Beneath the northern lights of Iceland lives an evil amphibious horse. Your fingers want to touch its glistening mane, but resist the urge! Once you do, you’re bound to its evil intent, and the only way to break free is by screaming its name. Can you be so quick?
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Aug 2025
I Think I Hear the Coming of a Planetary Roar
In times of rising frustration over the state of nations, times of personal, ecological, societal, and planetary impasse, when cycles of senseless suffering seemingly repeat themselves over and over, and all the global upheaval still isn't bringing about change... in times when s ... Show More
2h 6m
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Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesWe think we've grown out of the belief in evil. It's not in our genes and people don't get possessed. But across media and culture, from Star Wars to Isis, evil still holds us strangely captive. Wh ... Show More
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Iceland | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Land of Fire, Ice, and the Northern Lights
In this episode, Benjamin reads about Iceland — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to h ... Show More
31m 45s
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33m 47s