Can We Save Humanity? Jamie Wheal on Saving a Global Culture on the Brink of Collapse | Conversations with Tom
This episode today takes the plunge and leans off the edge with Jamie Wheal unpacking the depth and complexities he\u2019s addressing in his latest book, Recapture the Rapture. The conversation is heavy and will challenge you to rethink your stance and what leaning into our global community could be for you. Order Jamie Wheal\u2019s new book, Recapture the Rapture: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DNT8B9B/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nLoss of Meaning | A break down of the conflicting directions of major institutions [3:33]\nMeaning 1.0 & 2.0 | Jamie breaks down the difference and problem for salvation & inclusion [7:54]\nMeta Crisis | Jamie details the complexity of meta crisis and where it intersects [12:06]\nStorytelling | Jamie walks through shapes of stories & where we are in our story of humanity [16:16]\nAcceleration | Jamie on why rushing to clean the slate is ignorant of history [18:56]\nThe Drop | Jamie lists problems (the drop) we have to lean into to get to the better side [24:31]\nNarrative Problem | Jamie breaks down coming alive vs. staying alive, narrative or reality [28:37]\nRearview Mirror | Jamie summarizes where the U.S. is after war in 1945 through 60s [30:55]\nTribalism | Jamie reveals what unhealthy tribalism is versus healthy that is for community [32:16]\nCults | Jamie exposes history of cults, how some succeed, when it gets too far extreme [36:42]\n4 Cult Responses | Jamie explains the 4 feelings and 4 responses to cult leaders [44:44]\nTop Down Solutions | The issue being detached from complexity of interconnected problems [53:13]\nGlobal Rage | Jamie on the human initiative and the propensity for collective rage [57:14]\nFinding Grace | Significant decisions in history that were against the rage & violence [1:02:44]\nCultural Architect | Escaping doomsday and thriving into the future [1:10:21]\nSoul Force | Jamie explains the root of peaceful nonviolence anchored to Civil Rights [1:15:09]\nBig 5 | Jamie reveals the big 5 evolutionary drivers, discusses healing and peak states [1:20:15]\nSex & Healing | Jamie explores the power of orgasms, women, its evolutionary nature [1:34:00]\nOut of Hand | Jamie shares why people don\u2019t know what they\u2019re doing, forgiving ourselves [1:47:11]\nTrickster | Jamie on dissonance between God & Satan, Good & Bad and the unknowing [1:50:51]\nOmega Point | Jamie reveals the point where death and rebirth come together [1:58:02]\xa0\n\nCheck Out Our Sponsors \nAlto: Download the Alto app today and add code IMPACTTHEORY to receive $30 toward your first Alto ride anytime this month. https://www.ridealto.com\nHeadspace: Go to headspace.com/impact for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace\u2019s full library of meditations for every situation.\nHelium 10: Get 50% OFF your first month of Helium 10 Platinum at Helium10.com and use code IMPACT at check out.\nThryve: Get 50% off your at-home gut health test at trythryve.com/impact\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices