S2 - 014 - Marieke McKenna - Altered States on Consciousness on the border between Science & Art
In this episode we spoke with Marieke McKenna
Marieke studied philosophy and history of science at the the University of Amsterdam, the University of Glasgow and Utrecht University.
She is interested in metaphysics, phenomenology, philosophy of mind,
philosophy of physics, and consciousness studies.
Her recent research focuses on historical, cross-cultural and philosophical perspectives on (lucid) dreaming, as well as the history of the scientific & academic study thereof.
By combining an interdisciplinary oral history approach, hands on experience in a laboratory setting, historical analysis and philosophical reflection, she hopes to gain a deeper understanding of the spectrum of consciousness, specifically the phenomenology of dreaming (which is related to daydreaming, ideation, and creativity).
Outside academia, Marieke, works as an dj, artist, creative entrepreneur, label owner of Mink Records, curator, lecturer, and programme maker, having your podcast “Roots & Threads” regarding ethnomusicology and most recently your own radio show on NPO Soul & Jazz at Round Midnight.
In this beautiful conversation, we spoke about:
Marieke’s Scottish roots and her spiritual & emotional inheritance of this ancient land
The importance of a holistic and truly open educational system
Having deeply profound (mystical) experiences and how to make sense of these in the context of a standard reductionist, brain focussed world view
The history of research on dreaming and dreams as the most common of altered states of consciousness
The evolution of science, its severance with Nature and the deep importance of spiritually interacting with Nature once again
Her inspirations and influences
Meta Modernism, A.I. and the history of technology
Spiritual narcissism v.s. hands-on spirituality
Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR - 2024), the assumptions v.s the reality of attending
Psychedelic Academia, the novelty of the field and the massive lack of research regarding having an explicit focus on women
Dream research, today and the future
Follow The Mushroom
With the “Shroom Boom” in full effect, Follow The Mushroom is a documentary / research project through which Stef and Matthijs will investigate the broad developments in the wondrous world of mushrooms.
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Follow Stef: @jack_nl
- Aantal afleveringen: 14
- Laatste aflevering: 2024-07-15
- Maatschappij & cultuur Documentaire
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