S2 #97 / Angel Millar: Transcend the Chaos
From Spirit Box by Darragh Mason
March 1, 2026 · 46 min · Season 2 · Episode 97
About this episode
Darragh Mason interviews Angel Millar about navigating modern life through the framework of the Six C's and the importance of character in an age dominated by technology.
In this episode of Spirit Box, I’m joined by author, creative director, and hypnotist Angel Millar to discuss his book Transcend the Chaos —a sharp and timely guide to navigating modern life in the age of artificial intelligence and what’s been called “liquid modernity.” Angel introduces the framework of the Six C’s—Connection, Creativity, Craft, Culture, Character, and Consciousness—and makes the case that in an unstable world, these deeply human qualities are no longer optional. We explore why most companies haven’t meaningfully benefited from AI despite the hype, why younger generations may be absorbing unseen costs, and why the real survival guide for the future is less about technology and more about character. We talk architecture, ritual and the erosion of meaning, martial arts as philosophical training, and why voluntarily facing difficulty builds resilience. Angel shares insights from his background in hypnosis, including the power of self-talk and self-hypnosis as tools for relaxation, creativity, and personal transformation. The conversation ranges widely—from presence and authority to the strategic use of strangeness, from habit formation and ten-minute disciplines to…
People in this episode
Host: Darragh Mason
Guest: Angel Millar
Topics covered
- artificial intelligence
- modern life
- character development
- hypnosis
- resilience
- cultural practices
Keywords
- artificial intelligence
- liquid modernity
- self-hypnosis
- resilience
- character
- creativity
- cultural practices
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Transcend the Chaos
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