transformation philosopher known for his work on developmental ethics, meta-crisis, and the future of human learning. #IainMcGilchrist #MarcGafni #ZakStein #Eros #Story #MeaningCrisis #IntegralPhilosophy #TheMasterAndHisEmissary #CosmoEroticHumanism

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. Learn more about the speakers: Alexander Bard – @Bardissimo on X Marc Gafni – https://www.marcgafni.com Zak Stein – https://www.zakstein.org Homepage: https://www.parallax-media.com/ Academy: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses-and-events Publishing: https://www.parallax-media.com/parallax-books Substack: https://parallax.substack.com/ Parallax Network: https://parallax-media-network.mn.co/share/ND8NVO1oMB3RjEyi?utm_source=ma

Dialoging about CosmoErotic Humanism with Marc Gafni and Zack Stein

This is by far the most controversial podcast we have ever released, triggering equal amounts of radical praise and intense hatred. We read through thousands of comments and ultimately chose to leave the podcast up, but for actual concerns for our own safety to take the comments down. Something about this wildly intimate and emotional revelation that includes the story of how the sacred union with my wife Vylana expanded to include our beloved Alana Beale, a 28 year old powerful woman who we esteem as a teacher to us in many ways. Why did it touch such a raw nerve? Perhaps it was the disappointment in the fantasy of Aubrey embodying the reformed Polyamory guy, the bad boy who made good, being dashed on the rocks of reality. Perhaps not having Vylana’s paramour Joshua at the table with us, or one of Alana’s lovers she has had during this process gave an impression that this was some form of archaic patriarchal polygyny. Perhaps it is because in our post-modern world, monogamous union is one of the values that has survived the onslaught of post-modernity. Perhaps it is because I made the mistake of maintaining the repose of a podcast host, instead of dropping into the raw feeling tones of my beautiful wife Vylana. Perhaps it is because there were private details of certain challenging interpersonal dynamics between Vylana and I that were left out of the narrative. Perhaps it is because there is a misinterpretation that the whispers we received along the way, nudging us toward this constellation were being claimed as God’s will. Which of course, none of us can claim to know God’s will. But ultimately this podcast is not a prescription; we state that many times. It is a description of what has worked for us to allow us to live a life of radical commitment and total freedom. And we have been shocked that so many people who celebrate the beautifully diverse non-heteronormative unions, have expressed such vitriol and ill-will toward all of us. Because we dare to ask the question: Are relationship structures intended by the Cosmos to be one size fits all? Or do variations actually serve the evolution of love? Dr. Marc Gafni, our esteemed teacher, joins us to discuss the cosmic, philosophical, spiritual, and psychological underpinnings behind this configuration of love that we hope will expand the boundaries of what is possible in every dimension of our intimate, personal, and communal political lives. For more on Marc Gafni and the cosmic ontological structure of relationships as they relate to Eros—in all of your communities, in global politics, and your most intimate personal relationships—check out his book, which has been described as seminal, brilliant, and groundbreaking, which will blow up your heart and mind and has the capacity to transform all of your relationships: The Evolution of Love from Quarks to Culture: The Rise of Evolutionary Relationships in Response to the Meta-Crisis. Aubrey, Marc and Kristina Kincaid on Controversy: https://youtu.be/1LKnwzJzwEg?si=wBRU7_Mem2bRg_uk Aubrey and Marc on CosmoErotic Universe: https://youtu.be/z1WIEeV2ZYc?si=v9MXmIooCEKszv0n Purchase the book: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Love-Quarks-Culture-Relationships/dp/B0F4PW61LQ/⁠ | Vylana | ⁠https://bio.site/vylana ⁠ Instagram | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vylana/⁠ Check out Vylana's Series I AM Unique Sound on YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUjde9EZj_8o_fPWf6NGUkA⁠ | Alana Beale | Instagram | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alanabeale/⁠ | Dr. Marc Gafni | Substack: https://substack.com/@UC3g4OuW3WJaXZqSeUOg2ClQ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/MarcGafni⁠ Whole Mate: the Future of Relationships ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4PZ9V5B/⁠ This Episode Is Sponsored By Love To The Seventh Power by Aubrey Marcus: ⁠https://chakaruna.com/collections/books⁠ Metal Mark Golden Collectable Art |  ⁠https://mtlmrk.com/⁠ Korrect Energy | ⁠https://korrectlife.com/ Chapters 00:00 Intro 05:49 The Complexity of Classical Monogamy 12:04 Navigating Intimacy and Integrity 17:45 The Dynamics of Desire and Commitment 23:48 The Depth of Connection and Growth 30:01 The Mystical Journey of Relationships 39:11 A Message from Spirit: The Beginning of a Journey 44:54 The God Bomb: A Unique Ceremony 52:53 The Pre-Tragic Stage: Clarity and Love 01:01:29 The Revelation: A Message from Isis 01:06:35 Navigating the Tragic: Holding Space for Truth 01:12:10 The Path Forward: Embracing the Post-Tragic 01:20:46 Healing Through Relationship Dynamics 01:25:52 The Power of Purity in Relationships 01:36:16 Understanding Sacrifice vs. Compromise 01:41:43 The Generative Nature of Intimacy 01:59:06 Exploring the Depth of Love 02:05:51 Navigating Unique Sacrifices in Relationships 02:13:34 Open Sourcing Relationship Technology 02:22:41 Creating a World of Intimacy | Connect with Aubrey | ►Website | http://bit.ly/2GesYqi ►Instagram | http://bit.ly/2BlfCEO ►Facebook | http://bit.ly/2F4nBZk ►Twitter | http://bit.ly/2BlGBAdAd

✦✨🚀 ARE YOU READY TO EVOLVE? Apply for Exclusive Mentoring with Amrit. 📅 FREE 30-MINUTE SESSIONS: Available Until They’re Gone! GO ON! Book your FREE call today 👉 https://www.amritsandhu.com/call ___________________ DISCOVER YOUR VALUES - FREE Masterclass Provided Here: https://amritsandhu.com/values ___________________ Marc Gafni takes us on a powerful, soul-stirring journey through the existential challenges of modern life and the cosmic depths of human purpose. Drawing from ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and his own unique framework of “Unique Self” and “CosmoErotic Humanism,” he unpacks how nihilism, loneliness, and trauma aren’t just personal burdens—they’re existential threats. In this gripping talk, Gafni doesn’t just point out the crisis; he offers a new story, a reimagined narrative of identity and divinity, where every human life is essential to the evolution of the cosmos. If you’ve ever felt the ache of disconnection or the hunger for deeper meaning, this talk is your invitation to reclaim your sacred role in the great unfolding of existence. __________________ 🎬 IN OUR EPISODE: 00:00 - Kabbalah and the Wisdom of Solomon 05:08 - Eros: The Essence of Cosmos 08:04 - The Relationship Between Eros and Ethics 10:48 - Cosmoerotic Humanism Explained 14:05 - The Nature of Reality as a Love Story 31:11 - The Evolutionary Love Story 37:33 - Understanding Eros: Lines and Circles 42:49 - Defining the Meta Crisis 49:02 - The Renaissance: A Time Between Worlds 55:47 - The Dignities and Disasters of Modernity 59:41 - Responding to the Meta Crisis 01:08:40 - Global Intimacy Disorder: The Core of the Meta Crisis 01:12:32 - The Field of Value and Intimacy 01:14:30 - The Dawn of a New Era 01:17:23 - Identifying First Principles and Values 01:17:36 - Defining the Meta Crisis 01:19:18 - Exploring Anthro-Ontology 01:21:42 - The Continuity of Values Across Realms 01:25:56 - Intimacy as the Core of Reality 01:31:30 - The Power of the Intimate Universe 01:36:33 - The Role of Unique Self in Transformation 01:41:28 - Addressing the Meta Crisis 01:49:39 - The Emergence of Homo Amor 01:52:13 - The Complexity of Goodness in the Mahabharata 01:55:37 - The Essence of Heroism and Outrageous Love 01:59:40 - The Urgency of Our Time and Collective Action ___________________ Join the revolution: https://www.centerforworldphilosophyandreligion.com/jointherevolution Get your copies of his books here: 👉 https://inspiredevolution.com/MarcGafni-Books About Dr. Marc Gafni: https://worldphilosophyandreligion.org/about-dr-marc-gafni/ ___________________ Looking to GET GROUNDED? Shop the ENTIRE Earthing range with a SPECIAL INSPIRED Discount here. Use code INSPIRE for 10% off your order: 👉 https://inspiredevolution.com/Earthing ___________________ Get Your FREE Gene Keys HOLOGENETIC Profile using think link here: 👉https://inspiredevolution.com/GeneKeys ___________________ This podcast was recorded using Riverside - sign up here for 10% discount: https://inspiredevolution.com/riverside ___________________ 🎙️ LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO OUR AUDIO PODCAST Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HJCflVnHRDmvNtI8r2a65?si=692723d115ce4ef2/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/inspired-evolution/id1272090974/ ___________________ 🤝 JOIN OUR INSPIRED EVOLUTION COMMUNITY ✦ Website: https://www.inspiredevolution.com/ ✦ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC8SQeFEB7c7sPHRikkJFvjg ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspired_evolution/ ✦ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspiredevolution/ ✦ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UC8SQeFEB7c7sPHRikkJFvjg ___________________ 🔗 CONNECT WITH GUEST ✦ Substack: https://substack.com/@UC3g4OuW3WJaXZqSeUOg2ClQ ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcgafni/ ✦ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarcGafni ✦ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMarcGafni ✦ Twitter:https://twitter.com/MarcGafni ✦ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarcgafni/ ✦ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmarcgafni ___________________ 👆 Disclaimer: The views and opinions in this podcast are of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of The Inspired Evolution, it’s subsidiaries, or any entities they represent. ___________________ 🌈 STAY INSPIRED & KEEP EVOLVING ! 👀 SEE YOU IN THE NEXT ONE ! 🙌 YEW !

In all my years podcasting and working with the great masters of our time, I have never seen anything like this. Paul Selig is channeling information from who he calls “The Guides” and Rebbe Gafni is transmitting the deep lineage of Solomon and Kabbalist wisdom. What do they agree about? Where are the points of distinction and separation? In this shocking convergence, we see how the old Word of the Biblical texts meets the new Word freshly informed from extra-dimensional star beings. This is a conversation not to be missed! Check out more of Dr. Marc Gafni’s work at ⁠⁠⁠https://worldphilosophyandreligion.org/about-dr-marc-gafni/ Download chapters of First Principles and First Values: https://worldphilosophyandreligion.org/free-download-chapter-1-5-of-first-principles-and-first-values/ Connect with Paul Selig Website | ⁠ https://paulselig.com/⁠ Instagram | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/paul.selig/⁠ Facebook | ⁠https://www.facebook.com/paul.selig⁠ Youtube | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/paulseligvideos/videos⁠ Vimeo | ⁠https://vimeo.com/paulselig | Aubrey Marcus | ► Fit For Service: https://fitforservice.com/ ► Own The Day, Own Your Life: http://bit.ly/2vRz4so ► Aubrey Marcus Podcast: https://apple.co/2ns8zFP ► Ayahuasca Documentary: http://bit.ly/2OrNBTf ► Get 10% off all Onnit Products: https://bit.ly/3LMVArK ►Aubrey Marcus Poetry: http://bit.ly/2My1ezC ►Aubrey Marcus Binaural Beats: http://bit.ly/2vVc3EC #OwnTheDay #TotalHumanOptimization #Podcast #AubreyMarcus #Fitness #Training #GetOnnit #Onnit | Listen to the Aubrey Marcus Podcast | ►iTunes | https://apple.co/2lMZRCn ►Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2EaELZO ►Stitcher | http://bit.ly/2G8ccJt ►IHeartRadio | https://ihr.fm/3CiV4x3 ►Google Podcasts | https://bit.ly/3nzCJEh ►Android | https://bit.ly/2OQeBQg | Connect with Aubrey | ►Website | http://bit.ly/2GesYqi ►Instagram | http://bit.ly/2BlfCEO ►Facebook | http://bit.ly/2F4nBZk ►Twitter | http://bit.ly/2BlGBAdAd ========================================­===== About the Podcast Founder of Onnit and modern philosopher Aubrey Marcus asks the important questions: How do we find our purpose, wake up to who we truly are, have a few more laughs, and human being a little better? The Aubrey Marcus Podcast brings in world-class guests from the fields of athletics, health, business, fitness, science, relationship and spirituality, and asks them to open up about the failures and successes that define their wisdom and character. Follow me on social to keep up with the latest, and meet many of the incredible guests we’ve been honored to have on the show.