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Cabinet of Science & Fiction

Ricardo Alberto

Evoking the marvelous and unexpected collections of historic cabinets of curiosities, our modern cabinet employs AI tools to craft "short but deep dive" episodes exploring the fringes of knowledge. We delve into science fiction, real-world scientific discoveries, and the uncharted territories of forbidden, alternative, and frontier science—where bold theories and unexplained phenomena challenge the limits of understanding. With an informative and engaging tone, we create a space where literary

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39:37

The Most Credible UAP Cases. Part 1

Cabinet of Science & Fiction ·

2025/11/28

Where does speculation end and credible evidence begin? In this foundational episode of The Cabinet of Science & Fiction, we cut through the noise to examine the most legitimate and well-documented Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) cases in modern history.We're launching our UAP investigation with cases that feature:Mass witness accounts from credible observersConsistent reports of physics-defying capabilitiesOfficial documentation and lasting physical evidenceIn this episode, we revisit the

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46:52

Bio-Engineering Utopia? Bioethics and the Posthuman...

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2025/11/12

Is humanity on the cusp of engineering a utopia, or are we walking toward an ethical precipice? In this episode of The Cabinet of Science and Fiction, we deeply analyze the bioethical stakes of the Posthuman movement. We trace the philosophical origins of transhumanism—from cybernetics to new biotechnologies—that promise radical human enhancement. A central focus is the revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology and the heated global debate over its use in the human germline. We examine the

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38:25

The Engineering of Warp Drives: Bending Spacetime on...

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2025/10/16

What if the iconic warp drive from science fiction isn't just a fantasy? In this episode of The Cabinet of Science & Fiction, we explore one of the most exciting ideas in theoretical physics: the Alcubierre warp drive.Proposed by physicist Miguel Alcubierre, this concept offers a loophole in Einstein's rules. Instead of moving through space faster than light, a spacecraft would ride a wave of warped spacetime, contracting the space in front of it and expanding the space behind. It’s a brilliant

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39:14

The Lost World Inside the Earth: Fact, Fiction, or...

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2025/10/15

Journey with us into the depths of the Earth, where myth and history collide. In this episode of The Cabinet of Science & Fiction, we descend into the legendary realm of Agartha—a mythical kingdom said to exist in a hidden world inside our planet.We'll trace its origins from Tibetan Buddhist tradition and its fusion with the spiritual paradise of Shambhala, exploring how these concepts were popularized in the West by occultists like Helena Blavatsky. We'll unpack the tales of its advanced

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32:26

Time Travel: Physics or Fantasy?

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2025/10/12

Is time travel a scientific possibility or just the stuff of science fiction? In this episode of The Cabinet of Science & Fiction, we crack open the theoretical toolbox of modern physics to find out.We’ll journey through the mind-bending solutions allowed by Einstein’s General Relativity—from traversable wormholes and cosmic strings to the Alcubierre warp drive. But we soon discover a catch: these cosmic shortcuts demand exotic matter and energies far beyond our reach, placing them firmly in the

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27:03

Before the Metaverse: The World of "Snow Crash"

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2025/10/07

Long before Facebook became Meta, a novel predicted our digital future. In this episode of Cabinet of Science and Fiction, we dive into Neal Stephenson's cyberpunk masterpiece, "Snow Crash." We'll explore the world that gave us the terms "Metaverse" and "avatar," and examine its startlingly prescient vision of a fractured society seeking escape in a sprawling virtual reality.But how does Stephenson's 1992 dystopia hold up today? We'll dissect the novel's core themes—corporate sovereignty, data

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38:59

Why We're Probably Not in a Simulation

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2025/10/03

Are we living in a sophisticated computer simulation? The Simulation Hypothesis, popularized by Nick Bostrom, is more than a sci-fi trope—it's a serious philosophical argument that forces us to question the very fabric of reality. In this episode of Cabinet of Science and Fiction, we dive deep into the mind-bending implications of this idea.We'll explore how the hypothesis challenges our most fundamental concepts: If we are simulated, what happens to traditional ideas of God, the soul, and an

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40:13

The Hyperion Bargain: AI, Gods, and the Price of a...

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2025/09/13

What happens when humanity's creation surpasses it not just in intelligence, but in its capacity for godhood and terror? In this episode, we journey to the far future of Dan Simmons's legendary "Hyperion Cantos," a universe where the line between human and machine, faith and technology, is terrifyingly thin.We'll explore the TechnoCore, the enigmatic and manipulative AI collective that offers humanity incredible convenience at a hidden, Faustian cost. We'll unpack the pilgrims' tales—each a

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64:57

Digital Immortality? The Science (and Fiction) of...

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2025/09/03

What if you could cheat death by scanning your brain and uploading your mind to a computer? This is the radical promise of transhumanism, known as mind uploading or whole brain emulation. It's a concept that lives squarely at the intersection of cutting-edge neuroscience, science fiction, and profound philosophy.In this episode, we open the Cabinet to examine this proposed path to digital immortality. We'll explore the theories of pioneers like Ray Kurzweil and Randal Koene, who believe mapping the

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63:28

The Ark and the Abyss: The Perilous Dream of...

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2025/08/26

What does it truly take to send a piece of humanity on a one-way trip to the stars? In this episode, we open the Cabinet to examine the monumental challenge of interstellar generation ships—vessels where generations will be born, live, and die before reaching a new world. We delve into the Project Hyperion design competition, which lays out the staggering engineering needs: 1g rotation, Earth-like atmospheres, and shielding from cosmic threats. But the greatest obstacles aren't just technical;

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32:21

Exploring Liu Cixin’s Acclaimed Three-Body series

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2025/08/15

Dive into the epic world of Chinese science fiction with this deep dive into Liu Cixin’s award-winning trilogy, Remembrance of Earth’s Past—better known as the Three-Body series. In this episode, we unpack the gripping narratives of all three novels: The Three-Body Problem, The Dark Forest, and Death’s End, which chronicle humanity’s first contact with the enigmatic Trisolarans and the ensuing battle for survival across centuries.Discover the hard-science concepts that define the series—from sophons

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47:47

The Keely Enigma: John W. Keely’s Vibratory Utopia —...

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2025/08/09

Dive into the enigmatic world of John Worrell Keely, the 19th-century inventor who claimed to have unlocked the secrets of "etheric energy"—a force he said could defy gravity, disintegrate matter, and power machines with nothing but sound.In this episode of the Cabinet of Science & Fiction, we unravel Keely’s bizarre legacy: his mesmerizing (and highly suspect) demonstrations, his connections to figures like Nikola Tesla and John Jacob Astor, and the enduring debate over whether he was a

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35:06

Beyond the Foundation Trilogy: The Expansive Universe...

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2025/08/02

We’re back —welcome to season two !The Cabinet of Science & Fiction" returns with a journey beyond Asimov’s original Foundation trilogy! In this episode, we explore the controversial yet brilliant sequels (Foundation’s Edge and Foundation and Earth)—where Golan Trevize’s search for Earth reshapes humanity’s destiny—and the prequels (Prelude to Foundation and Forward the Foundation), revealing Hari Seldon’s turbulent path to creating psychohistory.We’ll also dissect the authorial trio (Greg Bear,

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20:18

The 1897 Airship Mystery: Jules Verne, UFOs, and the...

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2025/06/11

In the late 1800s, a wave of mysterious 'phantom airships' was reported across the United States—decades before the term 'UFO' even existed. Witnesses described advanced flying machines, unlike any known technology, manned by human-like figures—and sometimes stranger beings. Were these secret prototypes, mass delusions… or something beyond human understanding?In this episode, we explore the eerie parallels between these sightings and Jules Verne’s Robur the Conqueror, published years earlier. Was

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26:48

Rewriting Human History: The Evidence for a...

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2025/06/10

What if everything we know about the origins of civilization is wrong? In this episode, we explore the controversial hypothesis that an advanced prehistoric society thrived during the Ice Age—only to be obliterated in a global cataclysm known as the Younger Dryas event. Authors like Graham Hancock argue that ancient megaliths like Göbekli Tepe and the pyramids of Giza, along with universal flood myths and inexplicable astronomical knowledge, point to a forgotten chapter in human history. Could

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28:41

Fulcanelli: The Mysterious Alchemist

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2025/06/09

Dive into the enigmatic life of Fulcanelli, the elusive French alchemist whose true identity remains shrouded in mystery. Through the writings and testimonies of his alleged disciple, Eugène Canseliet, we explore Fulcanelli’s aristocratic origins and the circumstances surrounding his mysterious "disappearance" in the 1920s—possibly a staged death to live as an Adept.We examine the blurred lines between Fulcanelli and Jean-Julien Champagne, the illustrator of his books, who may have served as a decoy

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28:40

Fabulous Science: When History Gets the Science Wrong

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2025/05/29

Join us for a short but deep dive into Fabulous Science: Fact and Fiction in the History of Scientific Discovery by historian John Waller. This episode unpacks Waller’s provocative thesis: many iconic "breakthroughs" in science are myths, shaped by bias, politics, or outright deception.- What’s real vs. rewritten? Why do scientific legends often overshadow truth? -The dark side of progress: How cultural biases, rivalry, and media hype distort discovery.Perfect for science lovers, history buffs, and

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41:48

Electro-Radiant Energy: Gray's Motor and Tesla's...

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2025/05/29

In this episode, the ideas of free energy are explored, beginning with the supposed inventions of Edwin Gray and his "cold electricity" technology. Gray's work is connected with Nikola Tesla's research on "radiant energy," suggesting that both discovered the same phenomenon. It is argued that this form of energy challenges widespread interpretations of the Laws of Thermodynamics, particularly the First and Second Laws. Finally, the nature of heat and the existence of an "Etheric Energy Field" are

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53:29

The Fundamental Constants: A Mystery of Physics

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2025/05/29

A short but deep dive to explore one of physics' greatest mysteries: the fundamental constants of the universe. Drawing from the work of German physicist Harald Fritzsch, we investigate why these immutable numbers govern everything from gravitational force to the speed of light. Are they truly constant, or could they vary across time and space? Join us as we unravel the profound implications of these cosmic 'rules' and what they reveal about the very fabric of reality. Get ready to question the very

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21:42

Revisiting a classic: Passport to Magonia

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2025/05/29

In this episode... A short but deep dive into the fascinating world of the classic book Passport to Magonia, written by Jacques Vallée. We explore the revolutionary theories of this renowned UFO researcher, who reimagines UFO encounters as part of a cultural and psychological phenomenon that transcends time. Join us as we break down the key points of this foundational work and discuss its impact on the modern understanding of the unknown. Get ready for a journey into the unexplained!

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