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#159 Gregg Braden - Preserving the Pure Human: Ancient Wisdom, Transhumanism & the Future of Consciousness

#159 Gregg Braden - Preserving the Pure Human: Ancient Wisdom, Transhumanism & the Future of Consciousness

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Gregg Braden latest interview explores the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern technology, emphasizing the importance of preserving our humanity in the face of advancing synthetic biology and transhumanism.

Gregg Braden and Emilio Ortiz explore profound themes surrounding human divinity, sovereignty, and the challenges facing humanity as we approach 2030. They discuss the importance of community, the battle between good and evil, and the implications of technology on our lives. Braden emphasizes the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls, particularly the Great Isaiah Scroll, as a key to understanding our future and the essence of being human. The dialogue encourages listeners to reflect on their choices and the impact of societal changes on their divinity and sovereignty. Braden draws on indigenous perspectives and personal experiences to illustrate the need for a deeper appreciation of what it means to be human, warning against the rapid acceptance of transhumanist ideals that threaten our very essence.

Gregg Braden is a five-time New York Times best-selling author, scientist and a pioneer in the emerging paradigm bridging science, social policy and human potential. From 1979 to 1990 he worked as a problem solver for Fortune 500 companies. His research resulted in the 2003 discovery of intelligent information encoded into the human genome, and the 2010 application of fractal time to predict future occurrences of past events.

Gregg’s work has led to 17 film credits, 12 award-winning books now published in over 43 languages, and he was a 2020 nominee for the prestigious Templeton Prize established to honor “Outstanding individuals who have devoted their talents to expanding our vision of human purpose and ultimate reality.” He has presented his discoveries in over 34 countries on six continents, and has been invited to speak to The United Nations, Fortune 500 companies.

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PODCAST CHAPTERS

01:13 - What Excites Gregg Braden Most

04:49 - Gregg's New Book: Pure Human

05:50 - What Does Sovereignty Mean to Gregg Braden?

11:05 - Divinity: A Call to Embrace Our Humanity

12:08 - Why 2030 Marks a Critical Turning Point

16:56 - The Battle Between Good and Evil

23:33 - How Humanity Triumphs Without Fighting Evil

30:16 - The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Isaiah Scroll

37:49 - Ancient Wisdom and Cycles of Time

44:50 - How Ancient Civilizations Used Their Bodies

54:46 - The Modern Paradox: Mimicking Biology with Technology

59:05 - The Transhuman Movement

1:01:58 - Warnings from Future Humans

1:07:12 - The Global Shift

1:12:05 - Ethical Questions Around AI

1:14:31 - How Rapid Technology Adoption Redefines Humanity

1:17:47 - Predictions of a Fully Digitized Future by Ray Kurzweil

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