After developing the first commercially-produced microprocessor for Intel more than a half-century ago, physicist and engineer Federico Faggin has seen it all in the world of computing.

That is, until Federico spent many years working on creating a conscious computing experience before concluding such a thing was impossible.

Federico shares his journey from creating some of the world’s first microprocessors to a sharp detour into the mysteries of the consciousness (that began with an amazing experience during a vacation in Lake Tahoe) along with his thoughts about the creeping encroachment of artificial intelligence (AI) in everything we do, this week on Spirit Gym.

Learn more about Federico on his website and the Faggin Foundation website. Find him on social media via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and LinkedIn.

Timestamps

8:10 Federico built the world’s first commercially produced microprocessor (the Intel 4004) in 1971.

11:32 Federico’s curiosity about consciousness blooms.

20:16 “Matter is an expression of consciousness.”

32:37 “Once you understand that consciousness is a property of quantum field and so is free will, you can begin to rethink the foundation of physics.”

43:03 What is the mind?

49:37 “A judgement is a conscious decision of a field.”

55:32 Consciousness and free will are parts of one’s spirit, not of mind or body.

1:05:40 The reality of consciousness.

1:16:33 Potential does exist.

1:27:32 “In quantum physics, the sum of the parts — which is the superposition of parts — is not the same.”

1:38:20 Panpsychism: The only explanation for solving the hard problem of consciousness.

1:44:40 “The principle of the survival of the fittest is a crime against humanity.”

1:52:51 Can AI achieve consciousness like a human?

2:01:46 Self-destruction.

2:13:35 What can humanity do collectively to bring itself back into harmony?

Resources

Irreducible by Federico Faggin

Silicon by Federico Faggin

Federico’s appearance on the Know Thyself podcast on YouTube 

Hilbert space

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What can we do on a spiritual level to change the trajectory of our world to a much more loving place?

Paul compares notes with Sean O’Laoire about the anatomy of the self and how that works with the tiny laptops in our heads this week on Spirit Gym.

Learn more about Sean and his work at his Spirits in Spacesuits website where you can learn more about his What in God’s Name is Christ Consciousness? retreat on March 23-26, 2025. Follow him on social media via Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Paul will also be hosting an exclusive Q&A session with Sean exclusively for Spirit Gym listeners at a future date so sign up for your Spirit Gym podcast membership today!

Timestamps

2:39 The Huston Smith quote that inspired a change in Paul’s perspective.

7:42 “Life is a dream that the ego is having…”

13:38 An astral level of reality.

24:14 Sean’s definition of Christ consciousness.

38:33 Sparks of the divine.

47:10 The axis of complexification.

57:36 Panentheism versus pantheism.

1:07:59 We are always outgrowing our models.

1:17:42 Paul shares a profound spiritual experience after completing his 2025 mandala.

1:24:55 Sean’s interpretation of Paul’s spiritual experience.

1:30:57 “Hallucination is a term we tend to use when we don’t understand what the f*** is happening.”

1:39:31 Stanislav Grof’s Basic Perinatal Matrices.

Resources

Setting God Free: Moving Beyond the Caricature We've Created in Our Own Image by Sean O’Laoire 

Sean reveals the truth of Jesus on the Aubrey Marcus podcast

Sean discusses Christ consciousness on the Kyle Kingsbury podcast

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For most people, caffeine is their first drug of choice, and a very legal one used in everything from energy drinks and coffee to products you wouldn’t expect (think protein bars and over-the-counter pain relievers).

That over-reliance on caffeine to provide a daily boost in energy and alertness often comes at a high cost, especially if you’re addicted to it (which many people are) or metabolize it very slowly (as a majority of people do).

So, if you could find a substitute to caffeine that provides some of the same benefits but without the health problems, would you try it?

Though Paul loves his one-shot morning espresso because that is his personal threshold, beyond which he finds himself being addicted to caffeine, he has found UPDATE, an energy drink formulated with the far gentler paraxanthine, invaluable for support when working late or is in need of a little "pick-me-up" that won't lead to addiction or negative symptoms. Paul feels that UPDATE is a revolutionary drink that is a far better alternative than sweetened caffeine drinks or things that contain caffeine in general and is excited to talk with the formulators of UPDATE, Daniel Solomons and Shawn Wells, this week on Spirit Gym.

Connect with Daniel and Shawn and the UPDATE community at their website and on social media via Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, TikTok and Instagram. Learn more about Shawn and his work at his website and Zone Halo.

For Spirit Gym listeners: Save 25 percent on a 12-pack of UPDATE’s four refreshing flavors (Berry, Lime, Mandarin or Peach or a variety pack) at this website and use promo code CHEK25 at checkout. (Special offers from Spirit Gym guests are time-sensitive and at their discretion to redeem after 30 days.)

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Timestamps

1:01 Why Paul invited Daniel and Shawn to talk about UPDATE.

7:52 “I believe I was on the edge of death either intentionally committing suicide or unintentionally committing suicide through all my work.”

15:05 How much caffeine do you drink every day?

19:51 Today’s energy drinks over-fuel people.

32:03 A chemistry lesson in formulating a cleaner, healthier energy drink.

42:26 Allostasis, homeostasis and hormesis.

58:04 Experiencing the flow without the frazzle.

1:08:26 Could UPDATE be used as a supplement?

1:16:29 The combination of caffeine and paraxanthine can be problematic.

1:22:45 The deeper physical and mental implications of always being switched on.

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The benefits of meditation as a means to improve your mental health and physical health are all well known. So, have you ever thought about what could happen to our world if everyone devoted a few minutes each day to meditation? 

Tom Cronin describes how deeply meditation could change how humans relate to the world, all of its many problems and each other this week on this FULL-LENGTH episode of Spirit Gym.

Learn more about Tom, his programs and his retreats plus download his FREE Ascension Business Blueprint guide at his website. Watch his film, The Portal, for free and order the companion book for it at this website or on Amazon.

Check out his upcoming Alchemy retreats in Australia and Austin along with his Zen Academy here and his Vedic Meditation course here.

Find Tom on social media via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Timestamps

2:36 From the world of finance and trading floors to meditation.

6:05 A crisis moment.

18:22 What is your passion and purpose?

22:48 Where does your Ojas reside?

31:05 Does each soul have its own genius?

44:46 A beautiful, important word that is missing on our planet right now.

49:35 Is there too much inquiry or enquiry in the world?

59:07 What is science?

1:09:09 What would life look like on an enlightened planet?

1:23:57 “My whole process of teaching meditation is to transcend thought.”

1:38:57 Imagine what the world would look like if 7 billion people meditated every day…

1:42:21 The AI conundrum.

Resources

Deep Calm: A Practical Guide to Stop Anxiety and Panic by Tom Cronin

The Portal: How Meditation Can Save the World by Tom Cronin and Jacqui Fifer

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In the aftermath of COVID, many people have begun to question the validity of germ theory, a theory that disease is caused by tiny organisms traveling through the air then invading and sickening the body. How could such a long-accepted theory about human health be wrong?

Daniel Roytas, author of the book Can You Catch a Cold?, describes his mission to correct the origins of dis-ease on a broad scale this week on Spirit Gym.

Learn more about Daniel’s work at his Humanely website and on social media via Telegram.

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Timestamps

4:49 Debunking germ theory: The most important issue of modern times, according to Daniel.

9:05 Daniel’s mission: Course-correcting our understanding of human health and disease.

15:05 How the power of belief affects human health.

24:44 Is it a coincidence that plastics and pesticides were invented at the same time germ theory became popular?

47:24 “What we are witnessing now is the unraveling and the systematic destruction of this old system.”

51:54 Do we live in a society that is averse to science and doesn’t pride itself on the truth?

1:07:34 Social contagions.

1:20:03 The problems we’re facing are nothing new, and could be viewed as blessings in disguise.

1:31:30 A state of dis-ease.

1:47:10 Life before germ theory.

1:51:25 Pandemic history.

Resources

What Really Makes You Ill?: Why Everything You Thought About Disease is Wrong by Dawn Lester and David Parker

Paul’s Living 4D conversations with Dr. Tom Cowan and Dr. Nathan Riley

Paul’s Spirit Gym conversation with Dr. Andrew Kaufman

Politics in Healing: The Suppression and Manipulation of American Medicine by Daniel Haley

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To become a free thinker and truly human, it takes a lot of hard work to hone your own thinking style, discover your spiritual truth and drill deep down into your soul on your own. But, where do you begin on this transformational journey, and how do you know if you’re making progress?

Clinical psychologist and Anthroposophy scholar Edmund Knighton returns to explore the philosophies of Rudolf Steiner — the foundation of the upcoming Being Human program — and explore what it truly means to be your best self in this FULL-LENGTH conversation on Spirit Gym.

Learn more about Edmund’s work on his website, where you can request a free 15-minute consultation. 

For Spirit Gym listeners: The first 10 people who mention Paul Chek as a reference when they sign up for the upcoming online Being Human program from Feb. 2-May 1, 2025 will receive a 10 percent discount when they sign up! Schedule a discovery call with Jared Pickard today at the beherefarm website. (Special offers from Spirit Gym guests are time-sensitive and at their discretion to redeem after 30 days.) 

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Timestamps

3:45 What is a human being?

9:50 “So many of the beings who are on the earth right now and are called human beings are originally from Mars.”

15:36 The three different sections of soul, based on Rudolf Steiner’s teachings.

25:49 What is your spiritual truth?

33:21 Is it possible for human beings to be free entirely on their own?

48:58 “(Plant) medicine is a reflection of remembering who you are.”

56:53 The two-spirited person.

1:04:09 “A traumatic experience is only seen that way when it’s not integrated.”

1:08:33 The etheric field.

1:14:12 The highest level of initiation risks the annihilation of the soul.

1:22:58 Paul’s conversation with God.

1:27:45 Phases of the soul development.

1:33:43 A question Paul has asked himself many times.

1:46:51 “It isn’t about your enlightenment… it’s about your capacity to help others enlighten themselves.”

2:01:14 Thinking is refined breathing.

2:17:06 “The philosophy of freedom is the philosophy of pure thinking.”

Resources

Anunnaki

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Have you been feeling the world we live in has been a bit upside down and up for grabs, especially during the COVID pandemic and its aftermath?

Mark Gober, author of the Upside Down series of books, describes his non-stop journey to rethink the world’s many paradigms and explore the nature of reality this week on Spirit Gym.

Find out more about Mark’s work on his website and on social media via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube and Telegram.

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Timestamps

5:00 The hardest decision of Mark’s life.

8:14 The start of Mark’s End to Upside Down book series.

10:15 How Mark’s philosophies about the world began to evolve.

29:30 The near-death experience.

49:14 How does one develop a philosophy for living life?

1:00:39 Duhkha.

1:05:44 Mark’s embrace of the heretic.

1:08:15 Suffering builds character.

1:21:34 Always asking “Is it True?” is the basis of Mark’s work.

1:31:49 “I’ve had to learn to be open more and be willing to be wrong in a public way.”

Resources

An End to Upside Down Thinking by Mark Gober

An End to the Upside Down Cosmos by Mark Gober

An End to Upside Down Liberty by Mark Gober

An End to Upside Down Living by Mark Gober

An End to Upside Down Reset by Mark Gober

An End to Upside Down Medicine by Mark Gober

An End to Upside Down Contact by Mark Gober

After: A Doctor Explores What Near Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Death by Dr. Bruce Greyson

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Are you ready for 2025 and the challenges ahead? Paul reviews the chaos that was 2024 and shares his vision for the coming year based on numerology and the symbology of Tarot card number 9 this week on Spirit Gym.

And, if that’s not enough wisdom for you, our very special guest Julie Dean Richards, an attorney and an expert in astrology, numerology and the Tarot, offers a forecast full of change for 2025.

For Spirit Gym listeners: Explore the Spirit Gym program with a free mini-course that will help you experience more love, life and freedom at the Spirit Gym website. Download a PDF of Paul’s Master Key: The 10 Principles of Spirit Gym for free at this link.

Learn more about Julie at her Astrological Attorney website and her Crunchy Lawyer website where you can download several free guides about protecting your bodily autonomy and check out her courses. Look out for Julie on Instagram. Listen to the Feminine Alchemy podcast she hosts with Kayelee Rose and Jaye Anne Beringer on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Check out the Spirit Gym YouTube page for this FULL LENGTH episode which includes additional charts and visual guides.

Timestamps

4:00 Looking back at 2024.

13:55 Re-establishing a common field of values.

22:51 Number field basics.

33:04 The archetypical significance of 2025 embodied by the number 9.

44:19 “Your attitude will serve you best if it remains philosophical, spiritual and detached.”

52:40 Tarot archetype 9: The hermit.

56:46 Reviewing the Tarot from the perspective of spiritual development.

59:55 The difference between magic and magick.

1:10:50 The fool’s big question: Who am I?

1:25:25 “To find your soul, use your heart to feel what you know.”

1:34:13 2025: The year of the hermit.

1:45:42 Are you truly awake?

1:51:24 A mountain on a Tarot card symbolizes hard work and the progressive climb toward enlightenment.

2:00:16 How do you use your power? 

2:06:04 Julie calls 2025 a year of shifts.

2:10:48 “Old thoughts are going to die.”

2:14:40 The appearance of Uranus: More innovation, being true to yourself and things breaking down.

2:20:14 What is true and false?

2:25:48 Work on your personal abundance.

2:28:45 Mars is a key player in 2025.

2:33:10 April 27, 2025 is an important date.

2:36:39 The Spirit Gym Practitioner’s Credo.

2:44:01 “Love is the verb of God.”

2:47:57 Ken Wilbur’s Four Quadrant model.

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Despite all that Paul has shared on the podcast about archetypes, are you still stuck on figuring out which ones represent your life accurately? And, are you fooling yourself into believing that you’re a specific archetype that doesn’t fit the daily reality of your life?

CHEK Professional Greg Schmaus returns for a second conversation about his archetypes, this time unveiling his Archetype Wheel and explaining how it can serve as a blueprint of one’s psyche this week on Spirit Gym.

Learn more about Greg and his work at his Healing 4D website and on Instagram.

For Spirit Gym listeners: Learn more about your soul’s unique blueprint by taking Greg’s four-week Casting Your Archetype Wheel course and save 10 percent by using the promo code CHEK10 when you checkout. You can also save 20 percent on Greg’s Healing Your Core Archetypes course and his Healing the Mind: A Journey To Wholeness course by using the promo code CHEK20 at checkout. (Special offers from Spirit Gym guests are time-sensitive and at their discretion to redeem after 30 days.)

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Timestamps

8:23 Greg’s Archetype Wheel: A blueprint of one’s psyche.

12:01 Defining the archetype.

18:56 “Archetypes choose you. You don’t choose them.”

23:25 Archetypes travel in families and have very similar energetic profiles.

30:20 Exploring the archetypal houses.

42:13 Connections between various archetypal houses.

55:50 Have you explored your relationship with money?

1:05:33 Greg’s health journey is focused on the 6th house, the hero’s journey.

1:14:16 Being too focused on helping others at the expense of yourself is a problem.

Resources

The work of Caroline Myss and Alberto Villoldo

Caroline Myss’ Archetypal Wheel

Archetype Cards by Caroline Myss

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Is the extent of your interest in agriculture merely how much you pay for the foods you buy at the grocery store?

Regenerative farming expert Jake Takiff describes a far different way of viewing agriculture — a deep, abiding relationship for the soil and all of the organisms that live on it — this week on Spirit Gym.

Watch the progress on Jake’s regenerative farm on social media via Instagram and YouTube. Read more about Jake and Meghan at The Guardian. Work with Jake on a regenerative farming project of your own at Restoration Agriculture Development.

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Timestamps

3:53 Jake learned about regenerative farming from people who did it before it became cool.

11:29 What is the point of no return?

15:44 Jake’s definition of regenerative farming.

31:42 Beavers: Nature’s water management team.

37:55 Using bison and other cattle as buffers against drought.

43:25 The real problem with conventional agriculture is how it imposes its will on a landscape.

53:27 How long can a dairy cow be productive if you keep it away from feed overloaded with harmful chemicals? A very long time…

59:06 The intelligence of cows.

1:05:10 Cows are a force of nature.

1:19:56 Regenerative farmers look for cheaper opportunities with degraded land while operating on tighter budgets.

1:27:23 The conventionally grown “cheap” food sham.

Resources

Jake talks about regenerative farming on The Medicin podcast on YouTube

The Water Wizard by Viktor Schauberger and Callum Coats

The work of Cleve Backster, Carey Reams and Phillip Callahan

Paul’s Living 4D conversation with Matt Wallden on The Honest Vegetarian

Paul’s Living 4D conversation with Jayne Buxton

Restoration Agriculture: Real-World Permaculture for Farmers by Mark Shepard

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