Jonathan Zap
Biography:
Jonathan Zap is a photographer, author, teacher, paranormal researcher and philosopher who has written extensively on psychology and contemporary mythology. Jonathan has worked as a staff gemologist and instructor for the Gemological Institute of America. He has taught English in High School and College and worked with troubled youth as the Dean of a South Bronx High School. As a wilderness guide, Jonathan has led inner city kids and other young people on expeditions to remote desert canyons and to the summit of Mount Rainier.
He is the author of numerous published articles, essays, experimental works of fiction and the Zap Oracle. His most recent work is Crossing the Event Horizon—The Singularity Archetype which should be available late in the summer of 2011. Jonathan has an extensive background in Jungian psychology, paranormal research and dream interpretation. For over thirty years he has been using the tools of Jungian psychology to study popular culture, contemporary mythology, and dreams for evidence that we are getting signals from the collective unconscious about the nature of a quantum evolutionary event approaching the human species.
Past Shows:
Psychopaths in Power
John B. Wells was joined by paranormal researcher and philosopher, Jonathan Zap, who discussed how a disproportionate number of psychopaths on Wall St. and in govt. & corporate America are creating a culture with little concern for the future. In the first hour, physicist George Hart talked about the stupefaction of society and what may be perpetuating it. ... More »
Host: John B. WellsSingularity & Apocalyptic Perspectives
Researcher and philosopher Jonathan Zap discussed the surge in apocalyptic predictions and how they relate to the 'Singularity Archetype,' the collective unconscious, and the evolution of humanity. We live in a time when people believe the apocalypse is around the corner, whether coming in 2012 with the end of the Mayan calendar (see his article/podcast Carnival 2012), or as predicted in various other prophecies. First hour guest, consultant Craig B. Hulet offered analysis of current events. While he believes an agreement will be reached on the debt ceiling, the economy is going to get worse with increased foreclosures, unemployment, and bankruptcies, as well as rising gas prices. ... More »
Host: George NooryMind Parasites
Philosopher and paranormal investigator Jonathan Zap presented the concept that "mind parasites" (a term first coined in a sci-fi novel by Colin Wilson) could be feeding off the energy of humans and instigating their baser instincts. ... More »
Host: George NooryDreams, Prophecy & Evolution
Author, teacher, and philosopher Jonathan Zap shared intriguing ideas about prophecy, end times and the future of humankind. He noted that many past seers who predicted the end of the world erred on their timelines because they had anxiety over their own personal death or "event horizon." ... More »
Host: George Noory