Gary Lachman -- Neon Galactic -- Episode 36

In this episode, we have a fascinating discussion with former Blondie bassist and philosopher Gary Lachman, whose lengthy bibliography as an esotericist and researcher covers an assortment of mystical movements and characters that together define an ancient -- yet surprisingly modern -- mode of thinking. Lachman describes how he made the transformation from rock star to underground intellectual after years of wandering in the so-called wilderness. Through the work of British writer and social critic Colin Wilson, Lachman was inspired to engage with occulted mysteries and research the strange and fascinating phenomenon in his own life, including a lifelong series of precognitive dreams. While he initially intended to teach philosophy after retiring from the music industry, he later found Academia stifling, and turned his attention to writing about our weird and wonderful universe after working at a famous metaphysical bookshop in the Los Angeles area. We talk about the evolution of human consciousness, as laid out in the work of German philosopher Jean Gebser, and how that process of evolution involves both the construction of something new and the destruction of older forms. We also discuss likely ontologies that can accommodate high strangeness, and what individual people can do to help encourage humanity's collective evolution. Lachman also describes how the occult is alive and well in modern society, explaining how Donald Trump and his allies deployed such methodologies to help get him elected, and how Pepe the Frog is an example of such efforts. This was covered in Lachman's book, Dark Star Rising. We also discuss the UFO phenomenon, and how many such encounters lead experiencers on to explore esoterica and spirituality more broadly. To learn more about Gary's work: www.gary-lachman.com To purchase his books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gary-Lachman/author/B001HOVBZ6?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Music Credits: Music: Cinematic Logo 04 by TaigaSoundProd Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8221-cinematic-logo-04 Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Technology Calm Logo 01 by TaigaSoundProd Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6660-technology-calm-logo-01 Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license --- Neon Galactic is a production of PBS affiliate KEET-TV in Eureka, CA. Please don’t forget to like and subscribe. Public television can always use your support. On X: @jfrickingfaulk @GaryLachman #neongalactic #Blondie #GaryValentine #UAP #space #aliens #magic #occult #crowley #ufo #consciousness #phenomenon #ghosts #afterlife #NDE #philosophy