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James True is an author, technologist, and pioneering voice in American philosophy, known for his provocative insights and boundary-challenging ideas. jamestrue.substack.com

  1. 1060 - The Black Madonna of Haiti

    2D AGO

    1060 - The Black Madonna of Haiti

    Atibon Legba! Open the gate for me. I come to see the beauty of the Golden Flower and the scars of Black Madonna. Papa, let me see the heat! Let my pwen catch fire. The ghost of my tongue sings for thee... kekekeke! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamestrue.substack.com/subscribe

    56 min
  2. 1059 - The Missing Heartstone of America

    5D AGO

    1059 - The Missing Heartstone of America

    Discovered in 2006 at the foot of the Templo Mayor in Mexico City, this 12-ton stone slab is the largest Aztec monolith ever unearthed. It depicts the Aztec earth goddess Tlaltecuhtli in a fearsome pose, symbolizing the cycle of destruction and rebirth. The monolith is dated to approximately 1502 AD, coinciding with the death of the emperor Ahuitzotl. But where is the heart? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamestrue.substack.com/subscribe

    50 min
  3. 1058 - Ten ICE Predators

    6D AGO

    1058 - Ten ICE Predators

    This talk breaks down 10 real ICE-related cases involving abuse of power, misconduct, and predatory behavior—while exploring a deeper question: What does authority do to a person? The discussion goes beyond individual incidents and looks at the psychological transformation that happens when someone puts on a uniform—how identity shifts, how morality can become distorted, and how systems of power may unintentionally enable dangerous behavior. Topics explored include: * Why treating authority figures as “normal people” may be a mistake * The idea of identity vs. role (the “uniform effect”) * Real-world cases involving ICE agents and alleged misconduct * The concept of “thought crimes” and modern enforcement tactics * How power structures can create a sense of immunity and detachment from consequences This is a raw, unfiltered analysis of power, behavior, and the systems that shape both. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamestrue.substack.com/subscribe

    57 min
  4. 1054 - Columbus and the Ninjas of Cuba

    MAR 27

    1054 - Columbus and the Ninjas of Cuba

    The history of Cuba and Christopher Columbus. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamestrue.substack.com/subscribe

    57 min
  5. 1053 - Does Cuba Have a Right to Exist?

    MAR 25

    1053 - Does Cuba Have a Right to Exist?

    Today is part 1 featuring the ancient history of Cuba from giant land owls to Christopher Columbus. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamestrue.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 12m
  6. 1052 - The Prince of Darkness

    MAR 20

    1052 - The Prince of Darkness

    A deeper look at the origins of evil in early psychology. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamestrue.substack.com/subscribe

    52 min
  7. 1050 - The Man Behind the World

    MAR 16

    1050 - The Man Behind the World

    So who's in charge here and why do we want an answer. Howe does nature show who’s in charge. What does it mean to have power? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamestrue.substack.com/subscribe

    50 min
  8. 1049 -The War on Your Soul – Holy War, Animals, and the Power of the Holy Spirit

    MAR 9

    1049 -The War on Your Soul – Holy War, Animals, and the Power of the Holy Spirit

    James True examines the strange intersection of war rhetoric, religion, and the human imagination.Beginning with the idea of modern war as theater—where leaders send anonymous soldiers to fight battles they would never personally lead—James explores how narratives of “holy war” are constructed through political and religious fervor.Using a recent Christian nationalist sermon as a case study, the discussion unpacks how biblical language is often repurposed to justify modern geopolitical conflict. What happens when religious prophecy, abortion politics, and foreign policy collide?From there the conversation moves deeper into psychology and cosmology:Why humans pretend they are not animalsThe real meaning of blaspheming the Holy SpiritHow belief systems function as the “rigging” of the mindThe thalamus as the inner chamber of consciousnessWhy the concept of “selling your soul” still has power—even for atheistsHow ancient societies understood sexuality, gender, and spiritual identity very differently than modern narratives suggestAlong the way, James connects ancient Rome, eunuchs in imperial China, pagan fertility cults, and modern political movements to show that humanity continually cycles between liberation and control.At the center of it all is a deeper question:Who actually owns your inner world?Because if you don’t own your own soul, someone else will try to manage it for you.Welcome to the show.00:00 Opening Thoughts – “Probably Going to Get in Trouble”00:11 Biblical War & The Idea of “Eye for an Eye”00:38 Why Leaders Don’t Fight Their Own Wars01:05 The Honor of “First to Touch the Enemy”02:10 Modern Warfare vs Ancient Warfare03:30 War as Political Theater04:00 Welcome to the Show05:10 Humans vs Animals – Why We Deny Our Nature06:20 Media Narratives and War Messaging07:10 The Corey Rich Poisoning Story09:30 Media Spin and Narrative Framing11:00 COVID Death Statistics and Interpretation13:10 Why Statistics Become Belief Systems14:30 Understanding Religious Fervor15:50 Christian Nationalism Sermon Breakdown17:20 When Religion Becomes Political Weaponry18:40 Biblical Interpretation vs Modern Politics20:00 Revelation Symbolism and Cultural Mythmaking22:00 Audio Mishap & Commentary23:00 What “Blaspheming the Holy Spirit” Actually Means24:40 Why Christians Can’t Commit That Sin25:50 The Human Body as a Spiritual Ecosystem27:00 The Thalamus as the Inner Temple28:20 The Holy Spirit as Internal Authority29:30 The Real Meaning of “Selling Your Soul”30:50 Cosmological Weakness and Spiritual Vulnerability32:00 Why Atheism Protects the Inner World33:00 The Mind as Private Territory34:00 The Bedroom as the True Sanctuary35:00 Ancient Rome and Sexual Archetypes36:10 Pagan Fertility Cults vs Christianity37:00 Hermaphroditus and Mythic Biology38:00 Eunuchs in Imperial China39:30 Biological Development and Sexual Identity41:00 Power Structures and Control of the Body43:00 Why Institutions Regulate Sexuality45:00 Cycles of Liberation and Moral Panic47:00 The Politics of Identity49:00 Individual Power vs Institutional Power51:00 Fear of the Autonomous Individual53:00 How Belief Systems Control Minds55:00 Owning Your Soul vs Renting Your Mind57:00 The Danger of External Authority🔑 Join the Community https://www.patreon.com/JamesTrue This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamestrue.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 4m
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James True is an author, technologist, and pioneering voice in American philosophy, known for his provocative insights and boundary-challenging ideas. jamestrue.substack.com

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  • Creator
    James True
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    166
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © James True
  • Show Website
    James True Live

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