Published Feb 2, 2023
American Alchemy | Jesse Michels | Episode 145
Jesse Michels, an investor and creator of 'American Alchemy,' joins Jim O'Shaughnessy to delve into transformative ideas such as the transmission theory of consciousness, the impact of heretical thinkers, the interplay between AI and human consciousness, and the cultural significance of psychedelics, offering provocative insights into reality, science, and future technologies.

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