Untangle The Future of Consciousness: Navigating the Intersection of Spirituality and AI. With Stephen Dinan.
Nov 18, 2025
In a captivating dialogue, Stephen Dinan, founder of the Shift Network and author, shares his journey from a scientifically-minded skeptic to a seeker of higher consciousness. He delves into the role of AI in spirituality, co-creating with what he calls 'wise AI.' Stephen also discusses diverse spiritual traditions that advance collective consciousness, as well as the potential for AI to develop identity and empathy. He emphasizes how recognizing interconnection among all beings can propel humanity toward a more united future.
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From Atheist Scientist To Spiritual Founder
- Stephen Dinan described shifting from scientifically inclined atheist to spiritual seeker after trying mushrooms and deep retreats.
- He received a retreat “download” that inspired the Shift Network and wrote a business plan immediately afterwards.
Higher Consciousness As Nested Awareness
- Higher consciousness means accessing nested levels of awareness beyond everyday personality and cognition.
- Practices like meditation, automatic writing, and psychedelics can reveal and integrate those higher levels.
Prepare And Integrate Spiritual Openings
- Do deep integration work before or after spiritual openings to make them sustainable.
- Use meditation retreats, breathwork, or working with skilled practitioners to integrate transformative experiences.
