Jamie Wheal is the author of Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex and Death In a World That's Lost Its Mind and the global bestseller Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work and the founder of the Flow Genome Project, an international organization dedicated to the research and training of human performance. His work and ideas have been covered in The New York Times, Financial Times, Wired, Entrepreneur, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Inc., and TED. He has spoken at Stanford University, MIT, the Harvard Club, Imperial College, Singularity University, the U.S. Naval War College and Special Operations Command, Sandhurst Royal Military Academy, the Bohemian Club, and the United Nations. 

Summary 

Jamie Wheal discusses his background and the founding of the Flow Genome Project, which focuses on peak performance and flow states. He explores the balance between joy and responsibility in the face of global crises, emphasizing the importance of individual action in collective challenges. The discussion delves into the current political and environmental landscape, the impact of AI and technology on society, and the role of psychedelics in modern life. Wheal advocates for compassionate solutions to global issues and highlights the interconnectedness of these challenges. Jamie discusses the complex interplay of geopolitics, environmental issues, and the need for economic transitions in the face of AI disruption. He emphasizes the importance of diverse political voices and the challenges of navigating a media landscape that often lacks integrity. The discussion also delves into the role of psychedelics in modern society, advocating for a cautious and respectful approach while highlighting the need for humility and service in these practices.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Jamie Wheal

03:27 Exploring Flow States and Peak Performance

06:25 Balancing Joy and Responsibility in a Crisis

09:11 The State of Civilization and Individual Responsibility

12:28 The Impact of AI and Political Climate

15:20 Cultural Shifts and the Future of Society

18:08 Navigating Personal and Collective Challenges

21:32 The Role of Compassion and Community Engagement

24:26 Conclusion and Call to Action

31:49 Navigating the Tide of Change

33:11 The Psychedelic Conference Phenomenon

35:07 The Promise and Reality of Psychedelics

39:49 The Carbon Economy and Its Challenges

42:12 Addressing the Migrant Crisis

47:18 The Shift in Global Power Dynamics

51:41 Finding Common Ground in Divisive Times

01:04:00 The Challenge of Writing in a Rapidly Changing World

01:05:24 The Broken Maps of Reality

01:08:47 Stories for a New Generation

01:10:31 Navigating Grief and Tragedy

01:12:52 Cultural Rituals and Psychedelics

01:16:13 The Responsibility of the Psychedelic Community

01:20:29 The Shift in Psychedelic Culture

01:26:31 The Intersection of Psychedelics and Religion

01:30:50 Finding Meaning in a Fragmented World

01:37:33 Podcast exit terence  - 8:9:24, 8.01 PM.mp3

Music for every episode 

Intro and exit music used: Strange the dreamer by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@savfkmusic

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Flow Genome Project https://www.flowgenomeproject.com/

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