Sarah-Jayne Black

Modern Animism, A Very Convoluted Guide

Religion EN ↓ 28 episodes

Modern Animism (the podcast) investigates the rise of Animism as a folk religion.it is estimated that folk religions are the fastest growing religion in the world with a 58% growth in the Uk and a 158% growth in America, (not to mention its growth and prominence in Asia, Africa and South America).so, why should this be? In this series we'll be exploring folklore, fairy tales, quantum theory, Nationalism, alternate realities, Art and Gaia theory. Along with philosophy, sociology and Anthropology musings, we will introduce a few real techniques from indigenous societies and the hosts own experie...

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Sarah-Jayne Black

Episodes

What is New Animism? 06.11.2023 14:57

If you believe that an inorganic substance has life, what would this imply for human morality? test question: Which do Animists believe in? Objects that have life because they are imbued with energy. Objects have life because they have a soul. Objects have life because they have a consciousness. How do these different ideas contribute to philosophy?

Animism vs Shamanism 23.10.2023 14:47

In this podcast we discuss the differences between Animism and Shamanism. For instance, did you know that only 2/5 of Traditional Animists believe in Gods? only 4/5 believe in an afterlife? So, whilst the two beliefs are closely related, (4/5 Animists believe in Shamanism), Animism is entirely related to physical phenomenon whilst Shamans believe in alternate realities.

Introduction 08.10.2023 9:14

This is the latest introduction to Modern Animism; it explains what exactly the podcast Modern Animism is actively attempting to cover. It states how modern Animism is defined when compared to traditional, new or neo-Animism. I.E what exactly the podcast is trying to explain.