Today we will be reviewing a couple of books, and discussing the many levels of human consciousness. How do we pull ourselves from the pits of despair? How do we orient ourselves towards something more meaningful? What is the cost of remaining in a low state of Consciousness? Join us on a journey to find answers to these questions.   Tower of Babel: https://www.amazon.ca/Tower-Babel-Retelling-M-Couturier-ebook/dp/B08DL8YBRR/ref=sr_1_33?keywords=the+tower+of+babel&qid=1639445743&s=digital-text&sr=1-33   Power vs Force: https://read.amazon.ca/kp/embed?asin=B00EJBABS2&pr ..read more

On Today's episode we will be reviewing They Live.  This John Carpenter classic from 1988 may have been more prophetic than we initially realized.  How do the central themes of this film reflect our current cultural predicaments? Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of propaganda, control, and fear, while we discuss some possible solutions to these threats to freedom and liberty ..read more

On today's episode we continue to discuss the source of our current predicament. Is it the Left? The Right? No... it's all of us, and a particularly insidious superstition that we all share. Check out this book by Larken Rose: https://www.amazon.ca/Most-Dangerous-Superstition-Larken-Rose/dp/145075063X Discussed today: The Nature of Compliance, and the underlying psychology. The preservation of Self, the incorporation of the Shadow, and childhood trauma. Examples of non-compliance The spin of the Mainstream Media The Dunning Kruger Effect Ghandi and Passive resistance Social consequences of the ..read more

Obey the Narrative, don't think for yourself, and whatever you do, don't question anything. This is what we are expected to believe, and how we are supposed to act.  If this doesn't sound like freedom to you, tune in to this episode of The Sordid Skeptics as we take a deep dive into the prevailing narrative.  As usual, our opinions are our own, and hyperbolic vitriol is for entertainment purposes only. No medical advise is provided ..read more

Today we discuss the psychological effects of social isolation, compared to solitary confinement in prison populations.  What are some of the effects of lock down? Both psychological and economic. What are some of the documented effects of solitary confinement from the perspective of prisoners? How can we recover from isolation? How will Collective Trauma impact future generations?     ..read more

If people can't control their own emotions, then they have to start trying to control other people's behavior.  Today we will be working through this argument. Emotional Immaturity leads to controlling behavior, which leads to authoritarianism.  Top 10 Signs of Emotional Immaturity What is Emotional Maturity? What is Controlling Behavior? What are Boundaries? How have Academia and the Media become corrupt?   Links & sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/resolution-not-conflict/201603/can-you-spot-10-signs-childish-adult https://www.aifc.com.au/emotional-immat ..read more

We ain't afraid of no Woke. In today's festive episode we look back on the past year to reflect on those who suffered 'cancellation' or the attempt thereof. Some fared better than others, and we are going to reflect on why that is. What is Cancel Culture?  How does one go about getting cancelled? Is there anyway back from exile for the cancelled? Who was cancelled this year? How have our movies and TV shows been affected? We will review Terminator Dark Fate Vs. Terminator 2 Judgement Day, Ghostbusters 2016 Vs. Ghostbusters, Charlies Angels. Who are the unintended victims of cancel culture ..read more

Today Tim and I make the case for Truth, Critical Thinking, and Skepticism.   We need to honour and value Truth more than ever since we are experiencing what I would call a truth, meaning, freedom and morality crisis.  If you’re paying enough attention you can see that we are swimming in a sea of lies being transmitted in our day to day lives at work, through the media, in politics, in religion, in schools and perhaps where it matters most, at home.  Let me ask you: Aren’t you tired of constantly being told lies in whichever level of analysis you can sense them? The Mode of Psyc ..read more

Today, Tim and I will be discussing the nature of Archetypes. What role do they play in your decision making? And how do they describe patterns of behavior? The Innocent Goal: Remain in safety Fear: Abandonment Response to dragon/problem: Deny or seek rescue Task: Fidelity, discernment Gift: Trust, optimism, loyalty   The Warrior Goal: Win, get own way, make a difference through struggle Fear: weakness, powerlessness, impotence, ineptitude Response to Dragon/Problem: Slay, defeat, or convert it Task: High-level assertiveness, fighting for what really matters Gift: Courage, discipline, ski ..read more

Today we review the concept of Natural Law, as defined by individuals from Mark Passio to Thomas Aquinas.  What can this perspective tell us about living in harmony with reality? Topics include: Why bother with Natural and Spiritual Law? Moral Relativism is the disease that is destroying humanity Occultism that misuses the critical knowledge of Natural Law The era of deception and ignorance To be Sovereign means to be above rulers or control Cicero and the 'Greater Good' Ancient Greek Philosophy to the major religions ..read more