The Alchemist's articles #2 Global Gaze What is Gonzo Journalism? “Gonzo journalism” is a style of journalism that blurs distinctions between writer and subject, fact and fiction. It’s characterized by a highly subjective approach, where the journalist is often a central figure in their narratives, displaying personal experiences and emotions. This style contrasts sharply with traditional journalism, which emphasizes objectivity and detachment from the subject […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-06-162024-06-16 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked #3 Hierarchy Haute The foundational categories in the form of geometric figures The foundational categories in the form of geometric figures, based on the number of reference points that unifies our ‘in-formation’ synthesis regarding our perception of the world. 0. Undefined void, absence of reference points 1. The point, positive yet undefinable, an observer 2. The point compared to another point, the line, direction 3. The point […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-06-142024-06-14 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked #10 Wealth & Wellness The Father of Biohacking Dave Asprey Over the last two decades Dave Asprey, “The Father of Biohacking”, has worked with world-renowned doctors, researchers, scientists, and global mavericks to uncover the latest, most innovative methods, techniques, and products for enhancing mental and physical performance. Written by The Alchemist 2024-06-132024-06-14 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked #1 Alchemy of Self Defining the Term ‘Faustian’: A Start of My Debunking Critique or Dialogue with Metamodernism Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be ‘Faustian’ ? Recently, I encountered an interpretation that compelled me to respond. I inquired, through a comment on a post in Metamodern Christianity, about the term ‘Faustian,’ which I perceived was quite wrongly used. The response I received was partly a quote from the book […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-06-112024-06-16 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked #5 Class Command Chesterfield cigarettes Chesterfield cigarettes have a rich history and have carried various cultural connotations and symbolism over the years. Originally introduced in 1873 by the Drummond Tobacco Company, Chesterfield was later acquired by Liggett & Myers in 1878. They became one of the most popular cigarette brands in the United States, especially from the 1920s to the […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-06-072024-06-21 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked #1 Alchemy of Self I Ching 乾 1. The Creative What drives the creative force of the universe? The I Ching’s first hexagram, 乾 (Qian), known as “The Creative,” embodies this primal energy. Representing the sky and the ultimate creative power, Qian reflects wisdom on initiating force, smooth success, beneficial actions, and moral integrity. 乾 1. The Creative The first Hexagram in the I Ching […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-06-062024-06-15 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked #2 Global Gaze The Punch, or the London Charivari ”The Punch, or the London Charivari” was a British weekly magazine of humor and satire that played a large role in the British press from its establishment in 1841 until its closure in 2002. Named after the puppet character Punch from the Punch and Judy show, which alluded the irreverent and satirical tone the magazine […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-05-122024-06-16 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked #0 Philosophic Poise Rudeness #1 “Rudeness is the weak man’s imitation of strength.” — Eric Hoffer “Rudeness is the weak man’s imitation of strength.” — Eric Hoffer I encountered this quote yesterday from another feed and reflected on it for some time. Initially, I considered sharing it further, but I soon realized it was way too simplistic to qualify as a comprehensive truth. It’s a ‘pre trans/fallacy’*. First and foremost, the […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-05-092024-06-12 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked #7 Emotive Edge ‘You grew up a Mormon’ a song by a Norwegian Opera Singer Eldenstjärna · Samuel, by Marie Eckhoff Tveito ”You grew up a mormon Now you hold me tight And I paint black your lashless rims In the alley light We go to a party Like a bird and a chick You blindfold and you feed me With your magic tricks We dance with men in sequins […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-05-092024-06-12 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked #1 Alchemy of Self #11 La Sprezzatura Passport Susan Cook Greuter’s 10 levels of Ego Development Susan Cook Greuter’s 10 levels of Ego Development The Opportunist (Level 2/10) ~ 4.3% of the adult population The Opportunist is driven by the immediate satisfaction of their own needs and desires. They seek advantages and act primarily from a short-term perspective. Opportunists are capable of manipulating, deceiving, and coercing others into caring for them, […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-05-062024-06-09 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked #4 Ethical Elegance #11 La Sprezzatura Passport Moral Development: Lawrence Kohlberg’s Stages of Morality Moral Development: Lawrence Kohlberg’s Stages of Morality Lawrence Kohlberg, an American psychologist (1927—1987), is best known for his research on the levels of consciousness surrounding individuals’ moral choices. He worked as a professor at both the University of Chicago and Harvard University, where he developed a new field within psychology now known as “moral development”. […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-05-052024-06-07 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked #8 Aesthetic Wit #11 La Sprezzatura Passport Abigail Housen’s Artistic Development: The Stages of Art Perception Abigail Housen’s Artistic Development: The Stages of Art Perception Art evokes myriad reactions, ranging from discomfort and boredom to irritation or inspiration. These varied responses spurred Abigail Housen’s deep exploration into the cognitive underpinnings of art appreciation, leading to the identification of five distinct stages of aesthetic consciousness. Through her comprehensive research, Housen demonstrated that […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-05-052024-06-07 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Loading Load more
#2 Global Gaze What is Gonzo Journalism? “Gonzo journalism” is a style of journalism that blurs distinctions between writer and subject, fact and fiction. It’s characterized by a highly subjective approach, where the journalist is often a central figure in their narratives, displaying personal experiences and emotions. This style contrasts sharply with traditional journalism, which emphasizes objectivity and detachment from the subject […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-06-162024-06-16 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#3 Hierarchy Haute The foundational categories in the form of geometric figures The foundational categories in the form of geometric figures, based on the number of reference points that unifies our ‘in-formation’ synthesis regarding our perception of the world. 0. Undefined void, absence of reference points 1. The point, positive yet undefinable, an observer 2. The point compared to another point, the line, direction 3. The point […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-06-142024-06-14 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#10 Wealth & Wellness The Father of Biohacking Dave Asprey Over the last two decades Dave Asprey, “The Father of Biohacking”, has worked with world-renowned doctors, researchers, scientists, and global mavericks to uncover the latest, most innovative methods, techniques, and products for enhancing mental and physical performance. Written by The Alchemist 2024-06-132024-06-14 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#1 Alchemy of Self Defining the Term ‘Faustian’: A Start of My Debunking Critique or Dialogue with Metamodernism Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be ‘Faustian’ ? Recently, I encountered an interpretation that compelled me to respond. I inquired, through a comment on a post in Metamodern Christianity, about the term ‘Faustian,’ which I perceived was quite wrongly used. The response I received was partly a quote from the book […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-06-112024-06-16 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#5 Class Command Chesterfield cigarettes Chesterfield cigarettes have a rich history and have carried various cultural connotations and symbolism over the years. Originally introduced in 1873 by the Drummond Tobacco Company, Chesterfield was later acquired by Liggett & Myers in 1878. They became one of the most popular cigarette brands in the United States, especially from the 1920s to the […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-06-072024-06-21 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#1 Alchemy of Self I Ching 乾 1. The Creative What drives the creative force of the universe? The I Ching’s first hexagram, 乾 (Qian), known as “The Creative,” embodies this primal energy. Representing the sky and the ultimate creative power, Qian reflects wisdom on initiating force, smooth success, beneficial actions, and moral integrity. 乾 1. The Creative The first Hexagram in the I Ching […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-06-062024-06-15 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#2 Global Gaze The Punch, or the London Charivari ”The Punch, or the London Charivari” was a British weekly magazine of humor and satire that played a large role in the British press from its establishment in 1841 until its closure in 2002. Named after the puppet character Punch from the Punch and Judy show, which alluded the irreverent and satirical tone the magazine […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-05-122024-06-16 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#0 Philosophic Poise Rudeness #1 “Rudeness is the weak man’s imitation of strength.” — Eric Hoffer “Rudeness is the weak man’s imitation of strength.” — Eric Hoffer I encountered this quote yesterday from another feed and reflected on it for some time. Initially, I considered sharing it further, but I soon realized it was way too simplistic to qualify as a comprehensive truth. It’s a ‘pre trans/fallacy’*. First and foremost, the […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-05-092024-06-12 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#7 Emotive Edge ‘You grew up a Mormon’ a song by a Norwegian Opera Singer Eldenstjärna · Samuel, by Marie Eckhoff Tveito ”You grew up a mormon Now you hold me tight And I paint black your lashless rims In the alley light We go to a party Like a bird and a chick You blindfold and you feed me With your magic tricks We dance with men in sequins […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-05-092024-06-12 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#1 Alchemy of Self #11 La Sprezzatura Passport Susan Cook Greuter’s 10 levels of Ego Development Susan Cook Greuter’s 10 levels of Ego Development The Opportunist (Level 2/10) ~ 4.3% of the adult population The Opportunist is driven by the immediate satisfaction of their own needs and desires. They seek advantages and act primarily from a short-term perspective. Opportunists are capable of manipulating, deceiving, and coercing others into caring for them, […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-05-062024-06-09 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#4 Ethical Elegance #11 La Sprezzatura Passport Moral Development: Lawrence Kohlberg’s Stages of Morality Moral Development: Lawrence Kohlberg’s Stages of Morality Lawrence Kohlberg, an American psychologist (1927—1987), is best known for his research on the levels of consciousness surrounding individuals’ moral choices. He worked as a professor at both the University of Chicago and Harvard University, where he developed a new field within psychology now known as “moral development”. […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-05-052024-06-07 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#8 Aesthetic Wit #11 La Sprezzatura Passport Abigail Housen’s Artistic Development: The Stages of Art Perception Abigail Housen’s Artistic Development: The Stages of Art Perception Art evokes myriad reactions, ranging from discomfort and boredom to irritation or inspiration. These varied responses spurred Abigail Housen’s deep exploration into the cognitive underpinnings of art appreciation, leading to the identification of five distinct stages of aesthetic consciousness. Through her comprehensive research, Housen demonstrated that […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-05-052024-06-07 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
