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“I look forward to most anything Michael has to say: almost always interesting, rarely predictable, the epitome of informative.”
- Chris Wood, Former VP of The Santa Fe Institute
“One of my favourite people.”
- Shane Mauss
“Michael is Santa Fe Institute's answer to Stewart Brand. An extraordinary synthesist who can seemingly pluck from memory any complexity science paper published in within the last 30 years (and he frequently does). Weirdness provocateur!”
- Gordon Brander
“Some of my favorite sounds I've ever heard.”
- Jackson Fred a.k.a. Know Matter
"Michael is a bio-mechanical lightning rod, he possess a keen intellect and possibly too much talent, and I have never seen him do anything other than stimulate, antagonise, elevate, shake-not-stir, and generally get involved in the center of where ever his roaming griot spirit might be..."
- James Oroc, author of Tryptamine Palace
"If the society we are moving towards is one where artists like Michael pervade the scene, then that is a society I judge worthy for my children."
- Matt Bovard, for LostinSound.org
"Michael Garfield is amazingly well-spoken and his artwork is amazing too...breathtaking."
- Charles Eisenstein, author of The Ascent of Humanity & Sacred Economics
"Seems unfair to the rest of us to have all that talent in one place, but there you are."
- Brian Browne Walker, author & translator
"An avalanche of synthetic media and ecodelic content."
- Mitch Mignano, editor at Synergetic Press
"A demiurgic force to be reckoned with (let’s just be glad that he’s on the side of conscious culture). He’s a masterful thinker, poet-philosopher, visionary artist, musician…and there’s at least a slight possibility that he’s a cyborg from the future. Wherever and whenever he’s from, I’m pleased that he’s here to share his revolutionary yet frolicsome music and deeply important ideas."
- Ryan Greendyk, founder of Light Lab
"You inspire me."
- Allan Badiner, author of Zig Zag Zen
“I haven't come across anyone who speaks of matters of philosophy and science with such incisive eloquence.”
- Sam Barton, Talk of Today Podcast
"Reminded me of the first time I heard Noam Chomsky speak; effortlessly, fluidly, articulately mesmerizing! Thank you for your words and the energy behind them. You navigate with grace and wisdom."
- Jane Maru
- Ryan Greendyk, founder of Light Lab
"You inspire me."
- Allan Badiner, author of Zig Zag Zen
“I haven't come across anyone who speaks of matters of philosophy and science with such incisive eloquence.”
- Sam Barton, Talk of Today Podcast
"Reminded me of the first time I heard Noam Chomsky speak; effortlessly, fluidly, articulately mesmerizing! Thank you for your words and the energy behind them. You navigate with grace and wisdom."
- Jane Maru
“You have the mercurial flowing speech down more than almost anyone I know."
- Michael Phillip, Third Eye Drops Podcast
"Michael Garfield has a way with his words."
- Jeremy Johnson, Nura Learning & Revelore Press
"[Michael has] a wonderful ability to articulate the difficult and complex divinity of this world."
- Sarah Dawn Haynes
"You're masterful with words, sir."
- Luke Redfield, Songwriter
"Truly compelling and eloquent, congratulations! I felt the audiences hearts and minds expanding with each minute."
- Krystleyez, Visionary Artist
"Adept at creating a refreshing space for delving deeply into self exploration, cultural transformation, and everything in between."
- Michael Henderson, Evolver Baltimore
"I am envious of your lexicon and understanding of bio-evolution...I feel like you have a lot of solid answers tying [human speciation] together with technology."
- Andrew Johner, director of Electronic Awakening
"The generational remake of psychedelic performance philosophy."
- Mark Heley, editor of UpliftConnect.com
“A heart centered integral powerhouse - artist, musician , writer , podcaster and all around great guy.”
- Joseph Garofolo
"Being your friend is like having a front row seat to awesome things."
- Topher Sipes of ARTheism
"An accomplished writer, performer, composer and painter on top of being a skilled guitarist...His personality is as interesting and compelling as his music and art."
- Guitar International
"A true artist by nature, his star shines bright wherever he is performing or with whatever type of project he chooses to tackle."
- Caeli La, LostInSound
"Michael is simply a behemoth in this culture of creativity and deep analytical thought."
- Gratifly Music & Arts Festival
"Regardless of medium, [Michael] is able to express himself uniquely and passionately, and inspire others in the process. Be sure to check out his excellent work."
- Incision News
"A highly creative and articulate artist of life...discover for yourself some of this dynamic renaissance man’s creations. For me, Michael beautifully articulates where we are in our chaotic, evolutionary, post-rational transition phase."
- New Paradigm Digest
"Michael's art and music and mind should be in the Smithsonian! They should create a special wing for him! A bbq hot wing with trancendental sauce! And let him out to play at festivals..."
- Dr. Norman Katz, hypnotherapist & founder of 3SidedWhole
"Michael Garfield is the ultimate psychedelic visionary artist of many outlets – musician, painter, and speaker, an all encompassing presence."
- Treethugger
"One of the true pioneering maverick spirits within the movement that not only philosophizes about the grand merit of living mindfully, but also practices focused action steps tirelessly to ground [his] ethos into a truly commendable lifestyle. I tip my hat in appreciation."
- Ehren Cruz, founder-director of Solpurpose.com
"His extremely unique choice of media, color-palettes, and content is absolutely singular, eye-catching, intellectually and emotionally evocative, fun and beautiful."
- Gratifly Music & Arts Festival
"Pieces that portray the intricacy of natural forms and demand the undivided attention of spectators."
- Gravitas Recordings' List of Favorite Artists
"Gorgeous."
- Bryce Widom, painter
- Michael Phillip, Third Eye Drops Podcast
"Michael Garfield has a way with his words."
- Jeremy Johnson, Nura Learning & Revelore Press
"[Michael has] a wonderful ability to articulate the difficult and complex divinity of this world."
- Sarah Dawn Haynes
"You're masterful with words, sir."
- Luke Redfield, Songwriter
"Truly compelling and eloquent, congratulations! I felt the audiences hearts and minds expanding with each minute."
- Krystleyez, Visionary Artist
"Adept at creating a refreshing space for delving deeply into self exploration, cultural transformation, and everything in between."
- Michael Henderson, Evolver Baltimore
"I am envious of your lexicon and understanding of bio-evolution...I feel like you have a lot of solid answers tying [human speciation] together with technology."
- Andrew Johner, director of Electronic Awakening
"The generational remake of psychedelic performance philosophy."
- Mark Heley, editor of UpliftConnect.com
“A heart centered integral powerhouse - artist, musician , writer , podcaster and all around great guy.”
- Joseph Garofolo
"Being your friend is like having a front row seat to awesome things."
- Topher Sipes of ARTheism
"An accomplished writer, performer, composer and painter on top of being a skilled guitarist...His personality is as interesting and compelling as his music and art."
- Guitar International
"A true artist by nature, his star shines bright wherever he is performing or with whatever type of project he chooses to tackle."
- Caeli La, LostInSound
"Michael is simply a behemoth in this culture of creativity and deep analytical thought."
- Gratifly Music & Arts Festival
"Regardless of medium, [Michael] is able to express himself uniquely and passionately, and inspire others in the process. Be sure to check out his excellent work."
- Incision News
"A highly creative and articulate artist of life...discover for yourself some of this dynamic renaissance man’s creations. For me, Michael beautifully articulates where we are in our chaotic, evolutionary, post-rational transition phase."
- New Paradigm Digest
"Michael's art and music and mind should be in the Smithsonian! They should create a special wing for him! A bbq hot wing with trancendental sauce! And let him out to play at festivals..."
- Dr. Norman Katz, hypnotherapist & founder of 3SidedWhole
"Michael Garfield is the ultimate psychedelic visionary artist of many outlets – musician, painter, and speaker, an all encompassing presence."
- Treethugger
"One of the true pioneering maverick spirits within the movement that not only philosophizes about the grand merit of living mindfully, but also practices focused action steps tirelessly to ground [his] ethos into a truly commendable lifestyle. I tip my hat in appreciation."
- Ehren Cruz, founder-director of Solpurpose.com
"His extremely unique choice of media, color-palettes, and content is absolutely singular, eye-catching, intellectually and emotionally evocative, fun and beautiful."
- Gratifly Music & Arts Festival
"Pieces that portray the intricacy of natural forms and demand the undivided attention of spectators."
- Gravitas Recordings' List of Favorite Artists
"Gorgeous."
- Bryce Widom, painter
“Up to now SFI was only on my peripheral radar and I did not know about the Complexity Podcast. This is exactly what I've been looking for: A podcast like a journal club - full of new people and ideas that make sense on a meta-level; and how you eruditely distill the essence of people's work and draw connections - just amazing. SO inspiring! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!”
- Nikola Winter
- Nikola Winter
