On Episode 103 of The TLB Podcast, James is once again joined by author, historian, and keeper of the mysteries, Ike Baker, and the pair discuss Baker's book, 'A Formless Fire,' and his recent world travels lecturing at sacred sites, the impact of technology and music on human potential and spirituality, the search for meaning in modern society, the nature of dualism, the importance of intention in personal growth, the interplay of creation and destruction, and the challenges of modern convenience in accessing knowledge
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IKE BAKER’s LINKS
Website: https://ikebaker.com/
YouTube: @arcanvm
Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m
REFERENCED BOOKS:
A Formless Fire: https://triaprimapress.com/products/a-formless-fire
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
06:14 The Role of Music in Society
15:03 The Geometry of Sound
34:51 Technology and Human Potential
35:46 Music as a Tool
38:59 Heavy Music and Personal Growth
44:39 Evolution of the Music Industry and Personal Identity
52:52 Infantilization of Modern Culture
56:01 Preparing for Societal Change
01:05:52 Search for Meaning in Modern Society
01:08:03 Dualism and Spiritual Experience
01:12:33 The Dance of Creation and Destruction
01:18:26 Embracing Failure as a Path to Growth
01:26:10 The Journey of Spiritual Awakening
01:30:44 Facilitating Spiritually Immersive Experiences
01:38:05 The Value of Reciprocity in Learning
01:49:05 Holding Ancient Texts
01:50:00 Etheric Magic and Its Applications
01:52:02 Researching Mystical Traditions
01:54:19 Accessing Historical Manuscripts
02:01:25 The Impact of Convenience on Knowledge
02:10:36 True Spirituality
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