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Josh Szeps is a highly respected and prominent Australian media personality, journalist, political satirist, television presenter and radio host. He currently hosts “Afternoons with Josh Szeps” on ABC Radio Sydney and is the former anchor of Weekend Breakfast on ABC TV. Josh has also recently appeared on The Project and Q&A. Prior to returning to Australia to host Weekend Breakfast and Afternoons, Josh spent a decade working in the US, where he was the founding host and producer of HuffPost Live, interviewing high-profile artists such as Susan Sarandon, Dick Cavett Michael Moore, Sir Ian McKellen, Jeff Daniels, Ron Howard, Jeremy Irons, Neil Patrick Harris, Russell Brand and Sheryl Crowe. Josh was also a regular contributor on the NBC Today Show and guest on the world’s most popular podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience. Check out Josh's podcast, "Uncomfortable Conversations": https://open.spotify.com/show/2I6TDCnC5EuGHNhAsBmKl5 Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod freedompact@gmail.com Watch this interview: YouTube.com/Freedompact

Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA covert intelligence officer. In this podcast, we discuss: - How someone becomes a spy - Government UFO press releases - Are we being watched at all times? - How to disappear off grid & much more Check out Andrew’s work, courses and podcast here: https://everydayspy.com

Dr Mary-Frances O'Connor is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Arizona. Her research focuses on the physiological correlates of emotion, in particular the wide range of physical and emotional responses during bereavement, including yearning and isolation. In this conversation today, Dr O'Connor appears on the show to discuss several important topics, that include: - What is grief? Why do we grieve? - 'Everyday' grief vs complicated grief - Are there really 5 stages to grief? - Why grief is actually a motivated state Connect with Dr Mary-Frances O'Connor: Buy 'The grieving brain' here: www.maryfrancesoconnor.com/book Mastodon: @doctormfo@newsie.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctormfo https://www.facebook.com/maryfranceso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctormfoconnor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryfrancesoconnor/ Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod freedompact@gmail.com Watch this interview: YouTube.com/Freedompact

Dr. Wendy A. Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University. She received her undergraduate degree in physiology and human anatomy at the University of California, Berkeley in 1987 studying with Prof. Marion C. Diamond, a leader in the field of brain plasticity. She went on to earn her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from U.C. San Diego in 1993 and completed apost-doctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health before accepting her faculty position at New York University in 1998. Her major research interest continues to be brain plasticity. She is best known for her extensive work studying areas in the brain critical for our ability to form and retain new long-term memories. More recently her work has focused on understanding how aerobic exercise can be used to improve learning, memory and higher cognitive abilities in humans. Wendy is passionate about teaching (see her courses), about exercise (intenSati), and about supporting and mentoring up and coming scientists. Topics Discussed: - What is anxiety? - Why have we evolved to be anxious? - What is better for the brain; meditation or exercise? - The essential parts of learning Connect with Wendy: https://www.wendysuzuki.com Buy 'Good Anxiety': https://www.wendysuzuki.com/good-anxiety Connect with us: Youtube.com/Freedompact https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod freedompact@gmail.com

Filmmaker James Barrat discusses the dangers of AI, its effect on humanity, and the existential risk it poses. Topics include AI-induced extinction, the impact of Jeffrey Hinton, potential risks of AI, the concept of AI consciousness, and the views of Max Tegmark on AI dangers.

Professor Satchin Panda is a leading expert in the field of circadian rhythm research. He is a professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and a founding executive member of the Center for Circadian Biology at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Panda is a Pew Biomedical Scholar and a recipient of the Julie Martin Mid-Career Award in Aging Research. As a recognition of the impact of his work regarding circadian rhythms and diabetes, Dr. Panda has been invited to speak at conferences around the world, including Diabetes UK, the American Diabetes Association, the Danish Diabetes Association, and the respective professional diabetes societies of Europe and Australia. Important: This conversation does not constitute medical advice. All topics discussed are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and NOT a substitute for medical advice. The Freedom Pact Podcast, and guests assume no liability for the application of the information discussed. Topics discussed: Why Satchin's Grandparents had two different health outcomes What is a circadian rhythm? Health damage caused by a faulty circadian rhythm The Benefits Of Morning sunlight Mobile Phones offset circadian rhythm Night owls vs morning larks Time restricted eating Any downsides into Intermittent fasting? The 6 Pillars To Resetting Your Clock Satchin's app What makes Satchin's life worth living? Book discussed: Buy 'The circadian code '- HERE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circadian-Code-Weight-Supercharge-Energy/dp/B07R6P6ZCQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1F7H3C0DK89FY&keywords=the+circadian+code&qid=1679050533&sprefix=the+circadian+cod%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1 Connect with Dr. Satchin Panda Salk Institute: https://www.salk.edu/scientist/satchidananda-panda Panda Lab: https://panda.salk.edu Publications: https://panda.salk.edu/publications Support Dr. Panda’s Research: https://panda.salk.edu/giving Twitter: https://twitter.com/SatchinPanda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satchin.panda Other Resources My Circadian Clock app: https://mycircadianclock.org Ontime Health app: https://getontimehealth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getontimehealth Connect with us: YouTube.com/freedompact (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod freedompact@gmail.com

Dr Carole Hooven, PhD, is an academic and author. Carole earned her PhD at Harvard in 2004, before becoming a lecturer and co-director in undergraduate studies in human evolutionary behaviour. Dr Hooven is now an associate in the lab of Steven Pinker. Carole's book 'Testosterone: The story of the hormone that dominates and divides us' can be bought HERE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250236061?... In this episode, Dr Hooven joins the show to discuss: - What is testosterone? - What does symptoms of low testosterone look like in males? - The role of testosterone in sex drive - The role of testosterone in dominance hierarchies - Does NoFap work? - Dr Hooven's Harvard row - Much more! Connect with Carole: http://www.carolehooven.com - Website https://twitter.com/hoovlet - Follow Carole on twitter https://www.instagram.com/carole.hooven - Instagram Connect with us: youtube.com/freedompact​ (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod freedompact@gmail.com

Peter Gregory Boghossian is an American philosopher and pedagogist. Born in Boston, he was a non-tenure track assistant professor of philosophy at Portland State University for ten years, and his areas of academic focus include atheism, critical thinking, pedagogy, scientific skepticism, and the Socratic method. In this episode, we discuss: - The downfall of academia - Jordan Peterson - Are we entering a post-woke era? - The social justice movement - Jiujitsu & so much more. For more on Peter: https://peterboghossian.com Connect with us: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact​ (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod

Bent flyvbjerg is a Professor and Chair of Major Programme Management, Said Business School; Fellow of St Anne's College. Professor Flyvbjerg’s research focuses on the better management of megaprojects, including the Olympic Games, and cities. He is the most cited scholar in the world in megaproject planning and management, and among the most cited in social science methodology. He is the author or editor of 10 books and more than 200 papers in professional journals and edited volumes. His publications have been translated into 19 languages. In this conversation today, we discuss Prof Flyvbjerg's latest book: How Big Things get done. Buy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Big-Thin... Connect with Bent: https://twitter.com/BentFlyvbjerg Connect with us: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact​ (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod

Dr Amy Zegart is a senior fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and Professor of Political Science at Stanford University. Amy is also the Morris Arnold and Nona Jean Cox Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Chair of Stanford’s Artificial Intelligence and International Security Steering Committee, and a contributing writer at The Atlantic. Dr Zegart specializes in U.S. intelligence, cybersecurity, emerging technologies and national security, and global political risk management. In this conversation today, Amy and I discuss a wide range of topics. Such as: - What is the role of an intelligence agency? - How the US knew about Russia's invasion of Ukraine down to the hour - The dangers of Tik Tok - 2016 & 2020 election interference - Are the UK & US prepared for a cyberwar? - Much more! Buy Amy's latest book, 'Spies, lies and algorithms' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CIA-101/dp/0... Connect with Amy: https://twitter.com/AmyZegart?s=20&t=... Connect with us: Connect with us: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact​ (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod Timestamps: 00:00 coming up 01:10 - The role of intelligence agencies 07:23 - How French bread Won The Revolution 09:33 - AI is changing intelligence agencies 12:54 - Russia & Ukraine 14:41 - Big Tech 16:61 - Tik Tok 23:26 - Policymakers are worried about Elon 26:18 - Russian election interference 30:01- 9/11 mistakes 37:30 - Social media exposed Iran 40:38 - Ethics 43:12 - Edward Snowden & Julian Assange 47:51 - Is Alexa listening to me? 51:00 - Connect with Amy