Alexander Beiner is a writer and podcaster. He’s one of the executive directors of Breaking Convention, and the author of the book The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics can help us make sense of the world. 

In 2018, he co-founded Rebel Wisdom, an alternative media and events platform that grew to a quarter of a million subscribers, and became an influential node in the systems change, personal growth and sense-making communities. His work explores how psychedelics can be used to elicit sustainable cultural change, the complexities of psychedelic capitalism and mainstreaming, and how differing beliefs and value systems affect psychedelic culture.

Ali Beiner discusses his book "The Bigger Picture," which explores the intersection of psychedelics and systems change. He emphasizes the transformative power of psychedelics, noting their role in enhancing complexity tolerance and fostering a deeper connection to the world. Beiner highlights the importance of an "ecology of practices," including meditation, therapy, and psychedelics, to address the meta crisis. He also discusses the need for collective integration of psychedelic insights into governance, economics, and education. Beiner advocates for a psychedelic way of thinking to drive systemic change, encouraging curiosity and experimentation.

https://www.alexanderbeiner.com
https://beiner.substack.com
https://beiner.substack.com/p/leviathan-full-documentary

Here are the key references mentioned during the conversation:
Authors/Thinkers:

Timothy Morton (concept of meta crisis)
Ken Wilber (integral studies)
John Vervaeke (cognitive science)
Terence McKenna (psychedelic philosopher)
Timothy Leary (psychedelic researcher)
Ram Dass (spiritual teacher)
Daniel Schwackenburger
Bruce Dahmer (scientist who had an Ayahuasca insight)

Books/Concepts:
"The Bigger Picture" (the speaker's book)
4E Cognitive Science
Exaptation (evolutionary concept)
WEIRD model (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic)

Specific Research/Studies:
Johns Hopkins psychedelic studies
Rick Strassman's DMT study
NASA's origins of life research

Psychedelic Communities/Conferences:
Breaking Convention conference
Minds (non-profit focused on psychedelic innovation)


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Emerging Purpose Podcast Episode 12 Alexander Beiner

On Episode 592 of Impact Boom, A/Prof Rick Macourt of First Nations Economics discusses how Indigenous-led governance models can disrupt traditional systems of economic development, the importance of self-determination in policymaking, and how shifting power to communities is key to closing the gap.

If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode!

If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 419 with Brian Wyborn on developing inclusive capital funding for First Nations businesses -> https://bit.ly/4oMHrPC

The team who made this episode happen were:
Host: Tom Allen
Guest(s): A/Prof Rick Macourt
Producer: Indio Myles

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Episode 592 (2025) A/Prof Rick Macourt On Advancing First Nations Prosperity

I recorded this set as a living, breathing journey—one for people who want to meet themselves on the dance floor. It starts in the quiet corners of your mind, grows into pulse and play, and invites you to move like water: free, grounded, alive. Layers of drums, voices, and textures carry you through jungle paths, cosmic swirls, and bursts of joy, then soften into stillness.

It’s not about being seen—it’s about feeling. About finding your rhythm, letting the bass remind you that you belong, and leaving with that subtle hum of interbeing. Best shared barefoot, hearts open, in a space where music is medicine and movement is the language.

Ecstatic Dance Journey @Garden Labs, Portugal - Aug 2, 2025

On Episode 595 of Impact Boom, Zia Khan of The Rockefeller Foundation discusses advancing systemic social innovation through bold strategies in climate, health, and economic opportunity, while exploring the role of AI in scaling impact and reimagining collaborative networks for the future.

If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode!

If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 37 with Danielle Duell on purpose-led strategy and the power of business to improve the world -> https://bit.ly/4fRixdj

The team who made this episode happen were:
Host: Indio Myles
Guest(s): Zia Khan
Producer: Indio Myles

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Episode 595 (2025) Zia Khan On Bold Strategies For Systemic Change

On Episode 597 of Impact Boom, Maria Jerez of Accessilife discusses how accessibility can make an immense difference in the lives of people with disabilities, and the importance of informed choice when searching for products and support.

If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode!

If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 584 with Megan Gilmour on transforming education access for chronically ill students through technology -> https://bit.ly/3URz1IP

The team who made this episode happen were:
Host: Emma Dimech
Guest(s): Maria Jerez
Producer: Emma Dimech

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Episode 597 (2025) Maria Jerez On Defining Your Purpose And Increasing Accessibility

In this episode, we have a conversation with Sam Kaner and Nelli Noakes from
Community at Work in San Francisco. Sam Kaner is the senior author of Facilitator’s Guide to Participatory Decision-Making. In 2006, Sam was named “one of the world´s leading experts in collaboration". Nelli Noakes is a practicing systems change consultant and is much sought after for her skillful approach to the diagnosis, design and facilitation of multi-stakeholder collaboration.

In 2018, we participated in their very inspiring training: "Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration-Strategies, design principles and best practices". We talk with Sam and Nelli about what it is that makes multi-stakeholder collaborations so complex, how we can handle diverse perspectives, the importance of having a shared aspiration, the risk with early consensus, "collaboration literacy" and groan zone.

4. Help solving the world’s toughest problems – Sam Kaner and Nelli Noakes

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On Episode 598 of Impact Boom, Kelly McJannett of Food Ladder discusses providing equitable access to food in remote communities through innovative agri-solutions, and why collaboration and grit are essential traits for social entrepreneurs to inspire lasting impact and systemic change.

If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode!

If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 434 with Nick Steiner on community farming and creating nutritious food for those in need -> https://bit.ly/4mUTI2Q

The team who made this episode happen were:
Host: Tom Allen
Guest(s): Kelly McJannett
Producer: Indio Myles

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Episode 598 (2025) Kelly McJannett On Creating Equitable Food Systems And Transforming Education

On Episode 601 of Impact Boom, Gaby Arenas de Meneses of Catalyst Now discusses why leading with trust and patiently co-creating solutions is vital for advancing peace building efforts and transformative impact globally, and the key mindset shifts enabling social entrepreneurs to tackle complex problems and drive systemic change.

If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode!

If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 378 with Jeroo Billimoria on impact led entrepreneurial networks catalysing systems change -> https://bit.ly/46wS3JV

The team who made this episode happen were:
Host: Indio Myles
Guest(s): Gaby Arenas de Meneses
Producer: Indio Myles

We invite you to join our community on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.

Episode 601 (2025) Gaby Arenas de Meneses On Social Enterprises Catalysing Systemic Change

On Episode 606 of Impact Boom, Melissa Abu-Gazaleh of Top Blokes Foundation discusses addressing Australia’s youth mental health crisis by creating safe spaces for young men to build resilience, how mentoring in schools and workplaces reduces social risk factors, and why scaling patiently is critical for long-term systemic change.

If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode!

If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 512 with Phil Smith and Luke Wright on fusing men's sheds and social enterprise to empower remote Indigenous communities -> https://bit.ly/3KSXETE

The team who made this episode happen were:
Host: Indio Myles
Guest(s): Melissa Abu-Gazaleh
Producer: Indio Myles

We invite you to join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.

Episode 606 (2025) Melissa Abu-Gazaleh On Redefining Masculinity And Mental Health Support

dream and dance new worlds into being ✨

I play from 90 to 160 bpm, curating for experiences that alter what freedom, intimacy, and togetherness can feel like. Rooted in a lifelong love for sound, I grew up singing and dancing before stepping behind the decks in 2022 through a year-long Pioneer-certified masterclass. You’ll find me in daytime, outdoor, sober dance spaces from Vienna to Koh Phangan. 

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Gigs 2025 
24.10 Pratersauna, Vienna
25.09 The Castle, France
12.09 HasiRoof, Vienna
03.09 Zebra Lounge, Istanbul
24.08 The Garden Labs, Portugal
16.08 Ecstatic Dance, Portugal
27.06 Ecstatic Dance, Vienna
21.06 Schwarzer Raum, Solektiv 
14.06 Pride, Vienna
16.05 Himmel und Wasser, Vienna
27.04 Mirage, Vienna
28.03 Rasaruna Koh Phangan
04.03 Serenity Koh Phangan
18.02 Fairy House Koh Phangan
25.01 The Wave Koh Phangan


Gigs 2024
31.12 New Year's Party @The Hoxton Vienna
5.12 Private @ Torstraße Berlin
22.11 Private Party @ EXIL Vienna
17.10 DONNASTAG @ Sass Vienna
6.10 Sober Day Dance
19.09 Global Leaders Summit Afterparty, Vienna
29.08 CayoCoco, Vienna 
31.08 Wild im West, Vienna
14.08 ZwiDeMu Rave Bay of Hooba, Vienna
06.07 Rave @ The Garden Labs, Portugal
28.06 Vienna PFF Summer Edition @ Ponyhof
21.06 Birthday Party @ private, Vienna 
20.06 Donauinselfest Pre-Party @ SASS
15.06 Donauinsel Rave
08.06 DJ on a Truck @ PRIDE Vienna
06.06 Hausgemacht @ Ponyhof
25.5 Superfair @ Flucc
25.5 Ecstatic Dance @ Mauerbach
19.5 Bonnie+Clyde @ Blackmarket
18.5 GSpot @ Ponyhof
8.5 Austrian Startups Summit @ Semperdepot 
2.5 Hausgemacht Afterworkout @ Ponyhof
17.4 Donna Decks @ Donautechno 
6.4 Ecstatic Dance ll @ private, Vienna 
5.4 Sound ausm Gemeindebau @ Vienna 
22.3 Feuchteträume @ Pratersauna, Vienna
28.2 Donna Decks @ donautechno, Vienna
27.1 Ecstatic Dance @ private, Vienna


Gigs 2023
24.12 christmas gathering @ centre point Koh Phangan
24.11 2+1 & 30 @ Flucc Vienna
21.11 Back on Track @ Ponyhof Vienna
18.11 Coeurs Enivrés @ SOUL Spa Vienna 
17.11 Donna Decks @ The Loft 
24.09 Coeurs Enivrés @ SOUL Spa Vienna
17.8 Sundowner @ Vienna City Beachclub
6.7 Austrian Startups @ Startup House Vienna
24.6 Celebrating Love @ Zukunftshof
19.6 Post Pride Rave @ Donauinsel
19.5 Private Rooftop Party @ Zadar, Croatia
4.3 Goddessness @ Zukunftshof

Gigs 2022
22.11. Birthday Bash @ Zukunftshof

Art of Collaborating is a podcast produced by Länka Consulting. Länka was established in 2015 by Anna Zingmark and Karoline Bottheim with the mission to explore and develop the tricky "art" of multi-stakeholder-collaboration. When we meet between organizations, sectors and knowledge areas in order to find solutions for handling complex societal challenges, we need support from practical methods and ways of understanding how to collaborate more efficiently. After years of discussing this topic with experts, researchers and practitioners all over the world, we are quite sure that multi-stakeholder collaboration can be called an advanced "art", a specific way of working, it may even be seen as a specific "community of practice". With our podcast, we want to make this - really necessary - specific way of working accessible to more people who find themselves in complex processes with many stakeholders involved.

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