Ætheria Symposia I
[UPDATE: The event will be free to attend in Crete as well! Feel free to donate after attending :)]
From June 23rd - July 3rd, join Ætheria Symposia I, virtually or on the majestic island of Crete, where we are gathering polymaths, scholars, mystics, and technologists at the crossroads of techne, psyche, and cosmic intelligence.
Ætheria serves as Black Sky Society's prototype Skylab, a transcendence-focused creative research center nestled between olive groves near the base of Mt. Ida. Set beneath the Mediterranean sky, this sanctuary provides the atmosphere where deep work and inner exploration converge, bridging the material and metaphysical through avant-garde science, art, and technology.
Our first Symposia—a series of symposium-style gatherings inspired by Ancient Greek tradition—invites you to experience thought-provoking seminars, socratic dialogues, workshops, and banquets where ancient wisdom meets the frontiers of science, consciousness, and cosmic evolution
Join fellow architects of emerging transcendent pathways in Crete, or be a virtual witness. Full immersion or selective sessions—the cosmos invites your methexis.
SCHEDULE
June 23: Our opening establishes the foundational groundwork for interdisciplinary inquiry. Stella R. Magnet introduces Black Sky Society and the metaphysical architecture guiding its investigations, while Giulio Prisco virtually explores the street science of irrational mechanics. Anastasia Kriuchkova presents her analytical approach to astrological phenomena, and @realitycult explores innovative methods for investigating reincarnation & past-life phenomena. This follows into Socratic dialogue with Ætheria participants examining intersections of ancient wisdom, frontier exploration, & human potential—culminating in a banquet
June 25: Noumenia, the ancient Greek celebration welcoming each lunar month, becomes our inspiration. With the new moon as our guide & the black sky as our backdrop, we gather on the rooftop for our inaugural monthly gathering — Noumenia Oneira — to remember, reimagine, & realign
June 26: Journey to Mount Ida's Ideon Cave, the legendary where Titan Rhea hid Zeus from Cronos. Admire stunning stalactites while investigating the mythological resonance and documenting intuitive impressions of the cave's energetic qualities. [EXPEDITION]
June 28: Anna K. Winters & Dr. Ryan Haecker take you on a pilgrim's journey from Simone Weil's modern re-activation of ancient insights to Teilhard de Chardin's techno-mystical vision of the hyperpersonality at the center of our world that sails on the vast ocean of spirit & life.
June 29: Explore the 16th-century Orthodox Gouverneto Monastery, one of Crete's oldest functioning monasteries with fortress-like architecture. [EXPEDITION]
July 1: Earth's intelligence meets human potential through ancient practices. Max Konstantinovsky and Felipe Rocha Campos examine how geospatial intelligence evolves into technologies that enhance Noospheric coherence and planetary awareness. MN Finkelstein explores plant meditation as somatic and molecular practice. Anahaa virtually lectures on Kriya Yoga then guides participants through unlocking dormant capacities.
July 2: Journey to Matala's ancient cliff caves, where Zeus brought Princess Europa according to legend. These caves also housed Roman generals & 1960s hippies seeking alternative living. Explore where mythological heritage & bohemian rebellion converge over a seaside picnic [EXPEDITION]
July 3: Final investigations explore sovereignty beyond current digital/political structures, envisioning Agape-guided autarkic systems. The symposia end with a banquet feat. @realitycult's performance & a rooftop ritual beneath stars—sharing visions & psychodestined trajectories
New catalytic horizons in our synthesis of psyche, techne, & cosmic intelligence await.
For more details, including participant biographies, refer to our website.
Notes
Register as a virtual guest if you can't attend in person: we will have a free livestream for the June 23, June 28, July 1, and July 3 segments.
Dinner & refreshments are included June 23 & July 3. Light snacks and refreshments are included June 25, June 28, & July 1. If participating in meals and such, consider making a small donation.
June 26th, June 29th, & July 2nd are self-organized expeditions. You must arrange your own transportation and pay any entry fees
Join Ætheria
If this intrigues you, consider applying to join Ætheria's residency program, so you can co-create future symposia with us: https://blacksky.network/aetheria.html