45-Archetype & Symbol: Is a Unified Approach Possible?

Here we offer a brief preview of our directions in 2020 and beyond, supporting a revolutionary interpretation of the mythic and symbolic archetypes. Our purpose is to demonstrate that the documented archetypes are explicitly and inseparably connected to the themes we’ve repeatedly affirmed in these Discourses. Our claim is that…
Discourses on an Alien Sky #45 | Archetype & Symbol: Is a Unified Approach Possible?

Here we offer a brief preview of our directions in 2020 and beyond, supporting a revolutionary interpretation of the mythic and symbolic archetypes. Our purpose is to demonstrate that the documented archetypes are explicitly and inseparably connected to the themes we’ve repeatedly affirmed in these Discourses. Our claim is that…
44-Ancient Myths and Symbols: Identifying the Celestial Provocation

In this first part of a two-part review, a foundation is laid for an upcoming comprehensive explanation of the mythic archetypes, running through 2020. The projected review will include the totality of identifiable archetypes under the acid tests of predictive ability. See the three full documentaries in the Symbols of…
43-The Labyrinth — Window to the Ancient Archetypes

In this Discourse David Talbott considers the labyrinth in relation to the historic varieties of “localization,” as a universal human experience finds later expression in competing mythic interpretations of the same underlying events. See the three full documentaries in the Symbols of an Alien Sky series: Episode 1, Symbols of…
42–The Labyrinth – The Crane Dance of Theseus

In this Discourse David Talbott extends his review of the ancient “labyrinth” theme, suggesting that a concrete explanation could lie within our reach: “It should go without saying that, in the absence of a concrete referent, such storytelling will appear to have no believable interpretation. But if we tentatively grant…
41–The Labyrinth and the Gordian Knot

In this Discourse David Talbott extends his review of the ancient “labyrinth” theme, suggesting that a concrete explanation could lie within our reach: “It should go without saying that, in the absence of a concrete referent, such storytelling will appear to have no believable interpretation. But if we tentatively grant…
40–The Labyrinth — Dancing Ground of the Goddess and Warrior

The myths and symbols of the labyrinth offer one of the richest sources of information on the “original provocation” from which the most powerful archetypes–mother goddess, warrior-hero, and chaos monster–arose in ancient times. Introducing the labyrinth, Discourse #40 will be followed by a further Discourse bringing to light additional nuances…
Fair Use

Fair Use: Now More Imperative Than Ever By David Talbott It’s often noted that the greatest force for scientific progress historically has come from innovative outsiders. And yet, for anyone seeking to explore a new possibility in the sciences today, the obstacles can be immense. Theoretical dogma too often combines…
Electric Comet Credits
The Electric Comet—Full Documentary As of August 7, 2013, the draft listing of image credits below is not entirely complete, and some particulars still need to be filled in. Please inform us of any additions or corrections that may be needed, particularly in those cases where the source is listed…