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Modern WisdomJun 19, 2021

#336 - Richard Lang - What It Feels Like To Have No Head

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C.S. Lewis

C.S. Lewis read it, described it as the work of highest genius, work of a highest genius, and wrote the preface for it, got published.

the death of the dead man

I think it's a great book.

the headless

Sam Harris says that the implications of the headless way provide insights into the nature of the mind, which he considers to be among the most impor…

Guest: Richard Lang

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Richard Lang is the Co-ordinator of the Shollond Trust, a UK charity focussed on sharing the Headless Way. If you see a person from 6 feet away, they're a person. From 100,000 miles away they're a planet. From a few microns away they're cells. So what are they at their very centre? Who are we? This is the central question of The Headless Way and today Richard takes us through Douglas Harding's work to answer it along with some meditations and experiments you can do to illuminate these insights for yourself.

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C.S. Lewis

The host mentions C.S. Lewis to highlight the profound impact his endorsement had on the work of Douglas, who spent y…

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the death of the dead man

The host mentions 'The Death of the Dead Man' to explore the concept of self-identity and how it relates to self-cons…

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the headless

The host mentions 'The Headless' to explore the concept of self-perception and the nature of consciousness. They high…

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Rumi

The host references Rumi to illustrate the profound understanding of self-awareness and the interconnectedness of exi…

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C.S. Lewis

Best for Readers interested in philosophy and self-explorationOften cited around C.S. Lewis's influence

“C.S. Lewis read it, described it as the work of highest genius, work of a highest genius, and wrote the preface for it, got published.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: C.S. Lewis's influence

For: Readers interested in philosophy and self-exploration

Key quote: “C.S. Lewis read it, described it as the work of highest genius, work of a highest genius, and wrote the preface for it, got published.”

The host mentions C.S. Lewis to highlight the profound impact his endorsement had on the work of Douglas, who spent years exploring the nature of self. Lewis's description of Douglas's work as 'the work of highest genius' underscores its significance and encourages listeners to delve into these philosophical ideas.

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the death of the dead man

Best for Individuals exploring self-awareness and identityOften cited around self-consciousness and identity

“I didn't realize that there was a book that said it was, you know, a book that said the death of the dead man.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: self-consciousness and identity

For: Individuals exploring self-awareness and identity

Key quote: “I think it's a great book.”

The host mentions 'The Death of the Dead Man' to explore the concept of self-identity and how it relates to self-consciousness. They emphasize the importance of recognizing one's undefined nature and the freedom that comes from not being pinned down by others' perceptions.

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the headless

Best for Individuals interested in philosophy and self-awarenessOften cited around nature of the mind

“I have one, I have a little book called the headless in my book about the death of, of the dead man. I read all, all about it.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: nature of the mind

For: Individuals interested in philosophy and self-awareness

Key quote: “Sam Harris says that the implications of the headless way provide insights into the nature of the mind, which he considers to be among the most important things that he's ever learned.”

The host mentions 'The Headless' to explore the concept of self-perception and the nature of consciousness. They highlight how Douglas Harding's insights can lead to a profound understanding of one's identity beyond physical appearance.

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Rumi

Best for Individuals seeking deeper self-awareness and spiritual understanding.Often cited around self-awareness and existence

“There's a story by Rumi, the Persian poet. I read this.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: self-awareness and existence

For: Individuals seeking deeper self-awareness and spiritual understanding.

Key quote: “You're the space in which the world is happening.”

The host references Rumi to illustrate the profound understanding of self-awareness and the interconnectedness of existence. This story emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's true nature and the balance between human limitations and spiritual perfection.

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C.S. Lewis read it, described it as the work of highest genius, work of a highest genius, and wrote the preface for it, got published.

the death of the dead man

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