

Altered States Of Conversation
The Voicecraft Project
Addressing fundamental questions for consciousness and civilisation today.
Here we address fundamental questions for consciousness and civilisation today, with luminary voices across themes of cultural, philosophical, and existential importance.
The pod is appreciated by listeners who value the artful relating of intellect and intuition, thinking and feeling, body and spirit.
There are breadcrumbs to follow.
Produced by Tim Adalin.
Here we address fundamental questions for consciousness and civilisation today, with luminary voices across themes of cultural, philosophical, and existential importance.
The pod is appreciated by listeners who value the artful relating of intellect and intuition, thinking and feeling, body and spirit.
There are breadcrumbs to follow.
Produced by Tim Adalin.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 2h 37min
E132| The Trance of Ideology, Global Pluralism & Indestructible Maps w/ O.G. Rose & Tim Adalin (Cultural Shamanism pt 3)
Exploring the tensions between ideology and reality, or ‘indestructible maps’ and participation in mystery and incompleteness, welcoming the philosopher, Voicecraft Network contributor and author of The Map is Indestructible, O.G. Rose in the form of Daniel Garner, in dialogue with Tim Adalin. This conversation continues the Cultural Shamanism series.---Access the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and membership network @ https://www.voicecraft.io/content/e132-the-trance-of-ideology-global-pluralism-indestructible-maps-w/-og-rose-tim-adalin-cultural-shamanism-pt-3Find 'The Map Is Indestructible' here: https://www.amazon.com/Map-Indestructible-Problems-Internally-Consistent/dp/1736507591/Listen to Daniel speak with Cadell Last in a conversation titled 'The Map Is Indestructible' @ https://youtu.be/UOFPEIyj8ScChapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:00 Defining Global Pluralism00:08:30 Givens vs Maps: The Shift in How We Navigate Reality00:11:16 The Map is Indestructible: Consistency, Correspondence and Truth00:36:12 Address vs Explanation: Opening to the Gödel Point00:53:23 Universal Points of Connection Across Different Maps01:24:29 Cultural Shamanism and the Necessity of Gödel Points01:39:14 Practical Challenges: Authority, Intimacy, and Trust01:55:36 From Desire to Drive: Sustaining Presence in the Gödel Point02:11:52 Informal Conviviality and the Future of BelongingListen to the full intro song by Cantrips titled 'The Big Break' @ https://youtu.be/Qaj-stBL4W0

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Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 54min
E131| Artificial Intelligence & Human Reasoning | Metacrisis vs Polycrisis | Dave Snowden & Tim Adalin
In this insightful discussion, Dave Snowden, the innovative creator of the Cynefin Framework, and Tim Adalin delve into the nuances of artificial intelligence versus human reasoning. Snowden argues that AI lacks true intelligence, highlighting the risk of cognitive atrophy in humans. They explore complex issues like the difference between metacrisis and polycrisis in societal dynamics, the role of religion in identity formation, and adaptations in modern warfare strategies. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of local insights and community engagement for systemic change.

Jul 11, 2025 • 3h 32min
E130| Beyond The Myths Of Our Time, Cadell Last in dialogue with Tim Adalin
Philosopher Cadell Last joins Tim Adalin for a dialogue working with core themes from Last's new book: 'Real Speculations: Thought Foundations, Drive Myths, and Social Analysis. This is a comprehensive journey into core philosophy and psychoanalysis, intended for a network of networks engaging in common effort to understand and participate in the becoming of our time.---Access the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and membership network @ https://www.voicecraft.io/content/beyond-the-myths-of-our-time-hegelian-philosopher-cadell-last-in-dialogue-with-tim-adalinFind Cadell's Philosophy Portal @ https://philosophyportal.online/Real Speculations @ https://www.amazon.com/Real-Speculations-Thought-Foundations-Analysis/dp/B0F5NV3821Cadell's conversation with @O.G.Rose.Michelle.and.Daniel @ https://youtu.be/Q92oh-iXvqI?si=hdHEEOtWKAllXO1k---Listen to the full intro song by Cantrips titled 'The Big Break' @ https://youtu.be/Qaj-stBL4W0

Jun 6, 2025 • 59min
E129| Influence, Value and Transhumanism: Questions for the frontier of techno-biology w/ Dr Michael Levin & Tim Adalin
Dr Michael Levin, a biologist blending computer science and cognitive science, pioneers research on bioelectricity and morphogenesis. He discusses the TAME framework and the idea of minds beyond brains. Short, provocative conversations cover persuadability across systems, cells as cognitive agents, intentional influence on future selves, and debates around transhumanism and the primacy of values.

May 30, 2025 • 1h 23min
E128| Mythos After Progress | Jeremy D Johnson, Michael Garfield, Tim Adalin
What does progress mean? How does it influence consciousness and our notions of value, quality and story? Can we think beyond it?Dialoguing with meanings of progress, mythos, conceptions of time, and the becoming of identity and culture. Welcoming paleontologist-futurist Michael Garfield and integral philosopher Jeremy D Johnson, author of Seeing Through the World: Jean Gebser and Integral Consciousness and philosopher Tim Adalin. For the video to see the screenshare, head over to https://youtu.be/tMd5dhEAj1o ---ACCESS the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and membership network @ https://www.voicecraft.io/content/e128-mythos-after-progress-jeremy-d-johnson-michael-garfield-tim-adalinSUPPORT THE CHANNEL on PATREON @ https:///www.patreon.com/voicecraft---Timestamps:00:00 Introduction & The Problem of Progress06:19 Fitness Landscapes & Evolutionary Navigation16:06 Value, Mythos, Soul, Image-making23:28 Embodied Time & Spatial Metaphors32:00 Digital Hauntology & Indigenous Temporalities42:57 Choosing What We Give Life To55:28 Finding Home Through Slowing Down01:02:41 Belonging & Context Windows01:13:57 Embassy & Cultural Navigation01:17:17 Living From the Future Present---Listen to the full intro song by Cantrips titled 'The Big Break' @ https://youtu.be/Qaj-stBL4W0

May 22, 2025 • 1h 19min
E127| Are We Human Yet? DMTx & the Future of Consciousness | Carl Hayden Smith in dialogue with Cameron Duffy
With influence from philosophy and psychonautic experience, this dialogue explores the forking path of humanity’s relation with technology. One way proposes hyperhumanism, which seeks to enhance humanity through the mindful use of technology. The other, transhumanism, promises 'transcendence' as an escape from the lack in humanity. Featuring Carl Hayden Smith, founder of the Museum of Consciousness, hyperhuman theorist and extended state DMT pioneer, in a Voicecraft dialogue with philosopher and consciousness theorist Cameron Duffy.---ACCESS the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and membership network @ https://www.voicecraft.io/content/e127-are-we-human-yet-dmtx-the-future-of-consciousness-carl-hayden-smith-in-dialogue-with-cameron-duffySUPPORT THE CHANNEL on PATREON @ https:///www.patreon.com/voicecraftTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:58 The central question: "Are we human yet?"03:14 The problem with transhuman and post-human theories06:35 Species in amnesia and technological context15:13 Mycelium networks and sharing wisdom21:20 Learning to die before you die26:07 Practical hyperhumanism and technology use 30:35 Context engineering and sensory awareness40:00 DMTx, Cybernaut and psychonaut exploration46:17 Healing from healing culture50:30 Entities and consciousness exploration1:10:57 Jean Gebser's stages of consciousness1:13:58 Strife, love, and creating beautiful contextsListen to the full intro song by Cantrips titled 'The Big Break' @ https://youtu.be/Qaj-stBL4W0

May 9, 2025 • 2h 38min
E126 | Magic, Aliens & Archetypes w/ Anderson Todd & Tim Adalin
In a fascinating discussion, neo-Jungian thinker Anderson Todd, a psychotherapist exploring magic and archetypes, joins Tim Adalin. They delve into the Jungian perspective on UFOs as psychoid manifestations and the importance of participatory inquiry in understanding magic and aliens. Anderson shares vivid stories of psychedelic encounters with entity experiences and explores the ethics surrounding channeling. The duo critically examines the interplay between magic, politics, and societal manipulation, advocating for a more discerning approach to mystical experiences.

Apr 25, 2025 • 2h 2min
E125 | Making The Unconscious Conscious | Cultural Shamanism 2 w/ O.G. Rose, Tim Adalin, Aspasia Karageorge
When should we make the unconscious conscious in social contexts? Welcoming Voicecraft members O.G. Rose (philosopher) and Dr Aspasia Karageorge (psychologist) in dialogue with Tim Adalin. We speak with questions of emotional maturity, AI & human complexities, cultural shamanism, societal structures, and the balance between individual and collective transformation, blending philosophy, psychology, and spirituality. ---Access the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses @ https://www.voicecraft.io/content/e125-making-the-unconscious-conscious-cultural-shamanism-w/-og-rose-tim-adalin-aspasia-karageorgeLearn how to become a Voicecraft member @ https://www.voicecraft.io/networkSupport this channel with a small contribution @ https://www.patreon.com/c/voicecraftThe previous Cultural Shamanism conversation which expands on the notion more explicitly is E114.---Timestamps (mostly AI gen)00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Cultural Shamanism & Making the Unconscious Conscious07:19 - Discerning Unconscious Influences 16:15 - Role of Art and Parables in Awareness 25:20 - Belonging and Societal Precarity 34:03 - AI and the Outsourcing of Relationships 47:28 - Attentionalism and Cultural Dynamics 58:13 - Emotional Maturity in Historical Crises 01:13:48 - Navigating Anger and Emotional Nuance 01:31:47 - Stories vs. Participatory Contexts Listen to the full intro song by Cantrips titled 'The Big Break' @ https://youtu.be/Qaj-stBL4W0

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Apr 11, 2025 • 2h 18min
E124| Designing for Synchronicity w/ Neo-Jungian Anderson Todd & Tim Adalin
Anderson Todd, a Neo-Jungian thinker and psychotherapist from the University of Toronto, joins Tim Adalin to delve into the phenomenon of synchronicity. They discuss how trust and intentional design can facilitate meaningful coincidences in a complex world. The conversation touches on the impact of technology on personal connections, the importance of vulnerability in relationships, and how AI can replicate companionship while challenging authentic interactions. Todd also explores new archetypes needed in our evolving cultural landscape.

Mar 30, 2025 • 1h 29min
E123 | Men, Women, and War | w/ Pamela von Sabljar, Adriana Forte, Simon van der Els, Tim Adalin
What if the feminine also calls for war? Exploring the primal, cultural, and psychological dimensions of war through the interplay of masculine and feminine energies. Pamela von Sabljar, Adriana Forte, Simon van der Els and Tim Adalin continue Voicecraft’s series exploring the meaning of the feminine and masculine.---Participate in conversational alchemy at the Voicecraft Network: https://www.voicecraft.io/networkAccess the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and membership network @ https://www.voicecraft.io/content/e123-men-women-and-war-w/-pamela-von-sabljar-adriana-forte-simon-van-der-els-tim-adalin


