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Mike's Mastermind

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Mike Ratner shares a blend of esoteric wisdom and contemplative insights that challenge the status quo in search of new breakthroughs toward better living. Mike is noted for his social issues research using Community Conversations project and his LovingConversations.com (future book and podcast) among other ventures. Mike's Mastermind is a raw unedited Contemporary Philosophy Podcast defining "Ultra-Being" among a Grand Tour of Ideas that focuses on conceptual language and lived subjective experiences. Check out the podcast!

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Episodes

  1. Exploring what is our VOID

    How can consciousness be defined by our perception and connection between our thoughts

  2. Blame Shifting

    Hiding behind false narratives and dishonesty we find true intentions

  3. Explain MVP & UBE3

    Dr Mike explores his concepts that have helped shape a new Ultra Being philosophy that structures itself specifically as enlightenment

  4. Exploring Mass Trance Living vs UltraBeing

    Your self esteem and awareness is often obscured by what you think yet many of us are unaware of how our iGO perspective affects a “noun” reality - get the inside scoop here!!

  5. June 7, 2025 Graduation Day (a special time for us all)

    Its been sometime since I posted a Mikes Mastermind MP3 into the podcast platform (see my youtubes!) however, today is a special day as my eldest daughter Elsa graduates HS tonight so its a celebration and consideration where my life (maybe yours too) exists within one's perspective. I don't go...

  6. Dialogues Delving Deep into Dimensions of Weltschloss (1)

    This is an interesting take on my ideas as Notebook LM decifered listening to a few of my recordings. Its pretty good, accurate and gets to the core of some of my thinking - what do you think? Would love to know your thoughts! Michael Ratner MikeRatner.com

  7. Stance For- Rolling Rant 9-24 (1)

    In taking a "rolling stance" as the teme for this episode we examine states of flow that bring us to the consideration enlightenment defind by our lifestyle choices and way of ultra-being. UBE3 is shorthand for Ultra-Being an Excellent Example of Enlightenment as you know it to be. This talk...

  8. Sorting ABOUT MEs (perceived associations of classification & identity)

    It's nice to read a comment from a listener who remembers meeting you at some event long ago past or perhaps was a friend or contact you have not seen in ages. We all age and mature depending upon how and where you interact with people their impression and memory of you or the circumstances...

  9. The ARF CARE Arena of Exploration

    In this episode I attempt to put together (or cross breed) two of my concepts in relationship to each other. The CARES model of Community Action Research Engagement (as) Science and Arena Ratio Fields (ARF) in how they correspond and perhaps relate. There is something to be said about the quality...

  10. Spatial CARE (possibility of) sorting perceived dynamics

    This is an interesting talk (episode) for myself delving into a topic I know nothing about. I say so in part jest, at least from not having studied anything about what spatial thinking scientifically is or what 'geo' graphic conscious affective perspectives are (if they exist) and what those...

  11. CARES social model of UBE3- MLK 24-A1

    Honoring MLK day of service (today) mid-month of January 2024 I'm talking about CARES as a model for Community Based Participatory Research and how examining the quality of engagement can determine enlightened understanding of our experiences and improvement (learning) practices. Many ideas are...

  12. XQ Sensuated Ideal Living (in the New Year) (1)

    XQ is a life quotient I made up that incorporates self-mastery of both mental attunement (IQ) and emotional Intelligence (EQ) //////////////// XQ relates to self-realization and the eXpression of happiness and success in life, therefore XQ matters just as much as EQ or IQ. Theoretically, it would...

  13. XQ as YOU (UBE3 Realized)

    In August of 2022 on MikesMastermind.com I came up with the idea of XQ (the bastard child of IQ and EQ) lol. The XQ concept would be a consciousness expression quotent determining our ability to express oneself within attained (theoretically) higher-states of "I" awareness and one's capacity...

  14. Tide & Sail 1

    Tide & Sail brings "felt" dynamics within the WeltSchloss to delight. This particular talk goes into the far reaches of the disclosure philosophy and how we experience a life-world phenomenology You can find more at GrandTourIdeas.com and in other episodes of MikesMastermind.com podcast Thanks…

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  15. Allusion of IGO

    In this last talk of 2023, Michael gives a deeper explanation of IGO for the first time as an acronym and further discets how the human mind projects its sense of self into allusions that it believes is reality and something it has to deal with.

  16. Waking Up from MT (1)

    There is an assumption that society at large is asleep, intentionally dulled and disattracted that has affected all walks of life. I term it the MASS TRANCE in my talks. In this episode I explain what the MT is and how we can best potentially wake-up from it. It's not what most think... More at...

  17. Comprehension of Fine Tuning

    Fine Tuning Your Attention and Level of Conscious Awareness Means What? Tune-In!!!!!!!!! fine-tuneverb ˈfīn-ˈtün fine-tuned; fine-tuning; fine-tunes Synonyms of fine-tune transitive verb1 a: to adjust precisely so as to bring to the highest level of performance or effectivenessfine-tune a TV set...

  18. Introducing the IGO's "XQ" Expression Quotient (my latest brilliant idea - indulge me lol)

    What would the 'brainchild' of marrying IQ with EQ be like? We'd have to name it XQ as the quality of your ability to 'eXpress yourself" intelligently and this idea includes a form of emotive elegance and space (dimensional Metasphere) affect that can also be defined as intelligence speaking...

  19. Intro to the IGO (concept book proposal)

    It's amazing since the dawn of humankind we have realized a sense of self expression that enables communication describing ourselves to ourselves observed in the 3rd person which is one of the many qualities unique to our species. Even more amazing throughout our history this imagined sense of…

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  20. Arena Ratio Fields: ARF!

    ARF - Arena Ratio Fields are interpretations of transpondance and identity relationships that occur within the Metasphere qualifying merits or choice response & treatment to perceived other This concept can be associated to my writing about the GEMS of the WeltSchloss (also a talk) ARF can...

  21. Are YOU With Me-

    In this episode of Mike's Mastermind I ask if YOU are with me in examining these concepts - particularly the "WeltSchloss" conceiving while exploring the world dwelling experience. There is some very deep stuff here as I ask for your hand in support of taking this to the next level of…

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  22. UBE3- Iwareness

    Welcome to Mike's Mastermind... In this episode we examine the qualities of UBE3 which translates into "Ultra Being an Excellent Example of Enlightenment" suggesting a finer sense of "I" Awareness to where one is conscious and considerate of their "T.W.A" (thoughts, words and acts). Lets go…

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  23. Premise for a Friendship Fellowship - SELF LIB Movement that says it all

    Appreciating your reviewing this and giving feedback. Lets connect.... Assuming you are interested in the Ultra-Being philosophy this following talk is everything anyone needs to understand & apply it. You might find this interesting - YouTube divided up the talk into 3 parts that might make it...

  24. Deep Dimensions of Weltschloss

    The experience of "being in the world" as a sense of reveal and self-realization can be measure of the quality of our MEST (Matters, Energy, Space & Time) existence (& BIDECK dwelling within). Realizing this is a world induced through our choosing (at least in regard) we come to recognize we've...

  25. WeltSchloss Wreckoning Explained

    Hello in this Mike's Mastermind talk, I reflect on what the WeltSchloss means in terms of 'reality wreckoning' to where our interpretation and perspective of the Welt-world and Schloss-dwelling become qualities of enhancement if not fine-tuning into handling whose outcomes allow us to make better...

  26. Meaning of MAY DAY Explained (6 minute special)

    Side note exploration of creating new TeenagePodcast.com episode ideas and pre-launching SocialIssues,com - this brief experimental tidbit of information explains the meaning of May 1st as celebrated around the world as International Workers Day and is sponsored today by the Western Institute for...

  27. Correspondence Coherence in the WeltSchloss.com

    Welcome to Mike's Mastermind, my hit psuedo-podcast found at MikesMastermind.com In this talk, I want to explore a 'relatedness being' concept found within the WeltSchloss.com I shalt call “Correspondence Coherence.” Having a sense of coherence (SOC) is an aspect of self that is recognized as a...

  28. Gift to my Grad Advisor

    This morning, I recorded another episode of my UBE3 philosophy podcast part of Mikes Mastermind! In this talk I engage the idea of "Ultra Being" as a state of "I" awareness that translates into self-mastery expressed in 3 dimensions of human space. Wow, man! Check it out! This recording is made…

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  29. 3 Dimensions of Living Spaces

    I'm quickly uploading this prior to attending the start of my Hypno training class - yeah going to add it to my future work exploring sense of being through trance exploration -- will elaborate more on that later --- to set the setting - so to say.... What are the 3 dimensions of 'living spaces'...

  30. Precipice Presence

    What if your conscious experience of the present moment took you to the most profound edge of an ideal realization to where now it’s widened perspective is vast, totally freeing and thus becomes only about living your love-life as ongoing enlightenment and engagement? - Would you automatically go...

  31. 4min WuzUp!!!

    A quick summation as to what inspires me to create the Mikes Mastermind podcast and the Loving Conversations project. I thought I ought to condense my thoughts about them for a quick overview and share them with you. Here it is - I hope it is something worth considering. A basic introduction to...

  32. Valentines Day Reflection

    Valentines Day is a special day for those that are in relationships but what if you are dealing with a situation where the parties have not spoken to each other in ages or had issues that may not have been totally resolved? Today's talk is a reflection on just that subject imagining having that...

  33. Argument for an IGO Psychology

    My work on IGOism.com is shaping up into a possible book proposal and the next level of consideration ponders what the dynamics of being able to use the IGO concept as a form of psychotherapy would be like. I hope you enjoy it - let me know. MikesMastermind.com

  34. What Brings Us Together (in Weltschloss)

    Confronting realities within the construct of the Weltschloss is considered in the brief exploration of what inputs and qualities are most admired or appreciated when a meeting of the minds occurs. Its a deep consideration of trust, respect and being open to new ideas and possibilities. More at...

  35. WRECK Enlightenment

    We all want to improve conditions and make the world a better place but to do it requires transforming the paradigm and what I describe as the 'metasphere' between us allowing for the opportunity for quantum change to take place. In examining existing social structures and institutions as well as...

  36. Environ GEMs for WeltSchloss

    Exploring the GEMS to be 'minded' in the Weltschloss is the preface for the next chapter of a potential book on the ontological subject of 'World Building and Dwelling'. There are a number of interesting ideas that will be presented including the word Imqualia which I will talk more specifically...

  37. Meeting the WeltSchloss

    Meeting the Weltschloss (new word) continues the exploration into what I relate to as 'World Building & Dwelling" in terms of our being in the ontological sense. These relational aspects and situational feelings (social climate or metasphere) can become determinents (and/or informants) affecting...

  38. Exploration of IGO in the Weltschloss

    I was recently asked in reply from an email when a listener pondered if there was a relationship between my two current writing projects exploring what is the Weltschloss and IGO. I hadn't really considered it before as they are two different undertakings but since the questions was posed (and it...

  39. Understanding - Imqualia

    Here is another term created for examination of the Weltschloss I'm calling Imqualia (em /ˈkwɑːliə/ or /ˈkweɪliə/; singular form: quale) are defined as individual instances of subjective, conscious experience but in this case how I am using it is relating to our sense and the defining of 'it' as...

  40. 1 Minute Time Machine Clip of My Kids age 4+6?

    Going through my recordings found this by chance. As a new year project ought to go through my mp3 fiiles and label them. Anyway, cute as they were it's worth sharing and perserving in the moment recall of another time dimension - its onlly 1 min and random -- enjoy~

  41. Intro WeltSchloss

    Welcome to our talk about Weltschloss (world building) which I adpated from Erschlossenheit (German), which literally means "development and, comprehension". It refers to how things become intelligible and meaningfully relevant to human beings, by virtue of being part of an ontological world –...

  42. Jan 4 2023 - Fellowship New Year

    Kicking off the NEW YEAR I want to invite you to consider not just achieving your goals... lets look at EVOLVING our MVP: Mission Vision Purpose How can we BE our best selves consistently and considerately - listen to learn more - its EASY! Together we can support one another's endeavors and...

  43. NEW YEAR GOALS -- January 2, 2023

    First digital journal recording of the NEW YEAR - just a quick welcome to 2023 overview and snapshot audio of my first Monday of January thinking... Got goals? See also my NewYearSuccess.com video

  44. Explaining My Socio-Theories 1

    A few of my favorite friends really like my rambles on various topics particularly my socio-philosophy theories so here are the basics of what I describe as our MEST-UP world and what sort of self-perceived identity inhabits it - which begs several questions on the quest for eons of…

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  45. Will You Join the Practice?

    In 15 minute RAMBLE on about conscious awakening and how we can place ourselves into practice, Mike talks about TWA (Thoughts, Words, Actions) its - the flight we take everyday where some might other pay much attention to what's going inside their head and thereby struggle with self-control and...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Mike Ratner shares a blend of esoteric wisdom and contemplative insights that challenge the status quo in search of new breakthroughs toward better living. Mike is noted for his social issues research using Community Conversations project and his LovingConversations.com (future book and podcast) among other ventures.

Mike's Mastermind is a raw unedited Contemporary Philosophy Podcast defining "Ultra-Being" among a Grand Tour of Ideas that focuses on conceptual language and lived subjective experiences.

Check out the podcast!

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