Episode 1: Welcome to God Dogs on Thrones - A Journey of AI, Creativity, and Self-Discovery

In this inaugural episode of God Dogs on Thrones, host Glenn Ostlund introduces his latest creative project, blending his academic background, personal experiences, and the power of AI. Glenn explores how AI (using Notebook LM) helps dissect and analyze his past creative work, shedding new light on his evolution as a creator, podcaster, and thinker. Through this experiment, he examines deep questions about belief systems, creativity, self-awareness, and how tools like AI can open unexpected doors to personal growth.

Join Glenn as he reflects on his journey from academic folklore studies to corporate work, podcasting, and life coaching, while using AI to take his self-exploration to new levels. Discover how his shifting perspective on Mormonism, his fascination with moral psychology, and his passion for exploring cognitive distortions have shaped his life and creative process.

Show Notes:

• Introduction to God Dogs on Thrones: Glenn shares the purpose and inspiration behind this new podcast project.
• AI as a Creative Tool: Learn how Glenn uses Notebook LM to analyze his creative work, including past podcast episodes, academic papers, and personal musings.
• Glenn's Personal Journey: A deep dive into Glenn's academic background in folklore and mythology, his experience as a Mormon missionary in Japan, and his eventual shift away from academia.
• From Criticism to Empathy: Explore Glenn's evolving approach to dissecting Mormonism, influenced by cognitive distortions and the work of moral psychologist Jonathan Haidt.
• The Role of Fictional Channeling: Discover how Glenn uses fictional channeling in The Arcturian Playgroundto explore consciousness and spirituality through imaginative storytelling.
• Creative Smorgasbord: An overview of Glenn’s other creative projects, including Infants on Thrones, Bathing with God, and Deep Earth Voice.
• AI-Fueled Self-Reflection: How AI helps Glenn see his work with fresh eyes, highlighting blind spots, recurring themes, and new perspectives.
• What’s Next: Glenn discusses the vision for future episodes of God Dogs on Thrones, blending AI analysis with creative exploration.

Key Takeaways:

• AI as a tool for creative self-discovery
• The intersection of folklore, religion, and personal identity
• Shifting from criticism to empathy in belief systems
• How fictional narratives can explore real-world questions about consciousness and spirituality

Follow Glenn Ostlund:

• Listen to The Arcturian Playground and other podcasts mentioned in the episode.
• Stay tuned for future episodes of God Dogs on Thrones as Glenn continues to experiment with AI and creativity.

Support and Connect:

• Subscribe to God Dogs on Thrones wherever you get your podcasts.
• Reach out to Glenn with thoughts or questions at goddogsonthrones@gmail.com