Ascend or Die
The Ascend or Die podcast, hosted by Mahadeva and Sivani, explores the depths of expanded conscious awareness, challenging listeners to rise beyond limited thinking. Through thought-provoking discussions, they uncover the tools and perspectives needed to ascend in all aspects of life.
Ascend or Die
Are We All in a Cult? Ego, Conditioning, and the Architecture of Authority
In this unfiltered and provocative episode of Ascend or Die, Maha dives deep into a post he recently shared: “Are Humans Cultish?” What begins as a reflection on the loaded term “cult” unfolds into a wide-ranging exploration of how authority, conditioning, and ego shape our individual and collective realities. From the etymology of “cult” to school systems, family patterns, religion, and the military, Maha dissects how societal structures and repeated exposure to ideas often mimic cult-like dynamics—without us even realizing it.
Sivani asks powerful questions about free will, childhood programming, and parallel realities—sparking a conversation about how true conscious awareness requires us to wake up to the invisible forces that shape us.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone questioning the systems around them and yearning to reclaim their inner authority.