Episode 5 The Secret History of the World Pt. 1

In today's episode, we're embarking on a captivating journey into 'The Secret History of the World' by Mark Booth. This hidden gem, recommended by Dean, has recently captured my attention. After multiple listens on Audible, I now hold a borrowed hard copy in hand.

At the heart of our show's mission is the desire to spotlight lesser-known Books and Ideas like this one. Join us as we delve into select passages from 'The Secret History of the World' and provide some insights that shed light on some of its enigmatic ideas. Our aim is to ignite intellectual curiosity by exploring uncharted territory, unraveling the mysteries of panpsychism, where consciousness is intrinsic to the universe, and the concept of mind-created matter, where thoughts shape reality. We'll journey back more than two and a half thousand years to the initiates of the mystery schools and secret philosophies, uncovering their ancient wisdom and unique perspectives. We hope to gain a fresh perspective on historical perceptions and discover how these ancient ideas continue to influence our understanding of the world today. Join us as we decipher 'The Secret History of the World' and its impact on our intellectual journey.

0:00:00 - Intro

0:01:11 - Secret History of the World

0:04:26 - The Mystery Schools

0:08:33 - Upside Down and Other Way Around

0:14:21 - Hank Wesselman

0:15:30 - The Structure

0:19:00 - Consciousness Created Matter

0:24:44 - Donald Hoffman

0:25:54 - A Fun Read

0:28:49 - Music Break

0:30:30 - Mouthful of Miracles

0:31:42 - In the Beginning

0:37:40 - For Mystics and Madmen

0:41:30 - Crying Out to the Heavens

0:49:16 - Esoteric Big Bang

0:55:25 - The Big Why Questions

1:07:22 - Music Break

1:08:24 - A Short Walk in the Ancient Woods

1:17:37 - As Above So Below

1:22:02 - Interconnectedness & Flow State

1:30:22 - Heavenly Bodies' Affect on Us

1:34:19 - Music Break

1:35:59 - The Mother Goddess

1:43:53 - Her Opponent

1:54:10 - The Sun God

2:00:06 - Indra's Net, Chandra Wickramasinghe

2:07:37 - Outro