81: Wetiko - Invaders of the Mind (or Attack of the Neural Poop-Goblins)

Tonight, MOZ deep dives the elusive, yet ever-present mind virus known as wetiko. This deep dive is essentially a review of Paul Levy’s work: Wetiko: healing the mind virus that plagues our world. This disturbing phenomenon must be recognized and countered or the survival of humanity itself may well hang in the balance.

Endless thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy from timleavy.com for composing us a most righteous theme song. Party on, Tim!

References:

Primary Source tonight: Paul Levy’s Wetiko: P. Levy (2021). Wetiko: healing the mind virus that plagues our world. Inner Traditions, VT.

Chief Ochwiay & Carl Jung: Lachman, G. (2010). Jung the mystic: the esoteric dimensions of Carl Jung’s life and teachings. Penguin, p147-148

Great Nest of Being: Wilber, K. (2001). Marriage of sense and soul: integrating science and religion. Random House, NY, p9

The Mind Parasites: Wilson, C. (1967). The Mind Parasites. Arkham House, WI.

Colin Wilson - The Mind Parasites (selfdefinition.org)

https://selfdefinition.org/colin-wilson/Colin-Wilson-The-Mind-Parasites.pdf

The Djinn: Guiley, R.E. (2013). The djinn connection. Visionary Living, Inc

https://archive.org/details/thedjinnconnectionrosemaryellenguiley/page/n11/mode/2up

Demons & Good & Evil: Ribi, A. (1989). Demons of the inner world. Shambhala Publishing, Inc, p15, p25, p57, p189

Jung on the Frail Human Conscience: Jung, C.G. (1964). Man and his symbols. Doubleday, NY, p24

The Shadow & Organizational Ethics: Hull, R.F.C. (1977). Two essays on analytical psychology. C.G. Jung. Bollingen Series, NY, p30, p153

Tamang shamans: Pratt, C. (2007). Encyclopedia of shamanism (Vol 2). Rosen Publishing Group, Inc.

Toltec Shamans: Sanchez, V. (2001). The Toltec Path of Recapitulation: healing your past to free your soul. Bear & Co., VT, p3

Dr Gad Saad -- The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xmqn6TT_Y

The Will & Sexuality: Arthur Schopenhauer, The World as Will & Representation, Volume I, philosophy of art (stfrancisboutique.com)

https://stfrancisboutique.com/nyfc/schopenhauer%2C-philosophy-of-art

Joseph Campbell on Schopenhauer: Campbell, J. (1968). The masks of the gods: creative mythology. Penguin Books, p356-357

The Parasite: Ruiz, D.M. (1997). Beyond Fear: a Toltec guide to freedom and joy. Council Oak Books, p200

Disturbing Emotions: Dalai Lama (1995). Awakening the mind, lightening the heart: the core teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. Library of Tibet, NY, p13-14

True & False Bodhisattvas: Hanh, T.N. (2003). Creating true peace: ending violence in yourself, your family, your community, & the world. Free Press, NY, p83

Quantum Physics: The Interplay Between the Unconscious and Conscious - and Why It Matters | Alef Trust https://www.aleftrust.org/the-interplay-between-the-unconscious-and-conscious/

Society Sociopathy: Leyton, E. (1986). Hunting humans: the rise of the modern multiple murderer. Penguin Books