<p><strong>Episode 1-138 — </strong><em><strong>Nature, Illusion, and Truth</strong></em></p><p>What if your search for truth started with the forest—not the feed?</p><p>In this quietly provocative episode, Master Steenrod examines nature as a Daoist testing ground for reality, and contrasts it with the illusion cycles of modern social media. From ancient practices like <em>Biguan</em> to the digital age’s disorienting effects, this conversation weaves timeless Daoist insights with present-day relevance.</p><p>We explore:</p><ul><li><p>Why nature is considered a manifestation of the Dao</p></li><li><p>How illusion thrives where truth has no feedback loop</p></li><li><p>Daoist views on death—and why they still chase immortality</p></li><li><p>The emotional damage of living in purely social constructs</p></li><li><p>Whether modern minds are even capable of using technology wisely</p></li></ul><p>A vital episode for those feeling disoriented in today’s noise—this one’s about finding clarity in the unchanging rhythm of the natural world.</p><p><br></p><p>Intro music: “Finding Movement” by Kevin MacLeod — licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>). Source: incompetech.com</p>