1568: Curiosity and Human Purpose from The Book of Odd Awakening with Todd Leblanc

1568: Curiosity and Human Purpose from The Book of Odd Awakening with Todd Leblanc

From Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank: Get Daily Insights from the Top Internet Marketers & Entrepreneurs Around the World by Robert Plank

April 21, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

Todd R. LeBlanc discusses the importance of awareness and curiosity in human purpose and technology.

From space‑lab clean rooms to the inner universe of human awareness, my guest Todd R. LeBlanc has spent decades exploring both the frontiers of technology and the depths of consciousness. In this episode, we talk about his journey from seasoned space‑lab manager to author of The Book of Odd and his new project, The Book of Odd: Awakening. Todd explains why our greatest “technology” isn’t rockets or AI, but awareness itself—our ability to live in the present moment, ask better questions, and recognize that “right now” is the only place we ever have any agency. We dig into what most people get wrong about time, the anthropic principle and our role as conscious observers, and why cultivating curiosity, gratitude, and critical thinking is more powerful than chasing status or stuff. https://youtu.be/j4cga5xSrRQ?si=FnUBXqWFik_RCERl You’ll hear how Todd structures his days around meditation and writing before he gives any energy to his day job, why he believes we should “give our best self to ourselves” first, and how simple habits like journaling, reading, and daily reflection can lead to a quiet but profound awakening. We talk about seeing hidden wonder in everyday things—from toilets…

People in this episode

Host: Robert Plank

Guest: Todd R. LeBlanc

Topics covered

  • curiosity
  • human awareness
  • technology
  • consciousness
  • meditation
  • self-improvement

Keywords

  • curiosity
  • human purpose
  • meditation
  • self-reflection
  • consciousness
  • technology
  • awareness

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Book of Odd, The Book of Odd: Awakening

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