Podcasts about Civilization

The Roman pattern didn't end with Rome. It just kept running at a smaller scale.Everywhere the Western Empire had held together — Hispania, Gaul, North Africa, Italy, Britain — the political form gave out, but the substance didn't disappear. It fragmented, reassembled, and kept running the same three-part pattern at a new scale: money weakens the center, borders get harder to defend, and power drifts from institutions to individuals. That's the kill chain. And every post-Roman kingdom ran it, in slightly different form, over the next three centuries.By 800 AD, a Frankish king was crowned Emperor of the Romans by a pope who was still running what was left of Roman administration. 324 years after the "fall." The empire hadn't come back. It had been transformed — Roman memory fused with post-Roman military and economic power, held together by the Church.This is the finale of the "Life After the Fall of Rome" series. It's the synthesis of every argument the series has made: what actually happens when a civilization ends. And it's the setup for what comes next — because the Roman pattern didn't start with the fall. It started centuries earlier in the Republic. That's where we're going next.CHAPTERS:00:00 The Roman Pattern Didn't End with Rome02:03 Money, Borders, Power: The Three Fault Lines08:32 Visigothic Hispania: Religion as a Political Wall15:06 Frankish Gaul: The Most Successful Adaptation22:27 North Africa: Vandals, Byzantines, and Arabs28:13 Lombard Italy: Decentralization as Survival33:23 Anglo-Saxon Britain: The Frontier That Collapsed First38:21 The Papacy: How the Church Kept the Substance41:13 The Byzantine East: The Roman System That Survived47:38 800 AD: Charlemagne Becomes Emperor of the Romans51:24 The Modern Question: Money, Borders, Power Today1:00:33 Where the Pattern Started: The RepublicSOURCESPeter Heather — The Fall of the Roman Empire (2006) — the argument that barbarian kingdoms were assembled from Roman parts, not opposed to RomeMary Beard — the "lights went out" version of the fall was largely invented by later generationsBrian Ward-Perkins — The Fall of Rome and the End of Civilization (2005) — the archaeological evidence for material collapse, especially in BritainProcopius — History of the Wars — Belisarius's secretary, firsthand witness to the Vandal War and Justinian's Italian campaignsThe Corpus Juris Civilis (Justinian Code, compiled 530s) — the surviving Roman legal framework

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Could evidence exist that challenges conventional timelines of human history? In this fascinating episode of The ‘X' Zone, Rob McConnell welcomes author and researcher Michael Cremo to discuss Hidden Archaeology and the discoveries that have fueled debate about humanity's ancient past. Known for examining controversial archaeological findings, Michael explores reports of artifacts, fossil discoveries, and historical evidence that some researchers argue do not fit within mainstream models of human evolution and civilization. He discusses why certain discoveries remain controversial, how archaeological evidence is evaluated, and the importance of questioning assumptions while maintaining rigorous standards of scientific inquiry. Throughout the interview, Rob and Michael examine the ongoing dialogue between conventional archaeology and alternative historical interpretations. Listeners will gain insight into how archaeological theories evolve, how new discoveries are assessed, and why critical thinking and evidence-based analysis are essential when considering extraordinary claims about the origins of humanity. Whether you're interested in archaeology, ancient civilizations, human origins, lost history, or alternative perspectives on the past, this episode offers an engaging exploration of one of the most debated subjects in historical research.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

This reflection on Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas considers the civilization of love, digital connection, justice, fraternity, and the common good. The post MH27 – The Civilization of Love – Magnificent Humanity for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Civilization is starving for macro-innovation. For our species to pass Fermi's great filter in the next few centuries, we need more of the kinds of scientific breakthroughs that occurred in the 20th century. But science and academia are broken, so the duty of innovation falls on the shoulders of the individual.And my guest, Dr. Andrew Colarik--a traveling scholar, nomad, and entrepreneurial academic--has a solution in the form of his Problem-to-Publication Method (P2P Method) for accelerated mastery.02:27 Meet Dr. Andrew Colarik and his background03:41 Why are we stuck in micro-innovation mode?07:32 The solution: The Problem to Publication Method17:09 Conducting a smart drug trial and its potential26:56 Making a better cup of tea: A scientific approach30:26 No love without truth, no truth without love33:19 Success stories: Mentees' achievements in 12 weeks40:48 The 12-week mastery program details46:46 Common mistakes in pursuit of mastery49:29 The danger of dogma and ideology55:10 Custom courses and personalized mentorship57:55 The five-day program option59:41 The value of independent thinking and critique01:02:53 Feedback on the book HourglassRead

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The Moon isn't a stepping stone—it's the foundation. Discover how industry, logistics, and self-building machines could turn Luna into humanity's first off-world civilization.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch the SFIA Space Industry Collection: https://nebula.tv/isaacarthur/space-industry-collection

The Moon isn't a stepping stone—it's the foundation. Discover how industry, logistics, and self-building machines could turn Luna into humanity's first off-world civilization.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch the SFIA Space Industry Collection: https://nebula.tv/isaacarthur/space-industry-collection

Quantum Nurse https://graceasagra.com/ Freedom International Livestream Thursday, June 16, 2026 @ 12:00 PM EST GUEST: TIM KIRBY Topic:  ULTRA HEAVY, RUSSIA & THE FUTURE OF CIVILIZATION https://vkvideo.ru/@timkirbyblog Non-political - https://www.gw2ru.com/the-most-russian-american Telegram Tribute https://t.me/tribute/app?startapp=dxne  Bio: Tim Kirby is an American born Russian Political Commentator and Radio Talk Show host. He has lived in Russia since 2006 and writes on a wide variety of topics from geopolitics to ideology. He also does travel material as well as DIY on YouTube. Kirby also plays for the offensive line of the Moscow Spartans American Football Club.   As an author, the list of his books is below. Through both non-fiction and fiction, Tim explores the profound cultural, geopolitical, and civilizational shifts shaping the emerging multipolar world.     Most recent book: ULTRA HEAVY: Edge of Empire – Book 1   https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Heavy-Book-Edge-Empire-ebook/dp/B0GSWX98HF   ULTRA HEAVY: Tower of Death – Book 2   https://www.amazon.ca/Ultra-Heavy-Tower-Tim-Kirby/dp/1970784229       Special Hosts:   Drago Bosnic BRICS portal (infobrics.org) Telegram -CerFunhouse   www.GlobalResearch.Ca   Warren Monty Quesnell Facebook – Citizen Journalist Hartmut Schumacher www.dragonnous.com                        Founder Host:   Grace Asagra, RN MA Podcast:  Quantum Nurse: Out of the Rabbit Hole from Stress to Bliss TIP/DONATE LINK for Grace Asagra @ Quantum Nurse Podcast https://patron.podbean.com/QuantumNurse https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FHUXTQVAVJDPU Venmo - @Grace-Asagra 609-203-5854 WELLNESS RESOURCES to help you in your health journey and to sustain this podcast: Premier Research Labs - https://prlabs.com/customer/account/create/code/59n84f/ - 15% discount - 15%_59N84F_05               AZURE WELL - PROMO CODE to SHARE - below OHWG10 to get 10% off orders of AzureWell How to place your first AZUREWELL ORDER: Step 1: Visit AzureStandard.com Search for your AzureWell items. Step 2: Shop Place your AzureWell items in your cart. Step 3: Choose your delivery option We offer the two types of delivery options. Standard Parcel Carrier Shipping - includes a delivery charge but gives you delivery in just a few days. Azure Community Drop Locations - is free in many cases, but delivery is usually limited to once a month. Click or search Find a Drop - Azure Standard Step 4: Enter your Promo Code Step 5: Check out (Place Your Order) watch for Text messages and email delivery updates. How to place your first AZUREWELL ORDER: Please Note: All AZUREWELL products are sold at AzureStandard.com If you are an existing Azure Standard customer you can use your existing account. If you are new to Azure Standard, you will need to sign up for a FREE membership to be able to place your order. Questions? Call 971-200-835

The final lecture of Principles of Economics makes the case for civilization, how it emerges when reason restrains instinct & lowers time preference, enabling capital accumulation & division of labor, increasing peace & prosperity over generations, & how it can collapse.Get all course notes and slides on https://saifedean.com/poecourse

In this episode, Rabbi Schneider shares a prophetic dream that serves as a sobering warning about what lies ahead. Learn why these warnings are crucial for navigating the last days. **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner  **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate  **** TEACHING NOTES - https://djj.show/bw6   Visit our website at DiscoveringTheJewishJesus.com

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you!We're talking beverages this month on the podcast. Last week was coffee; this week we're going a bit highbrow – or maybe not; we'll have to see. We'll discuss whether civilization is all it's cracked up to be; whether tea is merely a beverage or an entire lifestyle; what “the tea” really is (not “tea,” mind you – “THE tea”); and whether you should content yourself with growing “good enough” tea, both in your game room and in your walk with Christ.Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God's word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord's Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook.  

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Violeta Bulc, former European Commissioner for Transport and coordinator of the book Leadership Challenged, featuring 24 authors from around the world. They explore the dangers of transhumanism, the misuse of artificial intelligence, and how Silicon Valley has lost its authority to lead on technology ethics. Drawing from her background as a computer engineer who worked in Silicon Valley, Bulc argues for creating global AI infrastructure with democratically agreed-upon standards—similar to how the early Internet was built. The conversation covers the manipulation of public consciousness, the importance of middle-class agency in social change, and why humanity needs to reclaim ownership of its collective knowledge before private enterprises consolidate total control. Bulc's book is available for free download at ecocivilization.earth.Timestamps00:00 Stewart introduces Violeta Bulc and her book Leadership Challenged, coordinated with 24 global authors discussing humanity's chance through better leadership approaches.05:00 Violeta explains her technology background and critiques artificial intelligence naming, arguing these are powerful data-processing tools without true intelligence, emphasizing unknown ethical standards embedded in AI systems.10:00 Discussion of transhumanism as investment buzzword serving elite agendas, comparing to previous Silicon Valley bubble while emphasizing humanity's unexplored relational, spiritual and energetic dimensions beyond industrial development.15:00 Stewart discusses mainstream culture's fragmentation since 2008, Silicon Valley's dystopian vision, and personal strategies for reducing dependency on AI tools through diversification and stepping back from reliance.20:00 Violeta explains historical civilization patterns and middle class destruction, expressing hope that emerging thoughts worldwide will eventually converge to shift current power dynamics and technological obsessions.25:00 Technology as tool versus misuse, emphasizing builders' responsibility and ethical frameworks needed, comparing AI regulation needs to automotive safety standards that weren't implemented early enough.30:00 Edward Bernays discussion revealing manipulation through public relations and psychological operations, leading to modern sock puppet armies used by nation states for narrative control online.35:00 Internet described as most democratic technological tool ever built, maintained by responsible groups preserving equality and inclusion principles through decentralized infrastructure and IP address accessibility.40:00 Proposal for global AI infrastructure with agreed rules treating applications as interfaces, questioning private enterprise ownership of humanity-generated data and advocating collective management with usage fees.45:00 Technology evolution patterns from mainframes to personal computing back to centralized cloud computing, emphasizing need to prevent domination while preserving entrepreneurship and collective decision rights.50:00 Quantum physics principles applied to human connection and responsibility, discussing EU ethical committees reviewing AI projects post-approval, emphasizing caring hearts over short-term quarterly corporate thinking.55:00 Violeta shares company transformation experiences moving away from competition models toward serving genuine market needs, concluding with book availability at ecocivilization.earth for free download.Key Insights1. Violeta Bulc argues that artificial intelligence is fundamentally misnamed because there is no actual intelligence within these systems. They are powerful computational tools capable of processing massive amounts of data and identifying patterns, but they lack genuine intelligence. What concerns her most is that this technology has owners with embedded interests and unknown ethical standards, yet society increasingly wants to build everything on these applications and even allow them to make decisions for us. She emphasizes that as someone with decades of experience in high-tech engineering, including work in Silicon Valley, she understands the architecture behind these systems and believes we must recognize them as tools rather than intelligent entities.2. During her time as European Commissioner, Bulc helped write the first European strategy on artificial intelligence, which included three critical elements she was proud of. First, there must always be a red button to switch off any application or technology when it causes harm. Second, there must be a responsible person behind every app who can be held accountable for its consequences. Third, there should be an ethical committee evaluating powerful applications to understand their potential consequences. Though these principles have been somewhat diluted over time, they represent an important framework for responsible technology development that prioritizes human oversight and accountability.3. Bulc observes that throughout human history, great civilizations have risen across all continents, not just in Europe or the Americas, and most brought themselves down through decadence, self-centeredness, and arrogance before being finished off by external forces. She believes Western civilization is currently at this point, having become accustomed to obtaining resources through force and authority while constantly readjusting moral standards to serve elite interests. The industrial revolution initially improved conditions for people because industry needed workers, which led to the emergence of a powerful middle class. However, the elite recognized that the middle class was the only segment of society truly interested in change, so they systematically worked to destroy it over the past twenty to thirty years.4. The Internet represents the most progressive democratic tool ever built in human society, according to Bulc. Its fundamental architecture, based on TCP IP protocol and packet switching, was designed to be non-hierarchical, allowing any computer with an IP address to be seen on the same level as powerful global corporations. The maintenance of Internet tables remains in the hands of people with high levels of awareness and responsibility who are faithful to its initial democratic mission. She had hoped this technology would bring the world together as the closest tool humanity has invented to support equality and inclusion, and despite the problems with applications built on top of it, the underlying infrastructure still maintains these democratic principles.5. Bulc proposes creating a global AI infrastructure with globally agreed rules and standards, similar to how the Internet functions. She argues that many AI tools currently claim ownership of humanity's knowledge, wisdom, and heritage without permission, manipulating data that rightfully belongs to all of humanity. Instead of allowing private enterprises to capture this data first and then charge people to access it, she envisions putting all of humanity's data into a commonly managed infrastructure with clear rules about who can use it, under what conditions, and with fees paid back to humanity. This approach would challenge the current fragmented network of privately owned data centers and restore collective ownership of human knowledge.6. The transhumanism movement represents an obsession rather than a thoughtful application of technology, in Bulc's view. She distinguishes between using transhumanism as a tool for exploring the universe under extreme conditions where humans cannot survive versus implementing it on Earth as a replacement for humanity. The fundamental problem is that the human characters building these machines and applications have questionable ethical models, and they will not allow the rest of humanity to coexist peacefully on the planet. She advocates for transhumanism to be used for space exploration while preserving Earth for humans who want to live as relational, spiritual, and social beings connected to the natural ecosystem.7. Bulc emphasizes that we must move beyond the competition model and think carefully about the consequences of our actions because humanity is too connected and interdependent to simply do things because we can. She applies three basic laws of quantum physics to everyday life: we are all connected and influence each other, the same ideas can emerge simultaneously around the world through entanglement, and the observer always makes a difference in any situation. The current rush to develop technology without pausing to assess consequences is a deliberate tool to prevent thinking, driven by fear of competition. However, her fourteen years of experience helping companies recover from financial trouble demonstrated that moving away from competition models and focusing on genuinely serving market needs creates sustainable, prominent players who work together with customers and local communities.

We explore one of the most significant astrological configurations of our lifetime: the rare planetary basket formation involving Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, which André Barbault called “the most benefic configuration of the century” and a potential relaunch of civilization. We also connect it with Terence McKenna's Timewave Zero, the Yuga Shift, the Singularity, UFO disclosure, and more. To listen to Part 2 and support our work, join our membership: https://veilofreality.com/membership/

Already this summer, there have been huge wildfires in the Southwest and Great Plains and an extraordinary heat wave in Europe, as the world stares down the barrel of a powerful El Niño. Climate change is accelerating, and yet climate politics right now is in disarray. But something else is happening, too. Advances in clean energy technology mean it is now possible to build a world of energy abundance that was the stuff of dreams just a few years ago. That means a new kind of climate politics is possible — one that doesn't just talk about sacrifice and disaster prevention but also can present decarbonization as a path to somewhere better, where everyone has more, not less. Bill McKibben is one of the best people at articulating that vision. He's a founder of the climate action groups 350.org and Third Act, and he's been at the vanguard of the climate movement for decades. His 1989 book, “The End of Nature,” is considered the first book on global warming written for a general audience. His latest book, published last year, is “Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization.” Mentioned: “Global Electricity Review 2026” by Ember The End of Nature by Bill McKibben “The New Right's Very Old Vision of Men,” The Ezra Klein Show with Helen Lewis “We're All Living in the ‘Mirror World' Now,” The Ezra Klein Show with Naomi Klein Book Recommendations: The Glorians by Terry Tempest Williams The Beginning Comes After the End by Rebecca Solnit The Carbon Wave by Leah C. Stokes Brought to You By by Amy Westervelt End Times Fascism by Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com. You can find the transcript and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.html This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Jack McCordick. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris and Julie Beer. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld, with additional mixing by Johnny Simon. Our recording engineer is Johnny Simon. Cinematography by Kyle Kelley and Marina King. Video editing by Brandon Belk-Yee, Dani Dillon and Julian Hackney. Our executive producer is Claire Gordon. The show's production team also includes Marie Cascione, Annie Galvin, Rollin Hu, Kristin Lin and Emma Kehlbeck. Original music by Pat McCusker. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta. The director of New York Times Opinion Shows is Annie-Rose Strasser. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Collins is a science and history writer who investigates advanced civilizations in prehistory. He is the co-discoverer of a massive cave complex beneath the Giza plateau, now known as “Collins' Cave.” The author of several books, including Origins of the Gods and Göbekli Tepe: Genesis of the Gods, he regularly appears on radio shows, podcasts, and TV series, including Ancient Aliens, The UnXplained with William Shatner, and Lost Worlds. He lives in Essex, England.Karahan Tepe is arguably the most exciting archaeological discovery of the twenty-first century. Consisting of a series of stone enclosures and rock-cut edifices carved out of a hillside in the remote Tektek Mountains of southeastern Turkey, it is changing everything we know about the emergence of civilization in the immediate aftermath of the last ice age.Chronicling his explorations of Karahan Tepe, Andrew Collins presents the first in-depth investigation of the discoveries at the site: who built it, its astronomical alignments, and its cosmological connections. He examines the intricate carvings and architectural features, including a newly discovered statue of a giant human figure. Explaining how the site functioned as a shamanic oracle center, Collins shows how its rock-cut structures were used to connect with the Milky Way's Galactic Bulge and stars of Scorpius in their role as the head and active spirit of a perceived cosmic serpent. He traces this serpent motif throughout history, identifying it with the biblical serpent of Eden, the kundalini of Vedic tradition, and the black snake of the Yezidis. He demonstrates how the belief in the existence of the Milky Way serpent among the inhabitants of Karahan Tepe went on to influence the foundation of the Gnostic Ophite mysteries suppressed by the Christian Church. He also shows how the founders of Karahan Tepe were recalled in Hebrew myth and legend as the Watchers and Nephilim and in Sumerian and Babylonian mythology as the Anunnaki.His book on Karahan Tepe is in-depth investigation of the ancient structures at Karahan Tepe, its builders, and its cosmic shamanic purpose – now both available in English and Turkish: https://www.andrewcollins.com/page/books/index.htm Follow Andrew's work:https://www.instagram.com/andrew_collins_author/ https://www.facebook.com/AndrewCollinsAuthor https://www.andrewcollins.com/ Visit Law of Positivism:https://www.instagram.com/lawofpositivism/Website: https://www.lawofpositivism.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawofpositivism/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lawofpositivismTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lawofpositivism 

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop sits down with Javier Rolandi, who works in investor relations and communications, for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from the SpaceX IPO and the trust people place in Elon Musk to Javier's own path through electronics, literature, and linguistics in Argentina. They talk about science fiction as a lens on the present, arguing over Borges versus Cortázar and touching on Philip K. Dick, before turning to Stewart's treasure hunt project and what it means for adults to reclaim a sense of play. The back half of the episode gets into bigger cultural territory: the Peter Pan syndrome as it shows up in Buenos Aires and Silicon Valley, the demographic crisis and why people are hesitant to commit to marriage or kids, the immigrant roots of Argentina's tight-knit communities, and a closing debate about solarpunk versus cyberpunk futures and whether religion still has a role to play in building a more human-centered utopia.Timestamps00:00 – Opening dive into the SpaceX IPO and why people place so much trust in Elon Musk's competence. 05:00 – Javi traces his non-linear path into technology, from electronics school to a lifelong love of science fiction. 10:00 – A close look at Borges, his puzzle-like short stories, and layered literary references. 15:00 – Javi picks Cortázar as his favorite, then Stewart demos his treasure hunt game idea. 20:00 – More treasure hunt details, plus the pelotudo/al pedo language game. 25:00 – Javi's fading interest in building electronics and why adult play still matters. 30:00 – The Peter Pan syndrome, Buenos Aires neighborhoods, and staying stuck in teenage behavior. 35:00 – The demographic crisis, Peter Thiel's arrival, and commitment to marriage and kids. 40:00 – How the internet reshapes connection beyond borders and nations. 45:00 – Solarpunk vs. cyberpunk and Argentina's potential as a utopian model. 50:00 – Argentina's immigrant roots, tribal bonding, and ethnic clubs in Buenos Aires. 55:00 – Closing thoughts on religion, ecumenism, and staying optimistic about humanity.Key InsightsTrust in visionary founders like Elon Musk isn't really about understanding the technical details of something like SpaceX—it's about faith in a person's competence to pull off things that would sound crazy coming from anyone else.Javier's relationship with technology has always been non-linear: an early fascination with electronics gave way to literature and linguistics, and only later did a startup career pull him back toward tech, showing that curiosity doesn't have to follow a straight professional line.Science fiction endures because it's never really about the future—it's a way of examining the decisions being made today and how they'll ripple outward, which is why Javier finds himself circling back to present-day questions after every story or film.Reclaiming play as an adult, whether through treasure hunts or simply being unembarrassed in public, isn't regression—it's a deliberate rebellion against the idea that growing up means becoming serious and losing creativity.The demographic shift away from marriage and kids may be less about capability and more about marketing: people who look unhappy while promoting commitment aren't going to convince anyone that the traditional path is worth choosing.Argentina's strong culture of community and friendship traces back to waves of immigrants who had to lean on each other to survive, a tribal instinct that still shapes how people bond in Buenos Aires today.The tension between solarpunk and cyberpunk visions of the future comes down to whether technology serves human connection or overshadows it, and Javier argues Argentina—with its resources and family-oriented culture—is well positioned to lean toward the more hopeful, human-centered version.

JP returns with another remarkable update after a new encounter with a Nordic extraterrestrial near his home.In this episode, Dr. Michael Salla speaks with JP about a message involving ancient collider technology, hidden underground facilities, discoveries in Iran and the Middle East, portals connected to Mars, and warnings about advanced technologies falling into the wrong hands.JP shares details about secret colliders said to exist beyond the well-known CERN facility, including ancient systems allegedly located beneath North America, China, and Russia. He also discusses how these technologies may connect to ancient sites, space arks, underground bases, and interdimensional activity.The conversation also touches on Green Mountain, classified training facilities, Nordic instructors, med bed technology, and the growing number of military witnesses coming forward with firsthand experiences.This is a wide-ranging and powerful discussion about disclosure, hidden history, ancient technology, and the choices humanity faces as long-buried knowledge begins to surface.Join the conversation in the comments, and remember to like, share, and subscribe for more updates from Exopolitics Today.Subscribe for weekly Exopolitics Today breakdowns on global anomalies, and comment below with your thoughts on the topics discussed in this interview.Join Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More.Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/

Send us Fan MailWe are joined on the podcast by Tim Queeney, author of Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization.  We travel from the stone age to Egypt, Polynesia, the Age of Sail and even go to Mars.   

It's Dry July and thousands of New Zealanders are giving up alcohol to raise money. It's a chance to rethink our relationship with drinking, but maybe not in the way you might expect. Drinking is one of humanity's oldest habits. In fact, civilisation itself may never have taken off without alcohol, says Dr Edward Slingerland, a professor of philosophy at the University of British Columbia. Wherever humans have settled, fermented drinks have followed. He argues that's no accident. Rather than seeing alcohol simply as a vice, Slingerland explores how it has acted as a social lubricant, strengthening trust and cooperation and helping to lay the foundations of culture itself. His book is called Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization. [picture id="4JLT6U9_edward_slingerland_photo_credit_paul_joseph_jpeg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Could catastrophic cosmic impacts have played a significant role in shaping the history of the Americas and the development of early civilizations? In this intriguing episode of The ‘X' Zone, Rob McConnell welcomes author, researcher, and independent historian Edward Grondine to discuss his groundbreaking work, Man and Impact in the Americas. Drawing upon archaeology, geology, anthropology, and impact science, Ed explores the evidence suggesting that meteor and comet impacts may have profoundly influenced ancient cultures, environmental change, and human migration throughout North and South America. He examines how catastrophic natural events may have shaped the archaeological record and contributed to legends, oral traditions, and cultural memory passed down through generations. During this fascinating conversation, listeners will discover how impact events are investigated, the scientific evidence used to study ancient catastrophes, and the ongoing debate surrounding their role in human history. Ed also discusses how new discoveries continue to reshape our understanding of prehistoric civilizations and the resilience of early peoples in the face of dramatic environmental change. Whether you're interested in archaeology, ancient history, geology, catastrophic events, or the mysteries of early human civilizations, this episode offers a compelling exploration of one of the most intriguing theories about our distant past.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

How have ancient religious traditions, cultural beliefs, and historical power structures shaped society's attitudes toward sexuality and the role of women? In this compelling episode of The ‘X' Zone, Rob McConnell welcomes researcher and author Larry Falls to discuss his investigation into When Sex Was a Religion and the historical suppression of women. Drawing upon historical research, archaeology, comparative religion, and ancient civilizations, Dr. Falls explores how early spiritual traditions often viewed sexuality, fertility, and feminine spirituality differently from many later religious and social systems. He examines theories surrounding the transition from goddess-centered cultures to patriarchal institutions and the lasting impact these changes have had on women's roles throughout history. During this thought-provoking conversation, listeners will gain insight into ancient belief systems, the evolution of religious practices, gender roles, and the historical forces that have influenced societies across centuries. Dr. Falls also discusses the importance of examining historical evidence critically and understanding how interpretations of the past continue to shape contemporary conversations about equality, spirituality, and culture. Whether you're interested in religious history, archaeology, women's history, anthropology, or comparative religion, this episode offers a fascinating exploration of ideas that continue to spark scholarly discussion and public interest.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Joyce talks about: Take care of yourself and pushing back. Senate candidate Graham Platner most likely going to be pushed out of race after more allegations of sexual assault. Democrats are now distancing themselves from him. World Cup visitors impressed with what Americans take for granted. FitBits testing and research all done on men but they sell product to women as well. Gun ownership for survival. Groups protecting those who can not protect themselves. Former Pfizer high rise building in Midtown New York collapsing, while builders are working to convert the building into residential housing. Vice President JD Vance's book on the decline of civilization and what is causing it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert join THE Bitcoin Podcast for a fiery, wide-ranging conversation on Bitcoin's Wall Street problem, El Salvador's renaissance, and the culture Bitcoin lost. We discuss how President Nayib Bukele transformed El Salvador from a country defined by violence and despair into a global symbol of security, optimism, and Bitcoin-powered possibility. Max and Stacy explain why they see El Salvador as the leading example of a new freedom model built around Bitcoin, AI, education, energy, and strong governance. The conversation also dives deep into Bitcoin's financialization: Strategy/MSTR, Wall Street, ETFs, treasury companies, self-custody, “number go up” thinking, and the danger of reducing Bitcoin to just another asset on a brokerage screen. Along the way, we explore memes, cypherpunk culture, circular economies, AI, sovereignty, civilization, and why Bitcoin must remain rooted in freedom—not fiat nihilism. Plus: Bitcoin Historico, Coco Max, fake chocolate bars, and why it's all Matt Odell's fault. PARTNERS & DISCOUNTS: LEDN: Bitcoin-backed lending. Go to ledn.io/walker and unlock liquidity WITHOUT selling your bitcoin. BLOCKSTREAM JADE: BLOCKSTREAM JADE HARDWARE WALLET: Head to https://store.blockstream.com/ and use coupon code WALKER for 10% off! BDIC™ is building an insurance marketplace on the bitcoin standard. Sign up for the waitlist at: http://bdic.io/walker Own Bitcoin Miners. Keep 100% Of The Bitcoin. Get 1st month of free hosting with https://abundantmines.com/walker Buy Bitcoin with River: http://partner.river.com/walker GET FOLD ($10 in bitcoin): https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER JOIN THE SUBSTACK TO GET NEW EPISODES DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX: https://walkeramerica.substack.com/ FOLLOW MAX: X: https://x.com/maxkeiser FOLLOW STACY: X: https://x.com/stacyherbert If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram

Happy 250th Independence Day, America! What an amazing day to celebrate being the best country in the world! A day meant to commemorate the honorable sacrifices made in order to remain free and enjoy life with our liberties. This is what 250 years of constant evolution and growth as a country unified looks like. Protecting our freedoms is what allows us to project those very same freedoms today. Civilization does not equal freedom in many other countries throughout the globe. We cannot take our liberties for granted by acting entitled and spoiled. Each morning we wake with our own agendas and choices that we made for ourselves. The only restrictions we have are not preventing others from their pursuits of life, liberty, and happiness. Remember to celebrate those lives who have made it possible for us to live our lives as freely as we do today.Do not let unrelated opinions tarnish what our good flag truly means and flies for. Our people have fought and died for the symbolism of freedom that our flag was founded upon. As a society, we cannot expect to achieve perfection, lest we should admit there is no room or need for growth any longer. We must live our lives with gratitude for all the power of choice we have in our daily lives. Does none of that shit matter to you? If so, move to that other country you are so fond of, and remember that the choice to leave is still a freedom granted to you in the USA that some other countries don't give to their citizens.Choose your battles wisely, folks. What is it you want to protect and project as you gain your years of wisdom? What do you want to be consuming your precious time? Make sure your actions are actually in alignment with your desires. Make those shifts every day in order to end up where you really want to be. Wanting better for yourself is only the start to making the choice to better your life through daily actions. There will be days you do it right and days you feel like it's all falling apart, but you have to stay convicted to your mission and committed to your own success.Remember when you are enjoying the barbeques and fireworks how you came to be standing right where you are. Remember how free you are in this country and remain humble enough to give back that appreciation however you can. Educate yourself and your loved ones with truth, not opinions and rumors. Feel good knowing there are people who care about this country enough to continue to stand for it and pass that hard lesson on to the next generation of how necessary it is to continue to fight for freedom, honor, and respect. Take pride in where you are rooted right now and act like you are proud to be an American.God bless America. God bless every soul that has made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms and helped make this country grow. Have a safe and happy 4th of July for the 250th year in a row.

This week we bring the funk as we talk about Supergirl, Crimson Desert, Civilization 5, The 90's, The Eyre Affair, Tales of Frankenstein, The Shadow, Dungeon Clawer, Reaper's Justice, Darling of Fate, Copyright, Reacher, Nerd Funk, Sony gives middle finger to everyone, card tourney postponed due to stink, and Backrooms returns with extra back. So put down that body spray, it's time for a GeekShock!

There are two board game mechanisms you just can't escape, they're on everyone's mind, flooding the discourse. That's combat, and card draw mitigation. Everyone won't stop talking about them. So we had to weigh in too, not just with what we feel are the best examples of games that have done them best, but some other quirky takes on them too. Before we mitigate our card draws, we talk about Rolling Deep, Eureka!, dnup, and Grinivil. 03:59 - Rolling Deep 15:12 - Eureka! 16:48 - dnup 24:48 - Grinivil 40:10 - Combat mechanisms 41:07 - Kemet 45:00 - Dune 48:40 - Shogun 52:42 - Forbidden Stars 53:51 - Dead Reckoning 54:48 - Gloomhaven 55:12 - Card draw mitigation 56:09 - Dark Pact 57:19 - La Granja 58:26 - Glory to Rome 59:58 - Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization 1:02:07 - Race for the Galaxy 1:02:57 - 7 Wonders Duel 1:06:28 - The Vale of Eternity Get added to the BGB community map at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/map Send us topic ideas at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/topics Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store

This episode explores whether Steve Bannon represents a new kind of political strategist;Part propagandist, part psychological warfare operator, part populist revolutionary, part student of esoteric philosophy...

Why did the civilisation that invented writing, cities, and law destroy the very soil that made it possible — and why are sixty to seventy percent of those same fields still poisoned by salt today? How did two scholars at the University of Chicago, reading cuneiform grain records from 2400 BC, discover that the fall of Sumer was not caused by war or plague but by a slow, invisible chemical process that no amount of ingenuity could stop? And what does it mean that the Sumerians could see it happening, recorded it meticulously on clay tablets, and kept irrigating anyway?John tells the story of Iraq and the land between the rivers — the white crust on the fields of Uruk, the dying date palms of Basra, and the most quietly devastating title in the history of academic writing...----------In Sponsorship with Cornell University: Dyson Cornell SC Johnson College of Business-----------Join the History of Fresh Produce Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Support us!Share this episode with your friendsGive a 5-star ratingWrite a review-----------Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter here for extra stories related to recent episodes, book recommendations, a sneak peek of upcoming episodes and more.-----------Instagram, TikTok, Threads:@historyoffreshproduceEmail: historyoffreshproduce@gmail.com

In this episode, host Dirk Knemeyer, a long-time game designer and industry veteran, sits down with co-host David Heron, known for his deep technical and design experience in digital games. They dive into the "crisis" surrounding Civilization 7, exploring how a legendary franchise took a "big swing that missed hard". The discussion centers on the "Test of Time" update, which attempted to address player disdain by removing civilization-locked transitions but instead exposed deeper issues of under-resourcing and "minimum viable product" design.

This week on What's New in History, I sit down with archaeologist Dr. William Hafford to discuss his fascinating paper, Countdown to Cities: Numeracy and the Development of Urban Society. Could something as simple as counting have helped create the world's first cities?We explore the origins of numeracy, clay tokens, early accounting, the birth of writing, and how archaeology allows us to reconstruct humanity's distant past. Along the way, Bill also shares what it's really like to work as an archaeologist and how new discoveries continue to reshape our understanding of early civilization.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO WHAT'S NEW IN HISTORY YOUTUBE CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/@whatsnewinhistoryThis is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.Contact information:E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.comhttp://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse.Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Mysterious Forces of Civilization" by Abdul-Baha Abbas explores the challenges faced by Persia in the 19th century as it grappled with modernization and the influence of Western culture. Written by the appointed successor of the Bahá'í Faith's founder, this work addresses the pressing debates of its time, such as the need to embrace or reject Western technology and values. Its themes of cultural identity, progress, and the quest for a better society remain relevant today as nations navigate similar dilemmas in an increasingly globalized world. This audiobook invites listeners to reflect on the enduring quest for balance between tradition and modernity, making it a significant and thought-provoking experience for contemporary audiences.

In a world that has finally outlawed war, every boy must still report for combat at fifteen — and Tom is about to learn exactly what that means.TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8scp4f“The Invisible Enemy” by Arnold Castle, originally published in “Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy” October 1954https://weirddarkness.com/invisibleenemy

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The Texas Board of Education passed a requirement that certain Biblical passages be taught to students in government schools. Outrage ensues. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

This episode explores whether Steve Bannon represents a new kind of political strategist:Part propagandistPart psychological warfare operatorPart populist revolutionaryPart student of esoteric philosophy

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The cross-national correlation between gender equality and lower fertility is exceptionally strong (r ≈ 0.81). After the 1960s, a unique mating regime spread across parts of the world—with female emancipation, individual mate choice, and effective birth control—followed by a continuing rise in singlehood and declining fertility. Almost all women still want to reproduce, but many struggle to find a good-enough partner. This article argues from an evolutionary perspective that many men's utility to “free women” has been so diminished that solving the fertility crisis by increasing pair-bonding rates seems unfeasible. A viable means for aiding the survival of low-fertility nations could be to provide women with the economic and social resources necessary for them to conclude that having children alone makes for a better life than remaining childless. Such policies would likely exacerbate male marginalization, but new technologies are on the horizon that could offer men reproductive equality.

(June 25, 2026) The President of the California Gaming Association Kyle Kirkland joins the show. A look inside the welcome bags planned for white South African refugees. These ‘city killers’ threaten civilization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The alliance of Marxists and Islamists is gaining power in America. They share a common enemy: Western Civilization. And recent electoral victories in America are a troubling signal that it appears to be gaining momentum and time is running out to save the West.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

In “The God Test,” Robert Wright argues that the real challenge of AI isn't just building smarter machines—it's deciding whether we can evolve, morally and politically, fast enough to develop an AI that's mutually beneficial. As these systems begin to mirror—and amplify—human intelligence, agency, and even our flaws, the stakes become existential. Humans have shown that we can evolve. The question is: Will we? Author Robert Wright joins The Excerpt to talk about his new book.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What can a missionary from the eighth century teach us about faith, leadership, history, and using our talents well? Recorded on the feast of Saint Boniface—the patron saint and namesake of Father Boniface Hicks—this episode explores the life of the Benedictine monk known as the Apostle to the Germans and the lasting civilization that grew from his mission.Father Boniface explains how Saint Boniface left England to preach among the Germanic peoples, established monasteries and dioceses, strengthened connections with Rome, reformed parts of the Church, and worked wisely with political leaders who could protect the growing Christian communities. His monasteries became more than religious buildings: monks and nuns cultivated land, educated people, stabilized communities, and helped create the foundations from which towns and cities grew.Joe reflects on what this means today. Saint Boniface did not separate spiritual faithfulness from practical competence. He used language, organization, diplomacy, courage, Scripture, liturgy, and political awareness in service of God. His life demonstrates that Christians are not called to withdraw from the world or reject success. They are called to develop their gifts, use worldly knowledge wisely, and direct everything toward love, evangelization, and the good of others.Key IdeasReading the lives of the saints gives us a personal and often more reliable way to understand history.Saint Boniface combined missionary courage with organization, education, diplomacy, and practical leadership.Monasteries became centers of evangelization, agriculture, stability, learning, and the development of communities.Worldly skills are not opposed to holiness when they are placed in service of God and the good of others.Saint Boniface invested his talents rather than protecting them, ultimately giving his life while continuing his missionary work.Links & ReferencesNone explicitly referenced with a clear official/source link in this episode.CTA: If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.com.TagsFather and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, Saint Boniface, feast of Saint Boniface, Apostle to the Germans, Benedictine, Benedictine monk, missionary, evangelization, Christian history, Church history, eighth century, Germany, England, Rome, Pope Gregory, Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Charles Martel, Charlemagne, Holy Roman Empire, monasteries, monasticism, Church reform, Latin Church, Latin liturgy, Scripture, martyrdom, courage, talents, stewardship, leadership, diplomacy, political wisdom, civilization, agriculture, education, community building, Fulda, Saint Vincent Archabbey, Boniface Wimmer, Catholic history, relationship with God, relationship with others, relationship with self

BUY JOE'S BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Highlands-Burn-Foundling-Brigade-Saga-ebook/dp/B0GSG5CNXX/ Don't want to use amazon? Get the Ebook and Audiobook directly from us: https://www.llbdpodcast.com/products/the-highlands-burn-epub Get Nate's band's debut album here! https://secondhomesband.com/ During the closing of the Hundred Years' War the English decide to launch a cavalry charge against in an entrenched French army, directly into the barrels of hundreds of cannons. It does not end well. SOURCES: Welsh, William. Castilion: The Last Battle of the Hundred Years' War. Military Heritage. April 2008. Vol. 9, No. 5. Curry, Anne. (1993). The Hundred Years War. New York. St. Martin's Press. Grummitt, David (2010). "Castillon, Siege and Battle of". In Rogers, Clifford J. (ed.). The Oxford Encyclopedia of Medieval Warfare and Military Technology. Vol. 1. Oxford University Press. Nolan, Cathal J., ed. (2006). "Castillon, Battle of (July 17, 1453)". The Age of Wars of Religion, 1000–1650: An Encyclopedia of Global Warfare and Civilization. Vol. 1. Greenwood Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20051028021944/http://www.xenophongroup.com/montjoie/castilon.htm

Shem and Omandi have spent more than 30 years leaving their bodies. In this conversation they describe walking into a war in the angel realm, being handed armor and a sword by winged beings, finding a Nephilim in stasis past the ice wall, and a council of 60 beings that showed them how civilization is built to govern the human mind.We get into the soul trap, why there is no savior coming, the fear of death the Freemasons train out of you, and what 30 years of out-of-body travel revealed about who is really behind the curtain.Shem and Omandi host the Awaken to Joy podcast. Find their community, meditations and readings at https://www.theos888.comCHAPTERS00:00 Why no one talks about out-of-body experiences04:00 Stuck for a year inside another man's life16:30 The ice wall and a Nephilim in stasis28:00 The angel realm is at war34:00 The whispers that came through the vent49:00 The council and the "govern mind"1:03:00 How they met1:06:00 Everyone leaves the body every nightIf consciousness survives the body, what does that change about how you live?Drop your own out-of-body experience in the comments.Subscribe for long-form conversations on out-of-body experiences, the afterlife,and the nature of reality.#outofbodyexperience #astralprojection #obe #consciousness #spirituality

In this episode of The Right Side, Doug Billings examines a horrifying scandal in Great Britain has shocked the world. But the real story isn't simply about evil people committing evil acts.The real story is about what happens when institutions lose the courage to tell the truth.How did police look away? How did politicians remain silent? How did social workers, bureaucrats, and entire institutions fail to protect innocent children?This story isn't really about Britain. It's about a lesson every nation must learn.Civilizations aren't judged by whether monsters exist. Monsters have always existed. Civilizations are judged by whether good people possess the courage to stop them.the devastating consequences of institutional cowardice, the collapse of trust, and why protecting children must always matter more than protecting organizations, narratives, or political agendas.Truth matters.Courage matters.Leadership matters.And the future of every civilization depends upon whether enough people are willing to defend the innocent before reality forces them to.We're in this together.Believe it.For the Republic!Cheers. #TheRightSide #DougBillings #TruthMatters #CourageMatters #ProtectTheInnocent #LeadershipMatters #WesternCivilization #InstitutionalFailure #FreeSpeech #HumanityIssue #Podcast #ConservativePodcast #NewsAnalysis #CommonSense #ForTheRepublic  #fyp Support the show

In this Father's Day episode of the Professor Liberty Podcast, host Mr. Palumbo reflects on the role and importance of fathers in family life and society, emphasizing everyday acts of responsibility, sacrifice, and consistency that often go unrecognized. He argues that involved fathers positively influence children's educational outcomes, behavior, and emotional well-being, and he extends this to both sons—who learn models of manhood—and daughters, who form expectations for relationships.

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Elon Musk praised Dr. Gad Saad's latest book, saying “Western civilization is doomed, unless the core weakness of suicidal empathy is recognized and actions are taken that are hard but necessary for survival.” Saad, who also authored “The Parasitic Mind,” argues that an elite culture has miscalibrated its moral priorities — elevating victimhood, excusing criminals, and branding self-defense as toxic. He breaks down why intelligent, self-aware people double down on destructive ideas, how the “empathy module” gets hijacked, and why he believes civilization is in rapid decline unless the pattern is reversed. Then, retired Canadian Armed Forces Master Warrant Officer Jeff Evely — a 20-year veteran who deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq — joins to discuss his deliberate stand against government overreach after being hit with a fine of more than $28,000 for (intentionally) walking on banned land, a case he intends to challenge in court. Evely also weighs in on the fight over pediatric gender medicine and the politics now driving healthcare decisions for children. Gad Saad, Ph.D. is a scholar at the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom at the University of Mississippi. He is the author of “Suicidal Empathy: Dying to be Kind” as well as “The Parasitic Mind” and “The Saad Truth About Happiness.” Follow at https://x.com/gadsaad Master Warrant Officer (Ret'd) Jeff Evely is a retired veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, born and raised in Coxheath, Nova Scotia. He enlisted in 2001 as an electronic communications specialist and served for 20 years, deploying to Afghanistan (2009) and Iraq (2019), and serving with NORAD (2010–2014). In 2025, he ran as a federal candidate for the People's Party of Canada. Follow at https://x.com/JeffEvely 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/fatty15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/paleovalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twc.health/drew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Executive Producers • Kaleb Nation - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kalebnation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Susan Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/firstladyoflove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content Producer • Emily Barsh - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/emilytvproducer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tell me your favorite episode for the 6th anniversary show! For thousands of years, one river has shaped the history, culture, and destiny of China.  Its waters helped give birth to Chinese civilization, yet its floods brought destruction on a scale few rivers in the world can match. Known as both China's Mother River and China's Sorrow, the Yellow River is a story of geography, agriculture, disaster, and survival. Learn more about the Yellow River and how it shaped one of the world's great civilizations on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors ButcherBox Get your choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/everything Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Save 50% on Unlimited premium wireless plans starting at $15/month at MintMobile.com/EED TrueWerk Get 15% off your first order at truewerk.com with code everything DripDrop Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code everything for 20% off your first order! Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Ds7Rx7jvPJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Gad Saad about his new book Suicidal Empathy and how empathy, when detached from reason and critical thinking, can be manipulated to advance destructive ideas; why social media, emotional appeals, and ideological activism often bypass logic and exploit human psychology; the connection between The Parasitic Mind and Suicidal Empathy as explanations for how both cognition and emotions can be hijacked; the psychology of persuasion, evolutionary biology, academia, and why many institutions increasingly reward feelings over facts; how Elon Musk helped popularize the concept of suicidal empathy in the broader culture; why he believes America remains more resilient than Canada and the United Kingdom due to the First Amendment, Second Amendment, and a stronger culture of individual liberty; how mass immigration, multiculturalism, anti-meritocratic policies, and the "red-green alliance" between progressives and Islamists are transforming Western societies; threats to free speech, Western values, and national identity; his appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, their debate over Israel, Zionism, antisemitism, and the history of the Middle East; why Saad believes Rogan has been influenced by voices in the podcast world that are increasingly critical of Israel; the rise of the "woke right," online political tribalism, and misinformation; and why he fears Canada and Britain are accelerating toward cultural and political decline, and much more.

Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke look at how the French and Indian War helped forge a distinct American identity through hardship, failure, and the colonies' growing frustration with British control. The guys connect taxation without representation, George Washington's early battlefield lessons, and the founders' fight for liberty to today's entitlement culture. Zach challenges modern Americans to get “skin in the game” through family, work, ownership, and faith, while Al reflects on Phil's longtime defense of America's founders as flawed men who still built something worth honoring. Watch the trailer for Hillsdale's full-length documentary Revolutionary America, narrated by Tom Selleck at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jeBinuMUhE Today's conversation is about Lesson 6 of Colonial America: From Wilderness to Civilization from Hillsdale College. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/. More about Colonial America: Professors of history and politics guide us through the perilous journey of the Mayflower and the grueling winters of Cape Cod. They explore the ideas of religious liberty and natural rights, as well as the brutal conflicts, such as the wars on the frontier and the French and Indian War. Through this six-lesson appreciation of the colonial experience, you will learn how the unique American spirit was shaped. Journey to the New World and discover the origins of the American spirit. Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 Hillsdale's New Film 04:05 Al Watches His Story On-Screen 08:15 Washington's Translation Disaster 15:10 Larger Than Life Washington 19:00 America Becomes the Battleground 27:30 Taxation without Representation 31:50 John Luke Asks the Big Question 38:50 Liberty & the Danger of Wanting a King 45:30 America's Flawed Story of Liberty— Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices