Is the universe deterministic? Do divine forces care about humanity? We find these answers through the ideas of ancient sages like Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, and others — and the views of movements such as the Pre-Socratics, Epicureans, Stoics, early Christians, Hellenistic Jews, and Gnostics. Our exploration will provide insights for modern times, including for such notions as the Simulation Theory. Astral Guest – Dylan Burns, author of Did God Care? Providence, Dualism, and Will in Later Greek and Early Christian Philosophy, as well as research associate at the Freie Universität Berlin This is a partial show for nonmembers. For the second half of the interview, please become a member: http://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ or patron at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte More information on Dylan: https://fu-berlin.academia.edu/DylanBurns Get the book: https://amzn.to/2EvIDpd Download these and all other shows: http://thegodabovegod.com/ Become a patron and keep this Red Pill Cafeteria growing: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG_JAslWeV4

Gird your mystic loins and lock up your daughters of conventionality because Mitch Horowitz arrives at the Virtual Alexandria to discuss his new book, Modern Occultism. Let’s cover his most sweeping historical work, delving into a lively yet intellectually serious safari of modern occultism, from Hermeticism and alchemy to the dawn of Theosophy and the rise of Chaos Magic—and the spiritual revolutions that followed. And you know we’ll deal with Elvis, KISS, and Astro Gnosis! Get the book: https://amzn.to/3PEi036 More on Mitch: https://www.mitchhorowitz.com/ See Mitch in LA this weekend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/modern-occultism-with-mitch-horowitz-in-person-a-talk-and-book-signing-tickets-696360933297?aff=oddtdtcreator Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Astro Gnosis (Meet the Archons): https://thegodabovegod.com/meet-archon-replay/ Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5967500692422656 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVf_xGXj7Qo

Franz Kafka and the Doll is a heartwarming story that took place one year before Kafka's death. While walking through Steglitz Park in Berlin, Kafka comforted a little girl who had lost her doll by promising to deliver letters from the doll to her. For three weeks, Kafka wrote and delivered these letters, sharing the imagined adventures of the beloved doll. The story is a beautiful example of kindness and imagination, showing how Kafka used his storytelling abilities to bring joy to a little girl who had lost something dear to her. Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Astro Gnosis (Meet the Archons): https://thegodabovegod.com/meet-archon-replay/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Il_pBBbZk

Another great contribution by Hugo from http://pleroma4all.com/. The short passage is from my show on the Gnostic of Philip K. Dick and CG Jung, with Stuart Douglas: https://thegodabovegod.com/the-gnosis-of-philip-k-dick-and-cg-jung/ It's just a taste of the infinite horror that is Abraxas, but that horror is simply you finding yoru authentic self in a mechanistic universe. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HytWxpvzXcs