The Infinite Spark of Being

You Are Much More Than They Said You Were

Author: Keith Welsh

I have been creating under the name The Infinite Spark of Being for quite some time, and with this podcast I will attempt to further explain the ideas touched upon in the books as well as other practices and ideas.For more information on the books, music, Patreon and apparel visit the website https://www.theinfinitesparkofbeing.com
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Hypatia of Alexandria: Religious Dogma, Lost Knowledge, and the Death of Free Thought
Episode 231
Friday, 30 January, 2026

Hypatia of Alexandria was one of the most brilliant philosophers of the ancient world—a mathematician, astronomer, and public teacher whose devotion to reason and inquiry ultimately led to her violent public murder. In this episode, we explore the life and death of Hypatia, the long decline and destruction associated with the Library of Alexandria, and the deeper danger posed when religious dogma replaces curiosity and centralized power begins to fear knowledge.This episode examines how independent thinking becomes a threat to authority, why philosophy was slowly pushed aside by enforced belief, and how Hypatia’s story reveals a recurring pattern throughout history: when truth cannot be controlled, it is often destroyed.This is not just ancient history. It is a psychological and spiritual warning that still applies today.📚 Books & ResourcesMy new book AWAKE is available on Amazon:https://tr.ee/UGEV3wKxwXThe 90-Day Journal is also available on Amazon:https://tr.ee/2ku5YAF7UkFor only $5.99, get the Meditation Instructional eBook:https://tr.ee/XDx6MwJWd5It Works with my personal commentary for $7.99:https://tr.ee/OZ-hurhFw3❤️ Support the Podcast on PatreonPatreon is now support-only, with no gated content—just a way to help sustain this work if it resonates with you.Support tiers:$10 – General Support$15 – Sustaining Support$20 – Patron of the WorkJoin here:https://www.patreon.com/join/thesocietyfortheinfinitesparkofbeing🌐 Connect & ExploreWebsite:https://www.theinfinitesparkofbeing.com/Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theinfinitesparkofbeing/Merch Store:https://infinitesprkofbing.storenvy.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-infinite-spark-of-being/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy