# #137: Theosophical Technocracy w/ Matt Ehret

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Published: 2026-07-17T10:00:02+00:00
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Yes, those ads are annoying, but it helps support the show! For Early Access, Ad-Free video episodes become a member on Spotify, YouTube or Join Patreon ! In this episode of 6G Agenda, investigative journalist Matthew Ehret joins us for a deep dive into the intellectual and philosophical roots of what we describe as the emerging Theosophical Technocracy. Together, we trace the evolution of esoteric philosophies from nineteenth-century Europe into the institutions, think tanks, and technology culture that have helped shape the modern world.The conversation explores the influence of the Theosophical Society, the Human Potential Movement, and the founding of the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California. We examine how spiritual experimentation, psychology, cybernetics, systems theory, and emerging technologies converged during the twentieth century, helping lay the groundwork for many ideas that later permeated Silicon Valley.Matthew also maps a broad network of historical figures and institutions, discussing the influence of Helena Blavatsky, Alice Bailey, Aldous Huxley, Thomas Henry Huxley, Julian Huxley, and the legacy of Charles Darwin. We examine how concepts such as evolution, social engineering, perennial philosophy, and scientific materialism have intersected with modern visions of governance, technology, and civilization.The discussion further explores the role of philanthropic foundations, elite educational institutions, and transatlantic networks, including the influence of Rockefeller-funded initiatives, British intellectual circles, and California’s counterculture movement in shaping the cultural landscape that gave rise to today’s AI-driven technocratic future.Topics covered include: The origins of Theosophy Helena Blavatsky and Alice Bailey The Human Potenti…

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