Andrew Venard-Smart

Andrew is a Speculative Post-Qualitative Researcher. He conducts fieldwork in the wilds beyond certainty. His work does not fit neat categories, and he reserves his right to be misunderstood. His work sits at the intersection of process philosophy, cultural critique, and what he calls Contemplative Dis-order. His offerings do not promise the end of suffering. Instead, he asks uncomfortable questions, leading to dangerous, but fertile work. This appeals to those who are tired of being told their life is a project to be optimised. He is completing an MSc in Consciousness Studies and Transpersonal Psychology, preparing for PhD research into the sublime terror of sacred uncertainty. Find his writings at The Slow Gaze.

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Reviews

Cara

Jul 3, 2025

Thank you! A great talk! ✨🙏✨

Milena

Jun 29, 2021

Always soothes. Thank you!

Bodhi

Mar 30, 2020

I loved this. Think it going to be my go to meditation when I need to fully relax and feel calm

Jutta

Mar 25, 2020

Thank you! Very calming and relaxing! 🙏🏻

Lisa

Mar 24, 2020

That was wonderful, with everything going on in the world today it was just what I needed. Very relaxing and I feel it will stay with me for a while.

David

Mar 24, 2020

This left me deeply moved. It was an energetic experience unlike any I have felt before. It took me someplace with matrixes of light. I lost all track of time. Thank you!

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