Listen "#47 Dr Lawrence Blair | One of the Last Real Explorers... Consciousness in Nature & Other Intrigues"
Episode Synopsis
Wow Lawrence has lived just about the most extraordinary life one could imagine!!!Growing up in the prim and proper world of post-war England, his family moved to the wild and ancient Mexico in his teen years.To continue their departure from the 'norm', Lawrence, now with a doctorate in psycho-anthropolgy under his belt, and his late brother, Lorne, made their way to the exceedingly exotic Indonesia.Over the next decade they did it all! 6 months at sea with pirates? check.3 months living with a long-lost nomadic tribe in uncharted (literally) jungle?? check.And that's not to mention the tribe of cannibalistic headhunters whose last most recent 'kill' was a famous US statesman!!!I could not be more deadset serious when I say that the 4-part doco series 'Ring of Fire: An Indonesian Odyssey' which captured these adventures stands as the most enthralling, awe-inspiring, and unfathomable films I have ever watched.Anyways, I had sooo many questions going in and we were limited to an hour so we brushed through loads of topics but boy was it fascinating. Everything 'Lawrence' can be found at his website: https://www.drlawrenceblair.comCould not recommend it higher...Enjoy:)
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