Psychofauna Integration (Redbeard's)
Psychofauna Categorization (Redbeard's)
We are still trying to make sense of what these creatures are, so I invited Redbeard to a discussion.
This was also prompted by a podcast I guested in last week with
. It was fun. Also, explaining the ideas I've been exploring has been a helpful exercise. So I thought of just reaching out to people who engage with my writing and record a conversation with them. I'm really just copying 's M.O. Anyhow, here is the recording.Highlights (via Fireflies.ai):
🧠 Introduction and Background (02:23 - 05:05)
Kahlil Corazo and Mike Carey introduce themselves
Kahlil explains the origin of their conversation: his essay on psychofauna studies
Mike's interest in family as a psychofauna and questions about understanding these concepts
Kahlil's interest in anthropology and using cultural understanding to operate better in life
🔍 Exploring Psychofauna Concept (06:01 - 15:31)
Discussion on psychofauna as entities distinct from but part of humans
Kahlil's desire for freedom from invisible forces influencing him
Mike's interest in cultivating healthy psychofauna
Exploration of religious ideas and their impact on personal identity
Discussion on political psychofauna and its influence on relationships
🌍 Pre-modern vs. Modern Mindsets (15:37 - 29:14)
Comparison of pre-modern and modern mindsets
Discussion on the concept of truth and its relation to God
Exploration of power dynamics in pre-modern societies
Kahlil's interest in four psychofauna: pre-modern mind, nationalism, techno-capital, and Christianity
Discussion on the influence of Christianity on modern thought
🔄 Psychofauna and Social Dynamics (30:41 - 39:54)
Exploration of hierarchy and equality in different social contexts
Discussion on the emergence of new norms and ideas in society
Comparison of masculine (pro-hierarchy) and feminine (anti-hierarchy) norms
Examination of Christianity's role in enabling stronger hierarchical norms
🧬 Biological Parallels and Psychofauna Reproduction (39:55 - 56:03)
Discussion on applying biological concepts to understand psychofauna
Exploration of K-strategy and r-strategy in psychofauna reproduction
Examination of the family as a K-strategy psychofauna
Discussion on the boundaries and complexity of psychofauna compared to biological entities
💼 Practical Applications of Psychofauna Concept (57:16 - 01:09:55)
Mike's application of psychofauna concept in family and business contexts
Kahlil's experience of running a company and wrestling with techno-capital
Discussion on balancing business goals with ethical considerations
Exploration of using primitive psychofauna concepts in modern business contexts
🎨 Psychofauna in Art and Closing Thoughts (01:10:20 - 01:13:56)
Discussion on artists' relationship with their muses vs. techno-capital
Exploration of different rewards in art vs. business
Suggestion to compile a reading and media list related to psychofauna concepts
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