#91: Peter Rollins — Designing Experiences That Actually Change People

How do you design an experience or piece of art that transforms someone rather than simply giving them more information? In this thought-provoking episode of Always Choose Orange, author and philosopher Peter Rollins and I talk about how he's spent the last 20+ years of his life plumbing the depths of some of the deepest philosophical and theological questions. From his early days creating "transformance art" through his (in)famous Ikon gatherings to the powerful new communities he's building around a sense of shared lack, Peter has dedicated his life to helping people come face to face with the universal human experience of loss. The two of us explore a bunch of fascinating ideas, including:The role of discomfort in making space for transformationHow he built his legendary Atheism for Lent practiceHow, in some ways, many great artists spend their whole career circling a single questionWhy reimagined forms of community are more important than ever Website: https://peterrollins.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCweF6BScvFnbsymouI-znDAInstagram: http://instagram.com/peter_rollinsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/orthodoxheretic  Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/peter-rollins