For the full context, read mt blog post: Unravelling into a tangle of hyperlinks, associative thinking and the metaphysics of writing.

For centuries, we’ve been conditioned to believe that logic is king and story is its court jester—entertaining but ultimately frivolous. From the moment we step into a classroom, we’re trained to think in bullet points, equations, and neatly categorised facts. We’re rewarded for linear reasoning and penalised for wandering too far down imaginative paths.

But here’s the thing: our brains don’t work that way. We are creatures of story. We make sense of the world not through cold, mechanical logic, but through myths, narratives, and meaning woven from experience. Storytelling is the oldest and most natural way of learning, yet it has been systematically erased from education in favour of rigid logic, industrial efficiency, and standardised thinking.

In this episode, we crack open the foundations of this system and ask: Why were we taught to think against our nature? What happens when we reclaim storytelling as our primary way of knowing? The answer is more than a return to an old way of thinking—it’s a quiet revolution, a break from the machine, a reawakening of something ancient and powerful.

The world was never a machine. It was always a story. And it’s time we remember how to tell it.

Soulcruzer Podcast: Show Notes 

Episode Overview 

Welcome to another episode of Soulcruzer. Today, I’m recording from an unlikely spot—the Premier Inn at Heathrow Airport. Finding a quiet place has been a challenge, with fans humming in the room and planes roaring overhead every few minutes. But that’s just part of the journey. 

In this episode, I dive into some thoughts on Liber Null & Psychonaut by Peter J. Carroll, a foundational text in chaos magic. I finished listening to it during my travels—six hours in the car, a couple more on the train—and it sparked some reflections I wanted to share with you.  

Main Themes & Takeaways 

Reality is Malleable – What if reality isn’t fixed but something that can be shaped? What if belief isn’t something you have but something you use? Liber Null presents magic as a kind of hands-on science for hacking consciousness, testing reality, and bending the world to your will. 

Chaos Magic as a Radical Shift – Written in the late 1970s, Liber Null challenged traditional esoteric systems by stripping magic down to its core principles. It resonated with punk, cyberpunk, and avant-garde thinkers because it rejected gatekeeping and hierarchical structures. No need for orders, initiations, or rigid traditions—just experimentation and direct experience. 

The Modern Relevance of Chaos Magic – We live in a world where reality is already being shaped—by algorithms, social media, political strategies, and advertising. Big Tech and ad agencies aren’t wearing robes, but they’re using the same principles of symbolic manipulation to shape what we see, feel, and believe. The question is: Are you actively shaping your own reality, or is someone else doing it for you? 

Belief as a Tool, Not a Truth – One of the core insights of Liber Null is that beliefs are fluid. They can be adopted, tested, and discarded as needed. In the same way a hacker rewrites code, a chaos magician rewires their own mind.  

Connecting This to My Work: Change Magick 

Liber Null aligns with a larger framework I’ve been developing—Change Magick. It combines: 

• Chaos Magic: The art of hacking reality through fluid beliefs and direct experience.
• NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming): Techniques for reprogramming the mind.
• Jungian Psychology: Archetypes, shadow work, active imagination, and synchronicity.
• Postmodern Philosophy: The idea that reality is constructed and can be deconstructed.

 
Join the Conversation
 

• Have you read Liber Null & Psychonaut? What did you take away from it?
• Do you practice chaos magic, or are you curious about it?
• Are there any books, practices, or insights you’ve found useful in your own journey?

Drop your thoughts in the comments or reach out—I’d love to hear what reson
 

Offloading some thoughts on myths and the roles they play in our lives.

In this episode, I share one of my works in progress for #AudioMo Day 8.

First ride on an electric bike. #audiomo day 4

Here's me passing on some advice to young folks! #AudioMo Day 3

#AudioMo Day 2: List your favorite toys you played with as a child.

It's that time of the year again where hundreds of audio fiends descend upon the Internet to share audio of all kinds. That's right, it's #AudioMo 2020 let the recordings begin!

The beginnings of something new. An exploration of a long lost part of a soul. More to follow...

I woke up with fire in my belly this morning. There's only one thing I can do in those circumstances and that is to create something. I've been dancing around the idea of rebooting the audioblog for weeks. This seems as good a time as any to get going again. Also, who's ready for the contact tracking app? The NHS version or the Apple/Google version?

Big Merry Christmas to you all! I hope everyone is finding some Christmas cheer (go easy on the eggnog)!

I'm a just a tad later getting this out.

I'm thrilled to bring back the Musical Journey Show! This is a nostalgic nod to my past, harking back to the days when I hosted on Radio Warwickshire. It's been years since I've been down this path, but there’s something about 2025 that feels like the perfect moment for its revival. "Because you've gotta have goals" after all, and returning to the rhythm of this show is definitely one of mine.

Day 14 of #BlogPals19 blogging challenge. So far so good, no real struggles to get something posted each day.

Just when you think you have everything under control, a flipping monkey throws a wrench in your plan.

I've been interested in virtual training since the early days of Webex. The game has changed in the virtual training space and I was curious to know from someone who does a lot of training in this space, what is the field of virtual training like these days.

Catherine Nicholson of The Virtual Training Team was kind enough to share her thoughts on virtual training with me.

#virtual #training

I have a renewed interest in nootropics, the so-called smart drugs for cognitive enhancement. I spoke to my good friend JJ who is kind of a geek about these things.

#nootropics #smartdrugs

Beginning to explore the metaphor of the warrior and the underlying code of living it represents.

I'm completely exhausted this evening after a day of really cranking out the yang. #audio365

Had a moment of clarity this morning as I was prepping for the day ahead.

What's the last food item you randomly craved and had to make a special trip to go get? #audio365

Best experienced through headphones.

Here are the words if you're interested.

Sunday stroll through the countryside, reflecting on the state of play of my creative focus. #audiomo 24

Episode Summary:
Hey folks, join me on one of my early morning walks where I dive into everything from infantry flashbacks to creative frustrations and the tools I’ve been using to keep my head straight. This week, I’ve been wrestling with some mental blocks, but breaking out my trusty paper journal helped me see things more clearly. Along the way, I talk about the differences between digital and analogue journaling, share my thoughts on populism and politics, and geek out a bit over Google Notebook LM, a fantastic AI-powered tool I’ve been experimenting with. This episode is a blend of reflections, insights, and, as always, a bit of wandering off the beaten path.

I don't want to be back in Kansas. Trying to forestall the inevitable post-holiday blues with some honey and rum. #audiomo day 22

And just like that, we were back on track.  Today on #Audiomo Day 5, I managed to get MR Mike Trussell on the line.  We cover a lot of ground in a short space or time.

Hey up! #Audiomo Day 4.  I forgot that people are busy. My challenge to speak to 30 different people for #audiomo this year has hit a snag and it's only day number 4.  But I'm a person, so if I talk to myself, does that still count? lol. 

If you fancy a chat, let me know, help me reach my #audiomo goal!

What happens when an American and a Hungarian meet in England? Nothing but mischief. 

On #Audiomo day 3, I catch up with my good friend Zoltan to talk about his love for the double bass.

It turns out I've known Justyna for just over a year now.  We met through a mutual company we both do some contract work for.  JJ is a kindred spirit. We both dig philosophy, start things we never finish, and think about things way too much.  So here for #AudioMo Day 2 is Justyna. 

#Audiomo Day 1.  I love this time of the year when the Audiomo community comes together for the month of June to make and share audio.  I thought I'd add something extra to the 30-day challenge this year and that is to have 30 conversations with 30 different people for my #Audiomo posts this year.

First up is my friend Sara Beth Hunt, novelist and podcaster.

Some quick thoughts.

From the Flowers of Evil by Charles Baudelaire

Broke in my new shoes, messed around with a couple of bot building apps, and generally goofing around on the net.

I have more to say, but these are my initial thoughts.

Q: what is it about me that i can't keep my virtual hands off of creativity, love, mysticism, and misfit ontology?

Testing out the Rode Procaster Broadcast Dynamic mic.

Removing the comfort blanket of CPD hours brings firms up hard against the cold reality of the business purpose of learning. Some have dropped it like a stone, glad of an excuse to cut costs. Others see it an opportunity to take a new approach to learning at work and to ensure that professional development serves their business needs.

In this podcast, I interview Nicola Jones of Athena Professional about the change in the way UK lawyers must prove their continued professional competence.

Highly recommend it, Three Brothers Burgers in city centre Bristol.

A stroll through the woods, reflection on art and fear, and a farewell to 2017. #Audio365

I went for a little stroll to work off the turkey and mince pies.

gearing up for 2018

I'm going all natural baby! #health #nutrition

Early Sunday morning stroll to stretch the limbs and clear the cobwebs out of my head. What do we mean when we say, same old, same old?

In this episode, I dive deep into a question that’s been looping in my mind all day: What is a life for? More specifically, What is my life for? It’s one of those questions that feels simple on the surface, but the more you dig, the more complex and infinite it becomes. I’ve been pacing around, wrestling with it, and decided to hit record and let my thoughts flow freely.

#purpose #podcast #reflection

I'm leading a rear guard action to bring back the personal blog - the sacred space to rant and rave and be yourself and express yourself. #blogging

just a stream of consciousness capture while out on my morning walk...listen at your own risk.