The Life Stylist 625. From Ancient Myths to AI Gods: How Stories Shape Our Reality w/ Ben Stewart
Sep 23, 2025
Ben Joseph Stewart, a filmmaker and musician known for his conscious art and documentaries like DMT Quest, joins the conversation to explore how stories shape our reality. He delves into the power of narrative as the oldest technology influencing consciousness more than facts. Ben discusses personal accountability, the impact of market forces, and the transformative magic of mundane practices. He also touches on the integration of AI in filmmaking and shares his vision for neurocinema, highlighting how immersive stories can redefine our experiences.
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Focus On Inner Agency
- Stop externalizing blame and instead focus on how you show up in resistance.
- Cultivate personal accountability and embody values rather than seeking to punish elites.
Slow Down To Reset Your Nervous System
- Slow your movement and breath to retrain your nervous system and respond more calmly.
- Small behavioral changes like moving slower shift heart rate, speech, and presence with loved ones.
Calling Out A Shaman In Ceremony
- In a Peruvian ceremony Ben called out a Western shaman for controlling the process rather than letting the medicine lead.
- The shaman later thanked him, and others said they felt the same but lacked the courage to speak up.
