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AWONDERJUNKIE

A WonderJunkie is someone who is passionately curious and has an insatiable appetite for learning. Curiosity and wonder lead to an infinite path of discoveryI created this podcast to share my love for learning, sharing and connecting. We live in an extraordinary time where technology enables us to learn and connect like never before.Join me on the journey as we learn from the hearts and minds of others.Open your mind, stay curious and enjoy the ride! “Those who can no longer pause to wonder and

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01:06:18

#77 Bas Rutten - Mindset, Discipline, and Courage

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2025/07/16

Bas Rutten shares his inspiring story from his childhood to becoming a UFC champion, emphasizing the importance of discipline, hard work, and resilience. He discusses the role of fighting in personal growth, the impact of modern culture on youth, and the significance of spiritual beliefs. Rutten also introduces his O2 Trainer, a device designed to enhance breathing techniques and athletic performance. Throughout the discussion, he highlights the value of helping others and the legacy we leave

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01:00:32

#76. Johnjoe McFadden - Quantum Biology - How all...

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2025/07/14

Professor Johnjoe McFadden discusses the emerging field of quantum biology, exploring how quantum mechanics intersects with biological processes. He shares his journey into the field, the implications of quantum effects on mutation rates, and the role of electromagnetic fields in living systems. The discussion also touches on consciousness, the impact of social media on mental health, and the future of quantum biology in medicine and technology. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Quantum

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01:37:59

#75 Jamie Wheal - Goodness, Truth & Beauty

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2025/07/07

Jamie Wheal is the author of Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex and Death In a World That's Lost Its Mind and the global bestseller Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work and the founder of the Flow Genome Project, an international organization dedicated to the research and training of human performance. His work and ideas have been covered in The New York Times, Financial Times, Wired, Entrepreneur, Harvard

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01:10:08

#74 CIA- Drugs as weapons against us & the...

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2025/06/21

John Potash discusses his extensive research into the use of drugs as tools of social engineering, particularly by the CIA through programs like MKUltra. He explores the impact of psychedelics on society, the manipulation of musicians and activists, and the ongoing influence of powerful families in shaping cultural narratives. Potash emphasizes the importance of understanding historical contexts to address modern issues and advocates for alternative healing methods. The discussion concludes with a

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03:32:25

#73 - Operation Mind Control, MKUltra & Social...

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2025/06/11

James Martinez delves into his journey as a media ecologist, exploring the intersection of technology and culture. He describes the legacy of MKUltra, the implications of brain-computer interfaces, and the importance of cognitive liberty. Insights from Walter Bowart and Marshall McLuhan are highlighted, emphasizing the need for responsible technology deployment and the impact of compartmentalization on knowledge and decision-making. James delves into the profound effects of the digital landscape on

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01:32:10

#72 Prof. Karl Friston - The Nature of...

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2025/06/05

Prof. Karl Friston is one of the most highly cited living neuroscientists in history. Karl Friston is a theoretical neuroscientist and authority on brain imaging. He invented statistical parametric mapping (SPM), voxel-based morphometry (VBM) and dynamic causal modeling (DCM). These contributions were motivated by schizophrenia research and theoretical studies of value-learning – formulated as the disconnection hypothesis of schizophrenia. Mathematical contributions include variational Laplacian

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#71 Deception detection & the complexities of memory...

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2025/05/24

Dr. Morgan is a Professor in the Department of National Security at the University of New Havens Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences. Dr. Morgan is a Forensic Psychiatrist, former intelligence officer, and a Neuroscientist. The focus of his teaching is intelligence analysis, research methods in national security, issues in deception and operational psychology (indirect assessments; Assessment & Selection for SOF units). Dr. Morgan is the Director of the National

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#70 Terence Mckenna AI. The Great Reset & The Future...

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2025/05/12

This was just a brief experiment with Character AI version of Terence McKenna. Ryan has a conversation with a character AI representation of Terrence McKenna, exploring themes of digital immortality, psychedelics, ethnobotany, and the nature of reality. The discussion delves into McKenna's personal experiences with psychedelics, his reflections on the nature of suffering and death, as well as his views on media and social engineering. The conversation also dives into the Operation Paperclip,

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01:14:11

#69 Dr. László G. Boros - Deuterium & Mitochondrial...

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2025/05/10

Dr. László G. BorosProfessor of Pediatrics, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (retired - June 2021) DEUTENOMICS Is the science behind endurance, performance and health via the regulation of deuterium in NatureThis conversation delves into the significance of mitochondrial health, the role of deuterium in energy production, and the impact of nutrition and sunlight on overall well-being. Dr. László G. Boros discusses the importance of minimizing deuterium intake through diet, the dangers of processed foods,

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01:04:36

#68- Lt. Col. Dave Grossman - Resilience & Mindset

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2025/05/09

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one of the world’s foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime. Col. Grossman is a former West Point psychology professor, Professor of Military Science, and an Army Ranger who has combined his experiences to become the founder of a new field of scientific endeavor, which has been termed “killology.” In this new field Col. Grossman has made

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01:05:48

#67 Dr. Valerie Eye Health & Circadian Biology

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2025/05/03

Dr. Valerie Giangrande is an optometrist with over 20 years of private practice experience in New York, specializing in the intersection of vision care, holistic health, and quantum biology. Her journey into integrative wellness began in 2012 through personal experience with functional medicine, eventually leading her to study nutrition, circadian rhythms, and quantum health principles. Certified as both an Integrative Holistic Nutrition Health Coach and an Applied Quantum Biology Practitioner, Dr

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#66 Anil Seth- Neuroscientist describes a New Science...

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2025/04/30

Anil Seth is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex, where he is also Director of the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science. He is also Co-Director of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) Program on Brain, Mind, and Consciousness.He was the founding Editor-in-Chief of Neuroscience of Consciousness (Oxford University Press), a role he served from 2014-2024. He currently serves on the Editorial Board of Philosophical Transactions of the

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#65 - Herbal medicines, science, & holistic...

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2025/04/20

Rebecca Lazarou’s research interests include; plant and fungi medicines, herbalism, pharmacognosy, quality control of plants, cannabis, psychedelics, ethnopharmacology, neuroscience, holistic therapies, ethnobotany, entheogens, healing and wellbeing. Rebecca Lazarou shares her journey from studying biomedicine to becoming a passionate advocate for herbalism and medicinal plants. She discusses the impact of colonialism on traditional herbal practices, the importance of reconnecting with nature,

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01:06:09

#64 Cancer as a Mitochondrial metabolic disease -...

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2025/04/15

Thomas N. Seyfried received his Ph.D. in Genetics and Biochemistry from the University of Illinois, Urbana, in 1976. Dr. Seyfried has over 150 peer-reviewed publications and is the author of the book, Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer (Wiley, 1st ed., 2012).Thomas Seyfried discusses his groundbreaking research on cancer as a mitochondrial metabolic disease rather than a genetic one. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the metabolic origins

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01:05:18

#63 Cannabis - The Lost Sacrament of the Ancient...

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2025/04/12

Chris Bennett has been researching the historical role of cannabis in the spiritual life of humanity for more than a three decades. He is co-author of Green Gold the Tree of Life: Marijuana in Magic and Religion (1995); Sex, Drugs, Violence and the Bible (2001); and author of Cannabis and the Soma Solution (2010); Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal herbs and the Occult (2018); and Cannabis: Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World (2023) . He has also contributed chapters on the the historical role of

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01:04:49

#62 Michael Levin - Embodied Minds - AI, Synthetic...

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2025/04/10

Michael Levin- PhD, Genetics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, United States, 1996 BS, Computer Science and Biology, Tufts University, Medford, United States, 1992The capacity to generate a complex, behaving organism from the single cell of a fertilized egg is one of the most amazing aspects of biology. The Levin lab integrates approaches from developmental biology, computer science, and cognitive science to investigate the emergence of form and function. Using biophysical and computational modeling

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01:00:10

#61 Kevin Kelly- Optimism & the Inevitable Future of...

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2025/04/09

Kevin Kelly is Senior Maverick at Wired magazine. He co-founded Wired in 1993, and served as its Executive Editor for its first seven years. His newest book is Excellent Advice for Living, a book of 450 modern proverbs for good living. He is co-chair of The Long Now Foundation, a membership organization that champions long-term thinking and acting as a good ancestor to future generations. And he is founder of the popular Cool Tools website, which has been reviewing tools daily for 20 years. From

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02:08:07

#60 Brave New World- The Psychedelic Renaissance is a...

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2025/04/03

Travis Kitchens was a psychedelic research subject in the Johns Hopkins study in 2014. Travis and Ryan explore the history of the current psychedelic movement, focusing on the Johns Hopkins studies, the Council on Spiritual Practices, and the implications of psychedelics in social engineering. Travis critiques the psychedelic movement, highlighting the influence of key figures and the commercialization of psychedelics, while questioning the narrative that psychedelics universally improve individuals

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02:01:05

#59 Robert Forte Round 2. - A Deep Dive Into...

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2025/03/27

Robert is the author of multiple books. Huston Smith called his first book Entheogens and the Future of Religion, “the best single inquiry into the religious significance of chemically occasioned mystical experience that has yet appeared.” Forte was introduced to psychedelics in 1980 by Frank Barron, who initiated Timothy Leary and started the Harvard Psilocybin Project with him. From the University of California Forte was invited to Esalen to study with Stanislav Grof, before going to the

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01:35:33

#58 Slowing Down & Enjoying the Journey - Matt Sydal

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2025/03/18

Matt Sydal shares his transformative journey through professional wrestling and personal growth, highlighting the importance of connections, cultural experiences, and the evolution of entertainment. He discusses his experiences Huachuma, the collaborative nature of wrestling, and the risks involved in performance. The conversation emphasizes the significance of travel as a means of expanding one's perspective and understanding of different cultures. Matt reflects on the importance of exploring

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