In this episode, we explore extreme sports as a modern form of transcendence—where athletes push beyond fear, pain, and survival instinct in search of something larger than themselves.

From free solo climbing to ultrarunning and wingsuit flying, we explore the altered mental states behind extreme risk. Is it adrenaline addiction, a form of spiritual practice, or a deeper human urge to transcend limitation and touch something beyond ordinary experience?

Join us as we dive into obsession, risk, and the pursuit of the impossible.

Episode Easter Eggs:

• Dean Potter and the “The Dark Wizard” streaming on HBO
• Alex Honnold
• The history of Marathons
• David Goggins
• Uluru
• Delicate Arch
• Rat Park lab experiments

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