“Veritas est adæquatio rei et intellectus.”
—Thomas Aquinas
“The past is in your head. The future is in your hands.”
— Brian Ford
Who am I?
From as far back as I can remember, my life has revolved around a deep pursuit of ‘reflexive truth’;—the interconnected patterns that govern the relationship between subjectivity and objectivity, hidden behind peoples perceived cause and effect of reality. Relationships with parents and educators, who played central roles in my early development, often left me with a sense that their vitality was missing. Their words frequently seemed hollow and lacking in substance, quite disconnected from the existence I was yearning to relate with. This realization inspired me to forge my own path, focusing on what genuinely interested me and provided a authentic connection to life, nature, and reality.
I was inherently inquisitive, constantly questioning the world around me and striving to uncover the underlying mechanisms that shape our existence. This relentless quest for connection often put me at odds with conventional assumptions, narratives, and expectations, creating a complex and sometimes challenging relationship with those responsible for my early education. From an early age, I was nicknamed ‘the little professor,’ a signature of my insatiable curiosity and determination to seek out the reflexivity of reality. My journey has always been about discovering meaning and coherence in a world that often seemed superficial and disconnected.
Finding insight in poetry from the ancient masters
By my early youth, I had developed a keen interest in world literature and found refuge and inspiration in the writings of poets, the immortal masters, artists, obscure movie directors, and even underground comic books. Individuals like Henry David Thoreau, Aldous Huxley, Stanley Kubrick, Federico Fellini, and David Lynch gave me solace from the often dogmatic and rigid realities of the world I was trying to decipher.
Engaging with their art allowed me to align with their intriguing perspectives of timeless wisdom. Through poetry and classical literature, I began to connect with the rhythm of human experience and the myriad ways in which eternal truths, though difficult to express, can be deeply felt. These bonds provided me with emotional relief and ignited a passion for continual learning, helping me align with the wisdom of the ages.
This interest has only grown and remains with me today. I continue to study and align with the ethos of the immortal masters—individuals who learned to transcend nation-state narratives and embody the world soul, the ‘anima mundi.’ This ethos is represented by the great ones from many cultures such as Goethe, Plato, Winston Churchill, Hegel, Leonardo da Vinci, Spinoza, Shakespeare, Swedenborg, and Alexander the Great.
Discovering my method
As I grew older, it dawned on me that I had a natural philosophical knack for what I would later identify as ontology—the study of being and existence. I developed a keen interest in evaluating the psychological differences and similarities between subject and object, and thus began to consciously unveil the growth patterns of nature, people, and societal structures. I have always loved writing, as it practically connects the inner nature of my ideal world with external representations in the ‘real’ world through the use of symbols. Thus, it came naturally to me to begin modeling and emulating patterns of genius, such as the constant meditation on the form of the good, recommended for all aspiring Philosopher Kings and Renaissance men; embodying their Logos, their original Eudaimonic expression—The Joie de Virve.
My studies encompass a wide range of fields, including philosophy, psychology, religion, science, law, medicine, biohacking, finance, reflexive astrology, art, and so on, which to my surprise seemed to integrate all of the above as a universal discipline. Applying the ontological approach became the cornerstone of all my endeavors, serving as the foundation of my method for evaluating the phenomena of nature.
Engagements and philosophical pursuits
Today, my journey has led me through a diverse array of artistic activities and intellectual pursuits. At the age of 16, I began working as an art director and internet programmer during the emerging IT revolution, doing work for major telecommunications companies, banks, the Stockholm Concert Hall, several cryptocurrency companies, and even the UN. My ventures have since extended into education, where I have developed courses in communication, mythology, and history. Currently, I reside in South Africa, writing extensively on several book projects and providing existential consultations to those seeking life guidance.
My work involves developing and refining philosophical concepts and understandings related to contemporary issues such as identity, nation-states, and global citizenship.
A significant part of my current work involves retranslating old philosophical, religious, and mythological texts. My studies in ontology have shown that many of these texts have been distorted to fit modern sectarian or national narratives that are not aligned with their true intended meanings. Through hermeneutics and returning to the etymological source material, I work to uncover, preserve, and communicate the original messages of these ancient works. Thus, I hope to fulfill my deepest purpose, which is to support many others on their journeys of genuine self-actualization with the help of inspired advice and revelatory consultations.
Bringing inspired writings resonates with me and mirrors my current efforts to retranslate and reinterpret classical texts. I truly feel called to ensure these texts align with their original source and true intent.
What I oppose
To further elucidate my standpoint, it is essential to describe what I oppose. This will help readers evaluate my position in relation to other contemporary philosophers. Today, the cultural and political landscape is often marked by superficial debates (summarized as a confusion between dualism, monism, and pluralism), with many people forming their identities around non-ontological perspectives. This leads to disorientation, unhealthy behavior, opportunism, desperation, depression and vulnerability to manipulation.
I believe people should reject incoherent and faulty labeling and categorization, which arise from misguided views on subjectivity in relation to objectivity, and the interaction between thought and matter. Some societal institutions, such as psychiatry, reduce everything to materialism, promoting medication that sedates and further confuses individuals, diminishing their memory and agency. Many contemporary philosophers advocate for this materialistic view, denying reflexivity, ontology, spirituality, and agency, thereby reducing everything to a purely biological perspective.
Philosophers like Slavoj Žižek exemplify this trend. They take concepts from great thinkers such as Hegel and distort them to fit their own materialistic framework, which completely contradicts Hegel’s intended dialectic. Most people struggle to critically evaluate Žižek’s claims because they are often swayed by what sounds intriguing or hypnotizing, rather than seeking true coherence. In Sweden, philosophers like Hanzi Freinacht and Alexander Bard follow a similar pattern. Their philosophies, in my view, are confusing and harmful, denying individualism, leading people to stop evaluating for themselves, project their concerns outward, and remain trapped in an infantilized state.
These individuals often misuse or rebuild established concepts such as the dialectic, name-dropping renowned philosophers and thinkers like Habermas or Hegel (whom they have clearly never read) to lend credibility to their distorted and harmful interpretations. This approach serves their solely narcissistic agendas to confuse and mislead their followers.
Instead, we should embrace ontology, return to the wisdom of classical works, integrate the world soul, and strive to become global individuals. By looking to and modeling the genius of the immortal historical giants, we can foster genuine intellectual and spiritual growth, rather than being misled by these contemporary philosophical imposters.
In a society often clouded by superficial debates and misguided philosophies, my journey remains steadfast in the pursuit of expressing reflexive truth and genuine self-actualization. By embodying the ancient wisdom of the ages and modeling the genius of historical giants, we transcend the boundaries of contemporary nation-state thought and create a more authentic connection to life, nature, reality, and our earth. Let us strive to be global individuals, integrating the world soul and threading a path constantly illuminated by timeless wisdom.
I look forward to interacting with you,
In the Spirit of Adventure, The Guide
