Wonderland

Jane Gatsby
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A fairy tale that takes you from philosophy to political theory from first principles. Start from the beginning to follow along with the story. welcometowonderland.substack.com

  1. 08/13/2024

    2.08 Glory

    On Spell & Story. The series finale of Wonderland takes you on a journey through the alphabet and esoteric symbolism underlying our letters. It draws connections between the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, the Tarot's Major Arcana, the early signs of the Phoenicians, and the transcendent archetypes found in every monomyth. Find me at: https://linktr.ee/janegatsby Get full access to Wonderland at welcometowonderland.substack.com/subscribe

    43 min

  2. 07/20/2024

    2.07 Power

    On Might & Right. This episode is concerned with power, energy, and authority. It explores the follies of democracy, the potential unlocked by modern technology, and the future of sovereignty. Find me at: https://linktr.ee/janegatsby Get full access to Wonderland at welcometowonderland.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 25m

  3. 03/05/2024

    2.06 Money

    On Value and Desire. This episode explores what money is, how it’s made, and why economic systems fail or flourish. It explains what Bitcoin is, why it works, and what new social potential this technology unlocks. It then delves into what “good” fortune is, the relationship between wealth and virtue, and how we can create societies that maximize prosperity. Find me at: https://linktr.ee/janegatsby Get full access to Wonderland at welcometowonderland.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 37m

  4. 11/12/2023

    2.05 Sex

    On difference and identity. This episode explores sex, gender, and sexuality. Examining social roles, archetypes, and stereotypes; the experiences of dissonance, dysphoria, and desire that influence queer people; and how these topics should be navigated when it comes to technology, transition, and cultural reaction. Find me at: https://linktr.ee/janegatsby Get full access to Wonderland at welcometowonderland.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 50m

  5. 08/22/2023

    2.04 Environment

    On natural rights and urban delights. This episode is about our relationship to the Earth, land, cities, and sustainability. It explores Henry George's economic theory of the land value tax; how urban planning would be better divided into smaller, distinct districts; and how Smart Cities could look if built using open data and IoT technology. Find me at: https://linktr.ee/janegatsby Get full access to Wonderland at welcometowonderland.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 35m

  6. 04/29/2023

    2.03 Consciousness

    On being and becoming. This episode explores consciousness. What it is, why we have it, and what we can do with it. Covering everything from what a plant knows to where your elusive sense of "I" comes from and how we can cultivate a relationship with the divine within. Lending ideas from Douglas Hofstadter, Carl Jung, Alan Watts, and religious philosophy. Find me at: https://linktr.ee/janegatsby Get full access to Wonderland at welcometowonderland.substack.com/subscribe

    53 min

  7. 12/30/2022

    2.02 Justice

    On crime and punishment. This episode explores what actions should be criminalized in a just society and how conflicts in communities might best be resolved. Herman Bianchi's vision of restorative justice is then introduced as an alternative to the current conventions of criminal prosecution and imprisonment, highlighting the importance of compassion and reconciliation. Follow Jane Gatsby: https://linktr.ee/janegatsby Get full access to Wonderland at welcometowonderland.substack.com/subscribe

    53 min

  8. 05/20/2022

    2.01 The And

    On binaries and beginnings. Synthesizing ideas inspired by Douglas Hofstädter, Gilles Deleuze, Stephen Wolfram, Robert Pirsig, and Daoism. Follow Jane Gatsby: https://linktr.ee/janegatsby Get full access to Wonderland at welcometowonderland.substack.com/subscribe

    43 min
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A fairy tale that takes you from philosophy to political theory from first principles. Start from the beginning to follow along with the story. welcometowonderland.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Jane Gatsby
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © jane gatsby
  • Show Website
    Wonderland