A Nuclear Physicist Explains Why He Left Science to Study Ancient Alchemy

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Steve, a PhD in theoretical nuclear physics, discusses his transition from science to ancient alchemy and its relevance to modern biology and nutrition.

Send us Fan Mail Steve has a PhD in theoretical nuclear physics. He also thinks ancient alchemy is a superior science. In this conversation we dig into why — and the answers are more grounded than you might expect. We cover the periodic table, nuclear power stations, sulfur's role in both explosives and healing, and the alchemical principles that map surprisingly well onto modern biology and nutrition. If you've ever felt that mainstream science leaves important questions unanswered, this one...

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Host: adrian

Guest: Steve

Topics covered

• nuclear physics
• alchemy
• science
• biology
• nutrition
• healing

Keywords

• nuclear physics
• alchemy
• periodic table
• sulfur
• biological principles
• nutrition
• science

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