The Myths That Make Us Michael Phillip
Aug 28, 2025
Michael Phillip, host of the popular Third Eye Drops podcast, joins to explore intriguing topics like entities and their dual nature. He delves into the interplay between dark experiences and psychological concepts through a Jungian lens. The conversation also touches on myths of rainmaking and the influence of ancient rituals on reality. Additionally, Michael reflects on the interconnectedness of humanity, incorporating insights from spirituality and community experiences, all while maintaining a captivating banter with long-time friend Erick Godsey.
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Egregore's Origin: Watchers Turned Inside Out
- Michael recounts discovering the 'watchers' origin of egregore and how its meaning inverted from top-down angels to bottom-up thought-forms.
- He links ancient watcher myths to modern notions of thought-forms/tulpas and group attention creating spirits.
Multiple Witnesses Make Phenomena Stronger
- Shared witness matters: collective perception of an anomaly changes its status from private to intersubjective.
- Michael emphasizes that multiple witnesses alter the epistemic quality of visionary events.
The Inside/Outside Distinction May Collapse
- Erick and Michael converge on a deeper ontological puzzle: 'no inside or outside' may be the next radical paradigm shift.
- They propose practical reality still matters even if a unified ontology ultimately explains both mind and world.
