This is the exciting beginning of a multi-part series that digs through the philosophies, technologies, changes, and events that ultimately caused all this sickness, stress, and extra weight that we're feeling today. Listen in, as we delve into the roots of this modern crisis, tracing back to ancient times and progressing through the transformative era of the industrial revolution, into the 20th century, and up until this day. This episode is the first section of that journey.

Embark on an exploration of ideas, assumptions, and philosophies that birthed this intricate web of challenges we face today. Discover the evolution of our perceptions regarding God, humanity, and our relationship with the world we inhabit. Witness the tragic narrative of our downfall, transitioning from a harmonious coexistence with nature to a mechanical approach that treats everything, including ourselves, as mere machines.

In this episode, we lay the groundwork by highlighting seven pivotal assumptions that serve as the bedrock for the upcoming chapters. These assumptions, while seemingly innocuous, have paved the path towards our current health epidemic. Brace yourself for the aftershocks of these fundamental beliefs that have propelled us down a treacherous and shadowed path.

Join us as we unravel the historical tapestry, unearthing the profound origins of our collective plight. Prepare to be enthralled, informed, and moved as we embark on this transformative journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.

THE ASSUMPTIONS:

Assumption #1: The world is divided into separate, individual, pieces or parts , disconnected entities. There are living things and non-living things, animals and plants, viruses and bacteria, humans and non-humans, and, very importantly - the God and the non-gods, the master and the servants, the creator and the created.

Assumption #2: There is a God. And that god has the power and right to create and destroy, to rule over this Earth - including all of its plants, animals, resources, and men - in whatever way he decides is "good." And what is good? Conveniently, whatever most benefits him.

Assumption #3: The human mind is a God, the god that rules over the earth, that knows (or at least can learn) everything, and that the other "parts" of the solar system are subservient to. We can create, manipulate, and change anything at will. And since our thinking, rational, conscious mind (our neocortex) knows best, we know what we're doing, we know what's best for everything (or at least ourselves), and we're not gonna mess up.

Assumption #4: The universe and everything in it is like a machine, or a clean mathematical equation. It can be reduced to numbers. It is governed by deterministic laws. There is cause and effect, addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.

Assumption #5: We are smart enough, or equipped enough, to understand these rules. Because our senses and logical rational mind can be trusted. We can do science experiments and calculations to understand and leverage these rules.

Assumption #6: Man is a machine, both God and a machine. His mind is a god. His body is a machine.

Assumption #7: Society is a machine, comprised of big parts like countries and companies, and smaller gears - like humans, animals, and the new man-made technologies. 

This episode is a mix of history, philosophy, religion, science, technology, and nonsense. And it's just getting started. 

It is a reminder that you are not a machine and that you can break free. That you are not alone but deeply interconnected with everything in existence.