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    The Wisdom Tradition | a philosophy podcast

    This is a podcast about Philosophy and its relation to the story of human life. Hosted by Alex Sachon. Find links to my publications and more at my website: www.alexsachon.com

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    Episodes (118)

    MANLY P. HALL "Armageddon: The War that Ends in Peace" | Lecture Analysis

    MANLY P. HALL "Armageddon: The War that Ends in Peace" | Lecture Analysis

    In my newest podcast episode, I analyze a classic lecture from Manly P. Hall titled “Armageddon: The War that Ends in Peace.” 

    The contents of this lecture fit right in with the theme of mankind’s “Fight with the Shadow”, a topic we have explored often in the various books and articles I’ve published so far on my Substack. For example, my most recent article and podcast episode on the WHO is built entirely around this theme.

    Check out my Substack (thewisdomtradition.substack.com) for the written transcript of this episode, featuring both Hall's lecture and my commentary.

    Thanks for tuning in!

    - Alex
    www.alexsachon.com 

    World Events are Pushing Mankind Toward a Confrontation with the Shadow

    World Events are Pushing Mankind Toward a Confrontation with the Shadow

    In this unscripted episode I discuss a wide-range of topics centered around the theme that world events are indicating that mankind is being rapidly pulled toward an inevitable confrontation within the psychological force within himself that Carl Jung called the Shadow. 

    The discussion starts with a look at the WHO's new Pandemic Preparedness Treaty and considers that how this looks like the "final solution" for the aspiring health dictators. Other sectors of society are experiencing similar motions toward the final stage of various interconnected nefarious plans, be they the collapse of the energy economy, the forced migration crisis and "clash of civilizations" scenario, the deconstruction of the industrial food system, and more. 

    Towards the end of the episode I also give some updates on the channel and some new stuff that's been going on with me.

    Thanks for listening, - Alex
    www.alexsachon.com
    thewisdomtradition.substack.com

    RILEY WAGGAMAN on Russia's Complicity in the Great Reset | Interview with Russia-based Journalist

    RILEY WAGGAMAN on Russia's Complicity in the Great Reset | Interview with Russia-based Journalist

    In today's episode I'm sharing a recent interview I did with journalist Riley Waggaman, formerly of RT, who is based in Russia and writes critically of Russia's complicity in advancing the same technocratic Great Reset agenda that America and the EU - its supposed enemies - are also advancing.

    So while on one level China and Russia are the espoused enemies of the West, on another level they are all collaborating  to bring the world into a new paradigm of global technocratic governance.

    In this interview, we talk first about his perspective of the Ukraine War from inside Russia, and then we move on to talk about Russia's complicity in the Great Reset agenda. I was surprised to learn that not only is Russia on board with the vaxx mandates, CBDCs, and Digital ID systems, but they also have their own version of a forced migration crisis going on.

    Check out Riley's excellent Substack: https://edwardslavsquat.substack.com/
    And mine: https://thewisdomtradition.substack.com/
    Also my website, where links to the podcast and YouTube can be found: www.alexsachon.com

    Thank you,

    Alex Sachon


    What's Happening at the Southern Border? | A New Element of the Great Reset is Revealed

    What's Happening at the Southern Border? | A New Element of the Great Reset is Revealed

    In today's episode, I'll be investigating what looks to be a key pillar of the ongoing Great Reset: the weaponization of illegal alien migrations into the US, UK, and EU.

    In particular, I'm going to examine the staggering number of migrants from all over the world streaming into the US from its Southern Border with Mexico - an operation that is clearly being run and orchestrated by a coalition between the Biden Administration, the Deep State, and the UN.

    In this episode, I share numerous clips from The Alex Jones Show where he talks about this engineered crisis. I find he's been one of the best sources for analysis on this issue (and as it turns out, this is a topic he has been on top of for over a decade). I also share and comment on clips from The Jimmy Dore Show, the Shawn Ryan Show,  and others.

    Follow my Substack if you don't already: thewisdomtradition.substack.com
    My website: www.alexsachon.com
    My Instagram: @thewisdomtradition 

    PROF. ANTHONY HALL on the Geopolitics of Israel, Palestine, and Gaza | Interview

    PROF. ANTHONY HALL on the Geopolitics of Israel, Palestine, and Gaza | Interview

    Hey folks,

    About a week ago I had a long conversation with Anthony Hall, Professor Emeritus of Globalization Studies at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. He is an expert in the colonization of indigenous peoples and views the ongoing Israel-Palestine situation in that light. He is also a frequent contributor to the website globalresearch.ca, which is where I discovered his work.

    This interview follows up my recent article on 10/7 called "October 7th: The Fog Begins to Clear". Dr. Hall has several related articles on the topic that I recommend, which can be found on his Substack: https://anthonyjhall.substack.com/

    Thanks for listening,

    - Alex
    www.alexsachon.com 

    October 7th: The Fog Begins to Clear | Follow-Up Commentary

    October 7th: The Fog Begins to Clear | Follow-Up Commentary

    I wanted to offer some additional commentary on my recent article that takes an in-depth look at the October 7th attacks on Israel.  The article is the first in a series and in this commentary I relate the 10/7 attacks and Israel's response to them to some of the larger themes I'll be discussing in those later articles.

    Of particular interest is the idea that the Great Reset may herald a significant change in the relationship between the US and Israel.

    You can find the original article on my Substack. A touched-up transcript of this commentary is also available there. It's worth reading.
    thewisdomdtradition.substack.com

    - Alex Sachon
    www.alexsachon.com


     

    October 7th: The Fog Begins to Clear | A New Picture is Emerging About the Events of 10/7

    October 7th: The Fog Begins to Clear | A New Picture is Emerging About the Events of 10/7

    In this episode, I revisit the events of the October 7th attack on Israel. The goal is to move beyond certain oversimplifications and mischaracterizations of the event that have become prominent. There is a lot more here than what first meets the eye.

    The article can be read on my Substack: thewisdomtradition.substack.com

    Sections:
    1. Others Were Involved with the 10/7 Attacks Besides Hamas
    2. Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad: Uneasy Allies
    3. The Strategic Objectives Behind Operation Al-Aqsa Flood
    4. The IDF’s Counter-Response Killed Many Israeli Citizens
    5. Israeli Intelligence had Foreknowledge of the Attack

    This article is the first in a series. Stay tuned for the rest.

    I should point out that in this article I revise some of my initial conceptions of the 10/7 attack, which I discussed in earlier episodes from late October.

    - Alex
    www.alexsachon.com


    Manly P. Hall: The Maestro of Esoteric Philosophy | Book Overview | Out Now on Amazon!

    Manly P. Hall: The Maestro of Esoteric Philosophy | Book Overview | Out Now on Amazon!

    I'm excited to announce that my book on Manly P. Hall is now available on Amazon in North America and Europe! (If that link doesn't work there's a link on my website: www.alexsachon.com.)

    The book is a re-edited and reformatted version of the original series released on my podcast and Substack last year. When I originally wrote it, I intended it to be a book and to be read, so I'm very happy that it's finally available in that form.

    In this podcast episode, I offer a summary and overview of the book, tell you what it's about, why I wrote it, and why I think Manly P. Hall is such a notable figure in modern world history.

    For a limited time, I'm offering a book-launch bundle featuring a signed copy of the book and a limited-release t-shirt. My plan is to ship these mid-December. It's available on my e-store: thewisdomtradition.bigcartel.com.

    Thank you for following and for your support so far. If you've been through the series already please leave a positive review on Amazon! That would really help attract a new audience to it. 

    - Alex


    WALTER BOSLEY on the 19th Century Origins of the UFO Mystery | Interview

    WALTER BOSLEY on the 19th Century Origins of the UFO Mystery | Interview

    In this episode, I interview UFO researcher Walter Bosley about the 19th-century origins of the UFO mystery. This is important, because when you move into this often-overlooked aspect of the story it becomes clear that secretive human groups and not aliens are behind the phenomenon.

    Walter's book "Origin: The 19th Century Emergence of the 20th Century Breakaway Civilizations" was a big influence on my own work on this topic, which I covered as part of my "The Secret History of the 20th Century" series (soon to be released as a book).

    Walter's website is http://walterbosley.com
    Mine is http://alexsachon.com

    If you're interested in the UFO topic, also check out my previous interview with Nick Cook!

    Intro beat: by my friend Ryan aka Otto Moss. Find him on Spotify at https://shorturl.at/knC13

    How Gaza Could Escalate into a Larger War

    How Gaza Could Escalate into a Larger War

    In this episode, I continue my Gaza coverage by commenting on Col. Douglas MacGregor's recent appearances on Redacted and Tucker Carlson, where he warns of the threat of large scale war should Israel continue its persecution of Gaza.
     
     In this discussion, I sample several clips from these two appearances and analyze them in depth. I also comment on a clip from Bret Weinstein's "Dark Horse" podcast, where he discusses the problems with the official story of Hamas's October 7th terrorist attack.
     
    Website: www.alexsachon.com
    Substack: thewisdomtradition.substack.com

    - Alex

    Israel's War Against Hamas in Gaza | Critical Factors Being Overlooked

    Israel's War Against Hamas in Gaza | Critical Factors Being Overlooked

    NOTE: I have since updated and refined my perspective on these events.  In particular, I now I have better understanding of the October 7th attack and the various components of it. See my article/podcast called "October 7th: The Fog Begins to Clear" for more.

    In today's episode I'm joined by Franklin O'Kanu, author of the Unorthodoxy Substack, to discuss the current situation in the Middle East regarding Israel, Hamas, and the Gaza Strip.

    The discussion starts with a consideration of the immediate elements at play in  Hamas's original terrorist attack on Israel and Israel's subsequent carpet bombing and ethnic cleansing campaign in Gaza.  Then we zoom out and I offer my take on the larger geopolitical circumstances going on behind the conflict and what it says about the shifting circumstances of US empire.

    This is a topic I plan on revisiting and probing further into in future episodes. For more background context, see my series on the "Secret History of the 20th Century", in particular the episodes/articles concerning oil geopolitics and the petrodollar.

    - Alex
    www.alexsachon.com
    thewisdomtradition.substack.com

    Manly P. Hall (Part 6) | The Destiny of Philosophy

    Manly P. Hall (Part 6) | The Destiny of Philosophy

    In this episode I preview my new article called "The Destiny of Philosophy", which wraps up my multi-part series on the life and teachings of Manly P. Hall.

    Table of Contents:
    - The Reunification of Philosophy, Religion, and Science
    - Philosophy: the Journey Toward the Self
    - Nirvana: the Culmination of Religion
    - The Way of the Bodhisattva

    For the full article and my audio/video read-through of it, become a member of my Substack: https://thewisdomtradition.substack.com

    My website: https://www.alexsachon.com

    Print editions of this series on Manly P. Hall will be available soon on my e-store: https://thewisdomtradition.bigcartel.com 

    Thank you, - Alex


    Manly P. Hall (Part 5) | Philosophy, Religion, and Science: a Synthesis

    Manly P. Hall (Part 5) | Philosophy, Religion, and Science: a Synthesis

    Hey everyone, I'm introducing a new format for how I'm linking together my podcast and Substack. From now on, the Substack will host not only my full articles, but also the audio/video of my full read-throughs of them. Formerly, I was posting these on the podcast, but now I will be offering a detailed summary of the article instead.

    The full article and read-through will available through a paid $7/month subscription plan. A free excerpt is also available there, and here on the podcast I'll be offering a detailed summary of the full article's contents.

    Table of Contents:
    - Philosophy, Religion, and Science: a Trinity
    - Philosophy, Religion, and Science: the Beginning
    - A Transition in Ages: from Atlantis to the Arya
    - The Separation of Philosophy, Religion, and Science

    Substack: thewisdomtradition.substack.com
    Website: alexsachon.com
    estore: thewisdomtradition.bigcartel.com

    Please join my new subscription plan on Substack if you have the means. Other upcoming events: I will be doing a limited print run of this Manly Hall series soon, and I have a couple new shirts also dropping soon. Keep an eye out on my store for those.

    Thank you,

    - Alex

    Manly P. Hall (Part 4) | Initiation in the Modern Age

    Manly P. Hall (Part 4) | Initiation in the Modern Age

    In today's episode, we continue our series investigating Manly P. Hall's  teachings on the contemporary challenges and opportunities confronting mankind in the modern age. In this episode, we look at the idea that the Mystery Schools are currently enacting a program of mass initiation on the collective body of mankind.

    Sections:
    - The Mystery Schools in the Modern Era
    - The Adepts in a World at War
    - The Necessity of Initiation
    - The Marriage of Education and Experience
    - Francis Bacon's Vision for a World University

    My website: www.alexsachon.com
    Substack: thewisdomtradition.substack.com

    - Alex

    Note: This is an updated version of the episode, which I first posted a week ago. I re-wrote the first section and re-recorded its audio. 

    NICK COOK on the history of UFOs and the National Security State | Interview

    NICK COOK on the history of UFOs and the National Security State | Interview

    In today's episode I'm sharing a recent interview I had with Nick Cook,  author of "The Hunt for Zero Point", an essential book in UFO research. In this conversation, we talk about the story of him coming to write the book, the existence of an invisible government within America possessing a hidden arsenal of advanced technologies,  the relationship of this secret government to the 19th century airship mysteries, the WWII-era Nazi black projects empire of Hans Kammler, and more.

    Much of what we discuss builds on ideas and themes I've been exploring in recent episodes of the podcast. I hope you enjoy the conversation, and thank you to Nick Cook for taking the time to chat.

    For more on his work, see his site: www.nickcook.works
    My site: www.alexsachon.com

    - Alex

    Manly P. Hall (Part 3) | The Philosophy of the UFO

    Manly P. Hall (Part 3) | The Philosophy of the UFO

    In today's episode, we consider Manly P. Hall teachings about the UFO Mystery. Most scholars of UFOs, as well as most scholars of Hall's, overlook this material. Here, we take a deep dive into it, and see what the great American philosopher had to say about matter.

    Sections:
    - The Philosophy of the UFO: An Introduction
    - The Geopolitics of the UFO
    - The Psychology of the UFO
    - The UFO and the Aquarian Age
    - The Internal Exploration of Space
    - Space as the Gateway to the Spiritual Hierarchy
    - The Coming Space Age

    See my Substack for the written article: thewisdomtradition.substack.com
    My website: www.alexsachon.com

    Thank you, - Alex

    Manly P. Hall (Part 2) | America's Philosopher in a Time of War

    Manly P. Hall (Part 2) | America's Philosopher in a Time of War

    In today's episode we continue our series on Manly P. Hall. Here, we investigate a series of writings his did in and around WWII that explain the larger metaphysical causes and purposes of war. This material also discusses the long-term motion of society towards an ultimate end-state that Plato envisioned thousands of years ago: the Philosophic Empire.

    Sections:
    - Novus Ordo Seclorum
    - The Eagle and the Phoenix
    - The Causes and Purposes of War
    - The Metaphysics of Human Evolution
    - Plato’s Vision of the Philosophic Empire Restated
    - The Coming World Nation

    Read the article: thewisdomtradition.substack.com
    My website: www.alexsachon.com

    Thank you, - Alex



    Manly P. Hall (Part 1) | An Emissary of the Mystery Schools

    Manly P. Hall (Part 1) | An Emissary of the Mystery Schools

    In today's episode we kick off a new series on the life and essential teachings of Manly P. Hall, the great America philosopher, sage, and initiate of 20th century America. In particular, our focus in this series will be on Hall's teachings about the current state of the world, the role the Mystery Schools continue to play in it, and what is to come in the new age we are, in fits and starts, gradually moving into.

    In this first article of the series, I discuss Manly Hall's path to becoming an esoteric philosopher, and overview some of his early teachings on the inner structure of the Mystery Schools. I also discuss how these Schools fit into a larger spiritual concept of life.

    In the article's concluding section, I analyze Helena Blavatsky and her relationship with the "Mahatmas" - looking at the production of her magnum opus "The Secret Doctrine" as a case study to analyze the archetypal guru-disciple relationship that characterizes  the Mystery Schools.

    The written article this episode is based can be found on my Substack: thewisdomtradition.substack.com

    My website: www.alexsachon.com

    Thank you, - Alex

    The UFO Mystery - Who's Really Behind It? | Investigating the Evidence (Ep. 3)

    The UFO Mystery - Who's Really Behind It? | Investigating the Evidence (Ep. 3)

    Hey everyone - this episode concludes a three-part mini-series into the mysteries of America's secret government. Here, we examine the UFO issue and use it as a case study in order to further explore the hidden architecture of America's Deep State.

    Speakers cited in this video include: Walter Bosley, Nick Cook, Joseph P. Farrell, Beverly Rubik (via New Thinking Allowed w/ Jeffrey Mishlove), Annie Jacobsen, Steven Greer (via The Shawn Ryan Show), and Adam Trombly.

    To watch the video version: https://youtu.be/n75n1uBlCvs

    The material presented here is based on a series of articles published on my Substack. You can find those here: http://thewisdomtradition.substack.com

    My website: http://www.alexsachon.com 

    Thank you, - Alex

    America's Hidden Black Projects Superstate - How Did It Begin? | Investigating the Evidence (Ep. 2)

    America's Hidden Black Projects Superstate - How Did It Begin? | Investigating the Evidence (Ep. 2)

    In this episode we continue our mini-series investigating the secret architecture of US empire. Here we look at the hidden realm of covert black projects being conducted within the inner recesses of the US national security state. How are these black projects managed and by whom?

    I argue that that a hidden scientific think tank is behind this black projects world. I call it the "technocratic superstate".  In this episode, we examine the concealed structure of this entity, while also considering how it works, what kind of projects it oversees, and why it came into formation. 

    Speakers referenced in this video include: Steven Greer, Catherine Austin Fitts, Joseph P. Farrell, Peter Dale Scott, and Richard Dolan.

    To watch the video version: https://youtu.be/SuAO_v6ESg4

    This episode is based around a series of articles I recently published on my Substack: http://thewisdomtradition.substack.com

    That article is part of a larger book project. The TOC can be found on my website: http://www.alexsachon.com 

    Thank you,

    - Alex