Episode #355: God's Eye View - The Physics of Consciousness
Dr. Trevor Lohman is an assistant professor and researcher into the neuroscience of aging. He joins us in this episode to give us a crash course on the physical functions of the brain, and how current science still has no good explanation for the phenomena of consciousness. We discuss the history of quantum physics experiments into the "double slit" problem and the collapse of the wave function, and how consciousness seems to be fundamental to how the universe works. If you are interested and want to know more, you can get Trevor's book, "God's Eye View" here: https://a.co/d/fvMPyJ9 Hemispheric Press Substack: https://hemisphericpress.substack.com/BOTS Happy Fools Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-fools/id1782845057 Thank you, hope you enjoy this epsiode! Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:36 Exploring Consciousness and Neuroscience 05:12 Near-Death Experiences and Consciousness 07:06 AI and Consciousness: A Complex Debate 13:41 The Double Slit Experiment: Understanding Reality 22:36 The Nature of Matter and Consciousness 28:12 Quantum Mechanics and Consciousness 34:54 The Intersection of Science and Spirituality 36:09 Cultural Shifts in Science and Skepticism 41:44 Understanding Consciousness Through Neuroscience 56:41 The Complexity of Consciousness and Its Mechanisms 01:10:11 The Complexity of Consciousness 01:18:19 AI: Magic or Complexity? 01:25:44 Theories of Consciousness: Transmission vs. Production 01:32:09 Transducers and the Nature of Perception 01:45:25 The Nature of Light and Consciousness 01:47:52 Near-Death Experiences and Consciousness Transduction 01:49:50 Anesthesia and Consciousness: The Microtubule Connection 01:55:36 Microtubules: The Mechanism Behind Consciousness? 02:01:42 Quantum Effects and Consciousness 02:09:51 The Role of Microtubules in Light Emission and Consciousness 02:12:37 Exploring Spirituality and Science 02:17:10 Community and Collaboration in Scientific Inquiry
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Episode #354: Wandering the Road with Seriah
Seriah, the host of the excellent show "Where Did the Road Go", joins us this week for a swapcast conversation about all the topics we're interested in. We talk UFOs, ancient civilizations, pyramids, Gobekli Tepe and Derenkuyu. We throw in some scifi discussion as well for good measure. You can find Seriah's podcast here: https://wheredidtheroadgo.com/ Join us, Ben from UnchartedX, Adam Young, and Karoly Poka for an afternoon at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York where we will peruse their collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, then we will move to the Explorer's Club for dinner and presentations from us and Ben! https://eveningattheexplorersclub.eventbrite.com/ Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 03:06 Exploring UFOs and the Unknown 05:52 The Nature of Alien Encounters 08:53 Consciousness and Perception in the Paranormal 12:02 The Absurdity of Encounters 14:57 Sci-Fi Inspirations and Cultural Reflections 24:07 Skepticism Towards New Discoveries 25:49 Exploring Promising Technologies 28:01 Debating the Validity of Claims 30:00 Understanding the Water Table Dynamics 32:00 Unraveling the Mysteries of the Giza Plateau 34:56 Investigating the Sphinx's Secrets 39:00 Diving into Ancient Wonders 43:59 Connecting Cultures: Egypt and Turkey 50:00 The Enigmatic Sabians and Their Legacy 54:02 The Origins of Megalithic Structures 57:43 Gobekli Tepe: A Turning Point in Archaeology 01:02:38 The Evolution of Tools and Techniques 01:10:12 Dating Gobekli Tepe: Challenges and Discoveries 01:21:14 The Purpose and Symbolism of Gobekli Tepe 01:29:31 Future of Archaeological Research
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Episode #353: Pyramids and Cart Ruts
We start off with some good old spaceweather news, which leads into a discussion of the earth's rapidly weakening magnetic field and the possibility of a polarity flip. We then move on to some discussion of further observations on the construction of pyramids and new things we learned in our recent trip in Egypt. In the second half of the show, we talk about the amazing cart ruts we visited in the Phrygian Valley in Turkey. We show lots of pictures and video, and discuss and discard multiple hypotheses on what they are and how they were formed. Join us, Ben from UnchartedX, Adam Young, and Karoly Poka for an afternoon at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York where we will peruse their collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, then we will move to the Explorer's Club for dinner and presentations from us and Ben! https://eveningattheexplorersclub.eventbrite.com/ Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Brothers of the Serpent 02:01 Space Weather News 05:32 Earth's Magnetic Field Dynamics 10:05 Geomagnetic Excursions and Their Implications 15:49 Magnetic Field Weakening and Its Consequences 20:08 Mars, Venus, and Planetary Magnetic Fields 24:22 Life on Other Planets: The Case of Europa 28:08 Life in Extreme Environments 29:51 Theoretical Life Forms and Energy 31:21 Science Fiction Inspirations 33:35 Podcast Reflections and Communication Barriers 34:35 Debating Ancient Structures 37:43 Pyramid Construction Insights 39:20 The Anatomy of Pyramids 42:30 Theories on Pyramid Design 50:30 Mythology and Historical Interpretation 58:24 Exploring the Met and Event Details 59:08 The Mystery of Cart Ruts 01:01:03 Colonial Cart Ruts: A Historical Perspective 01:03:20 Investigating Turkish Cart Ruts 01:06:03 Analyzing the Characteristics of Ruts 01:09:12 Theories on Rut Formation 01:12:32 Erosion and Its Impact on Ruts 01:15:58 The Case for Hand-Carved Ruts 01:19:20 Challenging Conventional Explanations 01:27:59 Concluding Thoughts on Cart Ruts 01:29:25 Exploring the Mechanics of Ruts 01:36:00 Drone Footage Insights 01:43:11 The Mystery of Disappearing Ruts 01:50:06 Theories and Speculations on Cart Ruts
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Episode #352: The Invention of Glass - Exploring Artifacts of Ancient Egypt with Dan Friday
We actually recorded this just before we left for Egypt in March this year; it's been in the hopper for a while! Dan Friday, a Native American craftsman and professional glassmaker, joins us to talk about his fascination with glass artifacts of ancient Egypt. Dan was with us on one of our Egypt tours a few years ago, and shared some of his fascination with us at the time. Along with glassmaking and ancient glass, we also discuss the egyptian vases, the fascinating topic of the Rupert's Drop, connections between ancient mythologies, and much more. Join us, Ben from UnchartedX, Adam Young, and Karoly Poka for an afternoon at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York where we will peruse their collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, then we will move to the Explorer's Club for dinner and presentations from us and Ben! https://eveningattheexplorersclub.eventbrite.com/ Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Glass Making and Artistry 05:56 Historical Significance of Glass in Egypt 11:56 Precision in Ancient Glass Artifacts 18:01 Vibration and Polishing Techniques in Glass Making 27:01 Exploring Ancient Glass and Polishing Techniques 29:36 Precision in Ancient Vase Production 30:28 The Art of Glass Annealing 32:00 Vibrations and Stone Cutting Theories 33:37 Understanding Rupert's Drop and Internal Stress 36:54 The Fragility of Glass and Its Applications 39:03 Machinery and Tools for Glass and Stone Work 42:24 The Complexity of Stone Cutting in Peru 46:53 The Aesthetic and Functional Aspects of Ancient Stones 52:19 Exploring Ancient Civilizations and Shared Histories 54:28 The Importance of Human Connection and Education 56:57 Experiencing the Mystique of the King's Chamber 01:00:26 The Enigma of Ancient Structures and Their Builders 01:03:09 Mysteries of Peru and the Anunnaki 01:06:50 Theories on Ancient Construction Techniques 01:10:01 Unexplained Phenomena and Ancient Technologies 01:15:10 Cultural Myths and Their Significance 01:22:16 Cultural Narratives and Flood Myths 01:24:51 Art as a Reflection of Heritage 01:27:26 The Process of Glassblowing and Artistic Creation 01:32:27 Exploring the Intersection of Tradition and Modernity 01:39:02 Symmetry in Art: A Deeper Look 01:48:01 Ancient Engineering and Mythology 01:49:19 Exploring Ancient Materials and Techniques 01:51:11 Advancements in Archaeological Projects 01:53:32 Controversies in Archaeological Preservation 01:54:52 Debates on Excavation Practices 01:56:50 The Future of Archaeological Discoveries 02:00:06 Diving into Underwater Archaeology 02:02:34 The Importance of Shared History 02:06:15 Repatriation and Cultural Heritage 02:09:25 Evolving Perspectives in Egyptology
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Episode #351: The Khafre Data with Marc Young
We are joined by Marc Young to discuss the Khafre Scans, the credibility of the conclusions from the scan data, and the future of this type of technology if it is viable. In the second half of the show, we talk about Marc's encounters with fraud in academia, and the problems with the peer review system. We are going to Peru in October of 2025!! Sign up now and join us, Ben from UnchartedX, and Yousef Aywan from the Khemet School on an epic journey through the highlands of Peru: https://unchartedx.com/2025peru2/ Join us, Ben from UnchartedX, Adam Young, and Karoly Poka for an afternoon at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York where we will peruse their collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, then we will move to the Explorer's Club for dinner and presentations from us and Ben! https://eveningattheexplorersclub.eventbrite.com/ Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Geophysical Archaeology 01:30 Understanding Synthetic Aperture Radar Technology 04:59 Applications of SAR in Archaeology 08:49 Challenges in Validating Geophysical Data 12:00 Exploring Potential Sites for Scanning 16:00 Natural Features and Geological Considerations 20:02 Interpreting Geophysical Data and Findings 24:58 The Role of Water in Archaeological Structures 26:37 Exploring Ancient Structures and Water Tables 29:19 Theories of Ancient Civilizations and Doomsday Bunkers 30:47 Geological Insights and Ancient Engineering 34:24 Hydraulic Systems and Water Management in Ancient Egypt 36:56 Data Interpretation and the Search for Hidden Structures 39:20 Skepticism and Media Representation of Scientific Findings 46:31 The Challenges of Peer Review and Data Release 54:37 Skepticism and Scientific Methodology 01:02:31 The Sun et al. Paper and Its Controversies 01:20:42 Investigating Scientific Fraud 01:23:05 The Consequences of Whistleblowing 01:27:10 The Integrity of Scientific Research 01:29:49 The Role of Money in Science 01:33:04 The Challenges of Peer Review 01:38:59 Corruption and Conspiracy in Academia 01:48:01 The Future of Scientific Publishing 01:58:24 The Intersection of Science and Political Narratives 02:01:15 Conspiracies in the Scientific Community 02:04:49 The Evolution of Skepticism in Alternative History 02:09:31 The Journey from Speculation to Scientific Inquiry 02:12:55 Future Endeavors and Academic Integrity 02:16:51 The State of Science and Integrity in Research
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