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EP 333 — Federico Faggin: Reality, Consciousness and Our Future?
After developing the first commercially-produced microprocessor for Intel more than a half-century ago, physicist and engineer Federico Faggin has seen it all in the world of computing.That is, until Federico spent many years working on creating a conscious computing experience before concluding such a thing was impossible.Federico shares his journey from creating some of the world’s first microprocessors to a sharp detour into the mysteries of the consciousness (that began with an amazing experience during a vacation in Lake Tahoe) along with his thoughts about the creeping encroachment of artificial intelligence (AI) in everything we do, this week on Spirit Gym.Learn more about Federico on his website and the Faggin Foundation website. Find him on social media via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and LinkedIn.Timestamps8:10 Federico built the world’s first commercially produced microprocessor (the Intel 4004) in 1971.11:32 Federico’s curiosity about consciousness blooms.20:16 “Matter is an expression of consciousness.”32:37 “Once you understand that consciousness is a property of quantum field and so is free will, you can begin to rethink the foundation of physics.”43:03 What is the mind?49:37 “A judgement is a conscious decision of a field.”55:32 Consciousness and free will are parts of one’s spirit, not of mind or body.1:05:40 The reality of consciousness.1:16:33 Potential does exist.1:27:32 “In quantum physics, the sum of the parts — which is the superposition of parts — is not the same.”1:38:20 Panpsychism: The only explanation for solving the hard problem of consciousness.1:44:40 “The principle of the survival of the fittest is a crime against humanity.”1:52:51 Can AI achieve consciousness like a human?2:01:46 Self-destruction.2:13:35 What can humanity do collectively to bring itself back into harmony?ResourcesIrreducible by Federico FagginSilicon by Federico FagginFederico’s appearance on the Know Thyself podcast on YouTube Hilbert spaceFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz) by Brave as BearsAll Rights Reserved MusicFit Records 2024Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBiOptimizers US and BiOptimizers UK PAUL10Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.
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EP 332 — Sean O’Laoire: Finding Self and Soul Today
What can we do on a spiritual level to change the trajectory of our world to a much more loving place?Paul compares notes with Sean O’Laoire about the anatomy of the self and how that works with the tiny laptops in our heads this week on Spirit Gym.Learn more about Sean and his work at his Spirits in Spacesuits website where you can learn more about his What in God’s Name is Christ Consciousness? retreat on March 23-26, 2025. Follow him on social media via Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Paul will also be hosting an exclusive Q&A session with Sean exclusively for Spirit Gym listeners at a future date so sign up for your Spirit Gym podcast membership today!Timestamps2:39 The Huston Smith quote that inspired a change in Paul’s perspective.7:42 “Life is a dream that the ego is having…”13:38 An astral level of reality.24:14 Sean’s definition of Christ consciousness.38:33 Sparks of the divine.47:10 The axis of complexification.57:36 Panentheism versus pantheism.1:07:59 We are always outgrowing our models.1:17:42 Paul shares a profound spiritual experience after completing his 2025 mandala.1:24:55 Sean’s interpretation of Paul’s spiritual experience.1:30:57 “Hallucination is a term we tend to use when we don’t understand what the f*** is happening.”1:39:31 Stanislav Grof’s Basic Perinatal Matrices.ResourcesSetting God Free: Moving Beyond the Caricature We've Created in Our Own Image by Sean O’Laoire Sean reveals the truth of Jesus on the Aubrey Marcus podcastSean discusses Christ consciousness on the Kyle Kingsbury podcastFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz) by Brave as BearsAll Rights Reserved MusicFit Records 2024We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBiOptimizers US and BiOptimizers UK PAUL10Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.
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EP 331 — Daniel Solomons and Shawn Wells: Life — Beyond Caffeine
For most people, caffeine is their first drug of choice, and a very legal one used in everything from energy drinks and coffee to products you wouldn’t expect (think protein bars and over-the-counter pain relievers).That over-reliance on caffeine to provide a daily boost in energy and alertness often comes at a high cost, especially if you’re addicted to it (which many people are) or metabolize it very slowly (as a majority of people do).So, if you could find a substitute to caffeine that provides some of the same benefits but without the health problems, would you try it?Though Paul loves his one-shot morning espresso because that is his personal threshold, beyond which he finds himself being addicted to caffeine, he has found UPDATE, an energy drink formulated with the far gentler paraxanthine, invaluable for support when working late or is in need of a little "pick-me-up" that won't lead to addiction or negative symptoms. Paul feels that UPDATE is a revolutionary drink that is a far better alternative than sweetened caffeine drinks or things that contain caffeine in general and is excited to talk with the formulators of UPDATE, Daniel Solomons and Shawn Wells, this week on Spirit Gym.Connect with Daniel and Shawn and the UPDATE community at their website and on social media via Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, TikTok and Instagram. Learn more about Shawn and his work at his website and Zone Halo.For Spirit Gym listeners: Save 25 percent on a 12-pack of UPDATE’s four refreshing flavors (Berry, Lime, Mandarin or Peach or a variety pack) at this website and use promo code CHEK25 at checkout. (Special offers from Spirit Gym guests are time-sensitive and at their discretion to redeem after 30 days.)Paul will also be hosting an exclusive Q&A session with Daniel and Shawn exclusively for Spirit Gym listeners at a future date so sign up for your Spirit Gym podcast membership today!Timestamps1:01 Why Paul invited Daniel and Shawn to talk about UPDATE.7:52 “I believe I was on the edge of death either intentionally committing suicide or unintentionally committing suicide through all my work.”15:05 How much caffeine do you drink every day?19:51 Today’s energy drinks over-fuel people.32:03 A chemistry lesson in formulating a cleaner, healthier energy drink.42:26 Allostasis, homeostasis and hormesis.58:04 Experiencing the flow without the frazzle.1:08:26 Could UPDATE be used as a supplement?1:16:29 The combination of caffeine and paraxanthine can be problematic.1:22:45 The deeper physical and mental implications of always being switched on.Find more resources for this episode on our websiteThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBiOptimizers US and BiOptimizers UK PAUL10Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.
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EP 330 — Tom Cronin: Life — A Spiritual Approach
The benefits of meditation as a means to improve your mental health and physical health are all well known. So, have you ever thought about what could happen to our world if everyone devoted a few minutes each day to meditation? Tom Cronin describes how deeply meditation could change how humans relate to the world, all of its many problems and each other this week on this FULL-LENGTH episode of Spirit Gym.Learn more about Tom, his programs and his retreats plus download his FREE Ascension Business Blueprint guide at his website. Watch his film, The Portal, for free and order the companion book for it at this website or on Amazon.Check out his upcoming Alchemy retreats in Australia and Austin along with his Zen Academy here and his Vedic Meditation course here.Find Tom on social media via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn and YouTube.Sign up for your Spirit Gym podcast membership today so you can access members-only extended versions of the podcast along with exclusive Q&A opportunities with Paul and exclusive sessions like the upcoming one with Tom Cronin.Timestamps2:36 From the world of finance and trading floors to meditation.6:05 A crisis moment.18:22 What is your passion and purpose?22:48 Where does your Ojas reside?31:05 Does each soul have its own genius?44:46 A beautiful, important word that is missing on our planet right now.49:35 Is there too much inquiry or enquiry in the world?59:07 What is science?1:09:09 What would life look like on an enlightened planet?1:23:57 “My whole process of teaching meditation is to transcend thought.”1:38:57 Imagine what the world would look like if 7 billion people meditated every day…1:42:21 The AI conundrum.ResourcesDeep Calm: A Practical Guide to Stop Anxiety and Panic by Tom CroninThe Portal: How Meditation Can Save the World by Tom Cronin and Jacqui FiferFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz) by Brave as BearsAll Rights Reserved MusicFit Records 2024Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBiOptimizers US and BiOptimizers UK PAUL10Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.
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EP 329 — Daniel Roytas: Are You Being Experimented On?
In the aftermath of COVID, many people have begun to question the validity of germ theory, a theory that disease is caused by tiny organisms traveling through the air then invading and sickening the body. How could such a long-accepted theory about human health be wrong?Daniel Roytas, author of the book Can You Catch a Cold?, describes his mission to correct the origins of dis-ease on a broad scale this week on Spirit Gym.Learn more about Daniel’s work at his Humanely website and on social media via Telegram.Sign up for your Spirit Gym podcast membership today so you can access members-only extended versions of the podcast along with exclusive Q&A opportunities with Paul and exclusive sessions with his guests. Timestamps4:49 Debunking germ theory: The most important issue of modern times, according to Daniel.9:05 Daniel’s mission: Course-correcting our understanding of human health and disease.15:05 How the power of belief affects human health.24:44 Is it a coincidence that plastics and pesticides were invented at the same time germ theory became popular?47:24 “What we are witnessing now is the unraveling and the systematic destruction of this old system.”51:54 Do we live in a society that is averse to science and doesn’t pride itself on the truth?1:07:34 Social contagions.1:20:03 The problems we’re facing are nothing new, and could be viewed as blessings in disguise.1:31:30 A state of dis-ease.1:47:10 Life before germ theory.1:51:25 Pandemic history.ResourcesWhat Really Makes You Ill?: Why Everything You Thought About Disease is Wrong by Dawn Lester and David ParkerPaul’s Living 4D conversations with Dr. Tom Cowan and Dr. Nathan RileyPaul’s Spirit Gym conversation with Dr. Andrew KaufmanPolitics in Healing: The Suppression and Manipulation of American Medicine by Daniel HaleyFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz) by Brave as BearsAll Rights Reserved MusicFit Records 2024Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBiOptimizers US and BiOptimizers UK PAUL10Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.
Get ready for a no-holds-barred exploration of life and why we’re all here. Each week, world-renowned Holistic Health Practitioner Paul Chek and his guests will tackle topics like spirituality and metaphysics, human performance, diet, science, plant medicine, relationships, sexuality, lifestyle, and personal development with a depth and honesty that you won’t find anywhere else. Previously called Living 4D with Paul Chek, the podcast changed name to Spirit Gym with Paul Chek on Episode 300.
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