S3, E2: An Enlightenment Discussion with Jerry Pannone – Part 1

Editorial Staff Podcast (audio), Season 3

S3, E2: An Enlightenment Discussion with Jerry Pannone – Part 1

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Season 3, Episode 2: An Enlightenment Discussion with Jerry Pannone – Part 1

Episode Overview

Episode Title: An Enlightenment Discussion with Jerry Pannone – Part 1

- - Introduction to Philosophical Entertainment:
    - Matthew Mansfield welcomes listeners to the podcast.
    - Introduces the guest, Jerry Pannone, and briefly mentions his background in music and education.
  - Meet Jerry Pannone: A Life in Music and Education:
    - Jerry’s educational journey at San Francisco State University and the Ali Akbar Khan College of Music.
    - His contributions to music, including composing two ballets, choral ensembles, and jazz band works.
    - He also directed and wrote music for a short film on Alzheimer’s disease.
    - Jerry’s teaching career, spanning elementary to high school, and his work with the San Francisco School of the Arts.
    - Founder of a program on ethics, part of the National High School Ethics Bowl.
  - Jerry’s Achievements and Philosophical Interests:
    - Jerry received several teaching awards, including the San Francisco Symphony’s Agnes Albert Award for Excellence in Music Education.
    - His lifelong interest in philosophy, psychology, and metaphysics, contributing to his recent book Survive, Why We Do What We Do.
  - Matthew’s Enlightenment Journey:
    - Matthew shares his personal enlightenment experience while working as a police officer and being involved in a lawsuit.
    - Realization that he had been living out of fear, trying to secure retirement, leading to a major paradigm shift.
  - The Ego’s Journey and Awakening:
    - Matthew discusses how the ego builds negative energy over time, leading to a final battle or awakening.
    - His experience of leaving his body and connecting with the source, which led to profound realizations about life and fear.
  - Living in Fear vs. Living in Love:
    - Matthew reflects on how fear manipulates us, promising happiness but never delivering.
    - He experienced a deep realization that all things come from love, and moving back to love requires vulnerability.
  - Homelessness and Happiness:
    - Matthew shares his post-awakening experience of losing material possessions but finding happiness in simplicity.
    - He reframes his homelessness by imagining himself as a wealthy person choosing this experience.
  - Exploring Solipsism and Determinism:
    - Discussion on philosophical ideas like solipsism (the belief that only one’s self is real) and determinism (the belief that actions are predetermined).
    - How scientific studies like fMRI experiments suggest that actions happen before conscious thought.
  - The Cosmic Dance of Time and Purpose:
    - Comparison of enlightenment to a joke structure, with a slow build-up leading to an unexpected realization.
    - Matthew likens his enlightenment experience to a shift in perspective, much like seeing an event in a completely new light.
  - Conclusion and Teaser for Part Two:
    - Matthew wraps up the episode, noting that they’ve only scratched the surface of the conversation.
    - He teases deeper discussions on identity, time, and self in part two.
    - Invites listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the podcast for more thoughtful discussions.
  - References:
    - Jerry’s website: https://jerrypannone.com/
    - Survive Why We Do What We Do: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1803410906?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
    - The Screwdriver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bjm4tK5aog
    - After Skool, “How To Keep Your Heart Open In Hell – Ram Dass”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym4Rpd72tq8&t=10s