Humanity’s Indomitable Drive For Change
Sosteric, Mike. (2026). "https://medium.com/the-peace-table/humanitys-indomitable-drive-for-change-e1c5bde7302b."
CV
Education
- Ph.D in Sociology, University of Alberta -
- M.S. in Sociology, University of Regina
- B.A. Psychology, University of Regina
- B.A Sociology, University of Regina
Work experience
- 1999- Present
- Associate Professor Sociology, Athabasca University
Publications
Eupsychian Theory I: Reclaiming Maslow and Rejecting The Pyramid – The Circle of Seven Essential Needs
Sosteric, Mike, & Ratkovic, Gina. (2026). "Eupsychian Theory I: Reclaiming Maslow and Rejecting The Pyramid – The Circle of Seven Essential Needs" *Athens Journal of Psychology*
The Shifting Paradigm in the Science of Consciousness
Sosteric, Mike. (2025). "The Shifting Paradigm in the Science of Consciousness. The Peace Table."
Abraham Maslows Vision for a Psychology of the Peace Table
Sosteric, Mike. (2025). "Abraham Maslow's Vision for a Psychology of the Peace Table."
From Zoroaster to Star Wars, Jesus to Marx: The Art, Science, and Technology of Mass Human Manipulation
Sosteric, Mike. (2024). "From Zoroaster to Star Wars, Jesus to Marx: The Art, Science, and Technology of Mass Human Manipulation." *Athens Journal of Philosophy*, 3(4). https://doi.org/10.30958/ajphil.3-4-1
Imaginal Research for Unlearning Mastery: Divination with Tarot as a Tool for Decolonization
Sosteric, Mike, & Ratkovic, Gina. (2024). "Imaginal Research for Unlearning Mastery: Divination with Tarot as a Tool for Decolonization." *Anthropology of Consciousness*, 35(1), 111–122. https://doi.org/10.1111/anoc.12219
The Science of Ascension: A Neurologically Grounded Theory of Mystical/Spiritual Experience
Sosteric, Mike. (Version .90). *The Science of Ascension: A Neurologically Grounded Theory of Mystical/Spiritual Experience* (Manuscript).
Gateway to Eden: Darwin, Lamarck, and the Ascent of Humanity
Sosteric, Mike. (Version .80). *Gateway to Eden: Darwin, Lamarck, and the Ascent of Humanity* (Manuscript).
Religion Does Matter (But It’s Only Half the Story)
Sosteric, Mike, & Sosteric, Tristan. (Manuscript). “Religion Does Matter (But It’s Only Half the Story).”
Connection 100: An Auto-Ethnography of My (Mystical) Connection Experiences
Sosteric, Mike. (2022). "Connection 100: An Auto-Ethnography of My (Mystical) Connection Experiences." *Religions*, 13, 993. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel13100993
It Takes a Village: Advancing Attachment Theory and Recovering the Roots of Human Health with the Seven Essential Needs
Sosteric, Mike, & Ratkovic, Gina. (2022). "It Takes a Village: Advancing Attachment Theory and Recovering the Roots of Human Health with the Seven Essential Needs." *Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work*, 34(1), 113–127. https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol34iss1id887
Rethinking the Origins and Purpose of Religion: Jesus, Constantine, and the Containment of Global Revolution
Sosteric, Mike. (2022). “Rethinking the Origins and Purpose of Religion: Jesus, Constantine, and the Containment of Global Revolution.” *Athens Journal of Social Sciences*, 9(1), 69–88. https://doi.org/10.30958/ajss.9-1-4
Response to Saad: The Sociology of Spirituality
Sosteric, Mike. (2021). "Response to Saad: The Sociology of Spirituality." *Academia Letters*, Article 4524. https://doi.org/10.20935/AL4524
The Catholic Church is a rich male collective
Sosteric, Mike. (2020). "The Catholic Church is a rich male collective." The Conversation.
The red pill or the blue pill: endless consumption or sustainable future?
Sosteric, Mike. (2020). "The red pill or the blue pill: endless consumption or sustainable future?" The Conversation.
How the conservative right hijacks religion
Sosteric, Mike. (2019). "How the conservative right hijacks religion." The Conversation.
The damage we’re doing to our children — and ourselves
Sosteric, Mike. (2018). "The damage we’re doing to our children — and ourselves." The Conversation.
How money is destroying the world
Sosteric, Mike. (2018). "How money is destroying the world." The Conversation.
Why we should all cut the Facebook cord — or should we?
Sosteric, Mike. (2018). "Why we should all cut the Facebook cord — or should we?" The Conversation.
Are bullies alpha males — or sick puppies?
Sosteric, Mike. (2018). "Are bullies alpha males — or sick puppies?" The Conversation.
Mystical Experience and Global Revolution
Sosteric, Mike. (2018). "Mystical Experience and Global Revolution." *Athens Journal of Social Sciences*, 5(3), 235–255. https://doi.org/10.30958/ajss.5-3-1
Trump’s manipulation of mass consciousness
Sosteric, Mike. (2017). "Trump’s manipulation of mass consciousness." The Conversation.
World War Three is being waged in cyberspace
Sosteric, Mike. (2017). "World War Three is being waged in cyberspace." The Conversation.
Teen suicide is on the rise — and this is why
Sosteric, Mike. (2017). "Teen suicide is on the rise — and this is why." The Conversation.
The Sociology of Mysticism
Sosteric, Mike. (2017). “The Sociology of Mysticism.” *isa.e-Forum* (International Sociological Association).
Mysticism, Consciousness, Death
Sosteric, Mike. (2016). "Mysticism, Consciousness, Death." *Journal of Consciousness Exploration & Research*, 7(11), 1099–1118.
A Sociology of Tarot
Sosteric, Mike. (2014). "A Sociology of Tarot." *Canadian Journal of Sociology*, 39(3), 357–392. https://doi.org/10.29173/cjs20000
The International Consortium for the Advancement of Academic Publication — An Idea Whose Time Has Come (Finally!)
Sosteric, Mike. (2004). "The International Consortium for the Advancement of Academic Publication — An Idea Whose Time Has Come (Finally!)." *Learned Publishing*, 17(4), 319–325. https://doi.org/10.1087/0953151042321644
Case Study: eduSource and the Athabasca University Digital Library Project
McGreal, R., Anderson, T., Hubick, C., Lin, F., Sosteric, M., Tin, T., & Yasynska, O. (2004). "Case Study: eduSource and the Athabasca University Digital Library Project." ASTD (submitted article).
Endowing Mediocrity: Neoliberalism, Information Technology, and the Decline of Radical Pedagogy
Sosteric, Mike. (2004). "Endowing Mediocrity: Neoliberalism, Information Technology, and the Decline of Radical Pedagogy." *The Review of Education, Pedagogy, and Cultural Studies*, 26(4), 339–362. https://doi.org/10.1080/10714410490886935
Influence of Socioeconomic Status and Gender on High School Seniors’ Use of Computers at Home and at School
Lowe, G. S., Krahn, H., & Sosteric, M. (2003). "Influence of Socioeconomic Status and Gender on High School Seniors’ Use of Computers at Home and at School." *Alberta Journal of Educational Research*, 49(2), 138–154. https://doi.org/10.55016/ojs/ajer.v49i2.54970
Electronic First: The Upcoming Revolution in the Scholarly Communication System
Sosteric, Mike. (2001). "Electronic First: The Upcoming Revolution in the Scholarly Communication System." Journal of Electronic Publishing, 7(2).
Electronic Journals and the Transformation of Scholarly Communication - Constraints and Technical Possibilities
Sosteric, Mike. (1999). "Electronic Journals and the Transformation of Scholarly Communication: Constraints and Technical Possibilities." Department of Sociology, University of Alberta.
ICAAP eXtended Markup Language: Exploiting XML and Adding Value to the Journals Production Process
Sosteric, Mike. (1999). "ICAAP eXtended Markup Language: Exploiting XML and Adding Value to the Journals Production Process." *D-Lib Magazine*, 5(2). ISSN 1082-9873.
Subjectivity and the Labour Process - A Case Study in the Restaurant Industry
Sosteric, Mike. (1997). "Subjectivity and the Labour Process: A Case Study in the Restaurant Industry. Work, Employment, and Society.
Electronic Journals: The Grand Information Future?
Sosteric, Mike. (1996). "Electronic Journals: The Grand Information Future?" *Electronic Journal of Sociology*, 2(3).
Talks
Understanding Mysticism: A Practical Framework for When Your Reality Shatters
Talk at Gnostic Wisdom Network, San Francisco, CA, USA
Teaching
Service and leadership
- Currently signed in to 43 different slack teams