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060 Hermes Trismegistus: Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe

David Johnson

Apr 12, 2024 — 1 min read

In today’s episode, we explore the curious case of Hermes Trismegistus, a philosopher who lived at the convergence of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman culture.

We'll explore who this mysterious figure might have been (*clue: it wasn’t Thoth), the core principles of Hermetic philosophy, and how they've shaped thinkers from the Renaissance to the present day.

We’ll talk about how Hermeticism can be useful in our lives today, and some of the potential pitfalls and critiques of the philosophy. Such as quiche manifestation. That’s right. Quiche.

Share your thoughts on Hermeticism on social media using #TheObservingI, or in the comments section below. And let us know what other philosophers you'd like us to explore in future episodes!

Much love,
David

098 The Truth is a Mosaic, and We're All Bleeding from the Edges

Here’s the pitch: What if every religion you’ve ever heard of, every sacred story, every whispered prayer, was just a shard of broken glass? Each one catching the light, but none of them showing you the whole picture. That’s Omnism. The belief that truth isn’t neat

097 The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick

In our first episode of 2025, we dive deep into The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick—the sprawling, chaotic, and profoundly philosophical work of one of science fiction's greatest minds. Through the lens of Dick’s personal life and mystical experiences, we explore the core themes of his

096 Immanuel Kant, the OG over thinker

In today's episode, we're talking about Immanuel Kant, the philosopher with ideas so big, they’re still shaping how we think centuries later. We take a deep yet approachable dive into Kant’s life, his revolutionary ideas, and his surprisingly modern legacy. Join us as we

095 Living Courageously in the Face of Mortality: A Tribute to Ernest Becker

In today's episode, we delve into the world of Ernest Becker's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Denial of Death.

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098 The Truth is a Mosaic, and We're All Bleeding from the Edges

097 The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick

096 Immanuel Kant, the OG over thinker

095 Living Courageously in the Face of Mortality: A Tribute to Ernest Becker