On Episode 103 of The TLB Podcast, James is once again joined by author, historian, and keeper of the mysteries, Ike Baker, and the pair discuss Baker's book, 'A Formless Fire,' and his recent world travels lecturing at sacred sites, the impact of technology and music on human potential and spirituality, the search for meaning in modern society, the nature of dualism, the importance of intention in personal growth, the interplay of creation and destruction, and the challenges of modern convenience in accessing knowledge

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IKE BAKER’s LINKS

Website: https://ikebaker.com/

YouTube: @arcanvm

Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m

REFERENCED BOOKS:

A Formless Fire: https://triaprimapress.com/products/a-formless-fire

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

06:14 The Role of Music in Society

15:03 The Geometry of Sound

34:51 Technology and Human Potential

35:46 Music as a Tool

38:59 Heavy Music and Personal Growth

44:39 Evolution of the Music Industry and Personal Identity

52:52 Infantilization of Modern Culture

56:01 Preparing for Societal Change

01:05:52 Search for Meaning in Modern Society

01:08:03 Dualism and Spiritual Experience

01:12:33 The Dance of Creation and Destruction

01:18:26 Embracing Failure as a Path to Growth

01:26:10 The Journey of Spiritual Awakening

01:30:44 Facilitating Spiritually Immersive Experiences

01:38:05 The Value of Reciprocity in Learning

01:49:05 Holding Ancient Texts

01:50:00 Etheric Magic and Its Applications

01:52:02 Researching Mystical Traditions

01:54:19 Accessing Historical Manuscripts

02:01:25 The Impact of Convenience on Knowledge

02:10:36 True Spirituality

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