Best David Hebert Podcasts (2025)

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Who Is Aubrey Marcus Really? Ex Fiancé Sacred Confessional w/ Caitlyn Howe #501 1:50:08

1d ago1:50:08

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The aftermath of the infamously viral podcast about my post-conventional relationship with my beloved wife Vylana and Alana Beale has been one of the hardest months of my life. It’s forced me to ask deep, penetrating questions about who I am, at the core of my being. The process has been profoundly alchemical, a kind of calcination where all the bu…

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Nobel Laureate David Baker on Using AI for Science to Solve Humanity's Biggest Problems [TEASER] 4:52

11d ago4:52

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This is a teaser episode of the Existential Hope Podcast with Nobel Laureate David Baker. David reveals how scientists are now inventing entirely new proteins—life's fundamental building blocks—to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges. David shares his journey and his vision for a future where custom-built "molecular machines," an ide…

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Does The Stuff You “Hate” Turn You On? w/ Carolyn Lovewell | #500 2:08:31

15d ago2:08:31

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Carolyn Lovewell is not only the world famous author of the book Existential Kink, she matches her psychological prowess with profound magickal knowledge. In this podcast we dive deep on all aspects of shadow work, helping to reveal the hidden turn-on underneath our own repeating negative patterns. With that awareness, using tools like Internal Fam…

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Welcome to Foresight Institute Radio 0:43

15d ago0:43

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This feed is now Foresight Institute Radio—your place for standout talks on frontier technology: from AI and neurotech to nanotech, longevity, and space. You’ll hear highlights from Foresight’s global conferences and seminars featuring top scientists and builders. For long-form interviews, follow our sister show: The Existential Hope Podcast, with …

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Jonathan Anomaly | Embryo selection for health, longevity and intelligence 11:04

15d ago11:04

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What happens when parents can choose their children's genetic traits, and which selections benefit society versus harm it? In this talk, Jonathan Anomaly explores the emerging field of embryo selection for intelligence, disease prevention, and longevity. He covers how polygenic risk scores work to predict complex traits and why most diseases involv…

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Mary Lou Jepsen | The handheld hospital 10:13

15d ago10:13

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What if you could diagnose stroke, treat cancer, and cure depression with a smartphone-sized device that costs $1,000 instead of millions? In this talk, Mary Lou Jepsen demonstrates her revolutionary handheld medical devices that use ultrasound and infrared light to selectively target diseased cells while leaving healthy tissue unharmed. She covers…

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Jean Hebert | ARPA-H: Accelerate better health outcomes for everyone 8:53

15d ago8:53

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What if a government agency could fund transformative health research with $200 million budgets and no bureaucratic committees? In this talk, Jean Hebert explores ARPA-H's – a research funding agency – unique mission to accelerate health breakthroughs, from 3D-printed organs to functional eye transplants. He covers how ARPA-H operates differently f…

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Irina Rish | AI & Scale 12:18

15d ago12:18

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How has the history of AI been shaped by the "bitter lesson" that simple scaling beats complex algorithms, and what comes next? In this talk, Irina Rish traces AI's evolution from rule-based systems to today's foundation models, exploring how scaling laws predicted performance improvements and recent shifts toward more efficient approaches. She cov…

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What history can teach us about doing better science – Eric Gilliam 1:06:39

28d ago1:06:39

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Eric Gilliam studies how organizations like Bell Labs, early MIT, and the Rockefeller Foundation helped drive scientific progress — and what made them unusually effective. In this conversation, we explore how those models worked, why many of them disappeared, and what it would take to bring them back. Eric explains why fast-moving, engineering-driv…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Glen Weyl | Can we use AI to build a fairer society? 26:27

1M ago26:27

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Most AI discussions focus on its risks to democracy – disinformation, surveillance, centralization of power. But what if AI could make governance better? Glen Weyl, political economist at Microsoft Research and founder of RadicalxChange, argues that AI could be used to create more participatory, decentralized, and democratic systems, if we design i…

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How To Extract Entities, Do REAL Shadow Work, And Know God | Paul Chek #499 2:47:12

1M ago2:47:12

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In every hero’s journey, there are stages where you get to ‘meet the mentor’. They have specific wisdom and guidance that is invaluable for you to continue on your path and face the challenges that lay in front of you. Paul is one of those mentors, not just for me but for millions. Not only is his knowledge of the human body, psychic body, and emot…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Ada Palmer | The storytelling tools you need for worldbuilding 43:13

1M ago43:13

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How can storytelling shape our visions of the future? Ada Palmer—historian, science fiction writer, and futurist—brings a unique perspective on how worldbuilding can be a powerful tool for exploring complex ideas. In this conversation with Beatrice Erkers, she shares her perspective on worldbuilding and storytelling, and her recommendations for how…

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A New Pattern Of Sacred Relationship Emerges | Vylana, Alana Beale, Dr. Marc Gafni #498 2:37:08

1M ago2:37:08

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Are relationship structures intended by the Cosmos to be one size fits all? Or do variations actually serve the evolution of love? In this wildly intimate and emotional revelation, we share the story of how the sacred union with my wife Vylana expanded to include our beloved Alana Beale. This is not a prescription, it is a description of what has w…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Anthony Aguirre | Will AI replace us or help us thrive? 26:35

2M ago26:35

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How we develop AI will shape the future of society. In this interview, Anthony Aguirre explores the distinction between Tool AI and Replacement AI, and how this framing can inform AI policy, governance, and strategy. He shares insights on the risks and thresholds of AGI, the role of capability, agency, and autonomy in AI development, and what it me…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Helen Toner | Who gets to decide AI’s future? 20:49

2M ago20:49

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Who makes the rules for AI? Right now, a handful of companies and governments are shaping its trajectory – but what happens behind closed doors? Helen Toner, Director of Strategy at Georgetown’s CSET and former OpenAI board member, has been inside some of the biggest AI governance conversations. In this conversation with Beatrice Erkers, she shares…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Aaron Stupple | Raising kids for an unknown future 56:05

2M ago56:05

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What if parenting held the keys to civilization’s long-term flourishing? In this deeply personal and philosophically rich episode of the Existential Hope podcast, we sit down with Dr. Aaron Stupple – physician, thinker, and author of The Sovereign Child. Drawing from the rationalist traditions of David Deutsch and Karl Popper, and grounded in the p…

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Architect Your Mind To See The TRUTH & Transcend Suffering | Peter Crone #497 2:08:59

2M ago2:08:59

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One of our most popular guests of all time, “the mind architect” Peter Crone is back to eviscerate all of the problems we think we have. In this live event podcast he leaves the audience speechless on multiple occasions with his uncanny ability to liberate the mind from false constraints. His teachings should truly be mandatory for the human operat…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Hannah Ritchie | Climate Tech & How AI Can Help Solve Big Problems 27:04

2M ago27:04

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The way we talk about the future of the planet often feels like a choice between denial and doomism. But what if we looked at the data? Hannah Ritchie, Deputy Editor at Our World in Data, has dedicated her work to making complex global challenges—like climate change, energy, and sustainability—more understandable and actionable. In this conversatio…

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48-Hour Miracle: Ibogaine's CURE For Addiction, Mental Health & Spiritual Crisis | W. Bryan Hubbard & Robert Gallery #496 2:01:42

2M ago2:01:42

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Has the cure for addiction, mental health afflictions, and spiritual disconnection been right in front of us? These proponents of Ibogaine including NFL star Robert Gallery and the inspiring activist Bryan Hubbard would say yes – this powerful psychedelic from Africa is a miracle. I’ve experienced this medicine first hand, sharing my story on the J…

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Existential Hope podcast | Worldbuilding for a Hopeful AI Future 10:08

3M ago10:08

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In this special “minisode” of the Existential Hope podcast, Allison and Beatrice from Foresight Institute sit down to discuss their newly launched, free worldbuilding course on Udemy: The AI Futures Worldbuilding course. This course—created in partnership with the Future of Life Institute—helps participants imagine and shape positive visions for AI…

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Returning “Feminine Empowerment” To The TRUE POWER of a Devotional Woman w/Kelsey Kazarian #495 2:39:39

3M ago2:39:39

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Kelsey Kazarian is something of a black sheep in the feminine reclamation metaverse. But to stick with that metaphor, the reason she is a black sheep is because she remembers the true colors of a sheep. In other words, a lot of pop culture “feminine empowerment” is actually just a masculine imitation in a woman’s body. So what is the true essence o…

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Zac Hatfield-Dodds | Anthropic’s Responsible Scaling Policy 10:34

3M ago10:34

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Zac Hatfield-Dodds is a member of the technical staff at Anthropic. In this episode he talks about Anthropic's responsible scaling policy. About Foresight Institute Foresight Institute is a research organization and non-profit that supports the beneficial development of high-impact technologies. Since our founding in 1987 on a vision of guiding pow…

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Psychedelics, Harmonics, & A Technique Better Than Any Meditation w/ Alexandre Tannous #494 2:57:06

3M ago2:57:06

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Alexandre Tannous is a true polymath who has synthesized an enormous amount of wisdom surrounding consciousness, psychedelics, and the natural musical harmonics of the Kosmos. This is not just a philosophical conversation, there are countless hands-in-the-soil practical applications for how to use harmonics, including specific ways to use your voic…

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Unlocking Sales Potential with David Roberts, SugarCRM 27:04

3M ago27:04

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David Roberts has spent a career empowering customer-facing organizations to excel at knowing their customers and driving exceptional marketing, sales, and service engagement. He is currently President and CEO of SugarCRM and is responsible for leading the company's vision, culture, strategy, and operations. David has led exceptional companies and …

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Existential Hope podcast: Clay Routledge | Why Meaning and Agency Matter More Than Ever 1:02:39

3M ago1:02:39

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In this episode of the Existential Hope Podcast, existential psychologist Clay Routledge explores how meaning and agency shape both individual well-being and societal progress. While material conditions have improved, many people—especially younger generations—report growing pessimism and disconnection. Clay argues that a lack of meaning, not just …

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A Shocking Convergence: A CHANNEL Meets The Kabbalist Lineage of SOLOMON… w/ Rebbe Marc Gafni x Paul Selig # 493 1:53:26

3M ago1:53:26

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In all my years podcasting and working with the great masters of our time, I have never seen anything like this. Paul Selig is channeling information from who he calls “The Guides” and Rebbe Gafni is transmitting the deep lineage of Solomon and Kabbalist wisdom. What do they agree about? Where are the points of distinction and separation? In this s…

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Cate Hall | What Philanthropy Can Do That Others Can’t 10:53

3M ago10:53

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Cate Hall is the CEO of Astera. She’s a former Supreme Court attorney and the ex-No. 1 female poker player in the world. Before joining Astera, she co-founded and served as COO and later co-CEO of Alvea, a pandemic medicine company that set the record for the fastest startup to take a drug candidate to Phase I clinical trial. She received a BS in b…

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Sam Rodriques | AI for Scientific Progress 14:06

3M ago14:06

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Sam Rodriques is an inventor and entrepreneur. In 2023, he launched FutureHouse, a new research lab in San Francisco focused on building an AI Scientist. He previously ran the Applied Biotechnology Lab at the Francis Crick Institute. Before that, he did his PhD at MIT. Sam also proposed the Focused Research Organization model, which is now being us…

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Tom Kalil | Renaissance Philanthropy: Agenda Setting is Underrated 12:07

4M ago12:07

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Tom Kalil is the CEO of Renaissance Philanthropy. Tom served in the White House for two presidents (Obama and Clinton) and in collaboration with his team worked with the Senate to give every federal agency the authority to support incentive prizes for up to $50 million. Tom also designed and launched dozens of White House science and technology ini…

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The Deep Mind Control Secrets Of A CIA Operative REVEALED w/ Andrew Bustamante # 492 2:20:48

4M ago2:20:48

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This was a fascinating, can’t miss conversation. Andrew Bustamante is a deep cover CIA Operator who believes that the most ethical thing he can do right now is to reveal the mind control secrets of the agency so that we can all be protected from being a target. We talk about ethical flexibility, dark programs enacted on Americans such as MK Ultra a…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Steven Pinker On Why the Future Looks Better Than You Think 39:14

4M ago39:14

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In this episode of the Existential Hope Podcast, cognitive psychologist and bestselling author Steven Pinker explores why, despite massive gains in human progress, many people remain pessimistic about the future—and why that matters for shaping what comes next. Steven argues that while progress isn’t automatic, it is real. By tracking long-term tre…

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Encounters With Entities In Extended State DMT Studies w/Dr Andrew Gallimore and Carl Hayden Smith # 491 2:12:38

4M ago2:12:38

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DMT, the potent psychedelic found in ayahuasca dubbed “The Spirit Molecule” is undeniably a bridge to a different reality. But the question remains, is that reality in our mind, or is that reality ontologically REAL. In other words, are the entities that you encounter in the DMT space ‘other’ or are they ‘self’. And does that make a difference? Dr.…

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Jennifer Garrison | Healthy Longevity for Women 9:46

4M ago9:46

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Jennifer Garrison, PhD, is Co-Founder and Director of the Global Consortium for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (GCRLE) and an Assistant Professor at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. She also holds appointments in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the Leonard…

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The Secret Jedi Powers Of An Unbroken SAMURAI Lineage w/ Riichi Kitano #490 1:33:24

4M ago1:33:24

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Sensei Riichi Kitano is a modern day Jedi, carrying the lineage wisdom of the samurai into modern day culture. His demonstrations of the power of Chi, that infinite life force, were absolutely astounding. He speaks on how to harness the power of gratitude and intent to give you access to wield the Force for good in your life. | Riichi Kitano | Webs…

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60,000 Years of Indigenous Wisdom From Down Under w/ Tyson Yunkaporta #489 2:18:34

4M ago2:18:34

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My time in Australia with Tyson Yunkaporta changed my life forever. It’s impossible to fathom the depth of wisdom contained within an unbroken lineage of indigenous humans that stretches back into deep time of at least 60,000 years ago. Tyson explains how there in the ‘right way’ there is no separation between the individual and the collective spir…

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Your Gene Keys To Transform Your Greatest Challenges To Gifts w/ Richard Rudd #488 1:32:49

5M ago1:32:49

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Richard Rudd was suddenly blessed with a state of divine clarity within which he was able to create a map for our soul’s journey in this lifetime. He called it the Gene Keys, which has become a worldwide phenomenon, helping millions of people understand their unique challenges and gifts in this lifetime. As someone who has been highly resistant to …

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Existential Hope Special: Ada Palmer | On How Speculative Worlds Can Help Us Demand A Better Future 59:56

5M ago59:56

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"We’ve saved the world so many times throughout history. Now we just have to do it again." What if speculative fiction could do more than entertain—what if it could reshape how we think about governance, technology, and societal progress? In this episode of the Existential Hope Podcast, historian and sci-fi author Ada Palmer discusses how we can ha…

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The Evolution Of True Love & The Alchemy of Poetry w/ Caitlyn Howe #487 1:45:28

5M ago1:45:28

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Some 16 years ago was madly in love with Caitlyn Howe. I got down on my knees and I promised her with a ring, that I would love her forever. I told the truth, just not the way I thought it would be. Through everything, heartbreak and health scares, victory and vicissitudes, Caitlyn is my ride-or-die best friend. The three hardest nights of my life …

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Abhishek Singh | Decentralizing Machine Learning 54:13

5M ago54:13

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Abhishek Singh is a Ph.D. student at MIT Media Lab. His research interests include collective intelligence, self-organization, and decentralized machine learning. The central question guiding his research is --- how can we (algorithmically) engineer adaptive networks to build anti-fragile systems? He has co-authored multiple papers and built system…

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The Ethos To Live Like A Warrior Poet #486 43:08

5M ago43:08

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My upcoming book, You vs. Anti-You gives five codes to living like a warrior poet in order to optimize your life. In the spirit of my upcoming release of my poetry compilation Love To The Seventh Power, I decided to offer the first three of these codes, which help me orient properly to life. It is a short but powerful solocast, I hope you all enjoy…

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Zach Weinersmith | A City on Mars 52:00

5M ago52:00

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Zach Weinersmith is the cartoonist behind the popular geek webcomic, Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. He writes popular science books with his wife Kelly, including the recent Hugo award-winning A City on Mars. His work has been featured by The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Forbes, Science Friday, Foreign Policy, PBS, Boingboing, the…

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Money, Meaning, and Mastery: Codie Sanchez on Building a Life Worth Living #485 1:25:54

5M ago1:25:54

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In this episode Aubrey sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and author Codie Sanchez to tackle one of life’s most polarizing topics: money. Together, they unpack the emotional and philosophical weight of wealth, offering a fresh perspective on its role in our lives. The conversation begins with a provocative question: Is money the root of evil? F…

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Jason Crawford, Roots of Progress | Career Counselling 48:10

6M ago48:10

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Jason Crawford is the founder of The Roots of Progress, a nonprofit dedicated to establishing a new philosophy of progress for the 21st century. He writes and speaks about the history and philosophy of progress, especially in technology and industry. Key Highlights About Foresight Institute Foresight Institute is a research organization and non-pro…

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Marc Gafni Challenges Yuval Harari 2:33:52

6M ago2:33:52

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Join Dr. Marc Gafni as he critically examines the fundamental errors in Yuval Noah Harari’s assertions that stories, human rights, and human purpose are mere constructs of fiction. With around 60 million books sold, Harari is celebrated by influential figures like Barack Obama, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Klaus Schwab as a leading philosopher of ou…

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Allison Duettmann & Beatrice Erkers | A Vision of Existential Hope for the New Year 1:02:29

6M ago1:02:29

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Beatrice Erkers and Allison Duettmann What if we could reimagine the future from a place of hope instead of fear? In this special episode of the Existential Hope Podcast, Allison Duettmann and Beatrice Erkers turn the tables and interview each other instead of a guest, sharing insights into their journeys, hopes, and visions for humanity. Together,…

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The Power Of Your Thoughts & A Course In Miracles w/ Marianne Williamson #483 1:44:10

6M ago1:44:10

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As a speaker and writer on transformational wisdom for over four decades, Marianne Williamson has delved into the metaphysics of great religious and spiritual figures. She has come to the position of radical responsibility for her thoughts and actions, and offers vulnerable lessons on how to thrive with that outlook. Williamson’s newest book, THE M…

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Caleb Watney, Institute for Progress | Career Counselling 50:16

6M ago50:16

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Caleb Watney is the co-founder and co-CEO of IFP. He manages the metascience, high-skilled immigration, and emerging technology policy teams at IFP. His research focuses on policy levers the U.S. could use to rebuild state capacity and increase long-term rates of innovation. Previously, Caleb worked as the director of innovation policy at the Progr…

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Mystic Catholic Reveals The TRUTH of Jesus The Christ w/ Sean O’Laoire #482 1:43:48

6M ago1:43:48

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In one of the most emotional and deeply moving podcasts of the year, Aubrey Marcus converses with Father Sean O'Laoire for his second podcast - where this mystic Catholic priest shares his deep understanding on the nature of Jesus, King Arthur, The Sword and The Cross. His approach to spirituality bridges tradition, psychology, and contemporary mys…

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Woman DIES in coma: Returns w/Secret Truth About LIFE w/ Anita Moorjani #481 1:42:21

7M ago1:42:21

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What happens when you die? All of us have pondered this question, and few of us have any idea of what it's like when we cross from this world to the next. Or even if there is another world. I have my own beliefs from 25 years of psychonautic journeys…And then there's Anita Moorjani. Suffering from stage four cancer, she went into a two week, life t…

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Bonus “Golden Legacy” | Sara Frazetta On Her Grandpa’s Legacy & MetaMark Mint 46:01

7M ago46:01

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In this conversation Aubrey Macrus and Sara Frazetta discuss the iconic artist Frank Frazetta - his life, his influence, his legacy - and also discuss how he would feel about his work being printed on solid gold bank notes for Aubrey’s newest company, MetalMark Mint. Check out https://mtlmrk.com/ for more info about fine art minted with real gold C…

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