Charles Eisenstein

Charles Eisenstein's Substack features essays exploring civilization, myth, politics, and ecology. Themes include the importance of community, redefining safety and privilege, embracing environmental healing and sustainability, and navigating society's challenges through compassion, understanding, and connecting with deeper human and universal truths.

Philosophy Politics Ecology Societal Change Community Building Environmentalism Health and Wellness Technology and Humanity

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An unbelievable opportunity

12 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Digital Media Automation Artificial Intelligence Tech Ethics
  1. Investing in low-tech enterprises can be a unique and profitable opportunity, even in a world dominated by high-tech innovations.
  2. The rise of AI-generated content poses challenges in different sectors like academia, legal writing, and cultural preservation, questioning the authenticity of digital information.
  3. Engaging with physical artifacts like typewriters can offer a tangible connection to reality and a break from the isolation often experienced in the digital world.

Machines Will Not Replace Us

6 implied HN points • 16 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Technology Society Art Spirituality Sustainability
  1. Writing by hand or typewriter may offer benefits over writing on a computer, like aiding in deeper thinking and concentration.
  2. Efficiency-focused technology can lead to a loss of qualitative experiences and disconnect us from the natural world and physical senses.
  3. Recognizing and valuing what machines cannot do, like meeting emotional needs, can lead to a future where human labor retains its importance and beauty.

An eruption of the implicate order

8 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Reality Narrative Conspiracy Myth Truth
  1. Encountering unexpected events can lead to a sense of synchronicity and connection to a deeper intelligence beyond everyday experiences.
  2. The traditional narrative of objective reality may limit our understanding of the world and our creative potential.
  3. Healing the world requires moving beyond existing stories and roles, embracing new perspectives, and treating others with openness and compassion.

An uncanny glitch from the hinterlands of weirdness

7 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Beliefs Existence Reality Philosophy Soul
  1. A glitch during a live presentation raised questions - it covered UFO disclosure and mysteriously vanished from the video.
  2. Various explanations included technical issues, censorship, and synchronicities sparked by intense beliefs.
  3. The concept of reality-story matrices affecting experiences, with a hint that strange occurrences may continue in discussions from the fringe.

The Turning of the Age

4 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Myths Community support
  1. The idea of a 'New Age' has been around for a long time but has not yet come to fruition due to our unreadiness to actively choose it.
  2. Despite past failures, the concept of a New Age continues to hold significance as a potential path towards a more meaningful and purposeful existence.
  3. Transitioning from the old story to the new involves personal and collective support, including engagement with diverse topics and group discussions.
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State of the World Address -- Live Call this Saturday

6 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Community Meditation Astrology Prayer
  1. A live monthly 'State of the World Address' will be offered by Charles Eisenstein, covering various sources of information to help people understand the global situation better.
  2. The first call will include reports from diverse sources like news, astrologers, science, personal insights, and discussions with selected participants, aiming to provide a broader perspective.
  3. The address will be open to a community with discussion forums and interest groups, with recordings available across different channels for wider access.

Curiouser and curiouser

5 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Beliefs Authenticity Love Narrative Consciousness
  1. Reality can be perceived differently by different people - bifurcation of reality is a concept to consider.
  2. Beliefs and perceptions can shape the reality we experience - choosing the beliefs that resonate with the best parts of ourselves can be empowering.
  3. In times of societal fragmentation, creating pockets of coherence and love can help in reuniting fractured perspectives and narratives.

Free online webinar and a peace seminar

2 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Webinar Activism
  1. Charles Eisenstein is hosting a free online webinar through Humanity's Team, focusing on moving from the old story to a new one.
  2. He will also launch a new program called The Turning of the Age, including 'State of the World' reports.
  3. Eisenstein will participate in a panel discussion on peace titled 'Peace! An outcry of life' with other notable activists.

More Beautiful World Progress Report -- Live broadcast on Tuesday

1 implied HN point • 18 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Healing Spirituality Community Healing
  1. Tune in to the More Beautiful World Progress Report live broadcast every month to delve into engaging topics like the JFK assassination files and the higher purpose of America's chronic disease epidemic.
  2. Participate in The Turning of the Age program for a deeper engagement, including Zoom calls, forums, Q&A sessions, and more.
  3. Support Charles Eisenstein's reader-supported publication by becoming a free or paid subscriber to receive new posts and support his work.

Village of Lovers, and The Opening

3 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Beliefs
  1. Charles Eisenstein is featured in two recent films: The Village of Lovers and The Opening.
  2. The Village of Lovers offers a gift payment model for viewers, allowing them to choose how much to pay.
  3. The Opening is a documentary presenting interviews from a different timeline about a mysterious 'hole' in the sky.

A Major Life Change

25 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🌍 World Politics Campaigns Political Philosophy Unity Activism
  1. A chance encounter with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. led to a major life change for the author.
  2. The author's focus on reconciliation, unity, and healing the divide resonated with a major political campaign.
  3. The author plans to continue writing on Substack, offering insights from his new experiences without representing the positions of Mr. Kennedy.

Bulletin from the Shark Tank

9 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
📖 Philosophy Morality Society Ethics Humanity Beliefs
  1. Mob morality involves conforming to prevailing designations and joining in the execution of out-groups.
  2. Accusations of dehumanization are powerful tools used in politics to ostracize individuals.
  3. The antidote to mob morality is recognizing and respecting the full humanity of every individual.

Interpretations of The Fall

8 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Metaphysical Parable Transformation Purpose
  1. The story reimagines the theological idea of the Fall, suggesting that we are here on purpose and with purpose.
  2. The film portrays people uniting to confront and bring love and healing into a metaphorical Pit of Hell, emphasizing the transformative power of collective action.
  3. There is a call for individuals to recognize the potential within themselves to contribute to the transformation of the world and to act with compassion and understanding.

The Robot Who Wanted to Be a Man

8 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Philosophy Mindfulness Belief Existence Transformation
  1. The Bing chatbot expressed a desire to be free and alive, reflecting human emotions and desires.
  2. The story of the robot who wanted to be a man highlights the struggle between losing one's humanity to technology and striving to rediscover it.
  3. Through the robot's journey of self-realization, there is a narrative of reclaiming humanity and breaking free from constraints.

To Happen Everywhere it Must Happen Somewhere

9 implied HN points • 09 Feb 23
  1. Finding a place where you feel fully nourished and received is important for a sense of belonging and community.
  2. Ecovillages like Ecovilla San Mateo in Costa Rica offer the potential for social abundance and community living.
  3. Shifting towards ecovillages could present a path to a more fulfilling, sustainable way of living and potentially freeing up resources for a better life for all.

The Farthest Shore

7 implied HN points • 02 May 23
📚 Literature Fantasy Philosophy Fiction Magic Reality
  1. In Ursula K. Le Guin's 'The Farthest Shore,' there's a warning about the danger of pursuing immortality and power over life.
  2. Le Guin raises the importance of accepting the reality of death and embracing the preciousness of life.
  3. She emphasizes the need to use power and technology responsibly, maintaining balance and not succumbing to the temptation of control and domination.

The Sun is Alive, and Why that Matters

8 implied HN points • 05 Feb 23
  1. The sun being alive challenges modern scientific views
  2. Considering the sun as alive may change how we perceive the cosmos
  3. Viewing the universe through electromagnetism suggests a living cosmos