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Jonathan Schooler, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of California Santa Barbara, Director of UCSB’s Center for Mindfulness and Human Potential, and Director of the Sage Center for the Study of the Mind. His research intersects philosophy and psychology, including the relationship between mindfulness and mind-wandering and theories of consciousness. A former holder of a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, Jonathan’s research has been featured on television shows including Closer to Truth, BBC Horizon and Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman. With over 270 scholarly publications and over 50,000 citations he is a six time recipient of the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science™ Highly Cited Researcher Award, recipient of the ScholarGPS 2025 “Top Scholar” Award as well as their “Highly Ranked Scholar-Lifetime in All Fields of Scholarly Endeavor”, and included as one of the top 100 cognitive psychologists by both ScholarGPS.com and Academicinfluence.com. summary Jonathan Schooler explores the nature of consciousness, the potential of the mind, and the future of scientific inquiry into the mind-body connection. Discover insights on mindfulness, openness, and the NOW model of consciousness. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jonathan Schooler’s Work on Consciousness 02:10 The Meta Lab and Meta Perspectives on Mind 03:17 Mindfulness in High Schools and Environmental Factors 04:17 Thoughts on Light and Circadian Rhythms 05:16 Early Influences and Curiosity About Consciousness 08:34 The Evolution of Consciousness Research and Parapsychology 12:37 The Role of Reproducibility and Meta Science 13:12 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Consciousness 14:47 The Fractal Mosaic Model of Consciousness 20:46 Practicing Mindfulness and Inner Exploration 22:15 The Significance of Breath and Body Rhythms 23:39 Flow States and Mind Wandering 26:55 Cultivating Curiosity and Openness 35:26 Synchronicity and Its Double-Edged Nature 40:01 Free Will as a Navigational Metaphor 44:17 The Impact of Technology and the Need for Balance 58:13 Future Directions: Openness, Altered States, and Anomalous Cognition 01:04:35 The Ultimate Nature of Reality and Meaning 01:09:24 Final Thoughts: Living with Humility and Love https://metalab.psych.ucsb.edu/ https://psych.ucsb.edu/people/faculty/jonathan-schooler https://www.cmhp.ucsb.edu/ Music for episode Renick Turley SedonaFilm | Musician . Cinematographer. Editor https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/ https://vimeo.com/renickdp Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ awonderjunkie.com www.breathe4flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0 https://vivarays.com/ryananderson Use Code : WONDER for 10% off. Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout. key topics Meta Lab and consciousness research The role of mindfulness and contemplative practices The fractal mosaic model of consciousness The impact of light and environment on cognition The history and future of consciousness studies The potential of psychedelics to increase openness The significance of synchronicity and meaningful coincidences The importance of curiosity and humility in science The relationship between free will and control The integration of AI and consciousness research keywords consciousness, mindfulness, openness, meta cognition, fractal theory, synchronicity, free will, psychedelics, mind wandering, AI, Parapsychology, panpsychism, Panexperientialism, Meditation, Breathwork, Breath, Breathing, Pranayama, inner space, wonder, awe, curiosity, WonderJunkie, Float tank, float therapy, creativity, art, depth psychology, psychology,

Andrew M. Davis, Ph.D. is an American process philosopher, theologian, and scholar of the cosmos. He is research and academic director for the Center for Process Studies where he researches, writes, teaches, and organizes conferences on various aspects of process-relational thought. An advocate of metaphysics and meaning in a hospitable universe, he approaches philosophy as the endeavor to systematically think through what reality must be like because we are a part of it. He is author, editor, and co-editor of nearly a dozen books including Mind, Value, and Cosmos: On the Relational Nature of Ultimacy (2020); Process Cosmology: New Integrations in Science and Philosophy (2022); Metaphysics of Exo-Life: Toward a Constructive Whiteheadian Cosmotheology (2023); and Whitehead’s Universe: A Prismatic Introduction (forthcoming, 2026). summary Andrew M. Davis discusses process philosophy, Whitehead’s metaphysics, consciousness, God, and the future of science and religion. Explore how these ideas shape our understanding of reality, morality, and technology. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Andrew Davis and his work 02:21 The significance of Whitehead’s philosophy today 04:19 Whitehead’s influence on science, religion, and meaning 08:35 Explaining process philosophy to newcomers 12:21 The starting point: experience as revelation 16:17 The history of mechanistic worldview and its consequences 20:48 Science, metaphysics, and the evolution of ideas 26:14 Whitehead’s view on Christianity and other religions 33:10 The nature of reality, consciousness, and God 37:45 The hard problem of consciousness and process thought 45:03 Morality, aesthetics, and the evolution of values 51:56 The future of AI, transhumanism, and ethical considerations 01:08:44 Addressing social engineering, social media, and sovereignty 01:11:39 Andrew Davis’s current projects and how to connect 01:12:58 Closing thoughts and next steps https://www.andrewmdavis.info/ Music for episode Renick Turley SedonaFilm | Musician . Cinematographer. Editor https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/ https://vimeo.com/renickdp Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ awonderjunkie.com www.breathe4flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0 https://vivarays.com/ryananderson Use Code : WONDER for 10% off. Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout. keywords Process Philosophy, Whitehead, Consciousness, God, Metaphysics, Science, Religion, AI, Transhumanism, Value Theory, Alfred North Whitehead, AI, Psychedelics, Logos, Christianity, Gnostic, Wonderjunkie, Breathe, Mindfulness key topics Whitehead’s process philosophy and metaphysics The nature of consciousness and experience The concept of God in process thought The evolution of science, religion, and morality The impact of AI and technology on human values

Harvard professor, author, and speaker who has spent more than two decades investigating brainwashing, technology and media influence, and human behavior. She uses stories, humor, and hand-drawn visual frameworks to make complex ideas easy to grasp — so you can see, in a new way, the hidden patterns shaping our world. Rebecca Lemov discusses the history and implications of brainwashing, mind control, and the potential dangers of modern technologies like psychedelics and social media. She explores the dark side of government experiments, the power of perception, and the importance of awareness and discernment. She speaks about the history of MKUtra and the shadow side of how mind control can be used to change how people feel about what they think. She speaks about her book “The Instability of Truth”. Music for episode Renick Turley SedonaFilm | Musician . Cinematographer. Editor https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/ https://vimeo.com/renickdp Rebecca Lemov: https://rebeccalemov.com https://histsci.fas.harvard.edu/people/rebecca-lemov https://www.instagram.com/rebeccalemov/?hl=en Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ awonderjunkie.com www.breathe4flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0 https://vivarays.com/ryananderson Use Code : WONDER for 10% off. Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout. The content contained herein may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of Breathe4Flow LLC. This presentation is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be construed as a means to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Furthermore, it is not to be interpreted as medical or legal advice, opinion, or recommendation. The information is for entertainment purposes. This Podcast is not medical advice or any other type of advice. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without expressed written permission from AWonderJunkie LLC. The purpose of this conversation is to convey information. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition; nor is it to be considered medical or legal advice, opinion or recommendation. This information is for entertainment purposes only. keywords brainwashing, mind control, MK Ultra, psychedelics, social media, propaganda, consciousness, trauma, technology, manipulation, MKULTRA, Operation mind control, Operation Paperclip, Operation Bluebird, Operation midnight climax, CIA, Conspiracy,Chaos, Havana Syndrome, Brave new world, Huxley key topics History of brainwashing and mind control MK Ultra and government experiments The influence of social media and technology The role of trauma in susceptibility to manipulation The potential of meditation and awareness as resistance

Ed Kelly has been active in parapsychology for several decades and is being recognized for his sustained efforts to explore the ramifications of psi phenomena for the mind-brain relationship, and the challenge posed by anomalous phenomena for reductionist physicalism more broadly. He shares his decades of exploration into the nature of consciousness, the limitations of physicalism, and the potential for a paradigm shift in science to better understand mystical experiences, near-death phenomena, and the possibility of survival after death. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest background 01:48 The dangers of current scientific trajectory and paradigm shift 04:05 Kelly’s early interest in consciousness and language 06:00 Encounter with parapsychology and evidence for psi phenomena 08:54 The limitations of physicalism and the need for a new worldview 12:07 Historical development of physicalism and its challenges 16:01 The role of near-death experiences in challenging materialism 19:59 The evolution of theories of mind and consciousness 24:58 The influence of Whitehead and process philosophy 30:00 The importance of mystical and spiritual experiences 34:55 The impact of psychedelics and breathwork on consciousness exploration 39:59 The role of government and military in psi research 45:04 The nature of consciousness: filter, antenna, or fundamental field 50:08 Future directions in consciousness research and paradigm shifts Music for episode Renick Turley SedonaFilm | Musician . Cinematographer. Editor https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/ https://vimeo.com/renickdp Connect with Edward Kelly https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/dops-staff/ed-kelly/ https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/ Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ awonderjunkie.com www.breathe4flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0 https://vivarays.com/ryananderson Use Code : WONDER for 10% off. Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout. The content contained herein may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of Breathe4Flow LLC. This presentation is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be construed as a means to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Furthermore, it is not to be interpreted as medical or legal advice, opinion, or recommendation. The information is for entertainment purposes. This Podcast is not medical advice or any other type of advice. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without expressed written permission from AWonderJunkie LLC. The purpose of this conversation is to convey information. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition; nor is it to be considered medical or legal advice, opinion or recommendation. This information is for entertainment purposes only.