The Symbolic World
Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau looks at symbolism in all its forms, from its source in sacred stories and images to contemporary culture and ultimately how it shapes the world we encounter.
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Dec 28, 2020 • 56min
133 - Rod Dreher - Preparing for a Soft Totalitarian Future
Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau I discuss his new book, Live Not By Lies: a Manual for Christian Dissidents, with Rod Dreher. We explore the increasing systems of control coupled within a increasing culture war in which corporations have taken a side. Original Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zkfRa5NMFQ My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.
Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 11min
132 - Sargon of Akkad - New Atheist Failure
Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau This event was organized by Thinkspot. www.thinkspot.com Sargon's (Carl Benjamin) channels: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitU2-w3XE8ujvUZjcAnhIg https://www.youtube.com/user/SargonofAkkad100 Original Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV9UnChaLmk My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.
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Dec 17, 2020 • 52min
131 - Tom Holland - Discussing Dominion
Best selling author Tom Holland discusses the profound influence of Christianity on Western civilization, exploring how even atheists and anti-theists are motivated by Christian frames. Topics include the intersection of Christianity and classical culture, the complexity of Paul's letters, the impact of Christian beliefs on society, the concept of Antichrist, and the evolution of Christianity in 'Dominion'.
Dec 10, 2020 • 48min
130 - Miracles and their Role in Creation
Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau JP Marceau and I explore how through patterns of emanation and emergence, miracles appear as super-events which show us the pattern of reality. Original Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su_ggDVzKLw My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.
Dec 6, 2020 • 18min
129 - The Meaning of Goblins, Dwarves, Imps and Other Earth Monsters
Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau Last year's Halloween Patron only talk. We look at the symbolism of the lower monsters and how the implicit things in the world can work. Original Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS5Asc29oaY My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.
Dec 2, 2020 • 1h 43min
128 - October Q&A
Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau October Q&A Original Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl17kgjgcqg My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.
Nov 30, 2020 • 18min
127 - Understanding Kanye West on Joe Rogan
A close look at Kanye West's conversational style and how his analogies reveal a larger pattern of thinking. Discussions connect beauty, Dostoevsky, and the fool as symbolic figures. Design and art are treated as political and worldbuilding practices. The dynamic with Joe Rogan is framed as a symphonic interplay that sharpens Kanye's riffs.
Nov 23, 2020 • 54min
126 - Christian Roy - Marshall McLuhan and the Electric Nervous System of Antichrist
Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau Christian Roy is a scholar who studies media and traditional symbolism. We look at how McLuhan's frightfully accurate vision of the future can help us discern what is happening to us in the internet age. Original Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpWxe1kGOTA&t=4s My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.
Nov 16, 2020 • 14min
125 - Parasitic Storytelling
Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau The rise of parasitic "woke" storytelling is something many have noticed in movie franchises like Star Wars and several others. We examine the process of inversion and look at possible solutions hidden within that process. Original Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSlA-rFN4uY My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.
Nov 4, 2020 • 29min
124 - Jonah and the Upside Down World
The podcast delves into the symbolic layers of the biblical tale of Jonah, highlighting themes of repentance, disobedience, and divine mercy. It explores comedic and upside-down elements, shedding light on salvation and human understanding. The Symbolic World community offers related prints and apparel, inviting listeners to support the podcast and engage with the content.
