Metapsychosis

Journal of Consciousness, Literature, and Art

Readers Underground

Readers Underground

Metapsychosis is dedicated to cultivating a planetary literary culture, open to works from all times and places, across cultures and genres, representing the collective genius of humanity and the intellectual splendor of the Cosmos.

In the Readers Underground, we explore literature together in a friendly and collaborative atmosphere—sharing works we love, (re)discovering writers who amaze, and becoming more thoughtful, soulful, and daring readers by engaging in the social praxis of deep literary discourse. We aim to read creatively and bring literature to life through artful conversation—combining diverse insights, questions, observations, and productive delusions into experiences of conscious connectivity and singular meaning.

  • As a member, you’ll be able to read along with us and add your voice to the conversation in multiple ways. You’ll get an account in our community forum at Infinite Conversations, which includes access to create posts in public and our private ('underground') channels. And you’ll be invited to join our online video dialogues, which are recorded and turned into archival resources, open courses, and podcasts.

    Participation in these sessions can occur at different levels:

    • Full participation involves commitment to attend with full video and audio and interact with other participants.
    • It is also possible to participate via audio only.
    • When we have large groups, it is possible for members to listen in live but contribute only minimally to the discussion. Sub-groups are also possible, which may meet at different times.
    • Or, if you are not comfortable with online video or audio, you may choose to view or listen the conversations after they have been completed and posted, and respond via the forum.
    • Your can also start your own forum topics, write a blog, or submit creative work to the journal in response to the reading.

    Interaction is hence not required but encouraged. Close reading and active listening are primary forms of participation everyone can practice in their own way.

    As a member, you’ll have early access to session recordings, before they are released publicly. You can suggest future readings and provide feedback on brewing initiatives. You may also be invited to participate in experimental workshops and local/virtual events being organized by Metapsychosis editors and other creative agents in the Cosmos community.

    🎁 It is FREE to participate in the Readers Underground. If you have the means and inclination, you are welcome to to support our collective work with a financial contribution of any amount. You are also welcome to give with alternative currencies, pay what you can, or offer a non-monetary contribution. We operate on evolving Gift Economy principles, and you can participate in the conversation about that too. If you find this platform is not for you, just let us know. You can cancel your membership anytime.

    We are an open and affirming community, and welcome diverse minds and bodies to join us in nurturing a cooperative space that provides intellectual engagement and creative fellowship for its members. We practice civil discourse, active empathy, and open thought. If you can play by those “rules,” we’d love to have you join us.

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