66 - Praying to the Blood Gods

On this episode, Kris and I talk about the recent story out of LA County, in which schoolkids may be encouraged to pray to Aztec gods. As fans of syncretism and blood sacrifice, Kris and I wrestle with the idea that there may be too much happening too fast. We also talk about the modern trend of couching personal grievances in broad social justice frameworks, giant mollusks, and physical confrontations. I recount a recent performance piece I witnessed that completely blew my mind and restored my faith in art.

Show notes:

California parents request judge block public schools from asking students to pray to Aztec gods

Tezcatlipoca

Tibetan Book of the Dead’s Karmic Mirror

Pink noise

Cooper’s hawk

Steps to an Ecology of Mind by Gregory Bateson

Biathlon

NON GRATA