Utopia-ish: Recent Episodes
Allie Jessing
The Utopia-ish podcast is a salon for the modern enlightenment; a discomfort zone for exploring big picture ideas about the ideal human society; a space where thinkers and creatives can connect and share ideas that elevate us and help us evolve. Here, we value diversity of thought, so feel welcome, but don’t get too comfortable! Utopia-ish is produced by the indie arts streaming startup Aspasia Media, and hosted by its founder, the artist and philosopher, Allie Jessing.
Welcome to Ep. 2 of the Sensual Sword podcast, formerly known as Aspasia’s Garden. In this second episode since my breakup catalyzed the initiation of this podcast, I discuss:
Self-responsibility in relationship conflict
The healing invitation of the anxious-avoidant cycle
Individualism and materialistic spirituality
Highest Self vs Deepest Self
Community and being of service
Compassionate Boundaries
Intention vs. Impact
I mention:
The Hero with a Thousand Faces - Joseph Campbell
Francis Weller
Intro/Outro music by Allie Jessing
https://www.instagram.com/thesensualsword
I am pivoting my podcast away from Utopian Philosophy (though we will still address that!) and toward the spiritual and philosophical questions of living with intention. I start this podcast in the throws of a breakup and will use the cracks in my heart to shine vulnerable light on living a fulfilling life full of questions and deep intimacy in a world of dogma and guardedness. So make yourself uncomfortable, and let's dive in!
Francis Weller - https://www.francisweller.net/
on the Mark Groves podcast - https://tinyurl.com/5n8hk774
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Moment adaptogen beverage (not an affiliate link) - https://tinyurl.com/4tddfjn6
Desire on Fire podcast - https://tinyurl.com/594hc339
To Be Magnetic - https://tobemagnetic.com/
Expanded Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/yb59tkek
The Power of Wonder by Monica C Parker - https://tinyurl.com/3b9sxwsd
Lacy Phillips - https://www.instagram.com/lacyannephillips/
You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay - https://tinyurl.com/yc25k5n9
Aspasia of Miletus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspasia
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In this episode I share a live Q&A that Will Reusch and I did on his instagram. Will is pro-Capitalism and we have a fascinating discussion addressing many of the common concerns and doubts pro-Capitalists have about anti-Capitalism and Utopianism.
Episode Resources and Links:
Will Reusch: https://www.instagram.com/willreusch/
Africa Brooke: https://www.instagram.com/africabrooke/
Empire of the Summer Moon: https://amzn.to/3H0Xvrs
Sapiens: https://amzn.to/3H6TOAC
Sex at Dawn: https://amzn.to/3zo6ZLo
Civilized to Death: https://amzn.to/3NWmJJy
Democracy in America: https://amzn.to/3Qd8F0y
Dunbar’s number: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunbar%27s_number
Fully Automated Luxury Communism: https://amzn.to/3H3na2E
Episode transcript coming soon
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Edited by Nick Koepp
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In this episode I chat with gamification consultant, coach, and creator Chris Tomasso about Utopia-building through systems thinking and story. Chris is my first guest! I had so much fun having this conversation and I also learned a few things about structuring this podcast for guests, including: have a notebook handy and don’t turn off your self-view! Enjoy!
Episode Notes
Chris Tomassohttps://www.instagram.com/infinitedotconnector/
https://twitter.com/chris_tomasso
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reveal-the-game-of-life/id1548076235
“Tomorrow” document - DM Chris on Twitter or Instagram for access
My mailing list - https://tinyurl.com/alliejessingnewsletter
Thinking in Systems - Donella Meadows
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The community where Chris and I met: Ascension to Queendom by The Royal Shaman
https://theroyalshaman.com/
Alan Watts
https://amzn.to/3LL2Sf5
Utopia-ish Episodes 4 and 5
Power Versus Force - https://amzn.to/39T0qpI
The Last Mimzy - https://amzn.to/3sTmirG
Reinventing Organizations - https://amzn.to/38Q4feT
Imaginable - https://amzn.to/3LMKpin
Sapiens - https://amzn.to/3wKbmyC
Sex at Dawn - https://amzn.to/3tjHx6f
Civilized to Death - https://amzn.to/3LMk6IT
Fully Automated Luxury Communism - https://amzn.to/3MP2766
Ted Lasso - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Lasso
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In this episode I discuss the concept of Utopia, the nature of suffering, the effects and origins of competition-based societal structure, and the imminence and impact of a post-scarcity world.
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In this first episode of a series on what the f I mean by Utopia-ish, I explain the power of Philosophy to lay a foundation of thought for Utopia-building. I cover the nature of reality and knowledge, scepticism, cynicism, science, and religion, and how these relate to the topic of Utopia… ish.*
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In this experimental episode I riff, off-the-cuff, about how I left the “Cult of Wokeness” and started thinking critically about social justice, my responses to the work of Jordan Peterson, and how all of this ties into the concept of Utopia. Enjoy!
Episode Resources and Links:
Jordan Peterson
“Apocalypse Never” Episode with Michael Shellenberger
“Luxury Beliefs” Episode with Rob Henderson
Interview with Helen Lewis for British GQ
Africa Brooke
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In this episode I explain my startup! I've also added some intro music that I produced so I'm excited about that!
Welcome to the Utopia-ish Podcast! Here I introduce myself and the podcast and explain what inspired me to create it and what you can expect.