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Aug 12, 2022 • 1h 25min

Astrobiologist Lewis Dartnell on Origins: How the Earth Shaped Human History

Prof. Lewis Dartnell is an astrobiologist who looks for life on distant planets. In his most recent book, however, Dartnell turns his gaze inward and backward to the human story – who we are, how we came to be, where we are coming from, and, most importantly, how the geological planetary processes drove the evolution […]
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Jul 23, 2022 • 2h 12min

David Loy on Zen, EcoDharma, AI and Story

Without a doubt, the social revolution in the West and individual insight/enlightenment in the East are among humanity’s greatest accomplishments. But we can have them separate no longer for we desperately need both because individual people make society but, in turn, society makes individuals. We need to unite the quest for personal enlightenment and the […]
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Jul 10, 2022 • 2h 12min

Byron Reese on Stories, Dice and Rocks That Think

Byron Reese is a serial entrepreneur, technologist, and futurist. He has enjoyed a wide range of success over 30 years, including two NASDAQ IPOs as well as the sale of three companies he founded. Today Byron is the CEO of JJ Kent, a venture-backed company using AI to create new products. Reese is also the author […]
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Jun 28, 2022 • 2h 2min

Cadell Last on Nietzsche, Transhumanism and Story

I have always wanted to discuss Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophy and how it relates to technology and transhumanism. The problem is that a very short list of people will make me enjoy such a challenging conversation. Luckily, Dr. Cadell Last is among the top on that shortlist. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as […]
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Jun 15, 2022 • 2h 8min

Joscha Bach on AI, Cosmology, Existence and the Bible

Joscha Bach is a beautiful mind and a very rewarding interlocutor. No surprise I had many requests to have him back on my podcast. I apologize that it took 4 years but the good news is we are going to have a third conversation much sooner this time around. If you haven’t seen our first […]
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May 25, 2022 • 1h 52min

The Cassandra of Futurism Faith Popcorn: Futurism Doesn’t Come from the Past

Faith Popcorn founded her futurist marketing consultancy in 1974. She’s been called “The Trend Oracle” by the NY Times and “The Nostradamus of Marketing” by Fortune. Faith is a trusted advisor to the CEOs of Fortune 200 companies and has predicted a variety of trends such as Cocooning and its impact on the COVID culture, […]
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May 6, 2022 • 2h 46min

Kendall Haven on Story Proof: The Science Behind the Startling Power of Story

Kendall Haven, a West Point grad and professional storyteller with a doctorate in oceanography, dives into the profound impact of storytelling on human cognition and communication. He explores how narratives shape our understanding of complex ideas, from science to politics. Haven reveals the neuroscience behind storytelling, illustrating its emotional and memory-boosting effects. He discusses the challenges of reframing narratives, especially in contentious issues like climate change, highlighting how effective storytelling can inspire collective action and understanding.
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Apr 17, 2022 • 2h 10min

Brian Boyd on the Origin of Stories

Brian Boyd is a Distinguished Professor at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His work has appeared in 20 languages and has won awards on four continents. Most importantly, Prof. Boyd is the author of On the Origin of Stories which examines the connections between evolution, cognition, and fiction. During our 2-hour conversation with […]
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Mar 23, 2022 • 2h 20min

John Smart: Foresight is Your Hidden Superpower

John Smart has taught and written for over 20 years on topics like foresight and futurism as well as the drivers, opportunities, and problems of exponential processes throughout human history. John is President of the Acceleration Studies Foundation, co-Founder of the Evo-Devo research community, and CEO of Foresight University. Most recently, Smart is the author […]
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Mar 11, 2022 • 1h 46min

Jonah Sachs on Winning the Story Wars: Storytelling is our neglected secret weapon

Jonah Sachs is an author, speaker, and viral marketing pioneer. He helped create some of the world’s first and most heralded digital social change campaigns. Jonah Sachs is also the author of Winning the Story Wars: Why Those Who Tell (and Live) the Best Stories Will Rule the Future and, most recently, Unsafe Thinking: How […]

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