Episode 98

Zero, Nothingness, and the Void

In this episode of THE THREE-HEADED MAN podcast, titled "Zero, Nothingness, and The Void," the group engages in a conversation exploring various concepts surrounding the void. The episode concludes with a discussion on a meditative practice presented by E.J. Gold called "parking the body," adding an intriguing dimension to the exploration.

The conversation begins with an inquiry into the nature of the void, questioning whether it can be perceived as a physical location. Jimmy shares his viewpoint, describing the void as more of a spot rather than a specific place. The group then delves into the numerical aspects of the void, contemplating the significance of -1, 0, and +1 in relation to existence and nothingness.

As the discussion progresses, the inter-connectedness of the past, present, and future is explored, offering insights into the nature of time and its impact on our understanding of reality. The group further delves into scientific realms, contemplating the roles of particles such as positrons, electrons, and neutrons as replicas of the past, present, and future, and positive, negative, and neutral.

Eternity emerges as a focal point, with the group speculating that it exists on a plane perpendicular to our linear experience of life. The enigmatic nature of sleep is also explored, as the group ponders where consciousness might go during periods of slumber and reflects on the absence of linear time in that state.

In the culmination of the episode, the conversation delves into a practice called "parking the body," as presented by E.J. Gold. The group examines the significance of this practice, highlighting its potential to enhance attention and foster a deeper connection with the present moment.

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Fred M Schill

I like to do. I like to make things. And, I like telling stories. I tell stories to myself and to others.

First, a short biography, which is, of course, is a story. I was born in Cleveland, played sports, and attended university. Later, after a few years in the radio business, I returned to university to study education and literature.

With a teaching certificate in my file folder, I began working in high schools, first as a strike-breaking scab substitute teacher in Cleveland's far suburbs, and then in Chicago, mostly in private high schools.

Cleveland and Chicago. My two main towns, and I escaped them both. Presently, I live in a tiny, isolated, mountain village in Spain. I am reluctant to write the name of the town because I don't like tourists. When the tourists arrive, they look at me as if I am an animal in a zoo.