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New York Times best-selling author and scientist Gregg Braden explains the bridge between science and spirituality and what it reveals about our true nature as humans. Gregg sets the stage by describing the most pressing issue we face as a species right now: the battle for our own humanity. He shares how the innovations in technology and movement towards transhumanism threatens to extinguish the beauty of what it means to be human before we even discover what that means. This conversation is an intriguing deep dive into that topic, revealing the danger of technology and the divine potential hidden in human DNA. Gregg also discusses his theory on the true origin of homo sapiens: from debunking the theory of evolution to discovering hidden ancient civilizations. Listen to Part 2 of this conversation and learn how to unlock your own true potential: https://youtu.be/3Zw-fAVO2Q4 André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:32 The Battle for Our Humanity & Divinity 17:39 Technology's Promise and Danger 26:12 The Profound Potential In Human Biology 33:42 DNA as a Pathway to our Divinity 38:55 How Technology Atrophies Our Brain & Biology 48:23 Why Cloning Will Never Work 53:04 The Preciousness That We Are 57:17 True Implications of Evolving Technology 1:01:05 What’s Wrong with the Theory of Evolution 1:10:29 The True Origins of the Human Species 1:31:31 Humanity's Divine Ancestors (Proof Hidden in Our DNA!) 1:38:08 Simulation Theory & Cosmic Cycles 1:51:20 Mystery Hidden In The Moon & Earth's Core 2:03:44 Evidence of Advanced Ancient Civilizations 2:14:24 Seeing the Bigger Picture of It All 2:19:31 Conclusion ___________ New York Times best-selling author and scientist Gregg Braden is internationally renowned as a pioneer in bridging science, spirituality and the real world. Following a successful career as a Computer Geologist during the 1970s energy crisis, he worked in the 1980s as a Senior Liaison with the U.S. Air Force Space Command. In 1991 he became the First Technical Operations Manager for Cisco Systems. Since 1986 Gregg has explored high mountain villages, remote monasteries, and forgotten texts to merge their timeless secrets with the best science of today. The author of 11 award-winning books published in 38 languages, Gregg has received numerous honours, including a 2016 nomination for the prestigious Templeton Award. He has shared his presentations with The United Nations, Fortune 500 companies, and the U.S. military, as well as in media specials aired throughout the world. Website: https://greggbraden.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregg.braden/ ___________ Looking to Start a Podcast? Podcasting Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

In this thought-provoking episode, cognitive psychologist and author Donald Hoffman takes us on a journey through the mysteries of consciousness and reality. From questioning the nature of what we perceive to pondering the existence of inanimate consciousness, Hoffman challenges conventional beliefs and explores the profound implications of proving local realism false. He delves into topics such as the illusion of free will, the role of love in metaphysics, and the possibility of reincarnation. Prepare to have your mind expanded as we contemplate the nature of reality itself and how this paradigm-shifting understanding will change everything. Download André's FREE Book Recommendation List: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:30 The Question of Consciousness & Evolution 9:56 Is What We See Real? 12:47 Implications of Proving Local Realism is False 16:55 Are Inanimate Objects Conscious? 24:53 What Makes Something Conscious? 29:06 We’re looking at the problem wrong 40:34 How evolution hid the truth from us 47:22 Conscious Agents: what’s outside of space time? 54:00 Are We in a Simulation? 1:00:40 Seeing the Oneness in All 1:02:38 Concepts of Karma and Reincarnation 1:07:00 Implications on how we act in the world 1:12:02 Self Compassion 1:13:35 Death & Facing the idea of impermanence 1:17:14 Does reincarnation exist? 1:22:41 Meditation & Spiritual Practices 1:30:30 The role that love plays in metaphysics 1:31:54 Free will & The illusion of choice 1:41:40 How Relationships Serve Purpose on the evolution of consciousness 1:45:23 AI & technology assisting the collective awakening 1:53:52 What it takes to prove this theory 1:58:30 This will change everything ___________ Donald David Hoffman is an American cognitive psychologist and popular science author. He is a professor in the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine, with joint appointments in the Department of Philosophy, the Department of Logic and Philosophy of Science, and the School of Computer Science. Hoffman studies consciousness, visual perception and evolutionary psychology using mathematical models and psychophysical experiments. His research subjects include facial attractiveness, the recognition of shape, the perception of motion and color, the evolution of perception, and the mind–body problem. He has co-authored two technical books; Observer Mechanics: A Formal Theory of Perception (1989) offers a theory of consciousness and its relationship to physics; Automotive Lighting and Human Vision (2005) applies vision science to vehicle lighting. His book Visual Intelligence: How We Create What We See (1998) presents the modern science of visual perception to a broad audience. His 2015 TED Talk, "Do we see reality as it is?" argues that our perceptions have evolved to hide reality from us. Book: https://www.amazon.com/The-Case-Against-Reality/dp/0141983418/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1694112697&refinements=p_27%3ADonald+Hoffman&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Donald+Hoffman ___________ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

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Physicist Federico Faggin is none other than the inventor of both the microprocessor and silicon gate technology, which spawned the explosive progress in computer technology we have witnessed over the past five decades. He is also probably the world's most well rounded idealist alive. Mr. Faggin approaches idealism from both a deeply technical and a deeply personal, experiential perspective. In this interview, Essentia Foundation's Natalia Vorontsova engages in an open, free-ranging but very accessible conversation with Mr. Faggin. Copyright © 2022 by Essentia Foundation. All rights reserved. https://www.essentiafoundation.org Thumbnail inspiration image: Vecteezy.com 00:16 Discussion on past beliefs about consciousness 02:09 Personal experience consciousness 05:10 Origins of that experience of consciousness 10:16 Explaining consciousness to a child 13:28 Scientific proof for consciousness 16:07 Contrasting classical and quantum physics 19:05 New theory developed with Professor D’Ariano 22:15 Experience of unity 24:34 'disappearance' of self in unitary consciousness 25:55 Purpose of life and the body 28:14 Creative drive in existence: Love vs knowledge 31:57 Knowledge through personal experience 34:29 Persistence of experiences in incarnated consciousness 36:40 Consciousness in atoms, molecules, and AI potential 40:38 Future of AI in chess, art, and machine design 42:57 Use of AI in medicine, or defense 43:32 Potential merging of biology and technology 44:27 Experiments in DNA, cloning, and brain implants 45:11 Thoughts on achieving immortality through technology 46:18 Deciphering inner perceptions through fMRI 46:47 Technical limitations in downloading information, experiences 48:27 Foundation for scientific study of consciousness 51:09 Where to find Federico’s new theory. 51:34 Paradigm shift towards primacy of consciousness 54:12 Advice for science-related careers

Two giants of science and technology—Nobel Laureate in physics, Sir Roger Penrose, and inventor of the microprocessor, Federico Faggin—meet to discuss their ideas on the relationship between Quantum Physics and consciousness, with the special participation of our own Bernardo Kastrup. While always respectful and congenial, the participants don't shy away from disagreements. Their starting difference regards Quantum Theory itself: while Federico Faggin and Bernardo Kastrup allow its implications to inform their views, Sir Roger Penrose believes the theory itself to be at least incomplete and require further development. The discussion helps pin down and make explicit the fine points of the three gentlemen's respective ideas regarding consciousness. Roger Penrose's and Stuart Hameroff's original paper: https://doi.org/10.1098/rsta.1998.0254 Federico Faggins paper with Mauro D'Ariano: https://arxiv.org/abs/2012.06580 This paper formed the basis for Faggin's new book which can be ordered here: https://www.amazon.com/Irreducible-Consciousness-Computers-Human-Nature/dp/1803415096# 00:00 Brief summary of the debate 04:29 Introduction of the speakers 05:48 Roger Penrose's theory and recent empirical findings in favor of it. 16:32 Bernardo Kastrup on the main differences between Roger Penrose's and Federico Faggin's views. 19:48 Roger Penrose responding to Kastrup's and Faggin's interpretation of quantum mechanics. 22:23 Federico Faggin on Penrose's view that quantum mechanics is an incomplete theory. 25:43 Roger Penrose on the idea of the collapse of the wave function as a free will decision. 30:38 Bernardo Kastrup responding to Penrose's ideas around a unifying theory and objective collapse 32:14 Kastrup telling Penrose collapse isn't real. 34:31 Could a unifying theory point to the fundamentality of consciousness? 37:10 Faggin replying to Penrose's objections to the idea of consciousness being primary. 39:55 To Roger Penrose: Is it fruitful to pursue the route of saying consciousness is fundamental? 44:42 Kastrup on a false dichotomy in collapse interpretations 54:11 Can we get from syntax to semantics? 57:57 Faggin on what qualia are 59:33 The ontology of Roger Penrose: does mathematics 'exist' ontically? 1:04:18 On Wheeler's participatory universe 1:13:51 Is there any point to consciousness without free will? 1:17:15 Is consciousness restricted to brains? 1:21:26 What defines the human? 1:26:37 Al is a misnomer it's not intelligent 1:29:15 Closing remarks Copyright © 2024 by Essentia Foundation. All rights reserved.

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