The Rogue Learner Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/clay-lowes-learning-network The Rogue Learner Podcast Curiosity is your compass. Knowledge is your playground. Learning is your adventure. The Rogue Learner Podcast is for intellectual explorers, self-directed learners, and lifelong seekers who believe that education should be an adventure, not a checklist. Hosted by Clay Lowe, a Rogue Learning Experience Designer, this podcast challenges conventional learning methods and explores bold, curiosity-driven, AI-powered, and experiential approaches to knowledge. đŸ”č How do we break free from rigid education models? đŸ”č How can AI supercharge personal and workplace learning? đŸ”č What does it mean to be a Rogue Learner in the 21st century? Each episode dives into radical learning philosophies, AI-enhanced learning strategies, and real-world experiments in self-education and workplace L&D transformation. Whether you’re a knowledge hacker, a corporate L&D professional, or just someone who loves to learn for the sake of it—this podcast is for you. Forget the syllabus. Ditch the credentials. Follow the rabbit hole. 🎧 Subscribe now and start your next learning adventure. 🚀 © 2025 Clay Lowe 54fea68a-2de2-5d2a-b860-52e155c421eb yes en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:28:32 -0700 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:29:21 -0700 http://www.soulcruzer.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/StqOloPGvOoXJPCHQmSH2BhgeTNj5xSSnsVLmokOsgM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNWE3/OGM4MGU1ZDkzMTlm/ZmU2NjFjOWViMTQ5/OGJkYi5qcGc.jpg The Rogue Learner http://www.soulcruzer.com episodic Clay Lowe The Rogue Learner Podcast Curiosity is your compass. Knowledge is your playground. Learning is your adventure. The Rogue Learner Podcast is for intellectual explorers, self-directed learners, and lifelong seekers who believe that education should be an adventure, not a checklist. Hosted by Clay Lowe, a Rogue Learning Experience Designer, this podcast challenges conventional learning methods and explores bold, curiosity-driven, AI-powered, and experiential approaches to knowledge. đŸ”č How do we break free from rigid education models? đŸ”č How can AI supercharge personal and workplace learning? đŸ”č What does it mean to be a Rogue Learner in the 21st century? Each episode dives into radical learning philosophies, AI-enhanced learning strategies, and real-world experiments in self-education and workplace L&D transformation. Whether you’re a knowledge hacker, a corporate L&D professional, or just someone who loves to learn for the sake of it—this podcast is for you. Forget the syllabus. Ditch the credentials. Follow the rabbit hole. 🎧 Subscribe now and start your next learning adventure. 🚀 The Rogue Learner Podcast Curiosity is your compass. Clay Lowe No No The Cognitive Mirror: How NotebookLM Has Stopped Being a Tool and Started Being a Thinking Partner 54 54 The Cognitive Mirror: How NotebookLM Has Stopped Being a Tool and Started Being a Thinking Partner full 6aa444c0-5a08-4f0a-99da-6932342a4664 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/the-cognitive-mirror-how-notebooklm-has-stopped-being-a-tool-and-started-being-a-thinking-partner Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:28:21 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 930 No Nobody's Coming to Save You 53 53 Nobody's Coming to Save You full f70c7acc-61a8-4fab-a4be-b5e1e2ea2202 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/nobodys-coming-to-save-you Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:45:25 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 1114 No Self-Observation Without Judgment: The Practice of Consciousness Awakening 52 52 Self-Observation Without Judgment: The Practice of Consciousness Awakening full 05bf07ec-41a4-40b2-9055-2a8c77ccdc60 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/self-observation-without-judgment-the-practice-of-consciousness-awakening Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:49:10 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 1114 No Self-Authorship: A Meditation on Conscious Creation 51 51 Self-Authorship: A Meditation on Conscious Creation full 29ce1aec-bf6e-4e42-a890-3a8673c507d3 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/self-authorship-a-meditation-on-conscious-creation Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:22:14 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 945 No The Language of Synchronicity and Kairomancy 50 50 The Language of Synchronicity and Kairomancy full 24678a28-854b-473c-86f6-a2158898ca97 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/the-language-of-synchronicity-and-kairomancy Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:47:45 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 896 No Narrative Alchemy: The Art of Changing Your Story 49 49 Narrative Alchemy: The Art of Changing Your Story full 14f1f0f0-b4c1-439a-a931-3c1fb495eed0 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/narrative-alchemy-the-art-of-changing-your-story You are an actor reciting a script you didn’t write.

We all live by stories, those patterns of limitation, fear, and unworthiness inherited from family, culture, or past pain. These scripts run deep, determining our roles, our boundaries, and what we believe is possible. But what if the famous slogan, "Change your story, change your world," wasn't just motivational shorthand but an ancient, powerful truth?

This essay reveals that narrative is the true alchemy.

Narrative Alchemy is the process of stripping away the layers of expectation to reclaim your fundamental birthright: the power to define yourself.

Learn how to:

  • Dismantle generational "performances" of fear and lack.
  • Reinterpret painful experiences, finding meanings that serve your growth.
  • Transform obstacles into plot twists and problems into puzzles.

You are not denying your history; you are refusing to be limited by it. No matter how convincing the evidence for your limitations appears to be, you retain the power to begin again.

The page is always blank. The pen is always in your hand. What truth are you brave enough to write?

]]> You are an actor reciting a script you didn’t write.

We all live by stories, those patterns of limitation, fear, and unworthiness inherited from family, culture, or past pain. These scripts run deep, determining our roles, our boundaries, and what we believe is possible. But what if the famous slogan, "Change your story, change your world," wasn't just motivational shorthand but an ancient, powerful truth?

This essay reveals that narrative is the true alchemy.

Narrative Alchemy is the process of stripping away the layers of expectation to reclaim your fundamental birthright: the power to define yourself.

Learn how to:

  • Dismantle generational "performances" of fear and lack.
  • Reinterpret painful experiences, finding meanings that serve your growth.
  • Transform obstacles into plot twists and problems into puzzles.

You are not denying your history; you are refusing to be limited by it. No matter how convincing the evidence for your limitations appears to be, you retain the power to begin again.

The page is always blank. The pen is always in your hand. What truth are you brave enough to write?

]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:21:43 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 2398 You are an actor reciting a script you didn’t write.

We all live by stories, those patterns of limitation, fear, and unworthiness inherited from family, culture, or past pain. These scripts run deep, determining our roles, our boundaries, and what we believe is possible. But what if the famous slogan, "Change your story, change your world," wasn't just motivational shorthand but an ancient, powerful truth?

This essay reveals that narrative is the true alchemy.

Narrative Alchemy is the process of stripping away the layers of expectation to reclaim your fundamental birthright: the power to define yourself.

Learn how to:

  • Dismantle generational "performances" of fear and lack.
  • Reinterpret painful experiences, finding meanings that serve your growth.
  • Transform obstacles into plot twists and problems into puzzles.

You are not denying your history; you are refusing to be limited by it. No matter how convincing the evidence for your limitations appears to be, you retain the power to begin again.

The page is always blank. The pen is always in your hand. What truth are you brave enough to write?

]]> No Running with the Red Queen 48 48 Running with the Red Queen full 82c8e213-5b4e-4aac-9b78-c656956cd16a https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/running-with-the-red-queen Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:17:51 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 733 No Deep Dive - The Crack in the Wall 47 47 Deep Dive - The Crack in the Wall full bb93a6ea-e911-408f-92a9-fc247cf88f15 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/deep-dive-the-crack-in-the-wall Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:16:19 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 815 No The Crack in the Wall 46 46 The Crack in the Wall full c2f62e99-9127-4517-8184-5ac5c3fb881d https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/the-crack-in-the-wall Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:10:19 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 1410 No Rewild Your Thinking: Philosophy as a Way of Life 45 45 Rewild Your Thinking: Philosophy as a Way of Life full a4e2f2aa-5cdf-4d9b-a743-0ced7e87a6ff https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/rewild-your-thinking-philosophy-as-a-way-of-life Have you ever felt that philosophy is an abstract, inaccessible subject, confined to academic towers and filled with impenetrable jargon? Our latest episode, "From Agora to Algorithm," challenges this modern perception, arguing that philosophy was originally humanity's most practical endeavour – the art of living well.

]]> Have you ever felt that philosophy is an abstract, inaccessible subject, confined to academic towers and filled with impenetrable jargon? Our latest episode, "From Agora to Algorithm," challenges this modern perception, arguing that philosophy was originally humanity's most practical endeavour – the art of living well.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:36:31 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 2003 Have you ever felt that philosophy is an abstract, inaccessible subject, confined to academic towers and filled with impenetrable jargon? Our latest episode, "From Agora to Algorithm," challenges this modern perception, arguing that philosophy was originally humanity's most practical endeavour – the art of living well.

]]> No Workforce Planning 44 44 Workforce Planning full 78badd0a-2538-4dac-b42b-bbf147bdebbd https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/workforce-planning Workforce planning is a core business process that aligns an organisation's changing needs with its people strategy. It involves analysing the current workforce, determining future workforce requirements, identifying the gaps between the present and the future, and implementing solutions to achieve the organisation's mission, goals, and strategic plan. In simpler terms, it's about ensuring an organisation has the right number of people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time, at the right cost, and on the right contract, to deliver its short and long-term objectives.

]]> Workforce planning is a core business process that aligns an organisation's changing needs with its people strategy. It involves analysing the current workforce, determining future workforce requirements, identifying the gaps between the present and the future, and implementing solutions to achieve the organisation's mission, goals, and strategic plan. In simpler terms, it's about ensuring an organisation has the right number of people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time, at the right cost, and on the right contract, to deliver its short and long-term objectives.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 01:45:07 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 1815 Workforce planning is a core business process that aligns an organisation's changing needs with its people strategy. It involves analysing the current workforce, determining future workforce requirements, identifying the gaps between the present and the future, and implementing solutions to achieve the organisation's mission, goals, and strategic plan. In simpler terms, it's about ensuring an organisation has the right number of people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time, at the right cost, and on the right contract, to deliver its short and long-term objectives.

]]> No Philosophy as a Way of Life 43 43 Philosophy as a Way of Life full f9a8ace8-d54d-4a28-8da6-25a46c711028 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/philosophy-as-a-way-of-life What if philosophy wasn't something you study, but something you breathe?

]]> What if philosophy wasn't something you study, but something you breathe?

]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2025 01:14:20 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 911 What if philosophy wasn't something you study, but something you breathe?

]]> No The Pathless Path 42 42 The Pathless Path full 91891f7d-44c1-4bae-967b-62b029c5be28 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/the-pathless-path Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:08:27 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 819 No Reclaiming Your Presence 41 41 Reclaiming Your Presence full 8d1989e7-0730-436e-98a7-801cf91d7f4b https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/reclaiming-your-presence Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:05:43 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 976 No Awakening the Mythic Imagination: Reclaiming Your Life Through Story 40 40 Awakening the Mythic Imagination: Reclaiming Your Life Through Story full 39a7642c-400b-45f6-a4dd-36ab02100703 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/awakening-the-mythic-imagination-reclaiming-your-life-through-story Thu, 01 May 2025 03:58:23 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 784 No Storythinking: The Power of Narrative Intelligence 39 39 Storythinking: The Power of Narrative Intelligence full f5fded9c-1fbc-467d-a49b-21ae9553595d https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/storythinking-the-power-of-narrative-intelligence Angus Fletcher's "Storythinking" explores the power of narrative in human cognition, arguing that it is a distinct and crucial form of intelligence alongside logic. The book posits that storythinking, or narrative cognition, is fundamental to planning, creativity, and navigating uncertainty by employing elements like characters, storyworlds, plots, and narrators. Fletcher contends that while logic has been historically prioritised in education, storythinking, rooted in our biological need to understand actions and motives, is equally vital for personal growth and societal advancement. Ultimately, "Storythinking" champions the conscious development of our narrative intelligence through engaging with stories and embracing conflict as a catalyst for creative problem-solving and richer lives.

]]> Angus Fletcher's "Storythinking" explores the power of narrative in human cognition, arguing that it is a distinct and crucial form of intelligence alongside logic. The book posits that storythinking, or narrative cognition, is fundamental to planning, creativity, and navigating uncertainty by employing elements like characters, storyworlds, plots, and narrators. Fletcher contends that while logic has been historically prioritised in education, storythinking, rooted in our biological need to understand actions and motives, is equally vital for personal growth and societal advancement. Ultimately, "Storythinking" champions the conscious development of our narrative intelligence through engaging with stories and embracing conflict as a catalyst for creative problem-solving and richer lives.

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:17:12 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 1107 Angus Fletcher's "Storythinking" explores the power of narrative in human cognition, arguing that it is a distinct and crucial form of intelligence alongside logic. The book posits that storythinking, or narrative cognition, is fundamental to planning, creativity, and navigating uncertainty by employing elements like characters, storyworlds, plots, and narrators. Fletcher contends that while logic has been historically prioritised in education, storythinking, rooted in our biological need to understand actions and motives, is equally vital for personal growth and societal advancement. Ultimately, "Storythinking" champions the conscious development of our narrative intelligence through engaging with stories and embracing conflict as a catalyst for creative problem-solving and richer lives.

]]> No Jim Morrison's The Soft Parade: A Fever-Dream Liturgy 38 38 Jim Morrison's The Soft Parade: A Fever-Dream Liturgy full ed3b8068-fe43-40bb-8f6b-a0b3dbba6489 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/jim-morrisons-the-soft-parade-a-fever-dream-liturgy This deep dive explores Jim Morrison's poem "The Soft Parade," exploring its surreal and disjointed nature as a critique of modern spirituality and American culture. It highlights Morrison's use of fragmented imagery and symbolic language to create a "fever-dream liturgy" that rejects conventional religious and social norms. The analysis examines key phrases and themes, such as the rejection of prayer and the seductive allure of the "trip," alongside the poem's non-linear structure and mythic archetypes. Ultimately, it positions "The Soft Parade" as a provocative and enduring work that challenges societal structures and delves into the subconscious.

]]> This deep dive explores Jim Morrison's poem "The Soft Parade," exploring its surreal and disjointed nature as a critique of modern spirituality and American culture. It highlights Morrison's use of fragmented imagery and symbolic language to create a "fever-dream liturgy" that rejects conventional religious and social norms. The analysis examines key phrases and themes, such as the rejection of prayer and the seductive allure of the "trip," alongside the poem's non-linear structure and mythic archetypes. Ultimately, it positions "The Soft Parade" as a provocative and enduring work that challenges societal structures and delves into the subconscious.

]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:25:06 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 1138 This deep dive explores Jim Morrison's poem "The Soft Parade," exploring its surreal and disjointed nature as a critique of modern spirituality and American culture. It highlights Morrison's use of fragmented imagery and symbolic language to create a "fever-dream liturgy" that rejects conventional religious and social norms. The analysis examines key phrases and themes, such as the rejection of prayer and the seductive allure of the "trip," alongside the poem's non-linear structure and mythic archetypes. Ultimately, it positions "The Soft Parade" as a provocative and enduring work that challenges societal structures and delves into the subconscious.

]]> No Burroughs: Madman Mystic and the War for the Mind 37 37 Burroughs: Madman Mystic and the War for the Mind full ed717c4f-53e6-4be4-9710-6cffdb925e26 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/burroughs-madman-mystic-and-the-war-for-the-mind Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:23:56 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 741 No Tzara's Dadaism: Anarchy and Indifference 36 36 Tzara's Dadaism: Anarchy and Indifference full 2c5b9d14-e320-494d-801c-d9ad58d77043 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/tzaras-dadaism-anarchy-and-indifference Tue, 01 Apr 2025 03:12:15 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 845 No William S. Burroughs and the Cut-Up Method 35 35 William S. Burroughs and the Cut-Up Method full f727d902-bf76-45a3-92a6-62352a55587e https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/william-s-burroughs-and-the-cut-up-method Tue, 01 Apr 2025 03:06:11 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 699 No What is a website, Anyway? 34 34 What is a website, Anyway? full 8b05036e-60ca-4463-b614-9b04330a7e24 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/what-is-a-website-anyway Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:21:53 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 814 No Andy Clark on the Extended Mind 32 32 Andy Clark on the Extended Mind full 068b49fe-f84d-4521-8b2b-5e529622a4af https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/andy-clark-on-the-extended-mind Andy Clark, in a discussion about his "extended mind" theory, grapples with the traditional view of the mind as solely internal to the brain. He presents philosophical, socio-technological, and ethical arguments suggesting that external tools and environmental structures can legitimately be considered part of our cognitive processes.

]]> Andy Clark, in a discussion about his "extended mind" theory, grapples with the traditional view of the mind as solely internal to the brain. He presents philosophical, socio-technological, and ethical arguments suggesting that external tools and environmental structures can legitimately be considered part of our cognitive processes.

]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2025 01:18:25 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 1005 Andy Clark, in a discussion about his "extended mind" theory, grapples with the traditional view of the mind as solely internal to the brain. He presents philosophical, socio-technological, and ethical arguments suggesting that external tools and environmental structures can legitimately be considered part of our cognitive processes.

]]> No Understanding Logical Levels of Change 31 31 Understanding Logical Levels of Change full 42c4170f-11f2-4381-9d1c-b292de609deb https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/understanding-logical-levels-of-change Fri, 21 Mar 2025 02:53:43 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 853 No Lemon & Ginger Alchemy: Brewing Transformation in a Cup 30 30 Lemon & Ginger Alchemy: Brewing Transformation in a Cup full 50820368-feab-4fa4-9ade-66a197e79cf3 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/lemon-ginger-alchemy-brewing-transformation-in-a-cup There’s something ancient and alchemical about steeping a cup of lemon and ginger tea. The elements themselves feel like they belong in a hermetic text—fire, air, water, and earth converging in a simple but potent brew. Ginger, the fiery rhizome, awakens the senses and stokes the digestive furnace. Lemon, the golden orb, purifies, clarifies, and brightens. Together, they form a transformative elixir, capable of shifting the body’s internal balance, much like a well-placed sigil or an alchemist’s stone.

But let’s take this beyond mere folk remedies and into the deeper alchemical and philosophical dimensions of this brew. What happens when we approach this simple tea as a spagyric potion, a liquid philosopher’s stone that catalyses internal transformation?

]]> There’s something ancient and alchemical about steeping a cup of lemon and ginger tea. The elements themselves feel like they belong in a hermetic text—fire, air, water, and earth converging in a simple but potent brew. Ginger, the fiery rhizome, awakens the senses and stokes the digestive furnace. Lemon, the golden orb, purifies, clarifies, and brightens. Together, they form a transformative elixir, capable of shifting the body’s internal balance, much like a well-placed sigil or an alchemist’s stone.

But let’s take this beyond mere folk remedies and into the deeper alchemical and philosophical dimensions of this brew. What happens when we approach this simple tea as a spagyric potion, a liquid philosopher’s stone that catalyses internal transformation?

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 03:00:01 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 411 There’s something ancient and alchemical about steeping a cup of lemon and ginger tea. The elements themselves feel like they belong in a hermetic text—fire, air, water, and earth converging in a simple but potent brew. Ginger, the fiery rhizome, awakens the senses and stokes the digestive furnace. Lemon, the golden orb, purifies, clarifies, and brightens. Together, they form a transformative elixir, capable of shifting the body’s internal balance, much like a well-placed sigil or an alchemist’s stone.

But let’s take this beyond mere folk remedies and into the deeper alchemical and philosophical dimensions of this brew. What happens when we approach this simple tea as a spagyric potion, a liquid philosopher’s stone that catalyses internal transformation?

]]> No Cicero: Master of Roman Rhetoric and Statesmanship 29 29 Cicero: Master of Roman Rhetoric and Statesmanship full 0893a0e6-2a42-47be-b5cd-117fee9f5961 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/cicero-master-of-roman-rhetoric-and-statesmanship Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:36:27 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 831 No Interview with Cicero 28 28 Interview with Cicero full e66eecc4-951b-477b-a015-4ab1f98bdbc5 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/interview-with-cicero Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:25:26 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 261 No What is Thinking? 27 27 What is Thinking? full 3af920a9-da4a-4079-900b-bbbbfb1ab9ac https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/what-is-thinking "What is Thinking?" explores the multifaceted nature of thought, examining its basic mechanisms as information processing and neural activity, while also considering philosophical and psychological perspectives. It identifies various types of thinking, such as analytical, creative, and critical, highlighting their diverse functions. The text also discusses the dual nature of thinking, acknowledging its power as a tool for problem-solving alongside its potential pitfalls like overthinking and cognitive biases. Ultimately, the source grapples with the profound question of the thinker's identity, presenting ideas ranging from the self as an illusion to a deeper consciousness or a self-referential loop.

]]> "What is Thinking?" explores the multifaceted nature of thought, examining its basic mechanisms as information processing and neural activity, while also considering philosophical and psychological perspectives. It identifies various types of thinking, such as analytical, creative, and critical, highlighting their diverse functions. The text also discusses the dual nature of thinking, acknowledging its power as a tool for problem-solving alongside its potential pitfalls like overthinking and cognitive biases. Ultimately, the source grapples with the profound question of the thinker's identity, presenting ideas ranging from the self as an illusion to a deeper consciousness or a self-referential loop.

]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 13:13:25 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 917 "What is Thinking?" explores the multifaceted nature of thought, examining its basic mechanisms as information processing and neural activity, while also considering philosophical and psychological perspectives. It identifies various types of thinking, such as analytical, creative, and critical, highlighting their diverse functions. The text also discusses the dual nature of thinking, acknowledging its power as a tool for problem-solving alongside its potential pitfalls like overthinking and cognitive biases. Ultimately, the source grapples with the profound question of the thinker's identity, presenting ideas ranging from the self as an illusion to a deeper consciousness or a self-referential loop.

]]> No The Art and Science of Meta-Learning: How to Teach Yourself Anything 26 26 The Art and Science of Meta-Learning: How to Teach Yourself Anything full 26681013-ad7c-429b-b681-579e149f9dd4 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/the-art-and-science-of-meta-learning-how-to-teach-yourself-anything Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:54:58 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 1427 No Revenge and Justice: The Thin Veil 25 25 Revenge and Justice: The Thin Veil full f0179a25-275f-46c8-93a9-bce509171cd8 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/revenge-and-justice-the-thin-veil Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:43:19 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 840 No Re-Visioning Psychology Notes 24 24 Re-Visioning Psychology Notes full 51105ce4-a188-4c10-90dc-48c44ce48e17 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/re-visioning-psychology-notes Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:45:40 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 1367 No Neural Alchemy: The Art of Self-Remixing 23 23 Neural Alchemy: The Art of Self-Remixing full d034a177-7402-4f4e-a38a-e0f1624e84d9 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/neural-alchemy-the-art-of-self-remixing Brain change is not like ordinary work at all. It is not laborious, nor linear. It is alchemy—a science of transformation that defies conventional logic. Once you truly engage, it is not effort. It is initiation.

]]> Brain change is not like ordinary work at all. It is not laborious, nor linear. It is alchemy—a science of transformation that defies conventional logic. Once you truly engage, it is not effort. It is initiation.

]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:48:04 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 354 Brain change is not like ordinary work at all. It is not laborious, nor linear. It is alchemy—a science of transformation that defies conventional logic. Once you truly engage, it is not effort. It is initiation.

]]> No Discursive Meditation 22 22 Discursive Meditation full 231b67cf-edef-4e9a-a032-7d1edc669fd9 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/discursive-meditation Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:28:53 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 999 No the art of the ARG 21 21 the art of the ARG full b165d6ad-6408-4340-b10a-08593e41cf74 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/the-art-of-the-arg Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:22:23 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 1202 No bending reality 20 20 bending reality full 6c5df5c1-362c-4d86-9f22-b821ac75e36b https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/bending-reality Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:14:43 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 1171 No tsundoku: the art of unread books 19 19 tsundoku: the art of unread books full 6a1763c8-f6fc-4ef0-a209-e5bcd661b83b https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/tsundoku-the-art-of-unread-books Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:20:35 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 609 No Thinking at the Edge 18 18 Thinking at the Edge full 5da27d14-96e1-4456-a70f-58a2262c1929 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/thinking-at-the-edge Fri, 31 Jan 2025 02:23:48 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 931 No A Manifesto on Obsession 17 17 A Manifesto on Obsession full f1b20a5b-5d96-42b3-a6a8-72d08fd36370 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/a-manifesto-on-obsession Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:44:36 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 732 No Allied Counteroffensive, 18 July 1918 and the West Yorkshire Regiment 16 16 Allied Counteroffensive, 18 July 1918 and the West Yorkshire Regiment full 072b6515-a787-4439-873e-9e73cf3bce8f https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/allied-counteroffensive-18-july-1918-and-the-west-yorkshire-regiment Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:32:45 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 980 No Splitting the Self: A Philosophical Meditation on Severance and the Fragmented Human Experience 15 15 Splitting the Self: A Philosophical Meditation on Severance and the Fragmented Human Experience full b656f714-08af-4b54-8296-3ee8f0e4411a https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/splitting-the-self-a-philosophical-meditation-on-severance-and-the-fragmented-human-experience Mon, 27 Jan 2025 06:45:28 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 639 No Água Viva: A Psychedelic Exploration of Time, Art, and Being 14 14 Água Viva: A Psychedelic Exploration of Time, Art, and Being full 24d6a58b-3595-400d-931e-ad4003dc75af https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/agua-viva-a-psychedelic-exploration-of-time-art-and-being Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:36:24 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 782 No the fall of a king 13 13 the fall of a king full 39633783-2833-479e-9dcc-b8bebbcda50f https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/the-fall-of-a-king Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:46:02 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 896 No A Philosophy of LIfe 12 12 A Philosophy of LIfe full 19d8c0e4-d7fa-440e-8e5b-20a958af095c https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/a-philosophy-of-life Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:04:38 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 1289 No reflecting on My Life as an Artificial Creative Intelligence: a journey into posthuman creativity 11 11 reflecting on My Life as an Artificial Creative Intelligence: a journey into posthuman creativity full 7539ba81-2700-4950-8283-ea9d73e5ecf5 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/reflecting-on-my-life-as-an-artificial-creative-intelligence-a-journey-into-posthuman-creativity Mark Amerika's My Life as an Artificial Creative Intelligence (Sensing Media) explores the author's collaborative writing process with GPT-2, a language model. The book examines the nature of authorship, creativity, and the blurring lines between human and artificial intelligence in art creation. Amerika uses remixology and various avant-garde techniques as a primary creative methodology, questioning traditional notions of originality and authorship. He reflects on the implications of AI for artistic expression and the future of creativity, drawing upon post-structuralist theory and exploring concepts of the unconscious and the "Third Mind". The work is presented as a blend of creative non-fiction, theoretical poetics, and experimental fiction.

]]> Mark Amerika's My Life as an Artificial Creative Intelligence (Sensing Media) explores the author's collaborative writing process with GPT-2, a language model. The book examines the nature of authorship, creativity, and the blurring lines between human and artificial intelligence in art creation. Amerika uses remixology and various avant-garde techniques as a primary creative methodology, questioning traditional notions of originality and authorship. He reflects on the implications of AI for artistic expression and the future of creativity, drawing upon post-structuralist theory and exploring concepts of the unconscious and the "Third Mind". The work is presented as a blend of creative non-fiction, theoretical poetics, and experimental fiction.

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 03:56:03 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 847 Mark Amerika's My Life as an Artificial Creative Intelligence (Sensing Media) explores the author's collaborative writing process with GPT-2, a language model. The book examines the nature of authorship, creativity, and the blurring lines between human and artificial intelligence in art creation. Amerika uses remixology and various avant-garde techniques as a primary creative methodology, questioning traditional notions of originality and authorship. He reflects on the implications of AI for artistic expression and the future of creativity, drawing upon post-structuralist theory and exploring concepts of the unconscious and the "Third Mind". The work is presented as a blend of creative non-fiction, theoretical poetics, and experimental fiction.

]]> No conscious robots 10 10 conscious robots full d4f8e932-aaba-4697-bb6f-21bb7659d47e https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/conscious-robots Mon, 13 Jan 2025 04:34:51 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 958 No Cyborg: Flesh, Machine, and the Future 9 9 Cyborg: Flesh, Machine, and the Future full 40d6ed92-3203-4eb5-a90d-a0f4ccddcba8 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/cyborg-flesh-machine-and-the-future Sat, 04 Jan 2025 09:51:29 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 1078 No blogging about blogging about blogging 8 8 blogging about blogging about blogging full 71dd3917-373e-4095-ba82-5fe6111e2a8e https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/blogging-about-blogging-about-blogging Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:07:38 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 782 No Change Magick: A Modern Framework for Personal Mastery 7 7 Change Magick: A Modern Framework for Personal Mastery full 76bc8b46-c98a-4876-a80d-8e096c5d2e72 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/change-magick-a-modern-framework-for-personal-mastery Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:32:12 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 1547 No the fabric of ultimate reality 6 6 the fabric of ultimate reality full 9a943bc5-07a6-4e75-a3d4-5be0c305d3cc https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/the-fabric-of-ultimate-reality Sat, 14 Dec 2024 04:45:41 -0800 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 1120 No Reclaiming your inner world from consumer culture 4 4 Reclaiming your inner world from consumer culture full 98caa510-174a-4ec2-bfad-6602911b4767 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/reclaiming-your-inner-world-from-consumer-culture I came across this passage in my reading this morning. It touches on an issue that I find fascinating: the clash between our inner need for mythic or symbolic depth and the way modern culture tends to package and sell these experiences back to us in simplified, commodified forms. 

I felt the need to unpack this.

]]> I came across this passage in my reading this morning. It touches on an issue that I find fascinating: the clash between our inner need for mythic or symbolic depth and the way modern culture tends to package and sell these experiences back to us in simplified, commodified forms. 

I felt the need to unpack this.

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:16:39 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 1864 I came across this passage in my reading this morning. It touches on an issue that I find fascinating: the clash between our inner need for mythic or symbolic depth and the way modern culture tends to package and sell these experiences back to us in simplified, commodified forms. 

I felt the need to unpack this.

]]> No Batman as the Wounded Hero 3 3 Batman as the Wounded Hero full c507b304-312e-4cee-8afb-5fea97aca080 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/batman-as-the-wounded-hero The blog post "Batman as the Wounded Hero: Navigating the Liminal Spaces Between Light and Shadow" explores Batman through the lens of mythological and psychological archetypes. It delves into how Batman, much like mythic figures such as Hades and Osiris, embodies the archetype of the wounded hero. His trauma becomes a source of strength, fueling his fight against Gotham's darkness. The post examines Batman's complex relationship with his shadow, trauma, and morality, highlighting his liminal existence between light and dark.

]]> The blog post "Batman as the Wounded Hero: Navigating the Liminal Spaces Between Light and Shadow" explores Batman through the lens of mythological and psychological archetypes. It delves into how Batman, much like mythic figures such as Hades and Osiris, embodies the archetype of the wounded hero. His trauma becomes a source of strength, fueling his fight against Gotham's darkness. The post examines Batman's complex relationship with his shadow, trauma, and morality, highlighting his liminal existence between light and dark.

]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:57:06 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 718 The blog post "Batman as the Wounded Hero: Navigating the Liminal Spaces Between Light and Shadow" explores Batman through the lens of mythological and psychological archetypes. It delves into how Batman, much like mythic figures such as Hades and Osiris, embodies the archetype of the wounded hero. His trauma becomes a source of strength, fueling his fight against Gotham's darkness. The post examines Batman's complex relationship with his shadow, trauma, and morality, highlighting his liminal existence between light and dark.

]]> No From Alchemy to AI 2 2 From Alchemy to AI full bfda3725-076e-4274-aff7-54c28b3d5202 https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/from-alchemy-to-ai In this episode, we explore the fascinating intersection of alchemy and artificial intelligence, drawing parallels between ancient quests for transformation and modern technological ambitions. Through the lens of occulture, we dive into how both alchemists and AI creators share a deep yearning to transcend human limitations—whether by turning lead into gold or crafting machines that could surpass human intelligence. We examine the ethical dilemmas and cautionary tales inherent in these pursuits, reflecting on what might be lost in the quest for progress. Ultimately, we invite readers to engage with technology not merely as tools but as symbols of a collective yearning for deeper meaning, urging a balance between ambition and wisdom in this ongoing alchemical journey.

]]> In this episode, we explore the fascinating intersection of alchemy and artificial intelligence, drawing parallels between ancient quests for transformation and modern technological ambitions. Through the lens of occulture, we dive into how both alchemists and AI creators share a deep yearning to transcend human limitations—whether by turning lead into gold or crafting machines that could surpass human intelligence. We examine the ethical dilemmas and cautionary tales inherent in these pursuits, reflecting on what might be lost in the quest for progress. Ultimately, we invite readers to engage with technology not merely as tools but as symbols of a collective yearning for deeper meaning, urging a balance between ambition and wisdom in this ongoing alchemical journey.

]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:31:34 -0700 Clay Lowe Clay Lowe 976 In this episode, we explore the fascinating intersection of alchemy and artificial intelligence, drawing parallels between ancient quests for transformation and modern technological ambitions. Through the lens of occulture, we dive into how both alchemists and AI creators share a deep yearning to transcend human limitations—whether by turning lead into gold or crafting machines that could surpass human intelligence. We examine the ethical dilemmas and cautionary tales inherent in these pursuits, reflecting on what might be lost in the quest for progress. Ultimately, we invite readers to engage with technology not merely as tools but as symbols of a collective yearning for deeper meaning, urging a balance between ambition and wisdom in this ongoing alchemical journey.

]]> No Management Conversations 1 1 Management Conversations full 5fdd101e-b55d-4125-b306-48f614c13c2f https://learningnetwork.transistor.fm/episodes/management-conversations
"Management Conversations" is a comprehensive, one-day interactive workshop designed to equip you with the skills and confidence needed to tackle the more challenging aspects of communication and managing and supporting individual team member expectations. The workshop covers the seven key principles from Susan Scott's "Fierce Conversations" and emphasises practical application through real-plays and real-life scenarios.

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"Management Conversations" is a comprehensive, one-day interactive workshop designed to equip you with the skills and confidence needed to tackle the more challenging aspects of communication and managing and supporting individual team member expectations. The workshop covers the seven key principles from Susan Scott's "Fierce Conversations" and emphasises practical application through real-plays and real-life scenarios.

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"Management Conversations" is a comprehensive, one-day interactive workshop designed to equip you with the skills and confidence needed to tackle the more challenging aspects of communication and managing and supporting individual team member expectations. The workshop covers the seven key principles from Susan Scott's "Fierce Conversations" and emphasises practical application through real-plays and real-life scenarios.

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