EPISODE 628B - Disruptive Play: The Trickster in Politics and Culture

Published: Oct. 11, 2019, 8:03 p.m.

For Beyond 50's "History" talks, listen to an interview with Shepherd Siegel. Find out from him about the appearance of Tricksters, from ancient folklore to their confined role in Western civilization. Siegel makes a case, that to be playful means not taking power seriously. At critical mass, power collapses and leaves us swimming about in the waters of the amoral Trickster. New values emerge and could lead to some version of the dystopia that currently drenches popular culture. Or, of people can discern between the authentic contact and exhilaration of play, and branded, mediated, alienated pleasure, then we just might stumble and frolic our way to the Play Society. Tune in to Beyond 50: America's Variety Talk Radio Show on the natural, holistic, green and spiritual lifestyle. Visit Beyond 50 Radio (https://www.Beyond50Radio.com) and sign up for our Exclusive Updates.