Introduction

In this introductory episode of Dharma Plus Dissent, JDaniel Richer outlines the purpose and vision of the podcast, which aims to explore deep wisdom and critique radical systems. He introduces the concept of Embodied Liberation Dharma (ELD) and discusses various themes such as spirituality, systems thinking, health, creativity, and community engagement. JDaniel emphasizes the importance of a decentralized approach to knowledge sharing and community building, inviting listeners to engage with these transformative ideas.

Takeaways

• This podcast is an ongoing experiment in spirituality.
• The purpose of a system is what it does, not what it claims.
• Recognizing Witeko is crucial for personal and collective healing.
• New Happy is about connection and shared wellbeing.
• ELD integrates philosophy, spirituality, and critical thought.
• Decentralization is key to building intentional communities.
• Exploring deep questions is essential for personal growth.
• The podcast aims to challenge oppressive systems.
• Community engagement is vital for meaningful change.
• The journey of ELD is just beginning with this podcast.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dharma Plus Descent 02:43 Exploring Key Themes and Frameworks 05:55 Understanding Embodied Liberation Dharma (ELD) 07:01 Decentralized Ecosystem and Community Engagement

Keywords

Dharma, spirituality, systems critique, liberation, community, philosophy, decolonization, health, creativity, technology

Where Else You Can Find Me

📝 Blog: This is the decentralized hub for deep-dive essays and philosophy.

🌐 Bluesky: I use this as a decentralized social media platform to share quick insights and interact with others.🚀

🌐 Mastodon: Another decentralized social media platform.

(I will eventually connect the Podcast and Blog with my Bluesky and Mastodon accounts once I figure out how.)

💬 Discord Server (The Nia Node Nexus): A centralized space for Non-Black Liberation Allies, Black misfits, deep thinkers, and radical liberators to discuss philosophy, technology, community building, and more.

💬 Matrix Server (Dharma Plus Dissent): A Discord-like decentralized space for Non-Black Liberation Allies, Black misfits, deep thinkers, and radical liberators to discuss philosophy, technology, community building, and more.

(I will eventually bridge Discord and Matrix when I have the time)

🎙 Odysee: A decentralized video hosting platform.

💬 Signal: A secured messaging app.

💬 Tuta: A privacy-oriented email.