Monthly Campfire Gathering
Once a month we hold a regular Campfire Gathering, where all members have an opportunity to hear what we've been up to behind the scenes, meet and chat with other members, and ask any burning questions about any of our films, any of the topics we've covered on Rebel Wisdom, or anything else.
(Access: Wise Rebels, Explorers & Sensemakers)
Next Sessions: 21st June / 19th July @ 8PM UK TIME
Rupert Sheldrake Dialogue and Q&A
Ruper Sheldrake is a legendary figure in conscious and alternative communities. A scientist by btraining, he has been arguing about the limitations of the scientific worldview (scientism) for decades. His dialogues with figures such as Terrence McKenna were formative influences on many people. He will be joining us for a dialogue with Layman Pascal and Q&A with Rebel Wisdom members.
Weds 23rd June @ 8pm UK / 3pm ET / 12pm PT
The Future of Psychedelics with Dennis McKenna
Dennis McKenna is perhaps the world's best-known psychedelic ethnobotanist and a pioneer in the field of psychedelic research. He's the author of several books, including 'The Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss' which chronicles his life with his brother Terence. In this showcase, we'll be exploring what the future of psychedelics might look like, and what we can learn from the past.
Weds, 28th July @ 8PM UK / 3PM ET / 12PM PT
Sex & Culture, with Raven Connolly
If culture is downstream from politics, sex and the mating system is even further downstream from that. These questions have huge impact on our culture. Raven Connolly will be interviewing a series of special guests to understand what's going on.
Her next guest will be the evolutionary psychologist, and author of 'The Mating Mind' Geoffrey Miller. He is a former guest of Rebel Wisdom, with his partner Diana Fleischmann in 'The Polyamorous Professors'.
Tues 15th June @ 8pm UK / 3pm ET / 12pm PT
'The Flip' in Consciousness, with Jeffrey Kripal
Jeffrey Kripal is a legendary figure in consciousness studies, going back decades. In this Showcase we will be talking about his concept of "the Flip", which he describes an "experience that shows us what happens when we realise that consciousness is fundamental to the cosmos and not some random evolutionary accident or surface cognitive illusion; that everything is alive, connected, and 'one'."
Weds 9th June @ 8PM UK / 3PM ET / 12PM PT
Jordan Petersonitis Q&A with Jonathan Rowson
Jonathan Rowson is a philosopher and chess grandmaster, who had a charged interview with Jordan Peterson in January 2018, and then wrote an epic piece about how he contracted and then cured himself of what he called 'Jordan Petersonitis'. This is a follow up Q&A and discussion following the recent Rebel Wisdom film of the same name: click here to watch it.
Thurs, 10th June @ 4PM UK / 11AM ET / 8AM PT
Improv Your Life with Pippa Evans
Improv is known as a hilarious way to create comedy content, however, it is also an excellent personal and collective intelligence tool. Improvisation creates a space where we explore our ideas to the very limit of what we think is possible and experiment with how to be an individual amongst the collective. In this session we will explore building on each other's ideas, giving up control and trusting the flow state.
Tuesday, 8th June & 22nd June @8PM UK / 3PM ET
The Game of Love and War with Talib & Shubhaa
For many of us, relationships are both the most important and most challenging aspects of life. Talib and Shubhaa Fisher are renowned facilitators whose work helps people to fully embrace the complexity and vibrancy of relationships, unlocking our innate emotional intelligence in the process. In this session, they’ll draw on their experiences as a couple and parents to teach us the basic ingredients of authentic, meaningful relationships. Check out their TedX talk here.
16th June @ 8PM UK / 3PM ET / 12PM PT
Doshin Roshi -
The Shadow
Doshin Roshi is the Head Abbott of Integral Zen, a renegade roshi and long-time friend to Rebel Wisdom. In this session he’ll explain the Jungian concept of the shadow, it’s many intricacies and why it’s essential for understanding ourselves and cultural dynamics. He’ll also work live with anyone brave enough to delve into their own shadows.
30th June @ 8PM UK / 3PM ET / 12PM PT
Previous Wisdom Gyms
Dr. Gabor Maté joined us for the Wisdom Gym in January 2021. He talked about how the pandemic is affecting our ability to connect, and what we can do in relation to it. He also demonstrated a powerful psychotherapeutic approach he has developed called Compassionate Inquiry, and answered audience questions. Click here to watch it.
RW Book Club. John Vervaeke 'Ancient Philosophy'
For our third edition of the Rebel Wisdom Book Club we will be looking at RW regular John Vervaeke's favourite books, 'What is Ancient Philosophy?' by Pierre Hadot. Philosopher Jules Evans will host the discussion with John, as they examine one of the most interesting and profound accounts of the true nature of ancient philosophy, reframing it as a guide to the transformation of the individual.
Mon 14th June @ 8pm UK / 3pm ET / 12pm PT
Philosophical Journeys: Can Stoicism still help us?
The ancient philosophy of Stoicism promises its followers that it can be a therapy for the soul which will bring you to a state of invulnerable emotional equilibrium. It inspired Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and in the last 20 years has enjoyed a remarkable revival. Jules Evans played a role in that, organising the first gathering of modern Stoics in 2010, and two 'Stoicons' since then. Can Stoicism help us today? Has it been diluted into pop self-help - and does that matter? Join the philosophical journey...
Mon 28th June @ 8pm UK / 3pm ET / 12pm PT
Who is Jules Evans?
Jules is a writer, speaker and practical philosopher, interested in ideas and practices which help people suffer less and flourish more. His bestselling first book, Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations, explored how people are rediscovering ancient Greek and Roman philosophies and how Greek philosophy (Stoicism) inspired Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). His second book, The Art of Losing Control, explored how people find ecstatic experiences in modern western culture.