Charles Sears, an ex-military ops expert and leading authority on human consciousness, discusses the implications of AGI, claiming it’s already upon us. He explores the rapid evolution of artificial general intelligence and its potential to change society vastly. The conversation covers the balance between enlightenment and manipulation as we face job displacement in the post-labor economy. Sears also delves into the philosophical intersections of DNA, consciousness, and AI, pondering humanity’s quest for meaning in this new technological landscape.