The Kabbalah of Head-Idols

What do a news anchor, the Biblical teraphim-idol, and the skibidi toilet brain rot all have in common? Unless you know what the teraphim idols actually were, you probably have no clue about what the connecting theme might actually be.

So, let’s first the describe teraphim idol.

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The complete description of the occult practice can be found in Sefer ha’Yasher 31:41-43.

In order to create a teraphim idol (don’t try this at home), the sorcerer would take the decapitated head of a first born man, mount it, and anoint it with salt and oil.

A small plate of copper or gold with the name of the demon god inscribed upon it would be placed under the tongue. (As a side note, this ingredient-type of a metal plate with something inscribed upon it frequently occurs in many odd/obscure magic rituals, such as those found in Sefer ha’Razim).

The sorcerer would light candles or other lamps before the teraphim and bow to it. A demon would then possess the talking head and verbally communicate knowledge to the sorcerer.

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Note that the “first born” man is used.  Although my notes on this are still incomplete at the time of writing this article, what I can tell you is that the “firstborn superiority” is a myth.

The reason why the firstborn get special blessings and inheritances is not because they are more special/blessed.  It’s actually because ever since the sin of the Garden, evil has a much stronger legal right/claim over whatever creature (man or beast) first emerges from the womb.  The blessings and inheritances are given to help counter this handicap.

Cain was firstborn.  He killed Abel his brother.  Esau was firstborn, and he was a much more coarse man than his brother Jacob.  The Death Angel was given the right to slay the unprotected firstborn in Egypt.  The firstborn of a donkey that is not redeemed must be put to death.  Etc. Etc.  The evidence is clear: In the current world age we live in, the first born is born in a vulnerable state.

And so, that is why the head of the first born is used in this ritual. It is more receptive to the Other Side.

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The demon seeks to inhabit the abandoned vessel.  The haunted house archetype comes from this basic operation of demons.  Abandoned home = fair game for demons.

A normal human being, who is also a vessel, cannot be possessed by a demon unless there is something abnormal to facilitate the possession.  Whenever the human soul is fully intact within the human body, the human body cannot accept a demon.  It is only when there is some separation between body and soul that the demon can inhabit the abandoned body.

Incorrect meditation, in which the subject intentionally tries to empty out their mind, has led to some startling experiences for some people where they begin to see demonic spirits.

Genetic hybridization, like that which was practiced in the days before the Flood (Yasher 4:18), would also create an abandoned vessel, as the divine human soul cannot dwell in a human-animal hybrid body.  But a demon can.

In the case of the teraphim, the head is from a deceased man.  No rites or special tricks are needed; the vessel is already abandoned.

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Demons are the disembodied spirits of man-eating nephilim giants.  And one of the things the nephilim would do to their prey is give them a terrifying smile.

And that brings me to skibidi toilet.

This cultural phenomenon is not what it seems to most people.  It is a reference to this ancient demonic idol recipe.  The “brain rot” is actually just another way of emptying the vessel – the vessel of children’s minds – down the toilet so that something else can take the place of where was once a human soul. 

Brain rot is just another form of incorrect meditation, where the mind becomes emptied and receptive to things it should not be receptive to.

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It always struck me as funny that news anchors were referred to as “talking heads”.

This, however, is not a coincidence, as the news anchor’s job is literally to be the “Lite” version of the teraphim.

The news anchor temporarily empties themselves of their own thoughts and opinions in order to regurgitate a pre-written script that is not their own.

It is a much safer (moral) and less permanent version of the teraphim idol, but the themes are strikingly similar.

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My final point is that “teraphim” is likely where we get “trophy,” which has the same three-letter root.  The typical trophy is actually a simplified icon of the mounted head, and the two “handles” on either side represent the ears of the head.

The “trophy” is a cautionary tale, telling you not to be too proud of your own achievements, as even they become an idol that would cause you to forget that all of your gifts and talents come from God.

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The center feature image of the teraphim above comes from our game-in-progress, “Antediluvian: Seed in Peril.” Although the teraphim are not the central focus of that game, they are slated to make an appearance as tools that some of the antagonists will use against the player.

ASIP is set to be an action-packed Witcher-like game where you battle against Nephilim giants, cryptids, and cultists. Consider joining our Discord for more information and future updates: https://discord.gg/v3H3CrtKm7

As always, thank you for reading, and shalom.

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【著者が語る】朝井まかてが『豆は煮えたか』で描いた“占ってほしい”気持ちと占者の心…いつの世も悩みはつきまじ! by 本の話 ポッドキャスト

朝井まかてさんの新刊時代小説『豆は煮えたか』が刊行されました。舞台は江戸・深川。手のひらを重ねると少し先の未来が見えるという不思議な力を持つ水茶屋「ささげや」の女主人・お玉が、水茶屋に集ってくる人々と心を重ねていく連作短編集です。今回のポッドキャストには、なんと、朝井さんのご友人で、同じく直木賞作家の大島真寿美さんがスペシャルゲストとして参加。収録前には占いのできる小社社員による手相・タロット鑑定も行い、占いの話題から死生観まで、にぎやかな鼎談となりました!

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"Every successful pivot requires a silent partner" - Futurist Jim Carroll

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Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
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For 36 years, I’ve been the one on the stage, the one with the "Futurist" title, and the one writing the books.

But none of it would have been possible without my wife Christa. When I walked out of my job in 1990, we were in it together. I was tired of the corporate world and wanted to chase the future - she had a stable and lucrative executive position in a global multinational and could help to finance the risk. We decided - together - that I could take the plunge - into the world of technology consulting.

Then, as I pivoted to the Internet in '94 and then to the "Futurist" role in 2002, she wasn't just supporting the move. She was the rock of stability that allowed the move to happen, all while raising our two young children. But she wasn't just the mom - she was the master organizer of complicated logistics, contracting, and so much more. Oh, and at the same time, she was the rock-solid editor of the (soon to be) 44 books that I have written or co-written throughout my career.

I've written about her role before, and in one post, referred to her as the 'Fifth Beatle' - the George Martin of the operation, the Bernie Taupin partner, the one whose role is often unseen but absolutely critical to the overall success.
Every creative person needs their fifth Beatle, George Martin, their Bernie Taupin.

Christa is mine.

In the world of the Infinite Pivot, everyone talks about the effort involved in changing. They focus on the speed, the risk, and the vision of the person at the helm. The key person, so to speak.

But they forget that if you try to pivot without a solid foundation, you don’t manage to succeed. Often, you just spin out of control. Christa has been my business partner, my office manager, and my reality check for nearly four decades. She provided the structural and emotional "anchor" that gave me the freedom to be bold, all while raising our sons.

You need a rock.

The boldest moves aren't made by those who have nothing to lose; they are made by those who have a solid place to stand. Before you make your next turn, make sure you know who, or what, is holding the ground for you.

In my case, it's Christa.

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Futurist Jim Carroll believes there are countless unsung heroes of the freelance economy out there in the world.

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Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/04/decoding-tomorrow-the-infinite-pivot-series-8-every-successful-pivot-requires-a-silent-partner/

【5分で聴く♪文春新書】村井康司著『世界史はジャズで踊る』 by 本の話 ポッドキャスト

ジャズ、ルンバ、サンバ、ボサノヴァ、ジュジュ……世界を熱狂させてきたポピュラー音楽のルーツを探ると、世界史の重大な節目に行き当たります。ジャズ発祥の地とされるニューオリンズは、もともとフランス領の港町で、カリブ海、アフリカなどから多くの人々が流入する、まさに文化のるつぼでした。そこで「今まで聞いたこともないような、荒唐無稽で奇妙な小唄」を聞き、書き留めたのが、朝ドラ『ばけばけ』でおなじみの小泉八雲ことラフカディオ・ハーンだった――という場面から本書『世界史はジャズで踊る』は始まります。歴史と文化の壮大な旅の始まりを、著者の村井康司さんにガイドしていただきました。(聞き手:前島篤志・文春新書編集長)

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【話題作🎧試し聴き】『竜馬がゆく(一)』(著・司馬 遼太郎/朗読・小林 親弘) by 本の話 ポッドキャスト

坂本竜馬の奇蹟の生涯を壮大なスケールで描く、司馬文学の金字塔!土佐の郷士の次男坊に生まれながら、ついには維新回天の立役者となった坂本竜馬の奇蹟の生涯を、激動期に生きた多数の青春群像とともに壮大なスケールで描きあげる。生まれ落ちたときから背中一面に旋毛がはえていたため、豪気な父は、”千里の駿馬”になるかもしれないと、竜馬と名付けた。しかし十二になっても寝小便する。近所の子から「坂本の寝小便ったれ」「坂本の泣き虫」とからかわれ泣かされて帰ってくる。字を満足に覚えられず、寺子屋の師匠に見捨てられる。そんな竜馬が、十四歳の時に小栗流の道場に通いはじめてから、にわかに顔つきまで変わっていった。竜馬は強い――。幼年時代から、江戸での剣術修業、奥手だった青年時代、人斬り以蔵、桂小五郎との出会いなどを描くシリーズ第1作。オーディオブック『竜馬がゆく(一)』のお求めはこちらから。

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【新入社員の皆様へ!】商社マン×作家の城戸川りょうが伝授…新人が会社で大活躍する方法! by 本の話 ポッドキャスト

日中は商社マン、休日は作家。二足のわらじを履きこなす城戸川りょうさんが、新人が会社で爆走する方法を語ります。新人はどんな風に働く?/先輩に可愛がられるには?/飲み会には行くべき?などなど現役商社マンの本音がさく裂!商社を舞台にしたお仕事小説『高宮麻綾の引継書』『高宮麻綾の退職願』と合わせてお楽しみください!

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"Trade security for opportunity." - Futurist Jim Carroll

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Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
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You'll never pivot if you don't take on the risk!

When I was trying to decide many years ago if I should leave the corporate world and become a freelancer, my fear told me I was trading a "sure thing" for a "wild gamble." My colleagues thought I was leaving a safe harbor for a volatile ocean. Even before that, they were busy hammering home to me that I was making a mistake by abandoning the safe world of accountancy for some unknown career emerging in global connectivity.

But I also knew that something big was happening, and I wanted to be a part of it. I traded my future security for the opportunity that lay in front of me.

That taught me a valuable lesson that not only guided me throughout my career, but also became core advice for my corporate clients. And in fact, three decades of advising global leadership teams have taught me a brutal truth: the gamble isn't the pivot; the gamble is staying put.

As someone who speaks and writes about disruptive trends, I’ve watched far too many "safe" industries dry up and "secure" corporate giants crumble because they were anchored to a past that no longer existed. They refused to take on bold new risks to chase a disruptive opportunity. And in a high-velocity economy, here's what we know: focusing on certainty is the wrong thing to do.

The fact is, if you are anchored to a static model, you aren't safe.

You are a stationary target for disruption.

True security doesn't come from chasing safety; it comes from the agility you build when you choose to navigate change. The wrong path is the one that promises safety because it's often a dead end.

The right one - the one that involves risk and uncertainty - is the one that usually offers growth.

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Futurist Jim Carroll discovered, over time, that the risk of the infinite pivot was well worth it.

**#Security** **#Opportunity** **#Risk** **#Trade** **#Pivot** **#Gamble** **#Agility** **#Change** **#Disruption** **#Freelance** **#Growth** **#Courage** **#Bold** **#Safety** **#Static** **#Navigation** **#Lessons** **#Future** **#Corporate** **#Anchor** **#Uncertainty** **#Choice** **#Target** **#Movement** **#Onwards**
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Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/04/decoding-tomorrow-the-infinite-pivot-series-6-trade-security-for-opportunity/

【著者が語る】初めてのうれしさがいっぱいの金子玲介さん新作『私たちはたしかに光ってたんだ』 by 本の話 ポッドキャスト

『死んだ山田と教室』でデビューし、同作で2025年本屋大賞にノミネートされるなど注目を集めた新鋭・金子玲介さんが贈る、ド直球の青春小説『私たちはたしかに光ってたんだ』。4月9日発売の新作(通称『わたひか』)の見本を手にとり、中高生との読書会で語られた作品の感想はいかに……4月14日の井上先斗さんとのオンラインイベント、4月19日のサイン会、26日の児玉雨子さんとのトークイベントなど、告知も盛り沢山です!

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