The Emerge Podcast
Thematically, Emerge covers a wide spectrum, from metamodernism and sensemaking to meditation, relational practices, and political reimagination. The conversations often weave together philosophy, psychology, and spirituality, offering fresh perspectives on how humans can navigate the uncertainties of the present and co-create more meaningful futures.
The Emerge Podcast is a kind of exploration. Daniel Thorson, the host, is deeply and honestly fascinated by human development, consciousness, and systems change. This interest led him from being an activist at Occupy Wall Street to spending 3 months in solitary meditation. With a very multidisciplinary background he delves into conversations with thinkers, practitioners, and visionaries who are shaping the emergent paradigms of personal and societal transformation.
One of the podcast’s defining strengths is its intellectual depth and curiosity. Daniel Thorson is a skilled interviewer (with a suuuuper pleasurable voice), balancing incisive questioning with a genuine openness to his guests’ perspectives. His ability to engage with complexity makes Emerge stand out in the crowded landscape of podcasts on personal growth and societal change. Guests include philosophers, spiritual teachers, complexity theorists, and activists, each contributing nuanced insights that challenge conventional wisdom.
Because of the focus on depth and complexity, the podcast can sometimes be a bit dense and abstract. Those unfamiliar with its foundational themes may find some episodes challenging to grasp. But if you are already listening to Waking Up with Sam Harris or want something deeper than Radiolab, this podcast serves as a rich source of inspiration and intellectual nourishment.
Personally, this podcast has brought me closer to understand how interwoven we as human kind are, and just how big a task it is to change the direction we are heading. But it has also given me updated maps to navigate this messy place called Life – and lots of hope. There are so many wise and compassionate people out there, and so many meaningful causes to engage in.
One of the podcast’s defining strengths is its intellectual depth and curiosity. Daniel Thorson is a skilled interviewer (with a suuuuper pleasurable voice), balancing incisive questioning with a genuine openness to his guests’ perspectives. His ability to engage with complexity makes Emerge stand out in the crowded landscape of podcasts on personal growth and societal change. Guests include philosophers, spiritual teachers, complexity theorists, and activists, each contributing nuanced insights that challenge conventional wisdom.
Because of the focus on depth and complexity, the podcast can sometimes be a bit dense and abstract. Those unfamiliar with its foundational themes may find some episodes challenging to grasp. But if you are already listening to Waking Up with Sam Harris or want something deeper than Radiolab, this podcast serves as a rich source of inspiration and intellectual nourishment.
Personally, this podcast has brought me closer to understand how interwoven we as human kind are, and just how big a task it is to change the direction we are heading. But it has also given me updated maps to navigate this messy place called Life – and lots of hope. There are so many wise and compassionate people out there, and so many meaningful causes to engage in.
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Anežka Marie Sokol
I work for more thriving humans in a more thriving world by helping people develop relational & interpersonal skills. I work with leaders, teams and individuals. I have been in the game of process facilitation & education for 10+ years and am educated in chemical engineering, mindfulness & Circling.
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