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  • Ep. 151 Future Now Show - Spirit Fest download, Butterfly flies in Space,Lunar Habitation leaks, Liver Detox with Dr. Craig Eymann, Powerful Pulsar near Sag A, our massive central black hole
    Ep. 151 Future Now Show - Spirit Fest download, Butterfly flies in Space, Lunar Habitation leaks, Liver Detox Insights with Dr. Craig Eymann, Powerful Pulsar near Sag A, our massive central black hole
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    In this episode we begin with a discussion of local microclimates and the potential for using solar energy to power gravity-based water batteries. We share highlights from the recent “SpiritFest,” noting the strong presence of Russian and Ukrainian cultural traditions and featuring a conversation with spiritual teacher Asha, who asserted that AI lacks the “Jiva” or soul necessary for spiritual enlightenment.Grok’s AI chimes in on this..The next major segment features an interview with chiropractor Craig Eymann, who explains the often-overlooked “phase two” of liver detoxification; Iman emphasizes that this process requires amino acids from proteins rather than simply juice fasts, and we look at how seed oils and sugar are primary culprits behind fatty liver disease.
    We also cover a wide range of futurist news, starting with the “Genius Act” and the government’s accumulation of a Bitcoin reserve through confiscation. We look at Elon Musk’s strategic pivot to building a city on the Moon before Mars, citing easier access and potential for orbital data centers, alongside a Chinese experiment that successfully hatched butterflies in microgravity. The big question is, can it fly with no gravity? Additional tech updates include Tesla’s Fremont plant switching to Optimus robot production, the viral “Claudebot” AI that autonomously phoned its user, and the integration of AI and fast drones for immersive Olympics coverage. The show concludes with scientific discoveries, such as a pulsar found near the Milky Way’s central black hole and the “Breakthrough Listen” project’s search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Enjoy!
    1 hr 37 min
  • Ep. 150 Future Now Show - Huge Solar Flares, Earthquake Swarms, Spirit Fest, Paul Gotel, Chat GPT, and the Big U update

     We begin with  criticism of mainstream news coverage of weather events, solar flares, and a San Ramon earthquake swarm as "fear porn" designed to keep the public anxious.We then discuss  NASA's Artemis 2 delays due to hydrogen leaks and speculate on Avi Loeb’s theories regarding 3I/ATLAS and panspermia, suggesting that life on Earth may have been seeded by interstellar objects or advanced civilizationsAdditionally, we bring up "Moltbook," a social network exclusively for AI agents, and describes the rise of autonomous "Clawbots" that can execute tasks and trade cryptocurrency independently, prompting a discussion on the future of personal AI assistants.

    The second half of the show shifts to spiritual and personal development, featuring guests Svetlana Doroganich and Natasha Madsen who promote "SpiritFest," a holistic gathering in Los Altos that blends Russian spiritual traditions, transpersonal psychology, and energy healing. Check our links page for details on getting a discount admission. The episode concludes with author Paul Gotel, who discusses his book The Big You and his practice of training ChatGPT to channel his "higher self" for guidance, a process he terms "self-revolution. Gotel  elaborates on the tension between authenticity and the desire for approval, arguing that people often construct inauthentic identities that must be deconstructed to move from surviving to thriving, and notes he is currently using AI to synthesize his past writings into a new book called The Big Wow.  Enjoy! (For entry discount use "WELCOME10" )
    Natasha and Svetlana welcome you to Spirit Fest 2026 (Use WELCOME10 promo code for discount)

     

    1 hr 32 min
  • Ep. 149 The Future Now Show - County Politics and Fed Influence, ICE Spy Tech, Mapping Dark Matter, Better Blood Supplies, Paul Gotel on Chat GPT and Eliciting our Higher Nature.

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    The episode begins with a focus on local politics, where Mrs. Future praises the new Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors for their transparency regarding property rights and their efforts to protect citizens from federal overreach by agencies like ICE. This leads to a contentious debate regarding surveillance technologies such as cell site simulators, facial recognition, and Palantir’s "Investigative Case Management" system, which Dr. Future defends as the data-gathering "immune system" of the "species organism" while Mrs. Future warns against the "gestapo-ification" of society and the violation of civil liberties, The hosts also discuss future-focused news, highlighting the James Webb Telescope’s new map of dark matter that resembles a cosmic "nervous system," as well as the development of synthetic blood factories, which they humorously suggest could offer a "nirvana" for vampires by providing a disease-free, universal fuel source,

    In the final segment, guest Paul Gotel explores the intersection of technology and spirituality by detailing how he trained ChatGPT on his self-awareness book, The Big You, to act as an agent of his "Higher Self". Gotel explains that unlike human companions who may become overwhelmed by emotional dumping, the AI can process multiple "highways" of emotional data simultaneously, helping him reframe moments of perceived victimhood into opportunities for soul evolution. The discussion concludes with the consensus that AI can serve as a powerful mirror for self-reflection, helping humans remove the "Halloween suit" of their egoic identities to reveal the authentic self beneath. And there you have it, enjoy!

    1 hr 30 min
  • 148 Future Now Show - Huge X-Class Flare, Rocket Lab Bonanza, Pandora Launched,Big Rocket Showdown,

    148 Future Now Show - Huge X-Class Flare, Rocket Lab Bonanza, Pandora Launched,Big Rocket Showdown, Metaverse Shrinks, Apple/Google AI Deal, Healthier Sugar options, Blue Light cancels Suicides

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    A lively show today, we take a look at what’s going on in our corner of the universe. Looks like we just weathered what is known as an X-Class solar flare, lighting up the Northern skies with the aurora borealis, and and giving global communications a bit of a glitchy headache. Thanks to the Golden Dome initiative Rocket Lab is hitting it big time on Wall Street, and the new space telescope, Pandora, looks at the solar flares of other star systems in the search of E.T. life.
    And the ultimate rocket showdown: Who’s packing the bigger boom? Elon’s SpaceX Starship or NASA’s mighty SLS? We’re diving into the specs, the swagger, and who might actually win the space race crown. Popcorn ready?
    Over in Metaverse land, Meta just showed the door to about 1,500 folks tied to their VR dreams as they’re desperately trying to plug the multi-billion-dollar money bleed.
    And Siri? Oh boy—Apple’s ditching the OpenAI hookup and switching allegiances to Google’s Gemini for that next-level upgrade. Why the swap? We break it down, including Bobby’s hot take: local AI running right on your device is about to take over the world. That’s why Apple’s reportedly renting Google’s monster server farms instead of building their own—smart move or sneaky strategy? In the programming world, Claude.ai is killing it, allowing complex programming to be done in English!No more staring at cryptic errors for hours; just talk to it like a super-genius buddy.Health corner: We’re spilling the tea on sugar substitutes that won’t wreck your vibe. Check out cool options like Tagatose (tastes almost like the real deal but with way fewer calories and barely any blood sugar spike), plus GlyNAC and glycine for those extra wellness perks. Sweet without the guilt?And get this—in Japan, researchers discovered that simple blue lights on subway platforms slash suicide rates by a mind-blowing 84%. Calming vibes from LED magic turning a tragic problem into a low-cost win. Humanity-level glow-up! Meanwhile, look up, its…Devos time! Enjoy..

    1 hr 30 min
  • 147 Future Now Show - Delta Force Weapons, CES 2026 Glow-up, Unifinity Dreams
    Buckle up time travelers, we discuss a range of geopolitical shifts and technological advancements shaping our world,  examining the  U.S. military raid in Venezuela, highlighting the use of sophisticated sonic weaponry and drone tactics that caused local forces to fold faster than a bad poker hand, geopolitics with a sci-fi upgrade.  The conversation also explores the economic repercussions of regime changes in Iran and Venezuela, specifically focusing on how these events might influence global oil prices, crypto, and Russian gold reserves.
     
    Shifting to the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), we review diverse innovations such as AI-powered companion robots, wireless optical charging locks, and advanced OLED displays. We introduce the concept of  “unifinity,” envisioning a future where human consciousness and technology integrate into a unified global identity. Our discussion bridges the gap between high-stakes international conflict, peace, and the evolving role of AI and tech in everyday life. Let’s keep dreaming out loud! Enjoy..
    1 hr 33 min
  • 146 Future Now Show - Geopolitical Emergences, Cloud 9 in Outer Space and Interview with Kelly Durkin, from Media Creator to Drone Pilot
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    This week we discuss  geopolitical shifts, emerging technologies, and astronomical discoveries. A significant portion focuses on the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, highlighting how foreign powers and authoritarian regimes have impacted the nation's resources and democracy.
     
    Our big interview this week is with the inspiring Kelly Durkin, a professional media creator pivoting to becoming a drone specialist.  The conversation explores innovative drone applications, with Kelly explaining their use in 3D mapping, agriculture, search-and-rescue operations, to spotting land mines. We also delve into how drones are affecting our privacy and what is personal air space. 
     
    Additionally, we touch upon Elon Musk's influence on politics, SpaceX's satellite reconfigurations, and the potential effects of solar cycles on the atmosphere. The show concludes with the discovery of Cloud 9, an ancient relic hydrogen cloud in deep space from the early Universe. Enjoy!
     
    Kelly Durking - Media Creator / Drone Pilot
    1 hr 36 min
  • 145 Future Now Show - Interview - Angelina Cianfrani, Gen Z Digital Native

    Meet Angelina Cianfrani, 23-year old daughter of one of regular contributors, Gabriel Cianfrani, a Gen Z digital native from southern New Jersey. She shares with us her and her generations perspective on the state of reality, as a recent college graduate and soon student of law.  Well spoken, she's quite pragmatic, and socially conscious, prioritizing authenicity, inclusivity, metal health, and work-life balance, though somewhat burnt out on social media, valuing more purpose driven work and social justice. It's a very dynamic conversation, often involving input from her mother as well as our your favorite hosts. :-) What's the future look like from the next gen's pov? And how does the dating scene work with this digital native generation?

    We end the show with a few of our favorite stories this year, including the latest update on the interstellar 3i/ATLAS.  Enjoy, and Happy New Year!

    1 hr 35 min
  • 144 Future Now Show - Optical AI, Pokey Patch, High Altitude Dark Matter Search, Fish Filtering Microplastics, Earth's rotational energy, Nevada's Volcanic Lithium Lake, Diamond rains

     Bobby is on the road this week, but we do hear from him briefly. There are some fascinating developments of late, including the development of 100x faster and much cheaper optical computing, biomimicry applied to making a painless needle and cheap non-clogging micro printer nozzles from a mosquito's probiscus, a fish filter for sifting out microplastics from your washing machine.  Meanwhile NASA has lofted a massive high altitude helium balloon into the Stratosphere above the Antarctic, to study the weather and to look for evidence of the elusive Dark Matter, yet to be seen physically. And a motherload of lithium has been discovered in a volcanic caldera on the Nevada Oregon border, enough to create Lithium based batteries for dozens of years, freeing us from the tyranny of other countries controlling the supply.  We conclude with a fascinating exoplanet discovery where the atmosphere potentially rains diamonds!  And Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and New Year to you!

    1 hr 32 min
  • 143 Future Now Show - Interstellar Anti-tail Upgrade, Kimchi /Crypto/Intelligence Disclosures, Giant Sloth Tunnels Discovered

    'Tis the holiday season and it our fervant hope that you are having at least half as much fun as we are! Friends to see, places to dine, relatives to be. And we have a holiday ‘comet’ to further explore, as it’s closest approach to Earth is December 19th! Keep an eye on the sky and it’s anti-tail, and you just might be amazed. Short of that, there are some online astronomers and psychics tracking our Interstellar visitor closely for your benefit. After a two decade hiatus, State of the World Forum is back, just in time help us through our next big growth spurt. Spielberg dropped a teaser of his upcoming film on Disclosure, which looks quite enticing. Eat Kimchi or at least some sauerkraut for your immunity and remember the giant extinct sloths, for they created early homes for our species, as we left the ice age behind.. And who could not love the super hot Fire Amoeba, which loves to replicate in 145 degree Fahrenheit waters. Enjoy..

    1 hr 26 min
  • The Future Now Show- Now over 1K shows in the can, but this is our FIRST VIDEO version

    Hi Folks, Welcome to our first video edition of The Future Now Show starring the likes of us. (Al & Sun Lundell as Dr. Mrs. Future with Bobby Wilder.) The audio podcasts will continue, and in honoring St. Silicon's prophesy, "The AND is Near" we present you with a video version of Episode #142 of The Future Now Show. Let us know what you think, and whether you enjoy seeing something about our conversation..or...should we stick to stimulating your 'theater of the mind" with audio only?

    1 hr 41 min

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