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The Spiritual Industry's Bourgeois Indulgence
44:21 - 54:50 (10:29)
The podcast explores the spiritual industry's bourgeois indulgence of covering Bigfoot aliens and other topics while people are dealing with divorces and child separation, and have lost loved ones over time. These people know how to edit and light, and use keywords and the correct hashtags.
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This podcast episode discusses terrain theory and how it suggests that the environment and thought patterns can make you sick, rather than simply being exposed to germs.
44:21 - 46:57 (02:36)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses terrain theory and how it suggests that the environment and thought patterns can make you sick, rather than simply being exposed to germs. The idea of purification can be seductive to those caught up by influencers who then get roped into buying their products or joining their courses, workshops or sales.
ChapterThe Spiritual Industry's Bourgeois Indulgence
Episode#451 - Derek Beres - Conspiracy Theories In New Age Cults
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, the host discusses how the pandemic has affected community and social connections, leading some individuals to seek it in groups that may not have their best interests in mind.
46:57 - 49:05 (02:07)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses how the pandemic has affected community and social connections, leading some individuals to seek it in groups that may not have their best interests in mind.
ChapterThe Spiritual Industry's Bourgeois Indulgence
Episode#451 - Derek Beres - Conspiracy Theories In New Age Cults
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the manifestation of yoga and Buddhism in a privileged American culture that is already halfway up the pyramid, and how losing elements of oneself can induce a physical threat.
49:05 - 51:48 (02:42)
Summary
The podcast discusses the manifestation of yoga and Buddhism in a privileged American culture that is already halfway up the pyramid, and how losing elements of oneself can induce a physical threat.
ChapterThe Spiritual Industry's Bourgeois Indulgence
Episode#451 - Derek Beres - Conspiracy Theories In New Age Cults
PodcastModern Wisdom
The concept of survival threshold is the minimum level our body needs to maintain homeostasis, while aspirations are the highest point we hold to improve our living standards.
51:48 - 53:21 (01:33)
Summary
The concept of survival threshold is the minimum level our body needs to maintain homeostasis, while aspirations are the highest point we hold to improve our living standards. In America, people usually associate aspirations with achieving higher income or acquiring materialistic possessions.
ChapterThe Spiritual Industry's Bourgeois Indulgence
Episode#451 - Derek Beres - Conspiracy Theories In New Age Cults
PodcastModern Wisdom
Expertise in technology paired with in-person public figure status can make a digital creator successful, but many individuals who use their online platform for personal gain rather than sharing unique content are recognized as grifters.
53:21 - 54:50 (01:29)
Summary
Expertise in technology paired with in-person public figure status can make a digital creator successful, but many individuals who use their online platform for personal gain rather than sharing unique content are recognized as grifters.