Ron Stephens The technology of being human The technology of being human The future of our society and culture http://www.awaretek.com/podcasts/index.html en-us Copyright 2005 Ron Stephens rdsteph@mac.com http://www.awaretek.com/podcasts/unicorn3.jpg http://www.awaretek.com/podcasts/index.html AwareTek 10 Apr 2005 10:00:00 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss rdsteph@mac.com http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_071229_FutureReligion.mp3 The Future of Religion and the Baha'i Faith Podcasts 29 Dec 2007 16:00:00 -0400 31:34 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_070603_StrongDeism.mp3 Strong Deism, Time Revisited, Reality and Creating God. Podcasts 03 Jun 2007 16:00:00 -0400 11:15 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_070530_TimeOutOfMind.mp3 Time is an interesting phenomenon investigated by Amit Goswami, Paul Davies, Frank J. Tipler, Rupert Sheldrake, Roger Penrose and Ron Stephens ;-))). Podcasts 30 May 2007 16:00:00 -0400 54:38 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_070111_EricSandmeyer.mp3 An interview with Eric Sandmeyer, a.k.a. Aikidog. Podcasts 11 Feb 2007 16:00:00 -0400 37:04 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_070204_Indic.mp3 A look at the ancient Indic civilization of Harrappa, Mohenjo-Daro and Mehrgahr. Podcasts 04 Feb 2007 16:00:00 -0400 12:10 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_070129_Paranormal.mp3 The world is stranger than is dreamt of in your philosophy, Horatio. Cellular membranes, zero point fields, quantum and paranormal phenomena. Podcasts 28 Jan 2007 16:00:00 -0400 11:01 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_070121_RobWalch.output.mp3 An interview with Rob Walch, the popular host of Podcast411, about religion, spirituality and science, and the impact of advancing technology on human culture, society, and philosophy. This is another interview in the Spirit and Millennium series. Podcasts 21 Jan 2007 16:00:00 -0400 38:45 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_070114_Yoga.mp3 Yoga is a 4000+ year old technology for being human. Podcasts 14 Jan 2007 16:00:00 -0400 10:37 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_070106_Millennium.mp3 Millennial religion, high touch technology, and passionate science. Podcasts 06 Jan 2007 16:00:00 -0400 14:22 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_061202_CatStevens.mp3 The Artist formerly known as Cat Stevens has released "An Other Cup" under the name "Yusuf" as in Yusuf Islam. It's pretty good! Podcasts 02 Dec 2006 16:00:00 -0400 20:56 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_061126_Spirit_and_Millennium.mp3 Is God dead? is Richard Dawkins right in his new book "The God Delusion"? Would we better off with no religious beliefs? This is an interview with Robin Maiden of the Insytworks podcast at www.insytworks.com in which we explore these important issues. Podcasts Nov 26 2006 16:00:00 -0400 37:13 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_061121_Thanksgiving.mp3 Thank God for the mysteries. Podcasts Nov 21 2006 16:00:00 -0400 12:00 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060924_Tea.mp3 Beer is the basis of Western Civilization going back to the Sumerians who used beer in religious rituals in their sacred brothels; but beer has some unfortunate side affects (that some see as features ;-)) Chinese and Indian Civilization have roots in the more healthful beveridge, tea, and it is the glories of tea that I come to extoll in this podcast. Podcasts 24 Sep 2006 16:00:00 -0400 10:23 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060904_Reunion.mp3 Upon attending the 35'th reunion of the Amelia (Ohio) High School Class of 1971, I reconnect with the importnace of friendship, then I attended a Bob Dylan concert in Cooperstown NY in the baseball stadium on September 2, in the remnants of Ernesto. Podcasts 04 Sep 2006 16:00:00 -0400 6:38 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060813_Dylan.mp3 An overview of the life and career of Bob Dylan, nee Robert Zimmerman, in preperation for the release of his next album, Modern Times, on August 29, 2006. Podcasts 13 Aug 2006 16:00:00 -0400 13:12 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060806_VideoCast.mp3 Announcing the All New AwareTek VideoCast and ArtBlog! Podcasts 06 Aug 2006 16:00:00 -0400 7:47 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060730_NewTech.mp3 New technology and new directions for AwareTek Podcasts 30 Jul 2006 16:00:00 -0400 11:02 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060714_TenConsents.mp3 Ten Consents, towards building a consensus for the new global age, a podcast by Ron Stephens of the AwareTek podcast series, www.awaretek.com. Podcasts 14 Jul 2006 16:00:00 -0400 18:44 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060708_ChangingTimes.mp3 The times they are a changing, and you don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind is blowing. It is an inconvenient truth that the earth is warming due to increasing CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere. Ground Zero is still embroiled in controversy. Strange days indeed... Podcasts 08 Jul 2006 16:00:00 -0400 20:36 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060625_Hierarchy.mp3 The Door to the Future Podcasts 25 Jun 2006 16:00:00 -0400 10:02 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060604_Magi.mp3 The Gift of the Magi and the real Da Vinci Code are revealed in this podcast Podcasts 04 Jun 2006 16:00:00 -0400 23:12 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060530_Special.mp3 What makes life special? A philosophical discourse, inspired by listener feedback, and the last in a series of such, before a move in a whole new direction for the AwareTek podcast series. Podcasts 30 May 2006 16:00:00 -0400 11:13 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060521_DaVinciCode.mp3 A review. Podcasts 21 May 2006 16:00:00 -0400 5:04 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060514_Bahai.mp3 Why I am a Baha'i...a postmodern journey to faith at the dawn of a new millennium. Podcasts 14 May 2006 16:00:00 -0400 31:43 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060501_GodIsDead.mp3 God is dead. Long live G_d. The Great Transformation, by Karen Armstrong is about the Axial Age and got me to thinking. This podcast is the result. Podcasts 31 Apr 2006 16:00:00 -0400 21:06 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060423_PersonalTechnology.mp3 Mac OS X dual booting and virtualization technology; GPS navigation systems; and XM satelite radio Podcasts 23 Apr 2006 16:00:00 -0400 5:46 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060409_Roots.mp3 A remembrance of things past in the podcasting community, a walk down memory lane, and a celebration of one full year of the AwareTek podcast series. Podcasts 09 Apr 2006 16:00:00 -0400 8:32 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060408_FreeWill.mp3 Free Will and its Discontents... Podcasts 08 Apr 2006 16:00:00 -0400 11:18 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060402_MashUp.mp3 An AwareTek Mash-Up Podcasts 02 Apr 2006 16:00:00 -0400 9:44 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek060311_BrianWallace.mp3 An interview with author Brian Wallace Podcasts 11 Mar 2006 16:00:00 -0400 24:04 http://media.libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_060220_Encore.mp3 Life is like a Book, an episode in an on-going podcast experiment Podcasts 20 Feb 2006 16:00:00 -0400 10:30 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_051225_TopTenPredictions2006.mp3 AwareTek's Top Ten Predictions for 2006 in four categories: Politics and World Events, Economics and Finance, Art and Culture, and Science and Technology. Podcasts 25 Dec 2005 16:00:00 -0400 21:56 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_051203_aTaleofTwoCities.mp3 A Tale of Two Cities, the best of times, the worst of times: we stand poised delicately between a great economy and dramatic economic problems, good and evil, and war and peace. Ray Kurzweil's Singularity stands opposed to the apocalyptic visions of others. The Baby Boom Generation nears retirement. Podcasts 03 Dec 2005 16:00:00 -0400 19:03 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_051113_Self.mp3 Self, consciousness, survival, life after death, eternity, what is eternal? Podcasts 13 Nov 2005 16:00:00 -0400 14:10 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_051105_Panspermia.mp3 Panspermia, a theory originally proposed by Anaxagoras in classical Greece, is the theory that life originated elsewhere and subsequently seeded earth with life. Revived by Francis Crick, the scientist who decoded DNA, it is recieving increasing credence Podcasts 30 Oct 2005 16:00:00 -0400 18:27 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_051030_BernankeFederalReserve.mp3 Ben Bernanke has a perfect resume to be the most powerful man in the world Podcasts 30 Oct 2005 16:00:00 -0400 18:58 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_051023_BleedingPurple.mp3 Leif Hansen's Bleeding Purple's Angels, Aliens, and Artificial Intelligence Interview with Ron Stephens is recommended at www.wonderosity.org . Also, Dolly Parton, Madonna's Isaac Luria song, and Anne Rice' Out of Egypt. Podcasts 23 Oct 2005 16:00:00 -0400 07:08 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_051016_Art_and_Evolution.mp3 Evolution of emotions and art, hobbits, Ray Kurzweil, Neanderthals, and spindle cells. Podcasts 16 Oct 2005 16:00:00 -0400 28:14 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_051003_TopTenPeople.mp3 The AwareTek Ranking of the Top Ten People of the Twentieth Century Podcasts 03 Oct 2005 16:00:00 -0400 29:48 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050925_Psychic.mp3 Very Short podcast about psychic phenomenon along with various announcements and comments. Podcasts 25 Sep 2005 16:00:00 -0400 09:30 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050918_Economics.mp3 Macro Economic explanations, predictions, and thoughts about investments Podcasts 18 Sep 2005 16:00:00 -0400 31:30 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050911_Predictions.mp3 AwareTek's Top 10 Predictions for the Future! Podcasts 11 Sep 2005 16:00:00 -0400 33:16 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050904_MetaReligion.mp3 MetaReligion includes the core beliefs of all the major religions Podcasts 04 Sep 2005 16:00:00 -0400 33:16 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050831_Extropianism.mp3 Extropianism refers to the technological enhancement of human beings, physically, mentally and spiritually. This is as guest podcast by Daryl Fallin. Podcasts 31 Aug 2005 16:00:00 -0400 26:52 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050830_NativeSpirit.mp3 Native American Indians contributed much to the American way of life and spirit Podcasts 30 Aug 2005 16:00:00 -0400 30:14 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050821_Changes.mp3 Changes in my personal life reflect larger changes in the podcasting community which in turn reflect still greater changes in the world at large. Podcasts 21 Aug 2005 16:00:00 -0400 31:30 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050812_Personal.mp3 Personal history, Moses Stephens through Cumberland Gap, Elsie Vanover nee Crabtree, etc. Podcasts 12 Aug 2005 16:00:00 -0400 26:38 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050807_Analog.mp3 The real world is analog, not digital, nominalist, not platonic, inductive not deductive, sort of ;-))). Piezoelectricity, frequency control and itmin using quartz devices. Podcasts 07 Aug 2005 16:00:00 -0400 14:10 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050731_Unix.mp3 Unix is a family of computer operating systems that offers unity in diversity. The basic philosophy is that software tools should be small, modular and do one job really well, while interfacing well with other tools and systems. This philosophy is also great for business, where we need more competition and less monopoly. Podcasts 31 Jul 2005 16:00:00 -0400 26:11 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050725_VirtualReality.mp3 Virtual Reality is about our need to transcend our current reality, especially our communications capabilities. Alternate realities are illustrated using whales, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, and especially cephalopods, which include octopi, squids and cuttlefish. Podcasts 25 Jul 2005 16:00:00 -0400 22:22 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050724_Feedback.mp3 AwareTek July 24 2005, "Feedback" from listereners, Sufi teachings, Africa, dreams, humanity as a transitonal state, Music, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, art of the future. Podcasts 24 Jul 2005 16:00:00 -0400 33:00 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050716_Zoroaster.mp3 Zoroaster was a prophet born around 1000 BC who has influenced Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism, as well as modern philosophy. Podcasts 16 Jul 2005 16:00:00 -0400 19:08 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050709_Podcasting.mp3 Podcasting Community Podcasts 09 Jul 2005 16:00:00 -0400 16:10 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050703_AnotherWay.mp3 Another Way: a Dream of Differentiation and Re-Integration Podcasts 03 Jul 2005 16:00:00 -0400 5:59 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050701_BahaiFaith.mp3 This podcast is about the Baha'i Faith Podcasts 01 Jul 2005 16:00:00 -0400 31:04 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050625_SuperSociety.mp3 The AwareTek podcast series is produced by Ron Stephens at http://www.awaretek.com and rdsteph@mac.com. This podcast is about Society of the Future Podcasts 25 Jun 2005 16:00:00 -0400 10:38 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050624_Government.mp3 The AwareTek podcast series is produced by Ron Stephens at http://www.awaretek.com and rdsteph@mac.com. This podcast is about Government and Politics of the Future Podcasts 24 Jun 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050621_Connections.mp3 The AwareTek podcast series is produced by Ron Stephens at http://www.awaretek.com and rdsteph@mac.com. This podcast is about Connections between people and nature Podcasts 21 Jun 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050613_GroundZero.mp3 The AwareTek podcast series is produced by Ron Stephens at http://www.awaretek.com and rdsteph@mac.com. This podcast is about Ground Zero in New York City. Podcasts 13 Jun 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050611_Nature.mp3 The AwareTek podcast series is produced by Ron Stephens at http://www.awaretek.com and rdsteph@mac.com. This podcast is about Nature, Rupert Sheldrake, Morphic Resonance, and the evolution of language. Podcasts 11 Jun 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050609_StarWars.mp3 The AwareTek podcast series is produced by Ron Stephens at http://www.awaretek.com and rdsteph@mac.com. This podcast is about Good and Evil, Star Wars, Darth Vader, Apple, and Intel Podcasts 09 Jun 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050604_Futurism.mp3 The AwareTek podcast series is produced by Ron Stephens at http://www.awaretek.com and rdsteph@mac.com. This podcast is about Futurism: the history and future of Communication, Energy Sources and Utilization, and Transportation; also the future of language and some doggeral.. Podcasts 04 Jun 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050601_God.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast is a presentation on the God Concept, an attempt to define a concept of transcendence that is not in conflict nor disagreement with science Podcasts 01 Jun 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050528_Will.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast is a presentation on Will: Life, Mind, and Will Power: Quantum Time converting future possibilities into past realities Podcasts 28 May 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050522_Biology.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast is a presentation on Biology: Genetics and Evolution; is something missing? Podcasts 22 May 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050521_Programming.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast is a presentation on Computer Programming for Everybody: Python, JavaScript and HTML Podcasts 21 May 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050518_Electromagnetism.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast is a presentation on Electromagnetism, Indra's Net, Feedback Loops, Music, and their impact on human cognition and evolution. Podcasts 18 May 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050515_Philosophy.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast is a presentation on the philosophy of Ken Wilbur Podcasts 15 May 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050514_Ontology.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast is a presentation on Ontology Podcasts 14 May 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050510_Time.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast is a presentation on Time Podcasts 10 May 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050508_Open.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast is a presentation on open source software Podcasts 08 May 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050507_Money.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast is a presentation on money and economics Podcasts 07 May 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050430_Quantum.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast is a presentation on the implications of Quantum Physics for everyday people and life as we know it Podcasts 30 Apr 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050424_Intelligence.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast a presentation on the future of intelligence, machine and human Podcasts 24 Apr 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050423_Religion.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast a presentation on the future of religion Podcasts 23 Apr 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050421_Poetica.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast a presentation on the Ars Poetica Podcasts 21 Apr 2005 16:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTek_050417.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast a presentation on Consciousness and Awareness Podcasts 16 Apr 2005 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.awaretek.com/podcasts/AwareTek_050416.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast a presentation of a Business Manifesto and Magna Charta for the Information Age. Podcasts 16 Apr 2005 10:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/Awaretek_050415.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast is about America Podcasts 15 Apr 2005 10:00:00 -0400 http://libsyn.com/media/awaretek/AwareTekPromo.mp3 Awaretek is a series of podcasts. This podcast is about America Podcasts 9 Jul 2005 10:00:00 -0400