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The question I want to pursue with this piece is: “How do we relate to the future?” Tom Amarque is writer, philosopher, podcast host, editor & publisher. His recent book is ‘ Phenomenology of will ’, which will also be subject to a online couse in November 2025. He founded the German publishing house Phaenomen-Verlag in 2009 and Parallax-Media in 2019. Tom currently lives in Palma, Spain. Cont...

For the Benefit of Mr. Kite.

The Path of the Wounded Hero: Becoming Homo Amorwith Dr. Marc GafniCourse begins Sunday, September 28th, 2025At the heart of every myth and every human life lies the wound—not a detour, but the very portal to depth, heroism, and love. In this transformative Parallax course, Dr. Marc Gafni guides us into the mystery of the wounded hero: the one who does not bypass pain or heartbreak, but alchemizes...

The boys are back and continue to ramble about the deepest narrative structures of the west. Yihaa!

In this wild, expansive "Crazy Wisdom" conversation, Alexander Bard, Tim Pickrill, Turiyoa Strojanov, Andrew Sweeny, and Turio dive deep into Vajrayana Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Peruvian shamanism, and the tension between Rangtong and Shentong philosophies. They explore mountain vs. city practice, the archetype of the monk vs. the sly man in the world, and the importance of serving the s...

A rich and provocative conversation at the crossroads of philosophy, education, and technology, and a bold defense of religion in the modern age. Three intellectual titans — Alexander Bard, Marc Gafni, and Zak Stein — come together in this deep-dive dialogue, discovering surprising points of unity across their metaphysical differences. Learn more about the speakers:Alexander Bard – @Bardissimo on...

Zak Stein moderates an intense and wide-ranging conversation between Dr. Iain McGilchrist. and Dr. Marc Gafni and The dialogue spans the sacred nature of story, the loss of value and eros, the nature of evil, and the deep structures shaping culture today. Iain McGilchrist is a British psychiatrist, literary scholar, and one of the most important philosophical voices of our time. He is best known f...

In this rich and engaging conversation, Andrew Sweeny speaks with Guy Sengstock, the founder of Circling, about the genesis of this unique relational practice. They explore how Circling evolved, how it differs from the Human Potential Movement, and how Guy’s personal journey and philosophical insights led to the creation of a global community. 🌐 Learn more about Guy Sengstock: https://www.guyseng...

Andrew Sweeny and Tom Amarque on the The Parallax View

A live online course with Dr. Marc GafniCourse begins: June 8Format: Live teachings + interactive Q&AHost: Parallax (online)More info: https://parallax-media.com/courses/unique-self-2-portal-3This course explores the evolutionary arc of human intimacy through three foundational forms of relationship: Role Mate, Soul Mate, and Whole Mate. Beginning with the ontology of relationship itself, we i...

What is believing?

Cordula, Andrew and Tom enter the feminine mystique

Escaping the Matrix

Is religion the solution for philosophical problems?

About Bullfighting, meaning-making, the secret to covid, and the most human of rituals

Iconoclasm, anybody?

Join Andrew and Cordula as they delve into the enigmatic archetype of the Fool. What does it mean to embrace the Fool's energy, and how can we navigate the delicate balance between freedom and responsibility? In this conversation, Andrew and Cordula explore: * The Nature of the Fool: From the earthy, Crazy Wisdom figure of the Marseilles Tarot to the more whimsical interpretations, they discus...

Bellumgenesis, or the cultural/memetic progression of and towards war. Also, the spectrum of peace/war: We are culturally never fully at peace, nor never fully at war, we are always inbetween. It implies that we are not aware how present behaviour escalates and deescalates war, or: we don´t know which behaviours escalates war and peace.

Marianne Costa dives into Tarot with Andrew Sweeny and talks about the upcoming Parallax course:TAROT, THE REAL DEAL: A Journey Through the Major Arcana of the Marseille DeckMarianne Costa leads a deep exploration of the Marseille Tarot, unveiling its historical, symbolic, and numerological foundations. This course is a rare opportunity to engage with one of the world’s leading Tarot scholars and...

Is he dead yet?

Course: Unique Self 2.0 – Portal 2: Beyond Maslow: A New Hierarchy of Needs(with Dr. Marc Gafni)Begins Sunday, March 9th, 2025Learn more and enroll here: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses/unique-self-20-portal-2Dr. Marc and Andrew discuss the differences and crossover between the Zen No-Self and the Unique Self. Why does enlightenment have to be personal?`Bio: Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary th...

Tom and Andrews´ Parallax-View on Auguste Rodin.

Luke Bhencke -Gurdjieff´s Christianity - The Fourth Way’s Prehistoric Teachings of Christ, avaliable NOW at Parallax Press: https://www.parallax-media.com/books/gurdjieffschristianity A deep and practical study of Gurdjieff’s writings, understood on their own terms, reveals a profound vision. Gurdjieff indicates clearly, and at times staggeringly so, that his ""system"", common...

We are back on track, musing about art, neurosis and fingering.

A new life-changing Parallax Course with Dr. Marc GafniFor more information: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses/unique-self-20-portal-2Parallax Academy: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses-and-events