MetaTheurgy with Kevin Cann

Summary

In this episode, Kevin Cann introduces the concept of MetaTheurgy as a modern reinterpretation of ancient theurgy, viewing humans as bridges between consciousness and the material world. He emphasizes the role of rituals and expanded states of mind in healing and transformation. Cann's philosophical framework, Platonic Surrealism, offers insights into agency and meaning in today's alienated culture.

Key takeaways

• 1Kevin Cann: Originator of Platonic Surrealism and contributor to 'How to Think Impossibly'
• 2MetaTheurgy: A contemporary expansion of ancient theurgy, reinterpreting ritual and consciousness
• 3Wonderworking: The practice of summoning UFOs and altered states of consciousness
• 4Jeffrey Mishlove: Renowned parapsychologist and author, known for his work on consciousness and psi phenomena
• 5Healing and empowerment through rituals as means to navigate modern life’s challenges
• 6Concept of monads as essential components of human consciousness, linked to plasma symbiosis

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Transcript excerpt

When I'm born as Jeffrey Mishlove, I know what it is to be Jeffrey Mishlove. Yep. So awareness is one transcendent thing, and it wants to experience all of itself. So when I'm born as you, then I know what it's like to be you. Keep watching to learn more. Book four in the new Thinking Allowed Dialogue series is Charles T. Tartt, Seventy Years of Exploring, Consciousness and Parapsychology, now available on Amazon. New Thinking Allowed is presented by the California Institute for Human Science, a fully accredited university offering distant learning graduate degrees that focus on mind, body, and spirit. The topics that we cover here, we are particularly excited to announce new degrees, emphasizing parapsychology and the paranormal. Visit their website at cihs.edu. You can now download all eight copies of the New Thinking Allowed magazine for free, or order beautiful printed copies. Go to newthinkingallowed.org. Thinking Allowed. Conversations on the leading edge of knowledge and discovery with psychologist Jeffrey Mishlove. Hello and welcome. I'm Jeffrey Mishlove. Today we'll be exploring the topic of metatheurgy. My guest is Kevin Kahn, who has been a guest three times previously on the New Thinking Allowed channel. Kevin is the founder of a school of, I'll call it a school of philosophy, perhaps better thought of as a school of metaphysics known as platonic surrealism. Kevin was also a major contributor to Jeffrey Krippel's recent book, How to Think Impossibly. In addition, he has been offering workshops on platonic surrealism at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California. Kevin is based in California, and now I'll switch over to the internet video. Welcome, Kevin. It is a pleasure to be with you once again. Jeff, you're one of my favorite people in the world, and your work is just outstanding.…

Excerpt from New Thinking Allowed, Jan 9, 2026. Rights remain with the original creators. Hear the full episode at the source.