Forget everything you think you know about snakes. This isn't a nature lesson; it's a key to unlocking the deepest codes of human culture, from our oldest creation myths to the terrifying future of AI.Welcome to a slithering episode of Boundless Body, where we gaze Through the Eye of the Serpent! 🐍 We're joined by the brilliant co-authors of 'Snake Talk', Tyson Yunkaporta and Megan Kelleher. We’re unraveling the serpent's secret role in everything from Celtic lore and Aboriginal wisdom to the digital age's biggest ethical dilemmas. Get ready for a global adventure that connects ancient symbols to modern spirituality.Key Topics:🐍 The Serpent's Dual NatureCreation & Destruction: How one symbol embodies both life-giving and chaotic force.🌍 Cultural Conquests & ConnectionsColonization's damage and the surprising ties between Irish and Indigenous Australian traditions.⚡ Modern Myths & Digital SerpentsFrom viral memes to AI ethics (Roko's Basilisk), exploring today's new-age monsters.🌀 Reclaiming Ancient WisdomWhy neo-paganism is rising and how we can reconnect with spiritual roots for a grounded future."This conversation rewired our brains!"What's the most powerful 'serpent' myth from your own life or heritage? Slide into our DMs and tell us what resonated! 🔥Chapters00:00 Welcome and Introduction01:58 Exploring World Snake Mythologies02:55 Celtic and Irish Serpent Lore03:52 Neo-Paganism and Spiritual Retreats05:15 Russian Shamanism and Esoteric Fascism06:56 Cultural Power in Diaspora07:52 The Shea Gig and Sacred Imagery10:12 Irish and Aboriginal Language Connections12:53 Colonization and Cultural Rootlessness19:22 Maori Serpent Mythology22:06 The Viral Meme Coin Incident26:29 Spiritual Harm and Data Sovereignty33:30 Roko's Basilisk and AI Ethics47:59 Viking Serpent Myths49:49 Exploring Viking Stories and the Lindworm Legend51:58 The Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Teenagers52:50 Digital Realm and Social Anxiety54:50 Psychological Layers and Cultural Parallels55:54 The Serpent in Various Cultures58:12 Influence of Social Media and Audience Capture01:03:08 Venus Rituals and Astro-Archeology01:17:54 The Role of Serpents in Creation Myths01:20:45 The Importance of Law and Reconciliation01:32:46 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsHashtags#BoundlessBody #ThroughTheEyeOfTheSerpent #SnakeTalk #Podcast #Mythology #Culture #Symbolism #AncientWisdom #Serpent #Folklore #Spirituality #IndigenousKnowledge #AIethics #DigitalAge #NeoPaganism #CreationMyths #TysonYunkaporta #MeganKelleher

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