Thoughts of a TechnoWizard

Thoughts of a TechnoWizard

By Elijah Claude

An audiojournal documenting my journey to become a TechnoWizard (or perhaps a TechnoAnarchoShaman).

I want to help bring forth better futures for all. That means creating a world of worlds that is more sustainable, ecologically stable, spiritual, ancestral, accessible, communal, ambitious, magical, and anarchistic. This is a world where we are all richer than rich; where all needs are met, and we instead solve better problems on a grander scale.
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Ambitious Concepts - A blessing and a curse

Thoughts of a TechnoWizardAug 19, 2021
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AI and Agronomic Towers

AI and Agronomic Towers

Today I air out some of my frustrations with the current paradigm of computers, software design, and AI.

I then talk about the 3D visual I've been working on for Andrewism's Solarpunk Art Collab

Jun 30, 202501:01:40
Marxism vs Anarchism

Marxism vs Anarchism

I read the Communist Manifesto.... and I have some thoughts. I rant about Marx after I explain what he was attempting to do, then get into the anarchist critiques that I share.

Jun 21, 202501:29:03
Furlough Updates, Motivation, Malcolm X, Herbalism and Ministry of the Future
May 24, 202501:12:23
Reflecting on cages and what it means to be free
Apr 26, 202501:27:29
Addendum on Manifestation

Addendum on Manifestation

After coming back home and talking with my partner, who I consider an unofficial pro on this topic among many others, she gave some great insights and perspective that I wanted to share as well.
Apr 23, 202516:55
Managing Feelings and thoughts on Manifestation

Managing Feelings and thoughts on Manifestation

I share some of what I've been feeling over the past few weeks in the way of energy management. I then find myself talking about the concept of manifestion and hermeticism, lol... but wait there's more!
Apr 23, 202542:54
Procrastination and Fighting for Actionable Optimism

Procrastination and Fighting for Actionable Optimism

In this episode, I explore why I procrastinate and why I think it's important to believe things can be better.. and work to make it so.
I reflect on my history with failed ambitious projects, from hovercars to coding to trillionaire startups, and discuss what I learned from them.
Apr 09, 202541:27
What's Next for Me

What's Next for Me

Today I give some updates on what I'm planning to do next. Spoiler Alert!


I want to focus much of my abilities, ideas, and passions into growing a series called Building Better Futures!
Aaaand I want to learn craft/trade work like carpentry, woodworking, or millwright work.

Tune in for the former, and please let me know if you have suggestions for the latter!
Mar 19, 202528:56
How Changing the World is as easy as making friends

How Changing the World is as easy as making friends

Do you think changing the world is hard? Impossible? Unrealistic? Well today I hope to show how changing the world could be as simple as building a real community around yourself.As I seek to decompress from being gainfully employed, I meander my way into sharing thoughts and desires I have around the importance of community in building a better world.


Check out my new podcast with my brother, called Claudian Rhythm!

https://open.spotify.com/show/5SPKle96FpcHRgU0myEFEs?si=GheWv0l8SoyMnM0wvr1H9Q

Mar 05, 202529:38
Reminiscing a bit about my (old?) job

Reminiscing a bit about my (old?) job

I take an evening walk.. with my cat... and talk about what I'll miss about my job. So long... for now, and thanks for all the headsets.
Mar 04, 202530:36
Furloughed

Furloughed

I am being put on furlough.... basically it's being laid off, but I can keep my benefits until I find another job, they hire us back, or they close up shop.

Losing your job always sucks, but I feel particularly frustrated for not being more prepared for this inevitability since I always knew that job security was not a thing.

Nonetheless, I am also very excited!! I'm finally going to have hella time to work on all the projects I've been wanting to work on over the past few years.

So stay tuned!! And let me know if there's anything you want to see first!


Also... if you want to support financially, feel free to send to my cashapp: $ElijahThaddeusClaude

Feb 21, 202501:37:60
Ambitious Story Concepts with Disappointing Execution

Ambitious Story Concepts with Disappointing Execution

I'm back!! I share some of the stressors I've had and much of the stories I've been reading these past few weeks. These stories include (roughly in order of discussion): Consider Phlebas by Ian M. Banks, The Long Earth series by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter, House of Suns by Alistair Reynolds, and the webfiction Ar'Kendrithyst by Arcs.

And I forgot to talk about A Half-Built Garden by Ruthanna Emrys... which is a shame because it was my favorite novel of the lot! Definitely have to get into it in the next episode.

Feb 08, 202501:37:60
The gravity of philosophy - a working metaphor

The gravity of philosophy - a working metaphor

Today I struggle to recall the podcast I listened to interviewing Sara Walker talking about Assembly Theory and the origins of life. So instead talk more about philosophy, Solarpunk, scifi, and the importance of giving alternatives alongside critiques.
Dec 20, 202451:05
Existential concepts of 'God'

Existential concepts of 'God'

Today I share some thoughts I had after watching CJ The X's video called "6 Shaped of God" youtu.be/GZg_36utl2w?si=ywmvPFqxDxxufZde ... I get into my frustrations/beliefs around god and what I think is a more rational and helpful spiritual belief may encompass.
Dec 10, 202436:01
What the Grammys show about Institutions

What the Grammys show about Institutions

Today I share some thoughts I had after listening to the Decoder podcast with Harvey Mason Jr., the CEO of the nonprofit that runs the Grammys. I go into the problems of institutions and how we may be able to do things differently if we take a more decentralized, anarchist approach to organizations, power, and social support.
Nov 30, 202444:41
Cats, Lego, and Hiphop

Cats, Lego, and Hiphop

In this episode, I give some updates on what I've been doing and struggling this month and share my thoughts on hip-hop and the place competition plays in the art... all while walking my cat (well for some of it).
Oct 25, 202459:22
My co-op idea for changing the world

My co-op idea for changing the world

Today I share more ideas on how I can combine a research center, a community center, an innovationab, and ab educational center all into a communal living system. This is the type of co-operative organization that I want to help create to solve some of the most important problems in the world...
Sep 29, 202457:23
Moving in, Furniture, and Solarpunk Ideas

Moving in, Furniture, and Solarpunk Ideas

We finally moved into our own place!! I recount the process, troubles, and highlights of the move as well as what I'm looking forward to. I then share some insights I'm learning about getting furniture and such. Finally, I end with some ideas I've had around tools that would help build communities, craft stuff, and a Solarpunk trucking game!
Sep 17, 202401:20:16
Pets, books, games, and more

Pets, books, games, and more

I share more updates on my housing journey, talk about a new web fiction I've been reading called Shades of Perception, and talk about games I've been playing/watching like Talented and Deadlock. Plus some other stuff...
Sep 01, 202401:03:39
Housing Updates and Pets

Housing Updates and Pets

Creepy houses, horny pets,.. oh my! Heres a continuation of my (mis)adventures with finding a house and new pets.
Aug 24, 202401:14:39
The benefits of gaming

The benefits of gaming

Today I ramble a bit before I stumble into the topic of how playing challenging games can be really helpful. I talk about two games I started playing this weekend: Talented and Emberward.
Aug 13, 202441:51
Finding a house, pt 2

Finding a house, pt 2

I continue sharing my experiencing trying to rent my own place for the first time...
Aug 10, 202459:26
Finding a house, pt 1

Finding a house, pt 1

I share my experience trying to rent my own place for the first time...
Aug 10, 202417:30
Fears and insecurities around sharing ideas

Fears and insecurities around sharing ideas

Today I talk through my fears and insecurities around sharing and embracing my ideas and idea-centric skillset...
Jul 07, 202456:31
Arkansas, Capitalism, and Afropressimism

Arkansas, Capitalism, and Afropressimism

Today I share my experiences in Arkansas, my thoughts on capitalism and some realizations I had while visiting these large corporations. I also share some initial thoughts about Afropressimism.
Jun 16, 202401:43:57
The Thrill of Six Flags

The Thrill of Six Flags

Just giving an update on what's been going on in my life the last few weeks! It's been a bit of a rollercoaster lately... Literally!
Jun 04, 202435:48
Death
May 18, 202457:08
Aligning your tastes with your goals

Aligning your tastes with your goals

What kind of music do you listen to? What art do you consume? How does it align with the type of world you want to live in? I share my own frustrations and ideas on how people can/should seek out art (and other things) more consciously. I argue that it is actually important whether you listen to someone like Drake or Kendrick if you give a shit about culture and building better worlds. Even beyond that, if you listen to just what is popular vs all the other amazing but lesser known art out there, then your worldview will almost certainly be limited. I think the things we consume, and the things we create, and the things we share, are all important facets of the world we are living and building.
May 12, 202443:57
For all the Haters

For all the Haters

Kendrick gives us a great example of the type of energy we need to utilize to take down corrupt systems. In this episode I discuss how we can use his crusade against Drake as a playbook for how we can tackle capitalism, patriarchy, hierarchy, and all these other terrible systems too. #notlikeus
May 05, 202401:24:59
Why we need a process for changing the world

Why we need a process for changing the world

Today I share some frustrations, ideas, and inspirations regarding the need for an overarching process for creating better futures...
Apr 26, 202457:42
The problems of hip-hop and how we can fix them

The problems of hip-hop and how we can fix them

Today I delve back into hip-hop to talk about the various problems plaguing the culture and where they came from. I then share some ideas on how we can fix them.
Apr 20, 202401:11:02
Risk of Rain 2 - My current fixation

Risk of Rain 2 - My current fixation

I'm just needing out about a game I finally started playing. I share some lore and lessons about the game.
Apr 13, 202401:06:30
A rant about hip-hop

A rant about hip-hop

I end up going on a long rant about the history and evolution of hip-hop and why diss tracks are a part of the culture, but also why/how the glorification of violence and misogyny became baked into the 'culture' even when it shouldn't be. I go on to dissect my distaste for Drake, my dislike for J Cole, and why I feel like Kendrick is indeed a GOAT! Come at me! 😁
Apr 12, 202450:37
Talking about Civilization before the Eclipse

Talking about Civilization before the Eclipse

I go on a long diatribe/exposition about the start of civilization and the research I've been talking about in my Afrofuturism 101 course.
Apr 08, 202445:44
Updates and Better Futures

Updates and Better Futures

Today, I share some updates on what I've been up to this month; from traveling in the mountains, to doing errands, to teaching my first class, to gaming and more.
Mar 29, 202458:18
Learning from Gaming

Learning from Gaming

I share some lessons I've learned from playing Mind Over Magic, and share other reflections and life updates.
Mar 03, 202432:46
Self reflections on ideation

Self reflections on ideation

Today I reflect on the past couple of years of podcasting/audio journaling. I also end up talking about the importance of ideas and the ideation process.
Feb 18, 202446:37
Pulling the thread can be problematic - An observation and an apology

Pulling the thread can be problematic - An observation and an apology

Today I have to give a heartfelt apology to all the folks I may have unravelled or otherwise had way too intense discussions with. After/during a recent discussion that did not go super well, I realized, or rather crystalized, something about myself: I like to pull at threads! And I will often do so relentlessly until something comes apart.. or proves resilient enough to stand. Though I greatly value this trait about myself as a major driver of my curiosity, it can be very tough for other people. I don't want people to be too scared of talking with me, or to think that I'm just trying to be antagonistic towards them. Though curiosity and a thirst for understanding is important, it does not bode well to put people in a defensive or floundering state in the process. So I am very sorry to all those I may have troubled in my thread pulling. I'll endeavor to be more tactful going forward.
Feb 06, 202429:46
I've been procrastinating because of The Wandering Inn

I've been procrastinating because of The Wandering Inn

It's been two months!! Sure I've been sick, and had some family events, and it's been the holidays, and I've been working, and it's been cold... But honestly a Huge amount of my time has been spent reading The Wandering Inn... One of the best stories I've read in my entire life. Today I share just a bit about why this story has captured my attention and imagination so much!!
Feb 01, 202459:60
Venting and imagining

Venting and imagining

Today I just vent and grouse for a while about all the frustrations I've been having, big and small... Then I get into a bit of some ideas on what we can be doing instead.
Dec 01, 202359:34
Sharing thoughts I shouldn't have been scared to share

Sharing thoughts I shouldn't have been scared to share

I'm back! And today I share thoughts about recent current events that you probably know about but I won't say here so as not to get immediately censored. Maybe it doesn't matter since this is a small lil podcast, but whatever helps.
Nov 22, 202358:09
My 1st Trip to Vegas

My 1st Trip to Vegas

I went to Vegas! In the first 30min, I share some thoughts while walking the strip. Then I recount my experience with a guest star while back in Atlanta!
I share my thoughts about everything from the hotels I visited, the Sphere, and the conference.
Oct 29, 202302:22:59
Apologies, Clarifications, Identity, and Structure
Oct 14, 202301:28:16
Legos, Solarpunk, Dystopia and more

Legos, Solarpunk, Dystopia and more

Today I just walk and talk, sharing my week, my experience playing with (off brand) lego bricks, and what I've been watching. I then share an idea for a solarpunk story that I had and more!!
Oct 03, 202340:42
Exploring my Foundations of Technowizardry

Exploring my Foundations of Technowizardry

Today I delve deeper into the various magic systems that were foundational to my idea of magic, and especially my unquenchable thirst to create a more magical world. I talk about how magical religion is, contrast between monotheistic and polytheistic ones, compare with various fantasy tropes found in books like Harry Potter and various urban fantasy and vampire books... then I also talk about how science and technology differs from magic, but also how it is still quite similar. Finally I end, as I often tend to do, with a sort of call to action, to imagine a world where our technology feels more magical in a more real sense... empowering us to channel the magic within us out into the world...
Sep 23, 202302:06:02
Origins of my magical thinking

Origins of my magical thinking

Today I share the story of how dissecting my beliefs around religion at an early age taught me a lot about magic and belief; seeing why it's important to believe in something bigger, but also to have a systematic approach to life.
Sep 23, 202359:24
Wandering Thoughts about Magic and Technology

Wandering Thoughts about Magic and Technology

I wanted to walk today, and ended up talking about what I like about magic systems and stuff, especially in communion with technology and science.
Sep 14, 202328:53
Venting about stories, wizardry, career, and longevity

Venting about stories, wizardry, career, and longevity

I share some of my frustrations and stresses, go on a tangent about magic/shamanism and fantasy vs sci-fi stories, and talk about my ideal job. I also talk a bit about the problem with longevity technologies.
Sep 07, 202342:23
Imagining Better Futures

Imagining Better Futures

Today I explore some ideas on how to build a better future and what that can look like. I talk about turning suburban waste lands into micro eco villages, as well as anarchistic businesses with egalitarian, cooperative business practices.
Sep 02, 202301:16:35
Creative Expression

Creative Expression

Today I talk through my anhedonia and share a bit about why and how I've been feeling especially constrained of late. I hope I can express more of myself going forward, and create a world where everyone can do the same...
Aug 19, 202332:03