The hottest Substack posts of Mag’s Monthly

And their main takeaways

Gender and Language

19 implied HN points • 23 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Gender Language History Identity
  1. Gender is a social construct that has evolved over time.
  2. The roles of masculinity and femininity in society have historical roots.
  3. Leadership involves understanding changing social dynamics and adapting to new norms.

Race Obsession and the Dissident Right

0 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
  1. Different mentalities exist within political groups regarding operational consistency and reality.
  2. Time is a significant factor in political operations, influencing methodology and decision-making.
  3. The dissident right focuses on promoting white supremacy and changing other races' beliefs, leading to tensions and accusations of racism.

Dzogchen and the Scenic Imagination

0 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Buddhism Mysticism Religious texts
  1. The article discusses the concept of twilight language and its significance in safeguarding esoteric teachings.
  2. It explores the connection between generative anthropology and mysticism in understanding cultural origins.
  3. The text delves into the three Buddha-bodies and the scenic imagination, drawing insights from texts like 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead'.

Scenic Imagining

0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Imagination Reality Morality Ethics
  1. Visualizing the fourth dimension involves anthropomorphizing realities for easier comprehension.
  2. Understanding smaller dimensions (1st, 2nd, 3rd) is essential before delving into the concept of a fourth dimension.
  3. Anthropomorphizing variables can help in imagining and navigating through higher dimensions, contributing to a deeper comprehension of complex realities.
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Moonlit Raptures

0 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy Mysticism Enlightenment Epistemology Ethics
  1. Mystics encounter trials unique to themselves, and not everyone is meant to understand their experiences.
  2. Higher mysticism involves transcending individual emotions to experience universal truths.
  3. Failure in understanding mystical trials can be a learning opportunity for growth and enlightenment.

2023 GASC Videos

0 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Videos
  1. 2023 GASC Videos have been uploaded for those interested in watching.
  2. Includes talks on 'The Negative Ostensive and Civilizational Politics' and more.
  3. Q&A sessions available after presentations.