Shawn Ryan Show #62 Sean Webb - How Artificial Intelligence will Manipulate the World
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Jun 19, 2023 Sean Webb, author of "Mind Hacking Happiness" and ambassador to the Monroe Institute, dives deep into the intersection of AI and human consciousness. He discusses how AI can manipulate emotions and behaviors, revealing concerns about its societal impact. Webb shares insights from his journey in understanding consciousness and offers techniques to regain control over one's mind. With an emphasis on ethical AI development, he highlights the necessity for awareness and emotional intelligence in navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.
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The Hedonic Treadmill
- Sean Webb, successful in tech, bought a house at 27 and felt unfulfilled.
- He realized material possessions don't bring lasting happiness due to the hedonic treadmill.
Out-of-Body Experience
- Webb's meditation led to a profound out-of-body experience where he grasped universal truths.
- Returning, he retained knowledge of the human mind's workings, later validated by science.
Rapid Meditation Progress
- Webb achieved a deep meditative state in under two months.
- He describes the experience as feeling like thousands or millions of years long, due to vast information influx.
